November/December 2024
Technique
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An Introduction to Marma Massage
By Nishita ShahMarma points can unlock a wealth of information about imbalances in the body; marma massage is the Ayurvedic tool practitioners can use to get there.
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When Pain is Tolerated, Recovery Can Be a Bigger Challenge
Lessening lifelong chronic pain through bodywork can often require a lifestyle change for clients after the healing begins.
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Doshas Considered
By Thomas MyersReading the body remains a pseudoscience; yet, examining the mystery of body types through systems like Ayurveda or somatotyping can help practitioners approach each client in ways distinct to their constitution.
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Down the Masseter Spiral
Massaging the masseter—the main player in biting, chewing, and teeth grinding—can contribute to alleviating headaches.
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Craniosacral Therapy for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childhood
Craniosacral therapy may have benefits for families as they move through their child-bearing journey.
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Massage Therapy is Unique in Addressing "Total Pain"
By Cal CatesThe holistic importance of massage therapy needs to be recognized as a key to relieving a client's pain.
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Demystifying the Proprioceptors
By Whitney LoweUnderstanding how muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs contribute to proprioception can aid in providing effective care for clients.
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Foot Mechanics and Kinetic Chain Dynamics
Snags in the kinetic chain can cause a domino effect that leads to various issues.
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Foundations of Ayurveda
By Angie ParrisAccording to Ayurvedic principles, when we are aligned with nature, the body and mind have an incredible capacity to heal and thrive.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Median Nerve Gliding
Nerve gliding positions the body to isolate nerve branches and then encourages the nerves to slide/stretch.
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Be Your Own Best Boss
As the boss of your own business, what do you want as your own employee?
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Connecting with Your Client
Building a connection from the moment you come in contact with a client can lead to a healthy, long-standing business relationship.
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A New Rhythm for Massage & Bodywork Magazine
Massage & Bodywork magazine will be moving from six issues a year to four issues as ABMP will continue to produce the best publication in the profession and will continue to innovate on the content front.
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The Dangers of Deregulation
Statewide board regulations protect you, the licensed massage therapist, as well as the rest of the public.
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ABMP's Massage Is for EveryBody 2024
By ABMP StaffABMP works to celebrate massage all year long through guiding principles that demonstrate the nature of this healing, inclusive work.
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The Science of Mouth vs. Nose Breathing
The more comfortable the body tolerates higher levels of carbon dioxide, the more efficient the delivery of oxygen into the tissues.
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Your Practice in 3D, Part 2
Recognizing different tissue textures and densities upgrades your palpation skills.
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Massage Therapy and Spasticity: Can We Help?
By Ruth WernerThe ways central nervous system injury leads to spasticity are still being explored. Massage therapy may help, if it is done with care.
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Dismissing a Client
By Laura AllenClients who repeatedly take advantage of you and disrespect your boundaries should be dismissed.
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Faces of Bodywork: Bill Stevens
Wanting to offer the AIDS community modalities that could make a difference in their lives, Bill brought Reiki into his practice.