Forwarded from a friend:

Join the Eastside’s premier fitness club, spa and hotel and work in a beautiful intimate facility. The Bellevue Club is currently looking for a part-time Massage Therapist to join our team. Must have 2 years prior experience working in a team oriented spa environment and be willing to work together in a harmonious, professional atmosphere where client satisfaction is our first priority. Must be able to follow and maintain established treatment protocols, all massage modalities, body wraps, scrubs and aromatherapy. Ability and willingness to promote other services and retail products is essential. Hours will be varied shifts on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday. To apply, email your resume to: nicoleb@bellevueclub.com or fax to 425-688-3191.

Forwarded from a friend:

Massage therapist is needed for chiropractic office in Normandy Park – Job requirements: New Grads Welcome, Swedish and deep tissue massage, Part time, competitive salary offered. If you are interested, please email or fax you resume to: rasheltondc@comcast.net or fax to: (206) 870-6176

Forwarded from a friend:

We are currently seeking multiple part time licensed massage practitioners. We are an established professional medically based massage clinic. We are searching for the right candidates to provide superior therapeutic and relaxation massage services. We have been in Covington for over 5 years and have a great clientele and reputation. We are the premier location for credentialed therapist in the area providing medical related massage treatments to Covington and our surrounding communities. What we have to offer: – Competitive pay – Paid time off – Employee discount program – Insurance credentialing – Continuing Education – Regular working hours – Benefits available – All Supplies! We are currently seeking therapist whom meet the following qualities: – Excellent people skills and customer service – Current WA. State Massage license – Current Liability insurance – Motivation and willingness to learn – Outstanding work ethics (reliability, integrity, and efficiency is required) – Desire to be part of a team! – Attention to detail – Willingness to follow directions – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Must be available to work evening and weekend shifts. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter, resume and references to: keilers@bodyworksmassageclinic.com or Fax to: 253-630-6624 Positions available immediately.

I just love that my clients all think highly enough of me to assume that my practice is always 100% full. I do stay busy, that’s true, but there’s always room for more.

Many of the medical patients I see are in and out of here in a month or so, and many of my wellness clients only come in when something is acting up.

Schedules change, and people move, and life in general just keeps on happening (I had four folks reschedule last week, e.g.), so there are always opportunities to get on my schedule.

Also, even though I had my best year ever in 2009, I’d like to take things up a notch or two in 2010.

So, by all means, send your friends in for a massage.

The innovative Seattle Empty Bowls fundraiser is back in Ballard for the second year running.

Last year’s event was a run-away success, with more than 400 bowls flying off the shelves within a couple of hours. They are prepared this year with even more bowls, including some wooden ones and ones designed just for pets.

The event happens Saturday, February 27, 2010, 3:00pm, 8:00pm at the Ballard Community Center 6020 28th Ave NW and will once again benefit the Ballard Food Bank.

I’ll be there early to make sure I get another nice bowl. Hope to see you there.

Exploring the old “If all you have is a hammer” idea in a recent blog post, Seth Godin writes: “One study found that when confronted with a patient with back pain, surgeons prescribed surgery, physical therapists thought that therapy was indicated and yes, acupuncturists were sure needles were the answer. Across the entire universe of patients, the single largest indicator of treatment wasn’t symptoms or patient background, it was the background of the [practitioner].”

I try really hard not to think like this. I truly believe that an eclectic, holistic (and humble) approach best serves my folks, and I routinely refer them to doctors, physical therapists, naturopaths, nutritionists, and other practitioners who know a lot more than I do.

I’m well aware that all I have is a hammer (albeit a really fancy and effective one). In fact, several times a week I say to my folks (in almost these exact words), “I’m not sure of what’s going on with you, and even if I was it would be outside my scope of practice to say, but I can tell you that if your problem is caused by – or exacerbated by – muscle tension, postural distortion, or other factors that I can address with massage therapy, I may be able to help you find relief.”

I always want you to address your health and wellness issues with the fullest toolbox possible.

[I received this one today from a friend at the City of Seattle.]

We are looking for part time massage therapists. Fax resume and cover letter to: 425-746-1587. Please include any limitations in hours. Up to $40 per hour.