This week in Untangling the Massage Profession from Sex Work: The numbers of places showing up on that awful website that I will not name, continues to grow in most states. The highest numbers are in CA, NY, FL and TX. See Facebook Post Images One of the main ways to bring awareness to the […]
Human Trafficking Month Ends
January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month. I started reading my Google Alerts Newsfeeds I have set up for the words Massage, Illicit Massage Business and Massage Parlor. I have been reading websites like the Polaris Project, The Blue Campaign (DHSH) and found some very interesting organizations like the Safe House Project who are talking about […]
Dear AMTA/ABMP: We Have a Problem
That problem is that we do not have a strong voice and leadership when it comes to massage therapy so often being thought of as a place to get sexually oriented businessess. Since about 1894, we have been constantly confused and entangled with Sexually Oriented Businesses. Professional Associations are supposed to be advocates that include […]
Advocating Against People and Criminal Organizations That Disguise Labor and Sex Trafficking As Massage And Spa Businesses
Any and all unprofessional and unethical activities associated in any way with our profession (whether we like it or not) will impact our profession’s reputation and public good will. These must be addressed by the people whose profession is at risk. Impact On Our Profession Confusion: rather than learn who is legitimate, people stop visiting […]
