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2014 AMTA-Alabama Spring Convention

Business & Marketing for Massage / April 22, 2014

Being an education junkie, I have always been interested in quality, local Continuing Education for massage. And while I’ve never really been a joiner, I found a home with AMTA and our local Alabama chapter.

I have been so taken with the group of folks who are leading the chapter now that I decided to join them last year and ran for a position on the Board of Directors. It’s been almost a year now and due to some resignations on the board I was recently appointed to the 1st Vice President position. It makes me nervous, but at the same time I am happy and a little proud to be helping steer this great, local organization.

The spring convention is less than two weeks away and I’m so excited about it. This year we are hosting Susan Salvo. You can read more about her over here. She recently received a wonderful award from the Massage Therapy community celebrating her lifetime contributions to the profession.

She will be teaching 16 CE hours over the weekend of May 2 through 4. The rates are very affordable. AMTA-AL chapter will also have a free luncheon available on May 3rd during which we will have our annual member meeting and elections. There are several board positions up for election as well as alternate delegate positions open. We will also have a Massage Mingle which is open (and free) to all massage therapists and guests on Saturday evening.

The full schedule and registration information can be found on the AMTA-AL Chapter website.

I hope you can make it!

♥

Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Only Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapist!

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Are You Saving The Date?

Business & Marketing for Massage / March 6, 2014

Please Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration!

You can RSVP here or just show up! There will be hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages served while you tour the new place, meet all our therapists and find out what we have in store for the future! Oh and there will be DOOR PRIZES and maybe even an Ashi demo!

Also, the Partner Class on April 5th is still looking for participants. More information over here on my Facebook page.

Hope to see you at the Grand Opening or even sooner!

♥

Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Only Ashi-Thai Therapist!

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What Are You Doing Saturday Night?

Business & Marketing for Massage / February 17, 2014

Want to go to a party?

I won’t be there, I’ve got that pesky final training and exam for Manual Lymph Drainage, but there’s going to be a band of pirates partying over in Decatur.

The party is actually for a good cause. Our pirate crewe (Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat) has nominated the very talented chef Jake Reed (of Albany Bistro) for (Pirate) King of Mardi Gras 2015. The party will be part, party with the Pirates and part silent auction.

Come have your picture made with a real pirate, experience the Crate O’ Shame, grub n’ grog, and bid on some very interesting items. Two of which will be the lovely gift certificates for massage from the Lady of the Harvest Moon aka me!

Details on where and when are over here on Facebook. If you don’t Facebook, leave a comment and I’ll get you more information.

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Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Exclusive Provider of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy!

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Upcoming Events at Harvest Moon Massage Therapy

Business & Marketing for Massage / February 10, 2014

So I was just looking at my calendar and trying to figure out how to get all of this information out to my public. I figured the easiest way (for me) would be to list it all out for you. You know how I like a good list, so here goes. Hope to see you at some of these events!

February 22nd – Jake for King!

As many of you know I am heavily involved in the Carnegie Carnival as a member of the Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat. This year we have nominated the fine and wonderful Jake Reed for next year’s Carnival King. We are sponsoring a fund raiser and silent auction to help Jake win. Come on out and party with the pirates!

February 22nd & 23rd – MLD Certification Finals

Unfortunately I won’t be at the Pirate Party and Fundraiser because I’ll be in Birmingham completing my Manual Lymph Drainage certification course. I am regretting missing the party, but am so excited about finally earning my certification for MLD!

March 1st – Mardi Gras Parade!

Arrrrr… long live Crewe O’ Ye Crooked Goat! If you are anywhere in north Alabama, you really should come see the spectacle! We are defending our first place parade trophy this year and we hear the competition is outdoing themselves. Of course, they haven’t seen our float yet. ARrrrrr!!!

March 14th -16th – AMTA Alabama Board Retreat

Including the word “retreat” is probably the biggest misnomer in history here. It’s really just a two and a half -day long meeting for the Board of Directors to strategize and plan the upcoming year’s activities. Can you say, sore rear end?

March 22nd – Grand Opening Celebration!

The Grand Opening Celebration for our beautiful, new space! We’ll have hors d’ oeuvres and some kind of beverage for you as you see the new place, meet and visit with all our providers. Tiny gifts and maybe even a door prize or two may be involved.

April 5th – Partner Massage Class

The very first Partner Massage Class will be held at Harvest Moon Massage Therapy & Reflexology. RSVP today as space is limited and I expect this class to fill quickly!

So that concludes the list of upcoming activities. In the meantime I’m taking appointments and working to get all the finishing details into the new space. We are still looking for someone to rent our third room. So if you know someone, now would be a great time to let them know we have a lovely space for them to rent. The sooner we get a third, the better.

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Better Get Busy, It’s Almost V-Day!

Business & Marketing for Massage / February 7, 2014

So as I was rescheduling clients today I realized that next Friday is Valentine’s Day. Oops!

I don’t really have anything special planned for you this year. As always I’ll have gift certificates available. As well as gift certificates for the next Partner Massage Class I’ll be giving the first weekend of April.

If you’re interested, give me a call and we’ll figure out how to get a gift certificate in your hot, little hands!

♥

Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Exclusive Provider of Ashi-Thai Massage!

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It’s Official!

Business & Marketing for Massage / February 4, 2014

We have finally gotten into the new space and as of yesterday we are seeing clients. Things are still a bit disheveled, but give us a little time and we’ll have it all just right.

For now enjoy the picture of my new space ready for clients!

We are tentatively planning the Grand Opening near the end of March. Lots of finishing touches still to go as well as putting a party together so keep your eyes peeled here or on my Facebook page for developing particulars.

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Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Exclusive Provider of Fijian Island Massage!

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Just In Case You Haven’t Heard

Business & Marketing for Massage / January 7, 2014

Just in case you haven’t heard yet, we are moving! Finally! Yay!!!

Move-in date is February 1st, 2014. Don’t worry if you have an upcoming appointment. I will let you know where you’re supposed to be in your reminder texts and emails.

New Location: 1900 Flint Road SE, Decatur, AL, it’s behind and across the street from Wiley’s Outdoor Sports just down the street from Chel’Den’s.

Current status of new location: We are still waiting on the Certificate of Occupancy from the City which is waiting on the landlord to produce a HandiRamp at the rear entrance, painting is ongoing, trades are in process for new lobby furniture, and lots of decorating decisions and activity are in progress right now. Here’s more information from my last newsletter.

We are so excited about the new location we can hardly stand ourselves. That being said we have one more office available for rent in the building. We are looking for anyone needing office space that is quiet and doesn’t raise a stench in their day-to-day operations. For full details on size and cost, please contact me at 256 603-4596.

The only unfortunate thing about the new office is the massive increase in rental costs. My goal is to keep costs level as we make the transition and begin offering expanded services. It really would help if you could spread the word about the available office space though. The sooner we get that occupied the greater the chance we’ll be able to retain our reasonable rates. I really don’t want to raise rates so get out there and spread the word!

I can’t wait to show you around the new place. You’re not going to believe how beautiful and relaxing it is. We plan on doing some sort of party so keep your eyes peeled for the invitation or just go ahead and make an appointment for February!

Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s only Barefoot Massage Specialist!

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It’s Christmas!

Business & Marketing for Massage / December 23, 2013

Whether you say Merry Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, Frohliche Weihnachten, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noel, I wish you a holiday filled with joy, love and light.

Merry Christmas from Harvest Moon Massage Therapy!

We will be closed December 24th through January 2nd. See you next year!

Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Newest Provider of Manual Lymph Drainage Massage!

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My First AMTA National Convention!

1 Comment / Business & Marketing for Massage / November 5, 2013

So 2013 AMTA National Convention was so jam packed with meetings and classes I think the best way to tell it is with pictures. Just click on one of the pictures below and the captions will tell you the story of my very first AMTA National Convention adventure. Enjoy!

The floor of the House of Delegates, 140 members strong!

This fella was our greeter at the dinner dance. He was very fragrant and earthy!

James Waslaski and Erik Dalton tag teaming some glutes

Thai on the Table with the awesome Jill Burynski

That’s yours truly waiting to be seated in the House of Delegates

Ashi sister surprise! The awesome Jeni Spring (my Ashi-Thai) instructor was there!

And I made a new friend from Illinois!

And another new friend from Texas!

And several new friends from Connecticut!

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Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Exclusive Provider of Barefoot Bar Massage!

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NMTAW 2013 – Wrapping it Up!

Business & Marketing for Massage / October 30, 2013

No I’m not squishing her (too hard)

New Ashi convert loving the hamstring moves

Even pregnant ladies can have massage! Just not Ashi 🙁

Sharon with the portable bars!

The swag and info table

That feels so gooooooooddddd…

I just wanted to get this out there before I forgot!

The Pool Doctors in Decatur, AL were kind enough to let me come to their business October 25th and set up to provide free massage for their employees and customers. I think there were 6 takers in the short time I was there. We had a lot of fun and plan on doing it again next year. Be ready!

Oh, and I still have to tell you what happened at AMTA National Convention in September, I haven’t forgotten it’s just been crazy busy!

This weekend I’ll be in Madison all weekend for the Foundations for Manual Lymph Drainage training that is being hosted by AMTA-AL. Interested in some affordable massage CEUs? Click here for more info on how AMTA-AL is bringing them to you!

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