1. 1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I GABRIELLE HAM-JONES, LMT MISS GABBY
2. 2. PREPARING FOR CLASS There will be opportunities to utilize these items as specific times during lecture, but they must be away until that time arrives and used outside of the classroom If you must place phone on vibrate, and step out immediately upon receiving a call
3. 3. PREPARING FOR CLASS Please put all food and snacks away. Only item allowed is Water in a closed container Come to Class Daily Come Prepared with Full Uniform
4. 4. INTRODUCTIONS You Have 30 Seconds: 1. Name 2. If and when you have had a Massage What Type & Where 3. Where do you Plan to work in Massage 4. One Interesting Fact about You
5. 5. REVIEW OF SYLLABUS Contact Miss Gabby: School Number and Email 410-636-7929 GabrielleH@Bsom.com also found on Edmodo.com or Edmodi(Group Code : 24wm7p) Also Find my Instructor Page on Facebook ( ghamjoneslmt.bsom@gmail,com) Assignments: Daily Classwork Written and Verbal Vision Presentation Exam Create A Buddy System to obtain missed assignments also assignments will be posted
6. 6. Massage Therapy
7. 7. Who Are Massage Therapists
8. 8. Places to Work as a MT SPA HOSPITAL
9. 9. Places to Work as a MT Wellness Centers Rehab Centers/Nursing Homes
10. 10. Places to Work as a MT Corporate Business GYM
11. 11. Places to Work as a MT Athletic Facilities (Professional/Collegiate/Recreational) Self Employment
12. 12. SCOPE OF PRACTICE!!! WHAT IS THE JOB OF an MT? Formal Definition of Massage Put into your own words: Refer to: Massage Core and Variations Book Manipulation OF Soft Tissue of the Body Using 5 Basic Techniques to improve circulation and encourage relaxation
13. 13. Critical Thinking and Review A. As a Self Employed Massage Therapist: 1. Where are some of the places you can obtain clients or provide services. 2. What are some pros and cons to being self employed B. Complete In Class Exercises Pages 17-18 and Handout