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Depression Nearly Doubles Risk of Dementia; Can Massage Help? 7/12/2010 Numerous studies have shown that massage therapy, especially when combined with aromatherapy, lessens depression. A new study shows that having depression may nearly double a person's risk of deve... more...
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Financal Audits Required by BPPE 7/7/2010 Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the California Massage Schools Association (CAMSA), we respectfully seek your assistance and feedback on our growing concern over some of the requirements impose... more...
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International Professional School of Bodywork 6/2/2010
The International Professional School of Bodywork (IPSB) is seeking volunteers to participate in a curriculum development team for a new Associate of Science program in massage therapy. We are ... more...
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Research: Massage Therapy Reduces Labor Pain 5/11/2010 New research shows massage therapy reduces labor pain more than music therapy does, and the researchers say massage can be clinically recommended as an alternative, safe and affordable method of pain ... more...
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Assembly Member Swanson Apologizes to Profession 5/11/2010 By Christie Bondurant, Associate Editor Massage Today
Opponents of a proposed anti-prostitution law that calls for "in-person" police investigations of California massage therapists accuse ... more...
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CAMSA supports AMTA in opposing AB1822 5/11/2010
Since AMTA's last update, there have been amendments to AB 1822 that are meant to make it easier for legislators to support it. Two key amendments are these:
the bill's author ha... more...
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Thank You 5/11/2010 We would like to Thank all of you for attending
CAMSA Conference on
Friday, May 7, 2010
and making this event successful.
Many thanks to our speakers and sponsors:&nb... more...
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AMTA Political Update AB 1822 4/27/2010 State-recognized certification is still at risk!
In 2008, we took an important step towards creating statewide recognition of massage therapy as a professional healing art. With the pass... more...
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CAMSA Conference 5/7/2010 4/19/2010 Join us to an informative conference about the Massage industry in CA.
Friday, May 7, 2010
"Airtel Plaza Hotel"
7277 Valjean Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
AGENDA
Opening Remarks
by Dr.... more...
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Hands on E-Newsletter 2/15/2010 ... more...
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Teaching Research Literacy 2/8/2010 ... more...
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Join us in our next event! 1/28/2010 ... more...
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AB48' Summary by Nancy Herbst 1/26/2010 The California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009:
What it May Mean for Your School
The former Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act of 1989, which became inoperative on... more...
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AB48' Summary by Victor Dence 1/26/2010 California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (Author: Portantino)
Bill Locations:
- http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframeset2text.htm
- http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill... more...
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The New Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 1/19/2010 On October 11, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill (AB) 48 (Portantino, Chapter 310, Statutes of 2009). AB 48 is known as the Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 ("Act"... more...
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Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain 11/6/2009 Regular sessions improve physical function, depression and overall health
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthri... more...
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Thank You CAMSA Members 11/5/2009
We would like to Thank all of you for attending CAMSA Conference on
Friday, October 30, 2009
and making this event successful.
Many thanks to our speakers:
Ms. Joanne... more...
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Carnberry Scalp Massage 9/1/2009 Just as the cranberry is an integral part of Thanksgiving festivities, this multipurposed, nutrient-rich berry is also an important part of the spa industry. You can introduce carnberries into massage... more...
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Healing Touch Helps Headaches 8/27/2009 Just-released research shows that Healing Touch, a form of energy work, resulted in decreased frequency, intensity and duration of headache pain, as well as profound shifts in recipients' view of ... more...
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Acupressure Shown to Aid Sroke Patients 8/27/2009 Meridian acupressure—pressure on specific points along the body's energy pathways, or meridians—was found to assist stroke patients, in recent research.
The purpose of the study was t... more...
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U.S Cancer Death Rates Drop 8/18/2009 Oncology massage is a growing specialty, with hospitals and therapists in private practice offering healthy touch to ease the anxiety and pain oftentimes attendant with cancer. A new report shows the ... more...
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About Massage 8/18/2009 ABOUT MASSAGE
There are an estimated 500,000 massage therapists in the U.S. and more than 1,500 schools that offer training to obtain professional certification and licensing.
Massage therapy has p... more...
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CAMSA Oct. 30, 2009 Come and Join Us 8/13/2009 We are inviting you to join us
Friday October 30, 2009
to an informative conference regarding the recent law and updated information for Massage Schools & Massage Therapists in CA.
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CAMTC Announces New California Massage Certification 8/6/2009 Starting now, the California Massage Therapy Council is accepting applications for Massage Therapy Certification in California.
Please visit California Massage Therapy Council's website, www.cam... more...
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Spa Trends for 2009 8/1/2009 A top spa company released its Top 10 Spa Trends To Watch In 2009 on Dec. 3.
1. Energy Medicine
In 2009 the spa industry will follow suit, with high-voltage buzz around energy medicine and therapi... more...
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