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CVOP – A Funny Word

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So recently I was chosen by the AMTA Alabama Chapter to represent Alabama at the 2014 AMTA Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program. The part about Orientation is really funny to me since I’ve been volunteering with the Alabama Chapter for over two years now and am currently holding down a board position as well as chairing their membership committee and website/social media committee. One would assume that I don’t need no stinking orientating, but not true… I learned so much at this conference. About the American Massage Therapy Association and a lot of leadership stuff which sounds dry and boring, but I assure you it was not. I made a boatload of new friends who I hope to see in September at AMTA National Convention. We had field trips during this conference which was nice. Of course, I think if you put a bunch of massage therapists in a room for three days and told them to sit still there would be a riot. We had several planned outings and got to see much of the city of Chicago and Evanston. It’s hard to put into words all the stuff that happened on this trip so basically I’m not even going to try. I’m just going to leave you with some pictures of the highlights of my time there. Enjoy!

Peace y’all!

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Sharon Bryant Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Exclusive Ashi-Thai Therapist!

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Upcoming Events and Activities at Harvest Moon Massage

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It feels like a bunch to me and I’m having trouble keeping it all straight in my head so I thought I would de-mystify this schedule thing. I hope you can make some (or all) of these events!

Therapeutic Partner Massage Class – July 26th @ 4pm

This class has been cancelled. I had several folks express interest, but the date was bad. We’ll look at rescheduling this in the Fall. If you are interested in getting in the next class, please let me know ASAP!

Handspins with Katie Emmitt – July 28th @ 6pm

Kemmitt Hartselle 2014Interested in learning to hula hoop or do some of those fancy hoop dance tricks?  Come on out to Hartselle, AL and meet Katie Emmitt of Emmitt Hoops for this 3-hour workshop on hand spin techniques. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced hoopers.

Register at Emmitt Hoops or RSVP on Facebook!

Harvest Moon @ Spirit of the Roots Festival – August 9th

I’ll be setting up a tent and my portable bars at this music & arts festival in Decatur, AL. Come on out and get a massage while experiencing some of the best music, performance art and fun available in Decatur! I’ll even bring my hula hoops to contribute a little to the performance art part of the festival.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Brook Hill Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

AMTA National Convention – September 15th – 21st

Once again I’ll be serving as an AMTA Alabama State Chapter Delegate. This year’s convention is in Denver, CO and I’ll be spending a few extra days there after the convention is over. There will be a noticeable closure of Harvest Moon Massage during that time period and a resulting shortage of available appointments. So get your September appointments scheduled now! You can use my online scheduler if you like or just shoot me a text message.

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And in between all these awesome little activities and events, I’ll be doing lots and lots of massage. Hope to see you on my table soon!

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Sharon Bryant Harvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s Original Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapist!

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2014 AMTA-Alabama Spring Convention

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"Harvest Moon Massage Therapy"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!

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

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Just Another Day in Paradise

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Or in Sharon’s brain, take your pick.

Don’t you love it when you get an idea? I especially love when I get an idea and it’s not the right time for it, she says sarcastically.

Then I forget it for a long time and then one day something happens or you see something and it triggers a memory and you pick it up, dust it off, and realize that right now is the perfect time for this idea.

So off you go spinning and windmilling through the idea trying to make it happen. Those are the kinds of ideas I like. Not the waiting part so much, but the spinning and windmilling and making things happen part.

Anyway, on to the point of all this rambling…would saying that I had an idea be a bad idea at this point? Yes? Okay, here it is.

The Big, Exciting Idea

I am now offering a partner massage class that is open to the public.

Now I know right now there’s a lot of, “Come to our office and learn to massage your significant other for Valentine’s Day!” This is not that. Though I will sell you a gift certificate to give to your honey and sign you up for the first class.

My intention is to offer this class a few times a year for people interested in learning to help out their partner or other family members with massage techniques. Yes, there will be a large aspect of connecting with your massage partner, but mainly it’s going to be a fun learning environment where you leave with some great new skills to help your partner relax and a partner who now knows how to reciprocate with a great massage*.

We’ll try to keep the saccharine level low by design.

As an adjunct to the group classes I will also begin offering private partner massage classes for those wanting to address specific issues. Private classes will be tailored to the pair according to the issues you’re interested in working on. I’m shooting for late March to do the first group class. I’ve got my hands full with this moving offices thing right now.

If you’re interested, please let me know. Bring your mother, bring your brother, or even your significant other. Singles are welcome as well. We’ll pair you up with someone who doesn’t bite.

Stay tuned for further details. I can’t wait!

* By great massage I mean greatly improved. I in no way mean that you will be certified to do massage for money, trade, gifts, personal gain… okay, maybe personal gain in the form of you rub my back, I’ll rub yours… I think you get my meaning though. You can’t represent yourself as a massage therapist because you take this class.

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Sharon BryantHarvest Moon Massage is Decatur, Alabama’s newest Manual Lymph Drainage therapist!

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Alzheimer’s / Dementia Caregiver Support

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Recently I started attending an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support group. Many of you already know that I help to care for an elder who has severe dementia. We spent several years struggling along by ourselves trying our best to provide the support she needs as her dementia continues to escalate.

Then last year a friend turned me on to these meetings at the Morgan County Mental Health Association. They are for caregivers and family members of people who suffer with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and I can’t say enough about how helpful this program and the people who run it have been. Whether you need advice on services available in the community to help you and your loved one cope with the frightening changes they’re experiencing or you just need a break and to sit and talk with someone who understands they seem to know and be available for you.

I didn’t get to attend the last meeting which is a shame because they hosted a local specialist on Elder Law. That would have been helpful. Maybe next month I can get a synopsis of what we should be doing and looking at.

Anyway, if you’re local to Morgan County, Alabama and struggling with Alzheimer’s and/or dementias in your family, this meeting is free and open to the community.

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 – 8:30 pm

Where: 207 Commerce Circle SW, Decatur, AL

More info: Morgan County Mental Health Association

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

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