The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Host Allissa Haines shares her plans to increase client numbers with old school methods like signage and referrals to tackling the tedium of SEO and website updates. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Jojoba: www.jojobacompany.com HobaCare Jojoba is a premium quality, 100% pure jojoba oil that is highly beneficial for massage therapists. As a single-ingredient product, it aligns perfectly with holistic practices, providing an all-natural, chemical-free massage medium option. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which allows it to absorb easily and deeply into the skin, delivering a non-greasy, moisturizing experience that doesn't clog pores or cause allergic reactions. This unique property makes it an excellent medium for massage, enhancing tactile contact without leaving an oily residue. HobaCare Jojoba is also shelf stable and will not stain natural fiber sheets. By choosing HobaCare Jojoba, massage therapists can enhance their practice, offering clients a superior, skin-friendly experience that promotes both skin health and overall well-being. Website: www.hobacare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jojobacompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojobacompany

Being client centered means we always make choices and act with the best interests and well-being of our clients. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Cindy Williams covers a variety of examples of client centeredness as a reminder of how we can bring this core ethical principle into our professional practices. Host Bio: After earning a degree in Sociology from Indiana University in 1997, Cindy Williams stumbled upon her calling as a massage therapist and bodyworker. She completed massage school in Boulder, CO in 2000 and has been actively involved in the profession since that time. For the last 24 years, Cindy has been in private practice, as well as serving in the education realm as an instructor, administrator, curriculum developer, consultant, and mentor. She currently works as an author and freelance educational content writer while continuing to support individuals on their healing journeys through bodywork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices. To learn more, visit her website at www.imaginehealthforyou.com. About our Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Save time and reduce stress with MassageBook. It’s not just software—it’s a comprehensive solution that handles online scheduling, payment processing, and marketing campaigns, making it easier for you to provide your clients with top-notch care. Enjoy free, unlimited access for 30 days and save on your monthly subscription with your exclusive ABMP member discount. Special Offer: Right now, MassageBook is offering listeners $50 off when they sign up with coupon code ABMP50. Start your free 30-day trial today and transform your practice with tools designed to increase bookings and streamline client management. Connect with MassageBook: Visit their website: MassageBook Follow MassageBook on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Join Kristin Coverly as she asks massage therapy and bodywork experts Allison Denney and Dr. Joe Muscolino “What lesson did you learn from a memorable client experience?” and “How do you recognize and celebrate your victories?” Hear their responses on this episode of The ABMP Podcast and gain inspiration you can immediately apply to your personal and professional lives! Host Bio: Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com. Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com. Dr. Joe Muscolino has been a manual and movement therapy educator for more than 30 years. He is the author of eight books and has authored more than 70 articles. He teaches continuing education workshops and has a digital video streaming subscription service called Digital COMT for manual and movement therapists. For more information, visit www.learnmuscles.com Resources: ABMP Education Center: https://www.abmp.com/learn/ About our Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Save time and reduce stress with MassageBook. It’s not just software—it’s a comprehensive solution that handles online scheduling, payment processing, and marketing campaigns, making it easier for you to provide your clients with top-notch care. Enjoy free, unlimited access for 30 days and save on your monthly subscription with your exclusive ABMP member discount. Special Offer: Right now, MassageBook is offering listeners $50 off when they sign up with coupon code ABMP50. Start your free 30-day trial today and transform your practice with tools designed to increase bookings and streamline client management. Connect with MassageBook: Visit their website: MassageBook Follow MassageBook on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

The new year is a great time to make changes in your massage business. Host Allissa Haines works through the variables and options for change to make your business better, with less pressure. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Resources: https://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/969285-may-june-2018/86 Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Jojoba: www.jojobacompany.com HobaCare Jojoba is a premium quality, 100% pure jojoba oil that is highly beneficial for massage therapists. As a single-ingredient product, it aligns perfectly with holistic practices, providing an all-natural, chemical-free massage medium option. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which allows it to absorb easily and deeply into the skin, delivering a non-greasy, moisturizing experience that doesn't clog pores or cause allergic reactions. This unique property makes it an excellent medium for massage, enhancing tactile contact without leaving an oily residue. HobaCare Jojoba is also shelf stable and will not stain natural fiber sheets. By choosing HobaCare Jojoba, massage therapists can enhance their practice, offering clients a superior, skin-friendly experience that promotes both skin health and overall well-being. Website: www.hobacare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jojobacompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojobacompany

A client has a history of a very unusual and somewhat alarming condition: pyoderma gangrenosum. Can massage therapy be applied in this situation? Probably yes, but in specific circumstances. Listen to this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” to learn more and to hear host Ruth Werner get on one of her favorite soapboxes: the language of massage therapy. Host Bio: Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app Brooklyn, T., Dunnill, G. and Probert, C. (2006) ‘Diagnosis and treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum’, BMJ : British Medical Journal, 333(7560), p. 181. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.333.7560.181. Mohd, A.B. et al. (2022) ‘COVID-19 Vaccine: A Possible Trigger for Pyoderma Gangrenosum’, Cureus, 14(5), p. e25295. Available at: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.25295. Pyoderma gangrenosum (no date) Autoimmune Association. Available at: https://autoimmune.org/disease-information/pyoderma-gangrenosum/ (Accessed: 23 October 2024). Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD (no date). Available at: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/pyoderma-gangrenosum/ (Accessed: 23 October 2024). Schmieder, S.J. and Krishnamurthy, K. (2024) ‘Pyoderma Gangrenosum’, in StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482223/ (Accessed: 24 October 2024). Zou, H. and Daveluy, S. (2023) ‘Pyoderma gangrenosum after COVID-19 infection and vaccination’, Clinics in Dermatology, 41(1), pp. 129–131. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2022.11.003. About our Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

The temporomandibular joint may be infamous for its disorder, but it is its complexity that lends us the ability to chew, grind, talk, and even to elevate a bland statement to an iconic moment of genius. In this episode of The Rebel MT, Allison takes a closer look at the incredible jaw, reflects on how understanding it better will boost our confidence with our work here, and hopes that we can explore how to talk more like Jim Carrey. Host: Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com Allison’s website: www.rebelmassage.com Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com. Sponsors: Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com The American Massage Conference: www.massagetherapymedia.com/conferences

It’s wonderful to have loyal clients, but it can be tough balancing your loyal clients with other clients. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines talks through ways to manage a sustainable schedule while keeping your most loyal clients well-served. Resources: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/ How to better serve your Neurodovergent clients: https://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1496639-may-june-2023/56?token=OWE3NjMwM2Q2YzI5NDQxMGQwZjk0OTk0MGRmN2ZkN2NkMTkzZmZiNw%3D%3D Communication with Neurodivergent Clients: https://www.abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/communication-neurodivergent-clients Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Jojoba: www.jojobacompany.com HobaCare Jojoba is a premium quality, 100% pure jojoba oil that is highly beneficial for massage therapists. As a single-ingredient product, it aligns perfectly with holistic practices, providing an all-natural, chemical-free massage medium option. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which allows it to absorb easily and deeply into the skin, delivering a non-greasy, moisturizing experience that doesn't clog pores or cause allergic reactions. This unique property makes it an excellent medium for massage, enhancing tactile contact without leaving an oily residue. HobaCare Jojoba is also shelf stable and will not stain natural fiber sheets. By choosing HobaCare Jojoba, massage therapists can enhance their practice, offering clients a superior, skin-friendly experience that promotes both skin health and overall well-being. Website: www.hobacare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jojobacompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojobacompany

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, host Whitney Lowe dives into the challenges of measuring educational outcomes in massage therapy training programs. He explores why simply tracking clock hours doesn’t equate to quality education and highlights the advantages of a competency-based learning approach. Tune in to learn how this shift can lead to better training outcomes and more skilled massage therapists. Host: Whitney Lowe is a known authority in the field of massage therapy, with a 36-year career marked by clinical work, research, publications, and teaching in advanced massage principles. He specializes in treating pain and injuries using massage and is one of the pioneers of the orthopedic massage approach. Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Program stands out in its engaging and accessible design and comprehensive curriculum. Students, whether learning online or in-person, praise Lowe for his approachable style and personalized training. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com The American Massage Conference: www.massagetherapymedia.com/conferences

Poor communication habits can wreck your reputation. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines works through a listener’s recent frustrations about scheduling an appointment and lays out the steps for better communication with potential clients. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Jojoba: www.jojobacompany.com HobaCare Jojoba is a premium quality, 100% pure jojoba oil that is highly beneficial for massage therapists. As a single-ingredient product, it aligns perfectly with holistic practices, providing an all-natural, chemical-free massage medium option. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, which allows it to absorb easily and deeply into the skin, delivering a non-greasy, moisturizing experience that doesn't clog pores or cause allergic reactions. This unique property makes it an excellent medium for massage, enhancing tactile contact without leaving an oily residue. HobaCare Jojoba is also shelf stable and will not stain natural fiber sheets. By choosing HobaCare Jojoba, massage therapists can enhance their practice, offering clients a superior, skin-friendly experience that promotes both skin health and overall well-being. Website: www.hobacare.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jojobacompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojobacompany

A client had a complex surgical procedure on her heart two weeks prior, but it was conducted by way of a catheter threaded up her femoral artery and aorta. Now, she wants to receive massage again. A quick Google search suggests that it would be OK. Her MT is skeptical and wants to be more conservative. Who is right? Listen on for information about transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery, using AI to make clinical decisions, and how to get to “yes” for people who have recently had surgery. Host Bio: Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app Braun, L.A. et al. (2012) ‘Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients--a randomized trial’, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 144(6), pp. 1453–1459, 1459.e1. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.04.027. Grafton-Clarke, C. et al. (2019) ‘Can postoperative massage therapy reduce pain and anxiety in cardiac surgery patients?’, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 28(5), pp. 716–721. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivy310. Patients Who Stay in Hospital Less Than 3 Days After TAVR Fare Better (no date) American College of Cardiology. Available at: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2019/03/04/13/53/http%3a%2f%2fwww.acc.org%2fabout-acc%2fpress-releases%2f2019%2f03%2f04%2f13%2f53%2fpatients-who-stay-in-hospital-less-than-3-days-after-tavr-fare-better (Accessed: 26 September 2024). Pressler, A. et al. (2018) ‘Long-term effect of exercise training in patients after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Follow-up of the SPORT:TAVI randomised pilot study’, European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 25(8), pp. 794–801. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487318765233. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17570-transcatheter-aortic-valve-replacement-tavr (Accessed: 25 September 2024). Wang, A.T. et al. (2010) ‘Massage therapy after cardiac surgery’, Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 22(3), pp. 225–229. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2010.10.005. What recovery looks like 6 months after an aortic valve replacement (2023). Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/6-months-after-aortic-valve-replacements (Accessed: 25 September 2024). Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com The American Massage Conference: www.massagetherapymedia.com/conferences

Tennis elbow is a pain in the elbow when there is too much tennis-ing. And if it were that simple, life would be easy. Unfortunately, it never is, especially when it comes to anatomy. Join The Rebel MT host Allison Denney as she discloses not only her inability to play tennis but also her ability to know what is going on for a lot of people who play a lot of tennis. Host: Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com Allison’s website: www.rebelmassage.com Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com. This podcast sponsored by: Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

It can be easy to feel insulted by clients who ask for discounts, arrive late, or use the term “masseuse.” Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines walks through the policies and scripts to take the feelings out of these perceived slights. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Yomassage course content includes: The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info Website: yomassage.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yomassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomassage Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop

As massage therapists, we spend a lot of time mastering anatomy—learning specialized vocabulary and the locations of muscles, bones, and nerves in the body. We can take our anatomy understanding even deeper by looking not just at where our client’s anatomy lives but also how their anatomy relates to each other: tissue relationships. In this third and final episode of the three-part series “Your Practice in 3D,” we discuss the concept of tissue relationships and how dissection lab trainings can improve a therapist’s ability to understand the anatomy they touch. Resources and Author Links: Visit http://www.anatomyscapes.com/MATRIX for more information about “Journey Into the MATRIX: the Fascial System” dissection lab workshop! To learn more about tissue types from a massage perspective, check out “Thinking in Tissues” — the Anatomy for Touch column in the May/June Massage & Bodywork magazine https://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1519088-may-june-2024/74? Hosts: AnatomySCAPES Co-Directors, Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley, are NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers and teach anatomy explorations for hands-on professionals online and in person. They co-author the “Anatomy for Touch” column in Massage & Bodywork magazine and enjoy helping therapists better understand how anatomy relates to what they are feeling through their sense of touch. Nicole Trombley: As a massage educator, Nicole draws on her passion for human biology to help therapists better understand the tissues under their hands. She owns and operates Equilibrio Massage in San Diego, CA, where she has specialized in massage for pregnancy and postpartum for the past 20 years. Rachelle Clauson: Rachelle loves teaching therapists about the structural organization and beauty of the human fascial system. She served as the Director of Creative and Administrative Affairs for the Fascial Net Plastination Project, and owns Flourish Bodywork, her private practice where she has offered hands-on bodywork in San Diego, CA, for the past 21 years. Sponsors: Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Save time and reduce stress with MassageBook. It’s not just software—it’s a comprehensive solution that handles online scheduling, payment processing, and marketing campaigns, making it easier for you to provide your clients with top-notch care. Enjoy free, unlimited access for 30 days and save on your monthly subscription with your exclusive ABMP member discount. Special Offer: Right now, MassageBook is offering listeners $50 off when they sign up with coupon code ABMP50. Start your free 30-day trial today and transform your practice with tools designed to increase bookings and streamline client management. Connect with MassageBook: Visit their website: MassageBook Follow MassageBook on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage brand is a network of independently-owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours! The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best therapeutic massage experiences possible for both clients and massage therapists. Elements Massage studios expects the best. So should you. If this sounds like a fit, reach out. Studios are hiring! Website: https://elementsmassage.com/ABMP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementsmassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementsmassage Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLHkAYMgmA6_MJ8DSEZm-A Disclaimer: Each Elements Massage® studio...

The Ayurvedic approach to exercise suggests nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing during exercise to replace exercise stress with a chemistry of composure and calm. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie and Darren are joined by renowned Ayurvedic educator, Dr. John Douillard, to discuss what efficient breathing is and how to achieve it, why CO2 plays a role in nasal breathing, and how nasal breathing is critical for optimal flexibility and elasticity of the spine, head, neck and low back. Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of Ayurveda, natural health, nutrition, and sports medicine. With 40 years of experience, he has helped over 100,000 patients as director of LifeSpa. Dr. John is a renowned Ayurvedic educator, host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and bestselling author of seven health books, including Eat Wheat and 3-Season Diet. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where he proves ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science in articles published weekly. With its thousands of free educational resources, LifeSpa.com is the leading Ayurvedic health resource on the web with 500,000+ social followers and readers. Hosts: Angie Parris-Raney is a licensed massage therapist and is the advertising director for ABMP. She is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle. Her training explores physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Angie is also the founder of the nonprofit, Project Inti, an organization that provides aid to low-income Peruvian families and communities. For more information, visit www.projectinti.org. Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

A spending freeze can help reorganize and add intention to business finances. In this episode of Business or Pressure, Allissa talks through the steps to customize a spending freeze for your business. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community. Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Yomassage course content includes: The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info Website: yomassage.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Youtube: www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop

A client has hereditary hemochromatosis, which has affected their hip and toes. It is bad enough that they are considering joint replacement. In the meantime, they would like to receive massage for hip pain. Oh, and there’s this tiny little issue about having recent strokes. What is going on? How can iron overload cause joint damage, and is it involved in strokes too? Is bodywork even possible in this situation? Resources: IHACW Episode 317, available here Agarwal, A.R. et al. (2022) ‘Postoperative Complications in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis’, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 30(1), pp. e99–e107. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00105. Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (no date). Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/arteriovenous-malformations-avms (Accessed: 28 August 2024). Arthropathy and joint pain (2020) Haemochromatosis UK. Available at: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/arthropathy (Accessed: 29 August 2024). Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation) - Symptoms and causes (no date) Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-avm/symptoms-causes/syc-20350260 (Accessed: 30 August 2024). Carroll, G.J., Breidahl, W.H. and Olynyk, J.K. (2012) ‘Characteristics of the arthropathy described in hereditary hemochromatosis’, Arthritis Care & Research, 64(1), pp. 9–14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.20501. Hemochromatosis | Arthritis Foundation (no date). Available at: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/hemochromatosis (Accessed: 28 August 2024). Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet & More (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14971-hemochromatosis-iron-overload (Accessed: 28 August 2024). McCurdie, I. and Perry, J.D. (1999) ‘Haemochromatosis and exercise related joint pains’, BMJ : British Medical Journal, 318(7181), pp. 449–451. Porter, J.L. and Rawla, P. (2024) ‘Hemochromatosis’, in StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430862/ (Accessed: 30 August 2024). Sahinbegovic, E. et al. (2010) ‘Hereditary hemochromatosis as a risk factor for joint replacement surgery’, The American Journal of Medicine, 123(7), pp. 659–662. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.024. Walling, A.D. (1999) ‘The Differential Diagnosis of Joint Pain: Hemochromatosis’, American Family Physician, 59(9), pp. 2587–2588. Host: Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com. This podcast sponsored by: Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

Migraines wreak havoc. Maybe massage therapists could be more helpful if we could massage the brain. But we can’t. In the meantime, understanding what we’ve learned about migraines is a helpful trick. Buckle up for some brain speak, anatomy definitions, and Latin roots. It’s going to be a bumpy ride on this episode of The Rebel MT with host Allison Denny. Host: Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com Allison’s website: www.rebelmassage.com Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com. This podcast sponsored by: Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Rebel Massage Therapist: Rebel Massage Therapist: My name is Allison. And I am not your typical massage therapist. After 20 years of experience and thousands of clients, I have learned that massage therapy is SO MUCH more than a relaxing experience at a spa. I see soft tissue as more than merely a physical element but a deeply complex, neurologically driven part of who you are. I use this knowledge to work WITH you—not ON you—to create change that works. This is the basis of my approach. As a massage therapist, I have worked in almost every capacity, including massage clinics, physical therapy clinics, chiropractor offices, spas, private practice, and teaching. I have learned incredible techniques and strategies from each of my experiences. In my 20 years as a massage therapist, I have never stopped growing. I currently have a private practice based out of Long Beach, California, where I also teach continuing education classes and occasionally work on my kids. If they’re good. website: www.rebelmassage.com FB: facebook.com/RebelMassage IG: instagram.com/rebelmassagetherapist YouTube: youtube.com/c/RebelMassage email: rebelmassagetherapist@gmail.com Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage brand is a network of independently-owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours! The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best therapeutic massage experiences possible for both...

Allissa talks through a few smart money moves for a strong financial foundation. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community Author links: Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/ Sponsors: Yomassage course content includes: The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info Website: yomassage.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Youtube: www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop

Admitting that you don’t know can be one of your biggest strengths as a therapist. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson talks about not mistaking confidence for competence, what exactly true confidence looks like, and how tenacity and curiosity both play a big role as a massage therapist. Host: Douglas Nelson is Board Certified in Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Bodywork, beginning his career in massage therapy in 1977. Seeing over 1,200 client visits annually for decades, he is also the owner of BodyWork Associates, a massage therapy clinic in Champaign, IL. with 21 therapists that was established in 1982. He is the founder of NMT MidWest, Inc., providing training in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy™ across the USA. He has personally taught more than 13,000 hours of continuing education and is the author of three books. Doug is a past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

Clients come to us with ingrained patterns, habits, and routines that they want and need to change so they feel less tension and pain. In order to create that change, we support them by identifying the pattern(s) and educating them on more effective and efficient movement patterns. Essentially, they are learning something new. By applying three aspects of how the brain learns—attention, emotion, and repetition—we have a better chance of long-term success in this mutual endeavor with our clients. Host: After earning a degree in Sociology from Indiana University in 1997, Cindy Williams stumbled upon her calling as a massage therapist and bodyworker. She completed massage school in Boulder, CO in 2000 and has been actively involved in the profession since that time. For the last 24 years, Cindy has been in private practice, as well as serving in the education realm as an instructor, administrator, curriculum developer, consultant, and mentor. She currently works as an author and freelance educational content writer while continuing to support individuals on their healing journeys through bodywork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices. To learn more, visit her website at www.imaginehealthforyou.com. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp MassageBook: www.massagebook.com