Conceptual Model of a Proficient Massage Therapist Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, DrPH(c) APHA Annual Meeting November 17, 2014 Session 3047.0 Roundtable discussion

Participant Demographics 10 participants Years in practice Range 8 to 43 years Median 17.5 Initial education hours Range 500-1200 hours Median 677.5 Years in Practice 8 9 10 15 17 18 18 23 26 43 Number of hours of initial education 500 500 500 620 675 500 680 721 850 1100 1200 State(s) where they have practiced MT: WA; PA and OK; MI; NJ and AZ; NY; CT and MA; SC; CT; DC and CA; ME, CT, MA, CA, and RI = 50% practiced in more than one state and 1 participant practiced in 4 different states

Gender Breakdown N = 10

Conceptual Model Context External Factors Internal Factors Initial education Support system Professional organization Continuing education Business acumen Internal Factors Communication Professionalism Personal aspects Talent Stamina Proficient Massage Therapist