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Ep 158 – Testopel: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
10/01/2021
A massage therapist notices some changes in the texture of their client’s tissues. When they ask about it, the client replies, “Oh! Those are my pellets!” It turns out he has had testosterone pellets inserted into the tissues of his hip. What kinds of massage therapy accommodations are necessary in this situation? Tune in to find out!
Ep 157 – The True Quandary of Shin Splints: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
09/29/2021
The need to connect is awesome. But the need to protect and feel safe is equally as important. How do we know when to do which? Shin splints find themselves in the middle of this quandary. In this episode, join Allison as she explores the truth of shin splints and how to manage them in a world of prolific uncertainty.
Ep 156 – Cupping with Dr. Joi Edwards
09/28/2021
Cupping was described in the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, which means ancient Egyptians may have been using cupping therapy as early as 1500 BCE. But how does cupping really work? In this episode, Kristin and Darren speak to Dr. Joi Edwards, DPT, about how cupping can create mobility within the tissue to restore function and decrease pain, what kind of cups are used and why, scope of practice, and how long patients should wait between sessions.
Ep 155 – Dermatillomania: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
09/24/2021
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?
Ep 154 – The Ergonomics Project with Robin Anderson
09/21/2021
Safety and efficiencies in the workplace can help a therapist’s career longevity. So, how does the Ergonomics Project aim to do this? In this episode, Robin Anderson, president of the Massage Therapy Foundation, discusses what the study of ergonomics entails and delves into both phases of the Ergonomics Project, how they plan on using this research, and how different modalities play a role in the project’s approach.
09/17/2021
A client with diabetes has a 100-point blood sugar crash during his massage session. Luckily, the client was prepared and knew what to do. But can massage therapists do anything to avoid this risk? Listen in to find out.
09/16/2021
Paul Ingraham is a pain researcher whose journey as a massage therapist and his experience with his own chronic pain led him to launch PainScience.com—one of funniest and most successful websites on the topic of chronic pain.
Ep 151 – Hydrotherapy with MaryBetts Sinclair
09/14/2021
Water treatments have a universal and timeless appeal. In this episode, MaryBetts Sinclair discusses how she “found” hydrotherapy, when—and why—hydrotherapy re-emerged in modern times, how massage therapists can incorporate hydrotherapy into their practices, and whether MTs should charge more for these services.
Ep 150 – Baker’s Cyst: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
09/10/2021
A client with a history of total knee replacement reports a Baker’s cyst. The massage therapist wonders what indications or contraindications are present. But the Baker’s cyst might not be the real issue here. In this podcast Ruth has a couple of assumptions challenged, which can be fun.
Ep 149 – Find a Hole and Fill it: Achieving Comfort in Retail Sales with Ella Cressman
09/07/2021
What are the similarities in running a successful massage practice and a successful skin care practice? More than you might think. In this episode, esthetician and business owner Ella Cressman talks about how delegating parts of her business gave her time to focus on her clients, why rebooking practices are vital to your business’s success, and how to get comfortable in suggestive retail.
09/03/2021
A client starts with a sore throat. Now she’s recovering from an infection that required 4 months in the hospital and rehabilitation. She had major surgery, and lost the ends of her fingers and toes in the process. Finally she is home, becoming more active, and wants to receive massage.
Ep 147 – Old Man Psoas: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
09/01/2021
The psoas is a lot like an old man who likes his solitude and scares those who pass his cabin in the woods. But with a little patience and finesse, the fear will ease—and the old man will have a new kick in his step.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announced that massage therapist applicants now have a second licensing testing method from which they can choose, the Texas Massage Therapists Examination. Learn about exam registration, cancellation policies, and location sites.
Florida lawmakers passed a bill that requires individuals to use, and certain public spaces to provide, restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth. Find out how House Bill 1521, signed by Governor Ron De Santis, may affect your school.
The Arizona legislature adopted House Bill 2012, which eliminates the requirement for the State Board of Massage Therapy to establish communication proficiency requirements for applicants applying for a massage therapy license.
Based on the work conducted for our 2023 process, ABMP estimates the number of massage therapists in the United States at approximately 321,493, which is down from the height of 2019’s estimate of 334,221.
ABMP is thrilled to partner with Ann and Lynn Teachworth of Trunamics to offer two CE courses in the massage therapy track at Premiere Orlando, June 3–5, 2023.
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Whitney Lowe to discuss common causes of foot pain (including Morton’s Neuroma), muscle-tendon pathology, and some treatment options for each one.
On this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson and Jennifer Crozier discuss why opening a massage therapy clinic is a viable career path and how community relations are the best marketing strategy.
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Nate Nordstrom and Carrie Wiedemann from Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa join Kristin and Darren to discuss knowing your expectations in the work environment and how open communication during an interview can help set the tone during your tenure.
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