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Ep 400 – Beyond the Physical with Angie Parris-Raney
11/28/2023
We often define ourselves by how busy we are - always looking outward instead of inward. Darren speaks with Angie Parris-Raney about the peripheral modalities that led her to meditation.
Ep 399 – Todd’s Paralysis: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
11/17/2023
A young adult who’s been struggling with epilepsy wakes up after a seizure and is completely paralyzed on their left side. What does this mean? What happens next?
Ep 398 - Dismantling Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
11/14/2023
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a lot like TMJ—known more for its dysfunction than its function. But if we take a moment to understand outlets we might be able to approach the famous one we own with a little more finesse.
Ep 397 – Most Common Website Mistakes: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines
11/10/2023
Websites are an incredible tool for recruiting new massage clients. A few simple updates can make your business website even better.
Ep 396 – Massage for Elderly Clients with Diabetes with Dawn Castiglione
11/07/2023
As your client pool ages, it’s likely you will see more clients living with diabetes. Can the hands-on work you offer this aging group of clients make a difference in their quality of life?
Ep 395 – Dengue Fever: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
11/03/2023
Tucked away during rainy season in a tropical paradise, a mosquito-borne virus runs rampant. What does Dengue fever mean for massage?
Ep 394 – Dolphin-Assisted Craniosacral Therapy with Kate Mackinnon
10/31/2023
The healing capabilities of dolphins have long been speculated upon—particularly relating to the high ultrasonic frequencies they emit.
Ep 393 - The Comfort of Protocols in your Business: Business or Pressure with Allissa Haines
10/27/2023
Enforcing business policies can be uncomfortable. Host Allissa Haines discusses how creating protocols and scripts in advance will lend professionalism and ease to running a massage business.
Ep 392 – The Hidden Toll of Microstress with Chris Smith
10/24/2023
Microstresses are small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own, but they aren’t as harmless as they seem. Chris Smith joins to discuss strategies to remove microstresses from our daily lives.
10/20/2023
A client with a 3-week-old pacemaker wants a relaxation massage. Her Facebook group of other pacemaker users encourages her to do it, but her massage therapist is hesitant.
Ep 390 -Mobility, Stability, and Caramel Apples: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
10/19/2023
The shoulder is complex, meaning it gives us a lot of movement. But with more mobility, we get less stability. And there is a lot of mobility in this crazy joint complex of ours.
Ep 389 – The Harmony of Health: Rolfing with Neal Anderson
10/17/2023
Neal Anderson, Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, joins the podcast to discuss how the Rolf Institute addresses the concept of structural integration.
There are two seats open to licensed massage therapists. You must be nominated by a massage organization for a vacancy, and ABMP can help nominate you. Let us know if you're interested and find out how to apply!
The US Department of Education issued final rules on October 31 that will likely greatly impact clock-hour programs in states with minimum clock-hour requirements for licensure or certification, including massage therapy. The new rule is flawed and, if not changed, will cause devastating collateral damage to schools, instructors, students, and the public. Find out how you can advocate!
School owners, operators, and instructors—use our advocacy template to send to your state senators and representatives to make them reconsider the "150%" rule amendment. Add your own opinions and experiences to make your letter more personal and impactful.
The newest Massage & Bodywork magazine CE course is now available in the ABMP Education Center to read and earn 3 CE hours.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle and precise hands-on treatment method that focuses on the functioning of the body’s craniosacral system.
Follow these four steps to conquer paper and digital paperwork and create some peace (and space) in your business.
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Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure with host Allissa Haines to learn about some easy ways to level up your website.
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