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06/09/2022
Join Allison as she discusses how the choice to wear a pair of rose-colored glasses when taking a closer look at the serratus anterior livens up this hidden gem of a muscle.
Ep 239 – MT Roundtable: Curiosity
06/07/2022
Three wildly successful women in the massage industry speak about their massage journey, how they found inspiration through touch, and why curiosity inspired them all to branch out in deeper, unique directions.
06/03/2022
A client has a knee replacement on his RIGHT knee, but then develops nerve symptoms in his LEFT foot. His massage therapist has some strategies to help him, but what is really going on here?
Ep 237 – ABMP & PocketSuite: Free Scheduling App for Members with Chinwe Onyeagoro
05/31/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, we speak with Chinwe Onyeagoro, CEO of PocketSuite, about ways PocketSuite can benefit both you and your clients, and how 15 minutes could potentially translate into a 30% increase in your massage business.
Ep 236 – ALS: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
05/27/2022
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and ultimately terminal nervous system disease, is getting amazing results with massage and other interventions. How is this possible?
Ep 235 – Sandy Fritz: For the Love of Massage: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
05/26/2022
After 43 years in the field, Sandy Fritz might know a thing or two about the massage and bodywork profession. A teacher, a leader, and an icon, Sandy Fritz relives her journey and ponders how it seems to have come full circle.
Ep 234 – Tracking Wonder with Jeffrey Davis
05/24/2022
Kristin and Darren are joined by Jeffrey Davis, author of Tracking Wonder, to discuss the six facets of wonder, what biases are baked in against wonder, and some exercises and tools we can use to start wondering now.
Ep 233 – Psoriasis: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
05/20/2022
In my last call out asking for I Have a Client Who . . . stories, several people asked about working with people with psoriasis. There’s no specific story for this one, but this is a challenging condition, and the people living with it deserve all the support they can get.
Ep 232 – Impostor Syndrome or . . . with Allissa Haines
05/17/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Allissa Haines about how the pandemic brought the issue of ego into scope, and how asking yourself the right questions will help you determine whether it’s impostor syndrome or good judgment.
Ep 231 – Cholesteatoma: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
05/13/2022
In a follow up from an early episode, we revisit what we thought was a stubborn sinus infection but turns out to be something entirely different. Further investigation revealed cysts growing in her middle ear—what in the world is going on?
Ep 230 - Dr. Joi Edwards: Bridging the Gaps: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
05/12/2022
Dr. Joi Edwards had been a practicing physical therapist for years when she began to feel a pull into the field of massage therapy. For this episode, Allison uncovers the magic behind Owlchemy Massage, Dr. Joi's ever-growing world of soft tissue manipulation, career transformation, and the healing arts.
Ep 229 – Pelvic Tilt with Dr. Joe Muscolino
05/10/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Dr. Joe Muscolino about the three different types of pelvic tilt, how forward head posture translates to the pelvis, and treatment approaches that can be used during and after the session.
Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.
Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.
A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.
Every session requires the therapist to adapt to the needs of the client. Can you adapt?
At some point, an employer, venue, or landlord might ask you for proof that you have insurance for your work as a massage therapist. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) can help with that.
Join us online Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches, which take learners on a journey from understanding headaches to working with clients with headache pain using multiple modalities and techniques.
Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure with host Allissa Haines to hear money saving tips and how to generate more income.
A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.
Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business.
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