http://www.massage.org.nz New Zealand's Premier Massage Therapist and Aromatherapy Practitioner Podcast Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:15:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Providing Massage Therapists and Aromatherapy Practitioners with News, Information and other discussions around Massage and Aromatherapy in New Zealand and around the World. Kimberly Jansen clean Kimberly Jansen podcast@massage.org.nz podcast@massage.org.nz (Kimberly Jansen) 2009-2010 New Zealands Premier Massage Therapist and Aromatherapist Podcast massage,aromatherapy,practitioners,therapist,new zealand,news,information, http://www.massage.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/mtc_art_144-312.jpg http://www.massage.org.nz http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/world-massage-conference-2010/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/world-massage-conference-2010/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:15:53 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/world-massage-conference-2010/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/world-massage-conference-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/mtc-website-revamp-and-other-things/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/mtc-website-revamp-and-other-things/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:41:01 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/mtc-website-revamp-and-other-things/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/04/mtc-website-revamp-and-other-things/feed/ 0 http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/02/godaddy-com-under-fire-for-superbowl-ad/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/02/godaddy-com-under-fire-for-superbowl-ad/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:28:06 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/02/godaddy-com-under-fire-for-superbowl-ad/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/02/godaddy-com-under-fire-for-superbowl-ad/feed/ 0 http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/mtc2010-01-08-8-back-in-the-studio/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/mtc2010-01-08-8-back-in-the-studio/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/?p=263 http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/mtc2010-01-08-8-back-in-the-studio/feed/ 0 alexander,anatomy,arthritis,distinction,iphone,Massage,Podcast,technique,therapist,tissue Welcome to episode 8 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. - After an extended break, I am back in the studio and looking forward to the coming year. A little late I know, but I’d like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2010. Welcome to episode 8 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. After an extended break, I am back in the studio and looking forward to the coming year. A little late I know, but I’d like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous 2010. I hope ever... Kimberly clean 24:11 http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/massage-therapist-being-sued-for-unnecessary-touch/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/massage-therapist-being-sued-for-unnecessary-touch/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:12:43 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/massage-therapist-being-sued-for-unnecessary-touch/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2010/01/massage-therapist-being-sued-for-unnecessary-touch/feed/ 2 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-2009-12-18-7-christmas-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-2009-12-18-7-christmas-is-just-around-the-corner/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:00:41 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/?p=258 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-2009-12-18-7-christmas-is-just-around-the-corner/feed/ 0 Massage,myths,nccam,reflexology,reputation,robots,therapist A week to go until Santa brings you all the lovely things you’ve been asking for. Ok well maybe not, but hey we can still pretend he’s going to can’t we. - Short show and the last show for 2009. I have some back end production changes that will be intr... A week to go until Santa brings you all the lovely things you’ve been asking for. Ok well maybe not, but hey we can still pretend he’s going to can’t we. Short show and the last show for 2009. I have some back end production changes that will be introduced into the next show as well, which will take the show to a higher level or production value. I thank you for bearing with my while I work out the technicalities. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances and some timing issues, we are unable to bring you the featured segment in this episode. However it will be in the next episode which will be released on 08 January 2010. (http://www.massage.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/art_mtc_144.jpg) (http://www.massage.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/itunes_subscribe.jpg) Follow on twitter @massagecentral (http://www.twitter.com/massagecentral) Join us on our Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Massage-Therapist-Central/184848981095) email me at podcast@massage.org.nz (http://www.massage.org.nz/contact-us/) Covered in this weeks show * Robots massage away pain * Therapeutic Insight: The Myofascial Release Perspective—Inner Wisdom * Becoming your own Massage Therapist * Reflexology for eye strain * NCCAM celebrates first decade * Giving massage a new name and reputation * More myths of Massage * As medicine pushes toward evidence based efficacy Announcements Aroma10 (http://www.aromatherapy.org.nz/conference.htm) – New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists, Bi annual conference Congratulations to all those who have recently passed their exams Next show slated for 08 January 2010. Listener Links Response to NZQA Dropping course credits (http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/comment-page-1/#comment-42) Show Links Robots massage away pain (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/health&id=7161547) Therapeutic Insight: The Myofascial Release Perspective—Inner Wisdom (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8251) Becoming your own Massage Therapist (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/health/nutrition/03fitness.html?_r=1) Reflexology for eye strain (http://www.massagemag.com/Magazine/self-care-tip.php?id=8249) NCCAM celebrates first decade (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8276&catid=1&title=nccam-celebrates-first-decade) Giving massage a new name and reputation (http://www.massageprofessionals.com/profiles/blogs/giving-massage-a-new-name-and) More myths of massage (http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/more-myths-of-massage) As medicine pushes toward evidence based efficacy (http://www.massageprofessionals.com/profiles/blogs/as-medicine-pushes-toward) Kimberly clean 20:12 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-ep-6-rushing-around/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-ep-6-rushing-around/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:21:19 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/?p=252 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/12/mtc-ep-6-rushing-around/feed/ 0 Massage,medsafe,questions,table,therapists,warning Welcome to episode 6 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. - I apologise, this episode feels rushed through. Got to get myself back on track with the recording for the next episode. - With this weeks episode we introduce a new “Featured Segment” Th... Welcome to episode 6 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. I apologise, this episode feels rushed through. Got to get myself back on track with the recording for the next episode. With this weeks episode we introduce a new “Featured Segment” This is where we take a closer look at a certain aspect of complementary therapies. Covered in this weeks show * What do spa goers look for? * Describing muscles clinically – What terminology do we use? * Massage therapy improves immune function and lessens stress in women with breast cancer * 10 embarrassing Massage questions * What are systematic reviews? How are they done? * 5 reasons Massage Therapists Fail * Is your Massage table eco-friendly * Medsafe issues warning over internet herbal scam * Kinesiology type taping: A psychological intervention in sport? Announcements A new featured segment in the show Aroma10 – NZROHA Aromatherapy Conference 2010 Featured Segment Submit your featured segment ideas to podcast@massage.org.nz Listener Links Aromatherapy Iphone/Ipod Touch application (http://medlmobile.com/index.php?page=viewapp&appId=5) Itunes Store location for Aromatherapy App (http://itunes.apple.com/app/aroma-the-aromatherapy-app/id331327857?mt=8) Show Links What do spa goers look for? (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8243) Describing muscles clinically – What terminology do we use? (http://learnmuscles.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/describing-muscles-clinically-what-terminology-to-use/) Massage therapy improves immune function and lessens stress in women with breast cancer (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8242&catid=1&title=Massage-Therapy-Improves-Immune-Function-and-Lessens-Stress-in-Women-with-Breast-Cancer) 10 embarrassing Massage questions (http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/massage_ques.htm) What are systematic reviews? How are they done? (http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/about/429/) 5 reasons Massage Therapists fail (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8229&catid=25&title=Five-Reasons-Massage-Therapists-Fail) Is your Massage Table eco-friendly (http://www.1massagestore.com/blog/earth-friendly-massage-tables/) Medsafe issues warning over internet herbal scam (http://www.3news.co.nz/Medsafe-issues-warning-over-internet-herbal-scam/tabid/420/articleID/130924/Default.aspx?ArticleID=130924&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+co/ZTVs+(3News+-+Health+/+Science+News)) Kinesiology type taping: A psychological intervention in sport? (http://www.jeffcubos.com/2009/12/02/kinesiology-type-taping-a-psychological-intervention-in-sport/) Kimberly clean 17:21 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-5-with-a-heavy-heart/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-5-with-a-heavy-heart/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:31 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/?p=250 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-5-with-a-heavy-heart/feed/ 0 Aromatherapy,course,credits,Massage,nzqa,oil,researchers,software,therapy Welcome to episode 5 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. - This weeks show is done with a bit of a heavy heart. My grandmother passed away at 6:30pm on Tuesday 17th November 2009, 4 hours after I had been to see her. Welcome to episode 5 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. This weeks show is done with a bit of a heavy heart. My grandmother passed away at 6:30pm on Tuesday 17th November 2009, 4 hours after I had been to see her. So this will be released on time but was recorded a day early as I will be in Wellington for her funeral when it is released. Covered in this weeks Episode: * NZQA dropping massage and aromatherapy course credits * Anatomy of a research article * Massage oil stains * Parkinson disease – The benefits of massage * Path to alternative therapies littered with obstacles * Researchers get $2.5M to study psoriasis relief * New software for independent massage and spa professionals. * Massage therapy benefits fallen arches. Episode Sponsors – Thanks for helping keep the lights running. Your support is greatly appreciated. Massage.co.nz (http://www.massage.co.nz/): The Massage Company – Providers of Massage and Aromatherapy Services in Palmerston North, NZ Questions and Comments from Listeners. At the beginning of each episode I go though question and comments from our listeners. Announcements AROMA10 (http://www.aromatherapy.org.nz/conference.htm) – New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists Conference Listener Links No listener links. If you come across a site you feel will be interesting to our listeners, feel free to send them to me for inclusion in the show. Show Links NZQA dropping credits for Massage and Aromatherapy courses in New Zealand (http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/) Anatomy of a Research Article (http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/pdf/Anatomy%20of%20a%20research%20article.pdf) Massage Oil Stains (http://www.1massagestore.com/blog/massage-oil-stains/) Parkinson Disease – The Benefits of Massage (http://www.massage-therapy-benefits.net/parkinson-disease.html) Path to Alternative Therapies littered with Obstacles (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/health/14patient.html?_r=1) Researchers get $2.5M to Study psoriasis relief (http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=182004) New Software for Independent Massage and Spa Professionals (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8169) Massage therapy benefits fallen arches (http://www.massage-therapy-benefits.net/fallen-arches.html) Kimberly clean 23:28 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:18:46 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/nzqa-dropping-course-credits/feed/ 2 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-4-back-in-the-hot-seat/ http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-4-back-in-the-hot-seat/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:40:51 +0000 Kimberly http://www.massage.org.nz/?p=242 http://www.massage.org.nz/2009/11/mtc-ep-4-back-in-the-hot-seat/feed/ 0 Aromatherapy,conference,facebook,Massage,posture,therapists,twitter,website Welcome to episode 4 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. - Been a busy few weeks. - Covered in this weeks Episode: Aromatherapy, yoga, head massages for foreign criminals awaiting deportation in UK Metal: Panacea or Placebo? Welcome to episode 4 of the Massage Therapist Central Podcast. Been a busy few weeks. Covered in this weeks Episode: * Aromatherapy, yoga, head massages for foreign criminals awaiting deportation in UK * Metal: Panacea or Placebo? * Denticulate Ligaments. * Posture Affects Thoughts * Healthy Muscles and White Blood Cells * Can Dog Aromatherapy Products Change Your Pets Mood? * Setting Massage Rates * Components Of An Effective Website * The Aroma Therapy Application For the iPhone Questions and Comments from Listeners. At the beginning of each episode, I cover question and comments from listeners regarding the previous show. If you have comments on episodes please feel free to Email Me (http://www.massage.org.nz/contact-us/) or via Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/massagecentral) or the Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Massage-Therapist-Central/184848981095) fan page Announcements Twitter Lists are here. NZ Therapists follow @massagecentral (http://www.twitter.com/massagecentral) so I can add you to the Massage Therapists NZ list. Massage Therapist Central Podcast Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Massage-Therapist-Central/184848981095) Fan Page Don’t forget the World Massage Conference from 12th – 17th November 2009. Looks like it’s going to be a good virtual conference. Listener Links Found an interesting link while you were surfing the net? Let me know so I can share them with listeners. Show Links Aromatherapy, yoga, head massages for foreign criminals awaiting deportation in UK (http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-136056.html) Metal: Panacea or Placebo? (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704335904574497463498601986.html?mod=googlenews_wsj) Denticulate Ligaments. (http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/craniosacral-therapy/2009/10/27/denticulate-ligaments/) Posture Affects Thoughts (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=8039) Healthy Muscles and White Blood Cells (http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=7986&catid=&title=research-healthy-muscles-and-white-blood-cells-) Can Dog Aromatherapy Products Change Your Pets Mood? (http://take-care-pets.blogspot.com/2009/10/can-dog-aromatherapy-products-change.html) Setting Massage Rates (http://www.larryswanson.com/massage/setting-massage-rates.htm) Components Of An Effective Website (http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-practice-builder/2009/10/28/components-of-an-effective-website/) The Aroma Therapy Application For the iPhone (http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Aroma-Therapy-Application-For-the-iPhone&id=3152411) Episode Sponsors Massage.co.nz: The Massage Company (http://www.massage.co.nz) – Providers of Aromatherapy Products as well as Relaxation, Therapeutic, Sports, Aromatherapy and Corporate Massage in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Kimberly clean 22:08