That their style is the best!
That no one knows their clients like they do!

That there is only one way to perform a style of massage!
That there is many ways to perform a style of massage!

That you have to be certified in the styles you perform!
That you don't have to be certified in a style in order to use it!

That you shouldn't massage the stomach or glutes!
That you should massage the stomach and glutes!

That you shouldn't use deep pressure on a client!
Than you shouldn't use very light pressure on a client!

That you should start a client prone!
That you should start a client supine!

That you have to be Nationally Board Certified!
That you don't have to be Nationally Board Certified!

That you have to belong to AMTA, ABMP, or IMA!
That you don't have to belong to AMTA, ABMP or IMA!

That there should be state regulations!
That there shouldn't be state regulations!

That you should stretch a client!
That you shouldn't stretch a client!

That you shouldn't use oil!
That you should use oil!

That chair massage shouldn't last more than 10-15 minutes!
That chair massage should last more than 10-15 minutes!

That you have to have short nails in order to perform massage!
That you can have long nails to perform massage!

That you have to wear shoes while giving a massage!
That you shouldn't wear shoes while performing massage!

That you should sell nutritional supplements
That you shouldn't sell nutritional supplements!

There are many others...

I think a lot of the questions above relate to how you were taught in school, but give me your feedback at massagenerd@yahoo.com

Also, it's the theory: "If you put 10 massage therapists in a room and ask them a question; then you are going to get 10 different answers".

My last response is to NOT let your beliefs get in the way of other therapists and to respect their thoughts (It's almost like not arguing about religion, politics...).