AMTA NC Chapter Blog

Mike Hinkle said…

Made it back with no problems, thanks for caring. I am now sitting in a hotel in Berea, Ky. In the am, have to meet with the college staff about final details for next year’s Fest.

I want to thank you for a great time in Clemmons. The NC Chapter can be very proud. It was the friendlest convention, I have been too. Thank you so much for making me feel at home. You take care and I hope to see you at massageprofessionals.com and at Festival!

As many of you realize the legislature last week did finally approve a budget.  It was signed on Friday by Governor Purdue.  As you are aware, there consideration given to adding a sales tax on some if not all massage therapist for their services.  Thanks to quick work by AMTA-NC, our lobbyists, BMBT leaders, and the dedicated efforts of many of you, we were able to avoid that tax at this time. 

I say at this time, because it will come back up again.  You may also be aware that there is strong consideration being given to calling a special session to discuss the possibility of looking to expand the sales tax on more services as a way to help with the budget.  If and when that session arises, it will again take massive efforts on everyone’s part to once again help insure that massage is not taxed in this manner unless and until all other health care services in Chapter 90 are also taxed for their services.

We will work to try and stay on top of this issue and keep you informed.  Great strides were made ten years ago when we worked together to get the bill enacted.  We will also have to work together closely again to keep our profession strong.  Thank you for your efforts. 

Ed Sansbury

President AMTA-NC

First of all, we had a great time learning ethics from Laura Allen and the perspective of a BMBT board member.  Down to earth, common sense and really interesting things we should all be doing in our practice.

Discussion of Dual Relationships, what to do about chronic no show clients as well as inappropriate behavior, what constitutes that behavior as well.

Aromatherapy: Indications and Contraindications went beyond do this and do not do that, into why and what reasons you would or would not use certain essential oils.  Discussion about SCENTs as opposed to essential oils, what to look for in price, is Rose cheap?  If it is, it is not an essential oil but probably a chemically reproduced scent and to avoid it.

The information passed on to us was a great base for an Aromatherapy class for treatment.  Most of the students agreed they would love to delve further into Aromatherapy, so I will look for an excellent instructor for that reason for 2010.

We had students from out of our Unit.  One came from Asheville, which is

132 miles away, another from Elkin which is close to that.  I expained to all students that whether they are members of AMTA or not, they are welcomed at any unit meeting in North Carolina as well as out of state.

Laura Allen is a very relaxed, well informed instructor and I heartily recomend her to any and all units.

Jaci Krause, Triad Unit Coordinator.