Places of Interest
Links to websites that may be of interest to you.
Websites that may help you in choosing a massage practitioner
The consumers guide from the The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork has some useful information on what to look for when choosing a massage practitioner/therapist. http://www.ncbtmb.com/consumers_guide.htm
The consumers guide from the American Massage Therapy Association has lots of helpful information on standards, ethics, FAQ's, and what to look for in a practitioner/therapist and a member database. http://www.amtamassage.org/consumers.html
Websites with Information on Massage Research
The Touch Research Institutes conducts research into the effects of massage, yoga, meditation, tai chi and the like. This is an interesting place to look around and check back occasionally to see what's new. http://www.miami.edu/touch-research/index.html
The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Therapies has a page on massage that helps explain massage and its uses as well as links to massage research studies and other information. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/massage/
Massage Schools
The place I graduated from and began my journey in the world of massage. The Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA is a COMTA Accredited School. 16 transformational months of my life spent here. http://www.busm.edu
The Northwest School of Animal Massage offers classes in both large and small animal massage and is accredited by the state of Washington. A very friendly group of teachers and small classes make for a wonderful experience. Check it out if you think animal massage might be for you. http://www.nwsam.com
Yoga
Anusara yoga is the style of yoga that I learned first and teach from. The founder, John Friend, is an energetic and inspirational teacher. He put years (30+) of research and study into making his own style of yoga and is a nationally recognized teacher. I love the beauty and peace of this style of yoga. http://www.anusara.com
The Yoga Garden is the yoga studio that hosts my meditation workshops. Sara is a great yoga teacher and her classes are warm, friendly and fun.
Animal Resources
DOG TRAINING
Mountain High Dog Training with Melissa Lynch. Melissa is very professional and straightforward. She pulls from a vast knowledge base to help you find the best techniques for your family. www.mountainhighdogtraining.com
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