Angie Myer

About me

Angie Myer has twenty years experience as a teacher and administrator in public schools and higher education. She is currently serving as a Content Accreditation Specialist and Curriculum Consultant for the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). In this position she works with massage and aesthetics schools in the accreditation process, providing guidance, reviewing self study reports, and preparing analyses for the Commission. Prior to holding this position, Angie worked as Director of Operations at the International School of Professional Bodywork and Dean of Education at Mueller College of Holistic Studies where she was integral in their COMTA accreditation.

Angie holds a Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction and specializes in competency-based curriculum design. She is also a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and has worked as a massage therapist in private practice, clinical, and resort spa settings. Prior to her work in the holistic health industry, Angie was Associate Professor of Teacher Education at the Community College of Denver after teaching elementary school.

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Distance Education Communication

Patricia, Given the fact that many who enter the massage field value human connections, I think this is a great way to do so. I know most people find it logistically difficult, but you have demonstrated that "when there is a will, there is a way." Has anyone else put this into practice and have specific tips in making it work? Best, Angie Myer

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Degree Programs

Patricia, I am glad this was brought up as it is becoming more popular. Should an MT decide later to pursue further education (in a traditional or non-traditional) way, already completing a degree would leave more options open. Thank you, Angie Myer

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Distance Education

Randy, Thank you for highlighting those important aspects of the standard and a technique to achieve compliance. It is interesting to see distance education grow from the stereotypical lonely cyber classroom where students were on their own to an arena where students often have more interaction with the instructor and peers because the traditional walls are broken down. Discussion threads and other innovative technological tools now make it possible for more communication, but these must be used properly as you described. I would also like to highlight the importance of "vetting" students properly. There is still a lot of research… >>>

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Research Literacy

Patricia, Thank you for that added information to pass on to others. I am familiar with ProQuest and it is great experience in doing the "hard" research. ;) Thanks! Angie Myer

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Effective Assessments

Randy, I like the idea of having to practice on someone who has never received a massage before. It must be an interesting perspective. It is also a great way to spread the joy of massage and expand a client base; hopefully soon you will run out of non-massaged Chicagoans and they will all be converted!! Best, Angie Myer

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Clinic

Hi Randy, Thank you for sharing your university's clinic experience; it is a wonderful opportunity for students to be imbedded in a professional environment but with a lot of instructional support and evaluation. That is the key balance for clinics: ensuring a realistic professional environment but remembering that it is a classroom where students are expected to learn, not just "practice." It sounds like you have managed that both very well. Thanks for participating! Best, Angie Myer

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Research Literacy

Patricia, Thank you for your creative, outside-the-box idea. I do think that it's important for our students to be able to connect to their topics/assignments in a way that excites them. However, instead of researching people, which wouldn't necessarily improve their technique in the field, what if they were encouraged to research those techniques that really interest them? For massage students, it can be really exciting to find a research study that validates what they do and that they can share with the world. (Tiffany Field's work with massage and infants is the old standby but there are thousands about… >>>

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Research Literacy

Hi Patricia, What a great idea. Can you share the database because I can see how this would be beneficial for others...and get their students away from just relying on google. :-) Thanks! Angie Myer

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Student Recruitment

Randy, I love the idea of an introductory course to assist in the admission process, and I'm sure that it helps students determine if they are truly interested in this career or not. we are seeing more of these courses in all types of institutions as it can also be a great marketing/recruiting effort, opening up the possibility of massage for more people. Thank you for the contributing! Best, Angie Myer

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Completion, Placement, Licensure

Hi Randy, Thank you for joining the forum and providing your tips! You're so right; it often takes multiple avenues and attempts at keeping graduates involved and communicative. Thanks, Angie Myer

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