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September 28, 2020

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Summer 2020’s Surveys: Member-Results, for Nevada

In 2020, there were a couple of issues and resolutions the chapter’s leadership team wanted to explore, and especially through surveying its members

May 18, 2015

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Thai Massage: An Ancient Form of Healing

by Winnie Cain, LMT Is Thai Massage an ancient form of healing, as claimed by those using this modality over the past 2,500+ years? I believe it is. When you understand Thai Massage, you will see why it is called an ancient form of healing. Thai Massage is based on two theories: The Four Elements of Life theory: It is the main principle in Thai traditional medicine of which Thai massage is a branch. The body is composed of four elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire. Sen Sib (energy line) Theory: It is the core of Thai massage. Acupressure is…

November 6, 2014

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Medical Marijuana and Massage Therapy…Are We Ready?

Unless you have been hiding in a mine shaft for the last year, you have probably heard that medical marijuana is a hot topic in Nevada. In November 2014, Dispensary Applicants are expected to be issued their business licenses. The AMTA-Nevada Government Relations Committee has been contacted by one of the organizations that have organized to educate and advocate the use of medical marijuana. The Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association (https://lvmma.org/) has regular meetings where they discuss policy and educational talks. At this point, you may be thinking to yourself “So what?” Well, the “what” is this: as a complementary…

February 16, 2013

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Thai Yoga Massage, Beyond the Rub

I discovered the amazing modality of Thai Yoga massage here in our great city of Las Vegas. I have been practicing as a massage therapist since 2001. Before I began to practice Thai Yoga massage, I was primarily doing deep tissue bodywork, and because of the effort and energy I was exerting, I began to feel repetitive strain in my hands and body. This was one reason I began to practice yoga on a regular basis. The breath, movement and energy I received from the yoga really helped my stamina and strength so I could continue doing the massage I…

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