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'ROUND THE TABLE Living in rural Maine can be challenging when it comes to making a living. Until recently, we depended on the tourist trade at our thriving spa business. In June 2004, we embarked on a new path, bringing with us our experience and expertise from the massage and bodywork industry. We connect product/content with the modern marketplace. Our years of experience as NCBTMB providers, coupled with our experience with video production qualifies us to deliver this cutting-edge technology to the massage and bodywork industry. Video presentation is the next step to showcase products or instructional content. JANE IRVING/THERESE JENNINGS CASTINE, MAINE I offer very customized services, some of which even include a take-home product in the price of the treatment. For example, my men's facial consists of the facial treatment, extractions, nose and ear waxing, and eyebrow grooming. I also have a tween facial that targets adolescent skin and includes extractions and a take-home regimen. Lastly, I allow clients to choose their own music for their therapy session, whether it be rock, classical, or new age. Whatever makes them feel relaxed. Clients really enjoy and appreciate this benefit. RACHEL BEAVERS HAMLIN, PENNSYLVANIA Please e-mail your 'Round the Table submissions (200 words or less) to darren@abmp.com. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Also, due to space constraints, your material may be edited. UPCOMING TOPICS How do you bridge the gap between holistic therapist and entrepreneur? Why did you become a bodyworker? Bodywork can be a demanding profession. How do you mentally and physically care for yourself? DEADLINE PUBLICATION DATE December 15 March/April 2009 February 15 May/June 2009 April 15 July/August 2009 I have a unique job. I call it my play job. After 42 years of nursing and 16 years of being a massage therapist, I now combine the two. Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, has hired me to "nurse the nurses." I travel from floor to floor to give the nurses a break during their physically and mentally exhausting days. I help them cope with their workload. I take away aches and pains and headaches. I give them a few minutes totally to themselves. In the midst of their day, the nurses are able to receive chair or hand massages. They receive full- body massages on their own time, but they are paid for by management. And since I am still a nurse, I am able to give them a helping hand when they are too busy to get a massage. I am on staff at Jewish, therefore I get benefits, vacation, and sick time. I have clients 24/7, so I have total control of my time and freedom in my job, and I am treated like a queen. Who could ask for more? BARB DEITERS CINCINATTI, OHIO All my clients receive a 30-minute soak, scrub, and massage on their feet prior to a full massage. This really relaxes my clients. Also, so that we may give back to the men and women who fight for our freedoms, we give free one- hour massages to any active military, reservists, and retired military. KRISTEN SMITH BRYAN, TEXAS My practice is special because of my target market. I massage parents in their homes in the evening hours after children are sleeping. I love evening massage as a way to prepare for bedtime and unwind after the day. The parents love the convenience and not having to pay for sitters. CHERYL SMITH NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE visit massageandbodywork.com to access your digital magazine 31