FSMTA Southwest Florida Chapter
Newsletter 3/15/11
Meeting Tue., Apr. 5, 2011
HIV/Aids & Medical Errors
by Terry Lowder
Tue., April 5, 2011 - HIV/Aids (1 hour) & Medical Errors (2 hours)
Terry Lowder, Immediate Past President and Continuing Education Chair, will present 3 mandatory subjects at this April meeting. There will be a short business meeting from 5:45 to 6 pm, then the class begins at 6 and runs to 9 pm. This is the last chance to complete free CEUs for HIV/Aids and Medical Errors before the renewal date of August 31, 2011. Cost for non-members is $30 to get the CEUs. Be sure and bring your membership card with you to show when you check in at the registration desk.
Chapter
meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. They are held at
the Bass Pro Shop at Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers, just off I-75 at
Exit 128, Alico Road. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with a business meeting
from 6 to 7 pm, and the speaker from 7 to 9 pm. Show your membership
card when you check in at the registration desk. DIRECTIONS: I-75 to
Exit 128 (Alico Road). Go east on Alico a half mile, then right into
Gulf Coast Town Center, and right again. Look to the back for a large
sign "Outdoor World" and smaller sign "Bass Pro Shop" above it. Enter
through the front doors and either go up the stairs in front or go to
the elevators in the back of the store. Go to the second floor. Off the
elevator turn right and go to the far wall beyond the camouflage clothes
to the conference room. Ask any clerk for directions if you can't find
it. No snacks at this meeting but water is available.
Tue., May 3, 2011 - Professional Ethics
Ben Dillard will present Ethics in May for 2 CEUs. Last chance for free CEUs for this mandatory subject before the renewal date of August 31, 2011.
Tue., June 7, 2011 - Applied Lymphology
by Carola Koenig MLDT, ICMT, CRZT, LMT. By Looking at the network of lymph-capillaries, even a person without medical background will understand why it is possible to impact the lymph flow with your hands. Which of course works both ways. You can stimulate flow (decongest) if applied properly, or you can create blockages (lymphedema /lymphostasis) which would be a rather unfortunate occurrence and should be avoided. However, if LE or lymphostasis is present, it is helpful to know how to apply simple techniques to ease that problem. This class in an introduction to Applied Lymphology, including Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymphatic System, Applications & Contraindications of Lymphatic Drainage, and Treatment techniques of MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage). Carola studied Medical Massage, Balneo & Hydrotherapy at the Educational Establishment of the University Hospital Neukolln/Berlin, Germany, Manual Lymph Drainage according to Dr. Vodder (Foeldi & Wittlinger), Laser-acupuncture, Low-level Laser-therapy, as well as Basic Education as Special Consultant for Nutrition, Environment, and Health. With so many modalities Ms. Koenig could offer, the class was asked which modality to focus on. The answer was Lymphology.
June 22-26, 2011 - Annual Convention
FSMTA's huge, fun and learning filled Annual Convention will take place at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World. Every year the FSMTA holds its annual trade show in Orlando. It combines education, networking, vital product information and more. To learn more about it, click here for details or to sign up:
http://fsmta.org/the-convention/2011-fsmta-annual-convention/#more-3170
Tue., July 5, 2011 - Massage Law
Terry Lowder will present Massage Law, a mandatory subject. The last chance for free CEUs if you need them before the August 31, 2011 deadline for renewal.
Tue., August 2, 2011 - Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Jack Ryan from the Sarasota Chapter will give a presentation in August on Positional Release Therapy - Assessment & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction.
Tue., September 6, 2011
To be announced.
Tue., October 4, 2011 - Bindegewebsmassage
Patricia M. Donohue, LMT, RMT, NCMT has been active in the field of massage for 45 years. She graduated from the Swedish Institute in 1966; is a certified specialist in Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) and gives workshops throughout the country. She has served in AMTA many years in different capacities and is Department Chair of the Swedish Massage Program at the New York College, Syosset, NY. Her list of involvements is many. See her website. She has been owner Director of Wholistic Pathways Center For Massage Therapy in Lindenhurst, New York, for over 20 years with her husband. See website www.ctm-bindegewebsmassage.com/class.html
Tue., November 1, 2011 - Wolfgang Luckmann on Fibromyalgia
In November Wolfgang Luckmann will demonstrate Eastern approaches to the treating of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. See his website: www.wolfgangluckmann.com.
December 2011
No meeting Holiday Party
Welcome New Sponsor Bruce Ham
We are happy to welcome Bruce Chongman Ham as a new sponsor to our website. He is a former member of the FSMTA who once lived and practiced in Naples, and is now living and operating a holistic health practice in Munich, Germany. Bruce was born in Korea and has studied traditional Shiatsu there and in the U.S. for over 25 years. He is a master of Qi Gong and several Martial Arts. For the past nine years he has conducted seminars in the U.S. and Europe. Master Ham will teach a 16 hour CE course on Qi Shiatsu over the weekend of March 19 and 20, 2011 - a unique combination of traditional Shiatsu and Qi Gong. The cost is $390 ($350 if registered and paid by 3/4/11). See CE Classes for more details. Register through Teo Nikolov, 239-450-4325.
Welcome new members in February!
We are glad to have you as new members of the Southwest Chapter. We hope you will introduce yourself at the next meeting so we can get to know you.
Deborah Behun, Matlacha, FL
Rachel Cunard, Naples, FL
Amy Howard, LaBelle, FL
David Morales, Cape Coral, FL
Jecesly Padilla, Cape Coral, FL
Joel Sanchez, Lehigh Acres, FL
Maria Santillanm LaBelle, FL
Holly Tobey, Naples, FL
Message from Alvina Quatrano
CE Provider Alvina Quatrano has recently received her National Provider Certification and, if you can use national credits, she extends the courtesy of using them. For those who attended her Chakra Tai Chi class on 11/16/09 and her Enneagram class on 2/15/10 just write her NCBTMB Provider No. 451544-11 on the certificate you received at that meeting. You can use this number on any of her classes within the last two years for retroactive credit with NCBTMB.
Personal message from Nelson Reyes in TX
Nelson is still a member of FSMTA, now living in Texas. He reads our newsletters and enjoys staying informed. He writes to ask, "Would it be possible to make an announcement to all the members who have a Linkedin account if they can help me?. I'm sending this to ask anyone who knows me personally for a brief recommendation of my work that I can include in my LinkedIn profile. The information can only be placed if someone has a Linkedin account. Hello to everyone, and THANK YOU for your help. Nelson"
New page on this website: CE Classes
We offer this page to our sponsors in which to list their upcoming workshops and classes for no further charge. Click here: CE CLASSES. Send date, time, presenter, CEs, location and cost to info@fsmtasw for posting.
Volunteers Being Sought
The Chapter is growing and has a really good energy this year. It is looking for volunteers in several departments. We will keep this in front of your eyes in hopes of inspiring you. The chapter needs: (2) A Convention Chairperson who will head up our chapter's involvement at the FSMTA State Convention in June in Orlando. You take charge of organizing who does what from our chapter, and you get a free convention package in return. Can get creative. (2) A Chair Massage Chairperson who will take charge of recruiting, organizing and maintaining a list of volunteers who will work various events, and keep track of what public events need a chair massage team. Put your creativity to work. (3) A Membership Chairperson who will take the responsibility for sending letters of welcome to new members, warning letters to expiring members, keep track of statistics and find ways to improve membership by implementing new ideas. (4) A Florida Chiropractor Convention Chairperson who will work hand-in-hand with the state Chiropractic Association which holds its convention in Naples every year, smack dap in our own back yard so the responsibiity lies with us to provide the massage fact for the Chiros. Lots of room for creative ideas here. If you are interested in any of the above, contact one of the officers shown on the ABOUT US page.
PIP Report from Vivian Mahoney
(Vivian Mahoney is FSMTA's State Insurance Committee Chairperson and gives workshops on insurance billing. This is a message to Lynn Hupp in her usual candid manner. Thought you might like to see it.)
Hi Lynn, please pass this on to all and Joanna. So sorry it took me a bit to get back to you and all who are concerned. I spent 5 hours yesterday doing a presentation and having lunch and discussions with the group in Lakeland, including FBI, Fraud Investigators, Undercover agents, Police Investigators as well as Hillsborough County Attorney and the State Attorney's assistant and Assistant to the Attorney General. (I think I have that all right).
I was the only presenter there with the exception of the Hillsborough County Attorney who spoke first about the situation there regarding the County trying to pass a special PIP Medical Clinic Ordinance. He assured us that there was nothing to worry about unless the medical provider is involved in running pip mills, so called clinics, owned by or financed by other than the licensed provider and made to look like the medical provider is the one who has put it all together.
It is way too much info to write here in the email as I am traveling on rough bumpy roads, and in mountains as we get close to home. But suffice it to say DO NOT WORRY for now. I WILL KEEP all posted on this and the rest of the info from that meeting. (IF THEY READ MY EMAILS)!!! They have postponed that meeting until some time mid March and they also realize that this will not be an easy task as medical providers and others are coming out of the woodwork to fight it.
The bottom line, at the Board Meeting, I will explain more (and in email notices) what our Association/profession might need to do to protect us from having our hard-earned great reputation being drug down in this very serious, criminal activity with all the negative ramifications.
I kidded the FBI agents over lunch, saying first we had to fight the image of prostitution, now we are fighting the image of criminals. They had a good laugh over that.
More later!!!!
Viv
Annual Convention now Online
The State Office informs us that the 2011 convention registration is now online. To view the complete convention program click: http://fsmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2011-convention-program.pdf
Minutes of March Chapter Meeting
FSMTA-SW Florida Chapter
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Location:
Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913
Time:
5:30PM - Room Set-Up
6:00PM - Sign-in and dialogue with associates
6:30PM - Call to Order
Attending
President - Sherrie Easterly
1st Vice President - Teofil Nikolov
Treasurer - C. Robyn Berry
Secretary – Judy Johnson
Immediate Past President – Terry Lowder
By – Laws – Sydney Scheaffer
Legislative – Ron Stephens
Website – Nancy Wilson
Absent
2nd Vice President – John Graham
Business Meeting
The March 1, 2011 FSMTA-SW Chapter meeting was called to order by President Sherrie Easterly at 6:32 PM, with 46 members and 7 students present. President Sherrie welcomed new members, students and guests to the meeting. She called on the Treasurer, C. Robyn Berry to give an updated financial report.
Treasurer's Report
There was a beginning balance of $6,676.44 in the checking account, after a deposit of $1,320.00 was received from state office for membership dues. The completed budget has been submitted to state office. The Treasurer presented the Board with copies of the January monthly transactions as well as the proposed budget.
Next Month's meeting
Immediate Past President and Education Chairman, Terry Lowder, discussed the need to start next months meeting (April) early, in order to begin the mandatory classes an hour earlier than normal. The mandatory classes provided will be HIV/AIDS (1 hour) and Medical errors (2 hours). There will be a test on the HIV/AIDS information provided. These classes are a mandatory state requirement for recertification. The classes will also be taught at the state convention in June. The law and ethics mandatory class will be offered in July before the August recertification deadline. Terry also talked about the June CEU presentation which would be offered by Carola Koenig. After a discussion regarding a number of different topics that could be presented, it was decided Lymphology would be presented.
Chapter Awards
President Sherrie shared recommendations for chapter awards. The LMT of the Year: Dolores Gozzi, Sports: Sydney Scheaffer, and Special Services to the Chapter: Nancy Wilson. Although Ron Stephens was nominated at the state level for Special Services recognition, he respectfully declined the nomination.
Ron Stephens honored
Numerous people spoke regarding the huge impact Ron Stephens has had on them personally, our local chapter as well as at the state level. Ron thanked the group, and told everyone, “Massage is a great profession; it’s worth it and just stick with it”.
Petition
1st Vice President, Teo Nikolov presented a petition requesting signatures to be forwarded to the state legislature regarding opposition to SB 584 and House Bill 0049.
Massage Establishment Licenses
There was a discussion regarding the requirements for businesses that offer massage to the public for compensation, must have a massage establishment license. This includes chiropractic offices, doctor’s offices, hair salons, nail salons, etc. “Anywhere a massage license is required, must also have an establishment license”. It is the responsibility of the therapist to ensure there is a properly posted establishment license before they agree to perform the massage. Make sure you are aware of the requirements of this law, as well as your responsibility toward it.
Events for LMTs to participate
Marguerite Fillion-Demos requested interested massage therapist call Michael Schmetterer at (239) 567-9430 if they are interested in participating at the Ft. Meyer Beach Run, The Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, Shrimp Fest, Spring Festival and any other festival where massage is being requested. She gave a number of events that are in the near future where help is needed.
March 31 Teacher's Appreciation Day
President Sherrie Easterly said they were looking for massage therapists to help at the “Teacher’s Appreciation Day” on March 31 in La Belle. Contact Sherrie if you are interested.
Evening Presentation
At 7:05PM, Terry Lowder requested everyone turn off their cell-phones and he introduced Nathalie Cecilia, our CEU presenter, regarding Bamboo Fusion. Nathalie gave an informative, educational, fun and energizing class. Many innovative techniques were demonstrated and people were encouraged to ask questions. Nathalie donated a table set of her unique bamboo massage tools as a grand prize drawing for the members.
BreaK & Raffle
At 8:20PM there was a break. Judy Johnson won the 50/50 drawing for $35.50. The other $35.50 went into fund-raising for the chapter.
Presentation Continues
The Bamboo Fusion presentation was called back to order at 8:33PM with a presentation of facial massage tool use.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
Judy Johnson
Secretary
FSMTA-SW Chapter
Board of Directors Meeting
FSMTA-SW Florida Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Location: Islamorada Fish Company, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913
Attending:
Sherrie Easterly, President
Teo Nikolov, 1st Vice President
John Graham, 2nd Vice President
Robyn Berry, Treasurer
Judy Johnson, Secretary
Terry Lowder, Immediate Past President, Education Chair
Sydney Scheaffer, By-laws Chair
Ron Stephens, Legislative Committee
Nancy Wilson, Website Chair
The FSMTA-SW Chapter Board Meeting was called to order at 6:27 PM by President Sherrie Easterly. Sydney Scheaffer moved and John Graham seconded to accept the Board minutes of the January 20, 2011 meeting. It was brought up a correction to the minutes has been made regarding a referenced date.
There was animated discussion regarding buying a used easel from Terry Lowder and how we might take advantage of using this item. John Graham moved and Judy Johnson seconded the motion to review the condition of the easel, and to purchase it if it is in good condition, at half of the suggested retail value for this item. John Graham will retain control of the easel to be brought to meetings. Some suggested uses were at sporting events to announce who we are, at meetings, to post rules and notices at the meetings, to take to meeting places that do not have white boards, etc.
Robyn Berry presented the proposed 2011 – 2012 budget information as sources of income or expenditures. The entire Board participated in determining funding and income levels based on projected revenue for the 2011 budget year. The Board unanimously chose [to] discuss each item and offer suggestions for the next budget.
Our income comes from 4 primary source: Membership dues, Sponsors, Fund raising and fees for CEU credits. The expenses and categories are clearly cataloged in the state Policies and Procedures Handbook.
We were able to agree to Robyn completing the balancing of the budget when all of the available information arrives. She will forward copies to all Board members by March 1, 2011. We will present the completed budget to the membership on March 1, 2011 and forward the approved budget to state headquarters.
There was a discussion regarding Nancy Wilson continuing the function of maintaining the FSMTA-SW website. Nancy will present a report defining the various jobs that she does to the Board at the March 17 Board meeting. She will be itemizing the various tasks she currently performs as well as the cross-over tasks that are necessary to be done concurrently. This has been a huge job and everyone acknowledged the great look and content of the website. Many thanks to Nancy Wilson and Debra Ziebell.
The Board also recognized the need to ask the membership to have someone step up and volunteer to become Membership Chair.
It was moved by Robyn Berry and seconded by Teo Nikolov to discuss sponsorship, membership and advertisement as it relates to the website at the next Board meeting. There is a need to clarify policies for advertising on the website and figure out how to account for everything.
Sherrie Easterly asked if everyone had completed their business cards and name tag information and sent it to Lynn Hupp. Everyone is responsible for getting their information to Lynn.
Ron Stephens gave a report on meetings he had had in reference to Massage Awareness Week. The Best Western in San Carlos has new owners. Warm Mineral Springs recently sold and we will probably not use it in the future. He also reported on the current bills in the legislature and the need to contact our representatives regarding the bills FSMTA is supporting and not supporting.
There was discussion regarding the PIP memo that was sent out targeting massage therapists in Hillsboro County.
Sherrie Easterly reported that Maureen Gilbert sent Valentines good wishes to the Chapters. She also asked who wanted to receive the other Chapters newsletters and Ron and Judy both expressed a desire to receive them.
State and Chapter nominations were discussed. No one received any recommendations from the membership regarding the awards. Ron Stephens was nominated at the state level for Outstanding Service Award. Nancy Wilson is preparing the paperwork and will forward it directly to Lynn when ready.
The Board recommended the following Chapter award candidates:
Sports – Sydney Scheaffer
LMT of the year – Dolores Gozzi
Outstanding Service – Nancy Wilson
Sherrie very kindly recognized all of her staff with small tokens of appreciation and to symbolize our new Board duties. She then gave Sydney, Terry and Ron small flashlights and they were to symbolize “Shine bright and show the way”. To Robyn she gave a red pen and eraser to symbolize “Keep us within budget and out of the red”. Nancy received a pen to “ Let everyone know, journal away”. Sherrie gave Judy a journal and pencil to “Keep a record of all we do”. Teo and John got notebooks and a pen to take notes because ”they are in training to take over in the future”.
There was an unresolved discussion regarding generating income from CEU’s and other ways to generate income in general.
There was discussion on on-line education.
There was a discussion regarding anyone representing FSMTA Sports Massage needing to be certified. Lynn Hupp has the list of certified members. Teo was going to get the list from Lynn.
There was a discussion about asking Karen Ford to give us an update from the BOMT at the beginning of every business meeting. It is a great honor to have her in our Chapter and she can keep us informed about how we can help.
A spirited discussion on explaining to the members how they can get involved and help. Also to show them the resources we have in the Chapter and explain how they are integrated at the state level. We need additional help with the website and specific tasks.
Ron Stephens gave some information on the state insurance program for LMT’s and thinks we should let the membership know what benefits are available to them.
There was a reminder to talk slower and give the members a chance to hear what we are saying when we talk at the meetings. Good advice to remember. People want to understand what we are asking and saying.
Terry Lowder gave a report about getting a June speaker scheduled. We want to remember to keep booking ahead not just stopping because we have the calendar year filled in. Let’s be thinking ahead. He also talked about the March CEU presentation on bamboo fusion.
Sydney Scheaffer is going to talk to Aaron Mattes regarding helping us with a fund raiser or teaching a CEU class in the future. It was acknowledged that Aaron is trying to slow down his schedule a bit.
There was discussion about any member can make a brief announcement at the meeting when the President asks if there is “any business pertinent to the group”. We may try to keep the announcements to 3 minutes.
There was a discussion on remembering to turn off cell phones during the meeting and CEU presentation, and another penalty if you answer it in the meeting. We discussed and agreed to take it to the members and suggest we start after state convention. The proposal was $1.00 for an audible tone/ring and $5.00 if you answered it during the meeting.
This prompted a discussion on forgetting your membership card and having to have it looked up at the time of signing in. We discussed having a $5.00 entry fee to the meeting that is waived if they have their card. The sign-in process is challenging when people forget to bring their cards. Duplicate cards can be obtained from Laura at state headquarters.
We then had a discussion on putting the rules on the white board when people enter. We want to make this a fun way to get the members to be responsible for carrying their cards with them and being respectful during the meeting.
Sherrie Easterly asked Judy Johnson to develop a chart of how many members attend each meeting by month.
Sherrie also asked Terry Lowder if he had any special projects he wanted carried forward. He will get back to her.
There was discussion on the Senior Games in Gainesville and Teo Nikolov is following up with getting the information. There was discussion on the Tampa Fair chair massage program and Judy Johnson said she would try to obtain the information on setting up the program for seated chair massage at the fair.
Sydney Scheaffer moved and Nancy Wilson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Johnson
Secretary,
FSMTA-SW Chapter
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Bruce Ham, master of Qi Gong and several Martial Arts, is here from Germany to give a 16-hour CE course on Qi Shiatsu over the weekend of March 19-20, 2011, for $390. Contact Teo Nikolov, 239-450-4325, since Master Ham does not have a website.
www.bassproshop.com - Bass Pro Shop at Gulf Coast Town Center provides their conference room for chapter meetings, free of charge.
www.CEUsOnlineFlorida.com - Silvia Casabianca, MA, MHC, LMT, CE instructor, Reiki Master, Counseling
www.contourbodyworks.com - Debra Florio. Earn CEU's at sea on a 7-day luxury cruise. Contour Body Works invites you to earn all your Florida CEUs on the Norwegian Pearl visiting gret destinations. Cruise and renew all 25 Florida CEUs.
www.famsc.com - Florida Academy of Massage and Skin Care, 4387 Colonial Blvd., Suite 100, Ft. Myers, FL 33966. Career training in massage therapy and skin care specialists. A Florida CE provider.
www.fsmta.org - FSMTA Central Office, Board and Staff
www.healthandharmonyonline.com - Kandy Love, owner/director, LMT and Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Alternative healing center, massage, yoga, holistic programs.
www.Heritage-education.com\CEUFTM.htm - Heritage Institute, Ft. Myers, CEU classes
www.HolisticHealingArts.info - Alvina Quatrano, Naples, also practitioner of www.SoulLightening.com
www.JoyHealthWellness.com - Joel Ying, M.D., Integrative Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, Naples
www.LongLifeHappyLife.com - Cindy Black, Immune Systems, Psychoneuroimmunology, Ft. Myers
www.ScentedAromatics.com - Dolores Gozzi, Aromatherapy Workshops, CE classes, Massage, Ft. Myers
www.SilviaCasabianca.com - Silvia Casabianca, MA, MHC, LMT, CE instructor, Reiki Master, Counseling
www.SomaEnergetics.com - Ed Kuiper, SomaEnergetics Level 1 Cert'd Teacher, CE Courses, Naples
www.wellkneadedmassagetherapy.net - Ellie Sandler, CE provider for face-lifting massage "LuminEssence"
www.ZeroBalancing.com - Alvina Quatrano, practitioner of ZB. Alvina's website: www.HolisticHealingArts.info.
How to become a sponsor
The cost is $100 a year to be listed as a sponsor on this website (see Sponsor page) and also listed in this newsletter every month. Have your website linked to ours. In addition sponsors are invited to publish one article a year. Contact nancy@massagebynancy.com. If you do not have a website, you may take out a short-term ad, such as 30-day, 60-day or 90-day ad for $30 a month, or $100 a year. Send check to Nancy Wilson, 616 Sanctuary Road, Naples, FL 34120-4837.
Where to send news for website posting
To help our chapter become more user-friendly, we ask all members to be journalists and report what you know. Write to us. If you have photos to post in the photo gallery, send them in .jpg format to info@fsmtasw.org. If you know a sports event coming up, send date and details. Other members want to know what's happening. The exception is: We do not list classes or workshops of non-sponsors, since we do not want to undercut our sponsors who pay for their promotion and listings. But other news is valuable. If in doubt, just ask.
For the Officers of FSMTA Southwest FL Chapter!
Nancy Wilson
Website Editor
nancy@massgebynancy.com
Terry Lowder, Immediate Past President and Continuing Education Chair, will present 3 mandatory subjects at this April meeting. There will be a short business meeting from 5:45 to 6 pm, then the class begins at 6 and runs to 9 pm. This is the last chance to complete free CEUs for HIV/Aids and Medical Errors before the renewal date of August 31, 2011. Cost for non-members is $30 to get the CEUs. Be sure and bring your membership card with you to show when you check in at the registration desk.
Meeting location: Bass Pro Shop conference room, Gulf Coast Town Center, Exit 128
Time and Place of Chapter Meeting Future Calendar
Ben Dillard will present Ethics in May for 2 CEUs. Last chance for free CEUs for this mandatory subject before the renewal date of August 31, 2011.
Tue., June 7, 2011 - Applied Lymphology
by Carola Koenig MLDT, ICMT, CRZT, LMT. By Looking at the network of lymph-capillaries, even a person without medical background will understand why it is possible to impact the lymph flow with your hands. Which of course works both ways. You can stimulate flow (decongest) if applied properly, or you can create blockages (lymphedema /lymphostasis) which would be a rather unfortunate occurrence and should be avoided. However, if LE or lymphostasis is present, it is helpful to know how to apply simple techniques to ease that problem. This class in an introduction to Applied Lymphology, including Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymphatic System, Applications & Contraindications of Lymphatic Drainage, and Treatment techniques of MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage). Carola studied Medical Massage, Balneo & Hydrotherapy at the Educational Establishment of the University Hospital Neukolln/Berlin, Germany, Manual Lymph Drainage according to Dr. Vodder (Foeldi & Wittlinger), Laser-acupuncture, Low-level Laser-therapy, as well as Basic Education as Special Consultant for Nutrition, Environment, and Health. With so many modalities Ms. Koenig could offer, the class was asked which modality to focus on. The answer was Lymphology.
June 22-26, 2011 - Annual Convention
FSMTA's huge, fun and learning filled Annual Convention will take place at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World. Every year the FSMTA holds its annual trade show in Orlando. It combines education, networking, vital product information and more. To learn more about it, click here for details or to sign up:
http://fsmta.org/the-convention/2011-fsmta-annual-convention/#more-3170
Tue., July 5, 2011 - Massage Law
Terry Lowder will present Massage Law, a mandatory subject. The last chance for free CEUs if you need them before the August 31, 2011 deadline for renewal.
Tue., August 2, 2011 - Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Jack Ryan from the Sarasota Chapter will give a presentation in August on Positional Release Therapy - Assessment & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction.
Tue., September 6, 2011
To be announced.
Tue., October 4, 2011 - Bindegewebsmassage
Patricia M. Donohue, LMT, RMT, NCMT has been active in the field of massage for 45 years. She graduated from the Swedish Institute in 1966; is a certified specialist in Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) and gives workshops throughout the country. She has served in AMTA many years in different capacities and is Department Chair of the Swedish Massage Program at the New York College, Syosset, NY. Her list of involvements is many. See her website. She has been owner Director of Wholistic Pathways Center For Massage Therapy in Lindenhurst, New York, for over 20 years with her husband. See website www.ctm-bindegewebsmassage.com/class.html
Tue., November 1, 2011 - Wolfgang Luckmann on Fibromyalgia
In November Wolfgang Luckmann will demonstrate Eastern approaches to the treating of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. See his website: www.wolfgangluckmann.com.
December 2011
No meeting Holiday Party
Welcome New Sponsor Bruce Ham
We are happy to welcome Bruce Chongman Ham as a new sponsor to our website. He is a former member of the FSMTA who once lived and practiced in Naples, and is now living and operating a holistic health practice in Munich, Germany. Bruce was born in Korea and has studied traditional Shiatsu there and in the U.S. for over 25 years. He is a master of Qi Gong and several Martial Arts. For the past nine years he has conducted seminars in the U.S. and Europe. Master Ham will teach a 16 hour CE course on Qi Shiatsu over the weekend of March 19 and 20, 2011 - a unique combination of traditional Shiatsu and Qi Gong. The cost is $390 ($350 if registered and paid by 3/4/11). See CE Classes for more details. Register through Teo Nikolov, 239-450-4325.
Welcome new members in February!
We are glad to have you as new members of the Southwest Chapter. We hope you will introduce yourself at the next meeting so we can get to know you.
Deborah Behun, Matlacha, FL
Rachel Cunard, Naples, FL
Amy Howard, LaBelle, FL
David Morales, Cape Coral, FL
Jecesly Padilla, Cape Coral, FL
Joel Sanchez, Lehigh Acres, FL
Maria Santillanm LaBelle, FL
Holly Tobey, Naples, FL
Message from Alvina Quatrano
CE Provider Alvina Quatrano has recently received her National Provider Certification and, if you can use national credits, she extends the courtesy of using them. For those who attended her Chakra Tai Chi class on 11/16/09 and her Enneagram class on 2/15/10 just write her NCBTMB Provider No. 451544-11 on the certificate you received at that meeting. You can use this number on any of her classes within the last two years for retroactive credit with NCBTMB.
Personal message from Nelson Reyes in TX
Nelson is still a member of FSMTA, now living in Texas. He reads our newsletters and enjoys staying informed. He writes to ask, "Would it be possible to make an announcement to all the members who have a Linkedin account if they can help me?. I'm sending this to ask anyone who knows me personally for a brief recommendation of my work that I can include in my LinkedIn profile. The information can only be placed if someone has a Linkedin account. Hello to everyone, and THANK YOU for your help. Nelson"
New page on this website: CE Classes
We offer this page to our sponsors in which to list their upcoming workshops and classes for no further charge. Click here: CE CLASSES. Send date, time, presenter, CEs, location and cost to info@fsmtasw for posting.
Volunteers Being Sought
The Chapter is growing and has a really good energy this year. It is looking for volunteers in several departments. We will keep this in front of your eyes in hopes of inspiring you. The chapter needs: (2) A Convention Chairperson who will head up our chapter's involvement at the FSMTA State Convention in June in Orlando. You take charge of organizing who does what from our chapter, and you get a free convention package in return. Can get creative. (2) A Chair Massage Chairperson who will take charge of recruiting, organizing and maintaining a list of volunteers who will work various events, and keep track of what public events need a chair massage team. Put your creativity to work. (3) A Membership Chairperson who will take the responsibility for sending letters of welcome to new members, warning letters to expiring members, keep track of statistics and find ways to improve membership by implementing new ideas. (4) A Florida Chiropractor Convention Chairperson who will work hand-in-hand with the state Chiropractic Association which holds its convention in Naples every year, smack dap in our own back yard so the responsibiity lies with us to provide the massage fact for the Chiros. Lots of room for creative ideas here. If you are interested in any of the above, contact one of the officers shown on the ABOUT US page.
PIP Report from Vivian Mahoney
(Vivian Mahoney is FSMTA's State Insurance Committee Chairperson and gives workshops on insurance billing. This is a message to Lynn Hupp in her usual candid manner. Thought you might like to see it.)
Hi Lynn, please pass this on to all and Joanna. So sorry it took me a bit to get back to you and all who are concerned. I spent 5 hours yesterday doing a presentation and having lunch and discussions with the group in Lakeland, including FBI, Fraud Investigators, Undercover agents, Police Investigators as well as Hillsborough County Attorney and the State Attorney's assistant and Assistant to the Attorney General. (I think I have that all right).
I was the only presenter there with the exception of the Hillsborough County Attorney who spoke first about the situation there regarding the County trying to pass a special PIP Medical Clinic Ordinance. He assured us that there was nothing to worry about unless the medical provider is involved in running pip mills, so called clinics, owned by or financed by other than the licensed provider and made to look like the medical provider is the one who has put it all together.
It is way too much info to write here in the email as I am traveling on rough bumpy roads, and in mountains as we get close to home. But suffice it to say DO NOT WORRY for now. I WILL KEEP all posted on this and the rest of the info from that meeting. (IF THEY READ MY EMAILS)!!! They have postponed that meeting until some time mid March and they also realize that this will not be an easy task as medical providers and others are coming out of the woodwork to fight it.
The bottom line, at the Board Meeting, I will explain more (and in email notices) what our Association/profession might need to do to protect us from having our hard-earned great reputation being drug down in this very serious, criminal activity with all the negative ramifications.
I kidded the FBI agents over lunch, saying first we had to fight the image of prostitution, now we are fighting the image of criminals. They had a good laugh over that.
More later!!!!
Viv
Annual Convention now Online
The State Office informs us that the 2011 convention registration is now online. To view the complete convention program click: http://fsmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2011-convention-program.pdf
Minutes of March Chapter Meeting
FSMTA-SW Florida Chapter
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Location:
Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913
Time:
5:30PM - Room Set-Up
6:00PM - Sign-in and dialogue with associates
6:30PM - Call to Order
Attending
President - Sherrie Easterly
1st Vice President - Teofil Nikolov
Treasurer - C. Robyn Berry
Secretary – Judy Johnson
Immediate Past President – Terry Lowder
By – Laws – Sydney Scheaffer
Legislative – Ron Stephens
Website – Nancy Wilson
Absent
2nd Vice President – John Graham
Business Meeting
The March 1, 2011 FSMTA-SW Chapter meeting was called to order by President Sherrie Easterly at 6:32 PM, with 46 members and 7 students present. President Sherrie welcomed new members, students and guests to the meeting. She called on the Treasurer, C. Robyn Berry to give an updated financial report.
Treasurer's Report
There was a beginning balance of $6,676.44 in the checking account, after a deposit of $1,320.00 was received from state office for membership dues. The completed budget has been submitted to state office. The Treasurer presented the Board with copies of the January monthly transactions as well as the proposed budget.
Next Month's meeting
Immediate Past President and Education Chairman, Terry Lowder, discussed the need to start next months meeting (April) early, in order to begin the mandatory classes an hour earlier than normal. The mandatory classes provided will be HIV/AIDS (1 hour) and Medical errors (2 hours). There will be a test on the HIV/AIDS information provided. These classes are a mandatory state requirement for recertification. The classes will also be taught at the state convention in June. The law and ethics mandatory class will be offered in July before the August recertification deadline. Terry also talked about the June CEU presentation which would be offered by Carola Koenig. After a discussion regarding a number of different topics that could be presented, it was decided Lymphology would be presented.
Chapter Awards
President Sherrie shared recommendations for chapter awards. The LMT of the Year: Dolores Gozzi, Sports: Sydney Scheaffer, and Special Services to the Chapter: Nancy Wilson. Although Ron Stephens was nominated at the state level for Special Services recognition, he respectfully declined the nomination.
Ron Stephens honored
Numerous people spoke regarding the huge impact Ron Stephens has had on them personally, our local chapter as well as at the state level. Ron thanked the group, and told everyone, “Massage is a great profession; it’s worth it and just stick with it”.
Petition
1st Vice President, Teo Nikolov presented a petition requesting signatures to be forwarded to the state legislature regarding opposition to SB 584 and House Bill 0049.
Massage Establishment Licenses
There was a discussion regarding the requirements for businesses that offer massage to the public for compensation, must have a massage establishment license. This includes chiropractic offices, doctor’s offices, hair salons, nail salons, etc. “Anywhere a massage license is required, must also have an establishment license”. It is the responsibility of the therapist to ensure there is a properly posted establishment license before they agree to perform the massage. Make sure you are aware of the requirements of this law, as well as your responsibility toward it.
Events for LMTs to participate
Marguerite Fillion-Demos requested interested massage therapist call Michael Schmetterer at (239) 567-9430 if they are interested in participating at the Ft. Meyer Beach Run, The Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, Shrimp Fest, Spring Festival and any other festival where massage is being requested. She gave a number of events that are in the near future where help is needed.
March 31 Teacher's Appreciation Day
President Sherrie Easterly said they were looking for massage therapists to help at the “Teacher’s Appreciation Day” on March 31 in La Belle. Contact Sherrie if you are interested.
Evening Presentation
At 7:05PM, Terry Lowder requested everyone turn off their cell-phones and he introduced Nathalie Cecilia, our CEU presenter, regarding Bamboo Fusion. Nathalie gave an informative, educational, fun and energizing class. Many innovative techniques were demonstrated and people were encouraged to ask questions. Nathalie donated a table set of her unique bamboo massage tools as a grand prize drawing for the members.
BreaK & Raffle
At 8:20PM there was a break. Judy Johnson won the 50/50 drawing for $35.50. The other $35.50 went into fund-raising for the chapter.
Presentation Continues
The Bamboo Fusion presentation was called back to order at 8:33PM with a presentation of facial massage tool use.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07PM.
Respectfully Submitted:
Judy Johnson
Secretary
FSMTA-SW Chapter
Board of Directors Meeting
FSMTA-SW Florida Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Location: Islamorada Fish Company, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Meyers, FL 33913
Attending:
Sherrie Easterly, President
Teo Nikolov, 1st Vice President
John Graham, 2nd Vice President
Robyn Berry, Treasurer
Judy Johnson, Secretary
Terry Lowder, Immediate Past President, Education Chair
Sydney Scheaffer, By-laws Chair
Ron Stephens, Legislative Committee
Nancy Wilson, Website Chair
The FSMTA-SW Chapter Board Meeting was called to order at 6:27 PM by President Sherrie Easterly. Sydney Scheaffer moved and John Graham seconded to accept the Board minutes of the January 20, 2011 meeting. It was brought up a correction to the minutes has been made regarding a referenced date.
There was animated discussion regarding buying a used easel from Terry Lowder and how we might take advantage of using this item. John Graham moved and Judy Johnson seconded the motion to review the condition of the easel, and to purchase it if it is in good condition, at half of the suggested retail value for this item. John Graham will retain control of the easel to be brought to meetings. Some suggested uses were at sporting events to announce who we are, at meetings, to post rules and notices at the meetings, to take to meeting places that do not have white boards, etc.
Robyn Berry presented the proposed 2011 – 2012 budget information as sources of income or expenditures. The entire Board participated in determining funding and income levels based on projected revenue for the 2011 budget year. The Board unanimously chose [to] discuss each item and offer suggestions for the next budget.
Our income comes from 4 primary source: Membership dues, Sponsors, Fund raising and fees for CEU credits. The expenses and categories are clearly cataloged in the state Policies and Procedures Handbook.
We were able to agree to Robyn completing the balancing of the budget when all of the available information arrives. She will forward copies to all Board members by March 1, 2011. We will present the completed budget to the membership on March 1, 2011 and forward the approved budget to state headquarters.
There was a discussion regarding Nancy Wilson continuing the function of maintaining the FSMTA-SW website. Nancy will present a report defining the various jobs that she does to the Board at the March 17 Board meeting. She will be itemizing the various tasks she currently performs as well as the cross-over tasks that are necessary to be done concurrently. This has been a huge job and everyone acknowledged the great look and content of the website. Many thanks to Nancy Wilson and Debra Ziebell.
The Board also recognized the need to ask the membership to have someone step up and volunteer to become Membership Chair.
It was moved by Robyn Berry and seconded by Teo Nikolov to discuss sponsorship, membership and advertisement as it relates to the website at the next Board meeting. There is a need to clarify policies for advertising on the website and figure out how to account for everything.
Sherrie Easterly asked if everyone had completed their business cards and name tag information and sent it to Lynn Hupp. Everyone is responsible for getting their information to Lynn.
Ron Stephens gave a report on meetings he had had in reference to Massage Awareness Week. The Best Western in San Carlos has new owners. Warm Mineral Springs recently sold and we will probably not use it in the future. He also reported on the current bills in the legislature and the need to contact our representatives regarding the bills FSMTA is supporting and not supporting.
There was discussion regarding the PIP memo that was sent out targeting massage therapists in Hillsboro County.
Sherrie Easterly reported that Maureen Gilbert sent Valentines good wishes to the Chapters. She also asked who wanted to receive the other Chapters newsletters and Ron and Judy both expressed a desire to receive them.
State and Chapter nominations were discussed. No one received any recommendations from the membership regarding the awards. Ron Stephens was nominated at the state level for Outstanding Service Award. Nancy Wilson is preparing the paperwork and will forward it directly to Lynn when ready.
The Board recommended the following Chapter award candidates:
Sports – Sydney Scheaffer
LMT of the year – Dolores Gozzi
Outstanding Service – Nancy Wilson
Sherrie very kindly recognized all of her staff with small tokens of appreciation and to symbolize our new Board duties. She then gave Sydney, Terry and Ron small flashlights and they were to symbolize “Shine bright and show the way”. To Robyn she gave a red pen and eraser to symbolize “Keep us within budget and out of the red”. Nancy received a pen to “ Let everyone know, journal away”. Sherrie gave Judy a journal and pencil to “Keep a record of all we do”. Teo and John got notebooks and a pen to take notes because ”they are in training to take over in the future”.
There was an unresolved discussion regarding generating income from CEU’s and other ways to generate income in general.
There was discussion on on-line education.
There was a discussion regarding anyone representing FSMTA Sports Massage needing to be certified. Lynn Hupp has the list of certified members. Teo was going to get the list from Lynn.
There was a discussion about asking Karen Ford to give us an update from the BOMT at the beginning of every business meeting. It is a great honor to have her in our Chapter and she can keep us informed about how we can help.
A spirited discussion on explaining to the members how they can get involved and help. Also to show them the resources we have in the Chapter and explain how they are integrated at the state level. We need additional help with the website and specific tasks.
Ron Stephens gave some information on the state insurance program for LMT’s and thinks we should let the membership know what benefits are available to them.
There was a reminder to talk slower and give the members a chance to hear what we are saying when we talk at the meetings. Good advice to remember. People want to understand what we are asking and saying.
Terry Lowder gave a report about getting a June speaker scheduled. We want to remember to keep booking ahead not just stopping because we have the calendar year filled in. Let’s be thinking ahead. He also talked about the March CEU presentation on bamboo fusion.
Sydney Scheaffer is going to talk to Aaron Mattes regarding helping us with a fund raiser or teaching a CEU class in the future. It was acknowledged that Aaron is trying to slow down his schedule a bit.
There was discussion about any member can make a brief announcement at the meeting when the President asks if there is “any business pertinent to the group”. We may try to keep the announcements to 3 minutes.
There was a discussion on remembering to turn off cell phones during the meeting and CEU presentation, and another penalty if you answer it in the meeting. We discussed and agreed to take it to the members and suggest we start after state convention. The proposal was $1.00 for an audible tone/ring and $5.00 if you answered it during the meeting.
This prompted a discussion on forgetting your membership card and having to have it looked up at the time of signing in. We discussed having a $5.00 entry fee to the meeting that is waived if they have their card. The sign-in process is challenging when people forget to bring their cards. Duplicate cards can be obtained from Laura at state headquarters.
We then had a discussion on putting the rules on the white board when people enter. We want to make this a fun way to get the members to be responsible for carrying their cards with them and being respectful during the meeting.
Sherrie Easterly asked Judy Johnson to develop a chart of how many members attend each meeting by month.
Sherrie also asked Terry Lowder if he had any special projects he wanted carried forward. He will get back to her.
There was discussion on the Senior Games in Gainesville and Teo Nikolov is following up with getting the information. There was discussion on the Tampa Fair chair massage program and Judy Johnson said she would try to obtain the information on setting up the program for seated chair massage at the fair.
Sydney Scheaffer moved and Nancy Wilson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Johnson
Secretary,
FSMTA-SW Chapter
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Bruce Ham, master of Qi Gong and several Martial Arts, is here from Germany to give a 16-hour CE course on Qi Shiatsu over the weekend of March 19-20, 2011, for $390. Contact Teo Nikolov, 239-450-4325, since Master Ham does not have a website.
www.bassproshop.com - Bass Pro Shop at Gulf Coast Town Center provides their conference room for chapter meetings, free of charge.
www.CEUsOnlineFlorida.com - Silvia Casabianca, MA, MHC, LMT, CE instructor, Reiki Master, Counseling
www.contourbodyworks.com - Debra Florio. Earn CEU's at sea on a 7-day luxury cruise. Contour Body Works invites you to earn all your Florida CEUs on the Norwegian Pearl visiting gret destinations. Cruise and renew all 25 Florida CEUs.
www.famsc.com - Florida Academy of Massage and Skin Care, 4387 Colonial Blvd., Suite 100, Ft. Myers, FL 33966. Career training in massage therapy and skin care specialists. A Florida CE provider.
www.fsmta.org - FSMTA Central Office, Board and Staff
www.healthandharmonyonline.com - Kandy Love, owner/director, LMT and Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Alternative healing center, massage, yoga, holistic programs.
www.Heritage-education.com\CEUFTM.htm - Heritage Institute, Ft. Myers, CEU classes
www.HolisticHealingArts.info - Alvina Quatrano, Naples, also practitioner of www.SoulLightening.com
www.JoyHealthWellness.com - Joel Ying, M.D., Integrative Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, Naples
www.LongLifeHappyLife.com - Cindy Black, Immune Systems, Psychoneuroimmunology, Ft. Myers
www.ScentedAromatics.com - Dolores Gozzi, Aromatherapy Workshops, CE classes, Massage, Ft. Myers
www.SilviaCasabianca.com - Silvia Casabianca, MA, MHC, LMT, CE instructor, Reiki Master, Counseling
www.SomaEnergetics.com - Ed Kuiper, SomaEnergetics Level 1 Cert'd Teacher, CE Courses, Naples
www.wellkneadedmassagetherapy.net - Ellie Sandler, CE provider for face-lifting massage "LuminEssence"
www.ZeroBalancing.com - Alvina Quatrano, practitioner of ZB. Alvina's website: www.HolisticHealingArts.info.
The cost is $100 a year to be listed as a sponsor on this website (see Sponsor page) and also listed in this newsletter every month. Have your website linked to ours. In addition sponsors are invited to publish one article a year. Contact nancy@massagebynancy.com. If you do not have a website, you may take out a short-term ad, such as 30-day, 60-day or 90-day ad for $30 a month, or $100 a year. Send check to Nancy Wilson, 616 Sanctuary Road, Naples, FL 34120-4837.
Where to send news for website posting
To help our chapter become more user-friendly, we ask all members to be journalists and report what you know. Write to us. If you have photos to post in the photo gallery, send them in .jpg format to info@fsmtasw.org. If you know a sports event coming up, send date and details. Other members want to know what's happening. The exception is: We do not list classes or workshops of non-sponsors, since we do not want to undercut our sponsors who pay for their promotion and listings. But other news is valuable. If in doubt, just ask.
For the Officers of FSMTA Southwest FL Chapter!
Nancy Wilson
Website Editor
nancy@massgebynancy.com
Debra Ziebell, website technical,
has temporarily stepped down but she'll be back soon