Massage Students to offer free massages

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massage, Massage Therapy and Bodywork, Pensacola State College, Pensacola Florida

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Health fair offers free screenings and massages

Pensacola State College partners with the Santa Rosa Medical Center and Sacred Heart Health System to present Health Fair 2011. The event is 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at the L.I.F.E. Center/Sports Complex, Building 4000, on the Milton campus. All health screenings are free and include: 5-Panel cholesterol screening (requires 10-hour fast); diabetes screening; body mass index; bone density; stroke risk analysis; pulmonary function test; oxygen saturation assessment; hearing assessment; height/weight; smoking cessation; and blood pressure.

Pensacola State Massage Therapy students are providing 10-minute chair massages, and Northwest Florida Blood Services is accepting blood donations. For more information, contact Butch Branch at 484-4491, bbranch@pensacolastate.edu.

http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/willing-13837-north-news.html

Anti Human-Trafficking

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FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida, Human trafficking, United States, Women's Rights

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Several groups including the FBI, abolitionists and the FSMTA have teamed up and will present an important free to the public seminar in Brevard County Florida on Sept. 8.  The goal is:

To educate the community. To prevent human trafficking. To save lives.

Information and resources will be provided on how parents, students and the community can get involved in Central Florida to combat Human Trafficking.

Human trafficking is real in America and the state of Florida. Websites that advertise for Erotic Massage Parlors, Escorts Service and even Asian Massage can be fronts for forced prostitution, smuggling of illegal aliens and organized crime. If you come across suspicious advertising please help report it.

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/civilrights/human_trafficking/

It’s sad but true: here in this country, people are being bought, sold, and smuggled like modern-day slaves.

Above is the link to the FBI website where the public can report Human Trafficking/Get Help
- Call 1-888-428-7581, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
- Contact Your Local FBI Office
- Submit Information Electronically
- FBI Office for Victim Assistance
- Help for Victims Brochure

Also please note: when massage therapy is advertised in the state of Florida, a MA and MM number representing the licensee or establishment must be included. If not, you can report any suspected unlicensed health care to 1-877-HALT-ULA (1-877-425-8852)

Muscle of the Month: Iliopsoas

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health, Iliacus muscle, Iliopsoas, Muscle, Thomas test

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The Iliopsoas is a muscle group consisting of the Iliacus and the Psoas Major and Psoas Minor. Located deep in the front of the hip these muscle are responsible for lifting the leg (hip flexion) and with the leg in a fixed position they flex the trunk. When this muscle group is tight and becomes hyper-tonic, it is thought to be the underlying culprit of many peoples’ low back pain. Extended hours leaning forward at desk work and/or driving can contribute to distorted posture or even lower crossed syndrome. An anterior pelvic tilt and a positive Thomas Test point to a  body with tight iliopsoas muscle.

Disarming the Stress Bomb, Stress Tip of the Week

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Coping skill, Fight-or-flight response, health, Management, Mental Health, Stress, Support Groups, Workplace stress

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How do you overcome stress?

Many people turn to hobbies and exercise to reduce stress levels.  Physical exertion is a great way to relieve excess stress.  However, we all know that running around the block or weeding your flower bed isn’t always appropriate OR available.  How can you reduce stress at these times in midst of the tension?

Try these easy remedies:

1) Breathe. Breath is vital.  We often forget to breathe when we are tense. If you are sitting at a computer, try this quick and easy move.

Put your arms out at your sides and make a thumbs up. Then, rotate your arms by pointing thumbs behind you and gently reach back. Hold for three deep breaths– breathe all the way in and all the way out.

2) Cool Down.  Literally.

Grab an ice pack to cool things down.  Keep a small soft gel ice pack on hand in a freezer (or make a small one with ice cubes in a freezer storage bag).  Chill out by placing your cold-pack on your stress center. In general, women tend to hold their stress in the back of the neck, men in the low back.

News– FL Massage License Renewal August 31, 2011

Lynn Hupp, Executive director of the Fl State Massage Therapy Association put this news out Aug. 11 and I thought I’d pass it along to help licensees get their renewal done faster.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LICENSE RENEWALAccording to the DOH, only 25% of LMTs in Florida have renewed their license! Every Florida LMT must renew their license by midnight, August 31, 2011. You are encouraged to renew online and to renew as soon as possible. If you renew by mail and wait until the last minute it could be 3-4 weeks before you receive the new license in the mail. Online renewal will allow you to print a confirmation of renewal until your license is received. The system will allow licensees who do not know their User ID and Password to log in after answering several specific validation questions.
When renewing online, licensees will receive a Confirmation of License Renewal before logging out of the system. Online renewals are fast — under 10 minutes to complete — and are processed immediately, with the license status being updated online within ten business days. Licensees who need assistance with using the online renewal system or who have other questions about their renewal can contact the customer contact center at 850-488-0595

New 2011 Licensees  

Also, it is good to know, the FL BOMT made an announcement to individuals that received initial license AFTER April 2, 2011. These newly licensed MT’s do not need Continuing Education for this renewal period. Any hours they have taken prior to September 1, 2011 WILL NOT count towards their renewal in 2013…hours must be taken between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2013.

Yet, in my humble opinion, if you find any local, excellent and affordable classes now, go for it!

A truly good education, is an investment you will never regret. 

Muscle of the Month: Rectus Femoris

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Knee, Muscle, Rectus femoris muscle

(L. straight + femur) This muscle of the quadriceps group follows a straight line down the front of the thigh originating from the anterior spine of the pelvis and attaches to the tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon. The rectus femoris is the only quad to cross both the hip and knee joint making  it a  hip flexor as well as a knee extensor muscle. This muscle is vital to knee joint stability in walking and running. It  is most susceptible to blows or trauma because of its location front and center of the thigh. Other common sports injuries include: “Jumper’s knee” and partial tears.

Give your back a rest: Stand UP!

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back care, desk work, health, standing

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Healthy Living Tip

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 Ice or Heat- How do I treat??

Soft tissue pain that involves pain with swelling i.e. inflammation, should get ice or even better R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Usually inflammation comes from an injury and the First Aid treatment should be utilized for a few days after onset of pain.

Use heat mostly only when a body needs relief from tense and tight muscles. Moreover, ice is the way to go; especially to help reduce pain.

Ice comes with none of harmful side affects medication/drugs.

Remember to never apply ice directly to the skin risking a cold burn. Treatment should be 10-20 minutes at at time (or simply enough time to numb the affected area).

Be Well and Live Well ~JF

Upcoming Emerald Coast Chapter Meeting

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ceu, FSMTA

Next Chapter Meeting

Monday May 9, 2011

6pm networking

6:15-6:30 Brief Business Meeting

Presentation begins at 6:30pm runs through 8:30pm

Wolfgang Luckmann Presentation on Tui-Na Chinese Medical Massage with Visceral Manipulation + The Art of Japanese Zen Facial Massage with Aromatherapy Oils

2CEU Free to FSMTA members, $40 non-members

Adventures in Bee Keeping

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One of my many hobbies away from the office is beekeeping.  Don’t worry, I’m not going to be offering apitherapy in the therapy room.  It might be a trifle counterproductive for most folks. 

Take a look at some of the photos we have of the most recent hive inspection.  A friend who is a bee professional was gracious enough to come over and help with the first official inspection!

Adventures in Bee Keeping, a set on Flickr.

Take a look at some really amazing critters at work! Looks like they need a massage, eh?