Ep 155 – Dermatillomania: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

09/24/2021

Hands picking at the skin around the nails.

A client has a skin-picking disorder, and they want to receive massage. Is this really a good idea? How can we make sure they’re safe?

Resources:

Reddit thread:

Has anyone gotten a massage? What excuse to give if they ask?

Author Images:

Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology.

Author 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.

Author URLs:

Ruth Werner:

http://www.ruthwerner.com

“Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33

http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34

“Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32

http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34

“Critical Thinking,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 54

http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1358392-may-june-2021/56

Check out ABMP’s Pocket Pathology:

http://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app

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