Great Massage In Meredith

SIKSUKR · 07-28-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterbaby

And I'll admit I don't get the joke............. Dunno whether to

or

, lol

Just imagine your most euphoric private moment.

Newbiesaukee · 07-28-2008, 04:14 PM

Do you mean when the IRS says "we are sorry, we are not auditing you, it is the other Newbiesaukee?"

Waterbaby · 07-29-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Just imagine your most euphoric private moment.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

(for the reply, that is.........

)

callmeD · 09-12-2008, 07:33 PM

As a new [therapeutic massage] business owner in Meredith, I didn't think the comment was "funny" - it does nothing to legitimize the therapeutic intent of the session, or the therapist.

It's an ongoing dialogue to educate the public about the health benefits of therapeutic massage without comments like this. The majority of us are well-educated professionals trying to contribute to the health and well being of those seeking alternative ways to address stress-related issues, often dismissed with a prescription by PIPs to make the pain go away ... for now.

Newbiesaukee · 09-12-2008, 09:53 PM

Therapeutic massage is certainly a valued profession and plays a role in the health care community. Nonetheless, public education sometimes requires a lighter "touch" to be effective. It isn't necessary to be defensive. It also isn't necessary to promote professionalism on the one hand; and on the other seem to demean other professionals such as the PIP who, apparently, in your opinion "often" dismisses stress related symptoms by prescribing a pill. Although there may be some truth in this, it does sound dismissive of the PIP on your part. I am not much on acronyms, but I assume PIP in some way relates to a primary care provider. If I have misinterpreted your comments, I will apologize in advance.

VitaBene · 09-13-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callmeD

As a new [therapeutic massage] business owner in Meredith, I didn't think the comment was "funny" - it does nothing to legitimize the therapeutic intent of the session, or the therapist.

It's an ongoing dialogue to educate the public about the health benefits of therapeutic massage without comments like this. The majority of us are well-educated professionals trying to contribute to the health and well being of those seeking alternative ways to address stress-related issues, often dismissed with a prescription by PIPs to make the pain go away ... for now.

Don't worry D- I think most of us understand the difference between a massage and a "massage"!

sa meredith · 09-13-2008, 09:50 AM

[QUOTE=callmeD;81442]As a new [therapeutic massage] business owner in Meredith, I didn't think the comment was "funny" - it does nothing to legitimize the therapeutic intent of the session, or the therapist.

No ill will, or harm intended. Did you read the disclaimer?
Just a small, light hearted comment to maybe give someone a chuckle. And I think it worked.
Sorry you took offense...

callmeD · 09-13-2008, 03:57 PM

If I came off a bit defensive, well, I guess I was. When some people hear the word “massage” you can’t imagine the comments and looks – all in the name of a joke (or maybe you can). It’s offensive. I know it was meant to be a joke, but please understand my perspective as a professional trying to separate myself from that "other profession" so often associated with massage. I believe the more educated people become about the work, the less that will happen.

It certainly was not my intention to demean primary care physicians – they are an important part of a patient’s healing process. What I stated were the comments of my clients, and I do not necessarily disagree with them.

Many physicians just don’t have the time their patients need to address the source of their problems and to heal. (I am referring to issues such as neck and should pain, low back pain, pulled hamstrings, headaches, etc., not major illnesses.) The prescription is a way to help patients deal with pain, and that works for some, but for others, it does not.

Many of my clients are athletes, and they don’t want medication – they want constructive information to address the cause of their pain so they can heal and get back into their sport of choice. This may include exercises, diet, stretches, change of equipment, and referrals to other practitioners, etc. Getting and keeping the client healthy is what I try to do for them.

07-28-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,363 Thanks: 961 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Do you mean when the IRS says "we are sorry, we are not auditing you, it is the other Newbiesaukee?" Last edited by Newbiesaukee; 07-28-2008 at 04:14 PM. Reason: Punctuation

09-12-2008, 07:33 PM	#4
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Not Funny As a new [therapeutic massage] business owner in Meredith, I didn't think the comment was "funny" - it does nothing to legitimize the therapeutic intent of the session, or the therapist. It's an ongoing dialogue to educate the public about the health benefits of therapeutic massage without comments like this. The majority of us are well-educated professionals trying to contribute to the health and well being of those seeking alternative ways to address stress-related issues, often dismissed with a prescription by PIPs to make the pain go away ... for now.

09-13-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Disclaimer [QUOTE=callmeD;81442]As a new [therapeutic massage] business owner in Meredith, I didn't think the comment was "funny" - it does nothing to legitimize the therapeutic intent of the session, or the therapist. No ill will, or harm intended. Did you read the disclaimer? Just a small, light hearted comment to maybe give someone a chuckle. And I think it worked. Sorry you took offense...

09-13-2008, 03:57 PM	#8
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If I came off a bit defensive, well, I guess I was. When some people hear the word “massage” you can’t imagine the comments and looks – all in the name of a joke (or maybe you can). It’s offensive. I know it was meant to be a joke, but please understand my perspective as a professional trying to separate myself from that "other profession" so often associated with massage. I believe the more educated people become about the work, the less that will happen. It certainly was not my intention to demean primary care physicians – they are an important part of a patient’s healing process. What I stated were the comments of my clients, and I do not necessarily disagree with them. Many physicians just don’t have the time their patients need to address the source of their problems and to heal. (I am referring to issues such as neck and should pain, low back pain, pulled hamstrings, headaches, etc., not major illnesses.) The prescription is a way to help patients deal with pain, and that works for some, but for others, it does not. Many of my clients are athletes, and they don’t want medication – they want constructive information to address the cause of their pain so they can heal and get back into their sport of choice. This may include exercises, diet, stretches, change of equipment, and referrals to other practitioners, etc. Getting and keeping the client healthy is what I try to do for them. __________________ Maybe we have to mess up before we step up. Dr. Karev

09-12-2008, 09:53 PM	#5
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,363 Thanks: 961 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Therapeutic massage is certainly a valued profession and plays a role in the health care community. Nonetheless, public education sometimes requires a lighter "touch" to be effective. It isn't necessary to be defensive. It also isn't necessary to promote professionalism on the one hand; and on the other seem to demean other professionals such as the PIP who, apparently, in your opinion "often" dismisses stress related symptoms by prescribing a pill. Although there may be some truth in this, it does sound dismissive of the PIP on your part. I am not much on acronyms, but I assume PIP in some way relates to a primary care provider. If I have misinterpreted your comments, I will apologize in advance.