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Ep 192 – How Our Friendly Advice Can Backfire with David Lobenstine
01/25/2022
When a client walks into your treatment room, they are asking for your hands to help them. But oftentimes, they are also asking—whether explicitly or implicitly—for us to tell them what’s happening with their bodies.
Ep 191 – Bell’s Palsy: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
01/21/2022
A middle-aged, otherwise healthy woman woke up one day and found that her face had sort of collapsed on one side. Very alarming! Her doctor diagnosed her with Bell’s palsy. The clerk at the health food store told her that she needed to get massage, and that would fix her right up. So here she is, in your office.
Ep 190 – Rachelle Clauson: Living Life Like a Roomba: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
01/20/2022
Rachelle Clauson is your average mild-mannered, everyday massage therapist. Except for one thing: She has mastered the art of pivoting. Join Allison as she taps into why Rachelle’s career has offered her more opportunities than she could have imagined, and how she has landed on the front lines of helping all of us to understand fascia a little bit better.
Ep 189 – Invest in Yourself and Your Business with Davonna Willis
01/18/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren sit down with Davonna Willis to discuss what led her to massage therapy, how she became a business coach and CE provider, lessons learned when expanding her massage practice and coaching business, and how to overcome common roadblocks in your massage business.
Ep 188 – Radial Nerve Palsy: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
01/14/2022
A client wakes up with a limp arm and wrist. He’s a carpenter, so this is a problem! What is going on, and can massage therapy help? Join us for a closeup look at nerve damage and radial nerve palsy.
Ep 187 – Mobile Massage with Michelle Roos
01/11/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren sit down with Michelle Roos to discuss mobile massage, safety protocols when traveling, marketing and networking techniques, and how to set up travel parameters for efficient booking.
Ep 186 – Fentanyl Patches: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
01/07/2022
Sixty minutes into the session, a massage therapist discovers the client has a fentanyl patch—that they did not report on their intake form. Is the therapist at risk for exposure? What are some good practices regarding medicated patches for massage therapy clients? Listen on for more.
Ep 185 – The Biceps Brachii: Smoke and Mirrors: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
01/06/2022
The biceps are that muscle you know before you study anatomy. But there is a lot going on underneath the skin to make it all look easy. Join Allison as she explores the magic behind the curtain. Don’t get overwhelmed, though—just remember that you already know what you know.
Ep 184 – End Well and Begin Again with Massage Business Blueprint
01/04/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren sit down with Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds from Massage Business Blueprint to discuss changes for the upcoming year, why you should think of your business as an asset, how keeping your physical space organized helps maintain a healthy mental space, and how to stop procrastinating and start “adulting” in 2022.
12/17/2021
A client with a history of heart failure, lymphedema, and diabetes contracted COVID. At first, she seemed to get through with only mild symptoms, but many months later she is hospitalized for three days with blood clots and lung scarring. Is there a role for massage therapy for this client?
Ep 182 – Listening to Expansion and Contraction: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
12/16/2021
Aubrey Gowing and Alison Kavanagh, a brother and sister team from Dublin, Ireland, are the founders and college directors at the Holistic College of Dublin. Join Allison Denney as she sits down with Aubrey and Alison to reflect on how the field of massage therapy continues to expand, and how their ability to listen to expansion and contraction continues to point them in the right direction.
Ep 181 – A Life of Quiet Satisfaction with Ian Harvey
12/14/2021
Massage Smart. Massage Lazy. Be the Sloth. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren sit down with Ian Harvey, a.k.a. the Massage Sloth, to discuss his new book Massage is Weird, how to treat pain (and dealing with it yourself), client-therapist boundaries in a therapeutic relationship, and how to beat burnout.
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.
Adriane Maxwell is the owner of One Healing Touch Reiki & Massage for Women in Charleston, South Carolina. Maxwell was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine in “Faces of Bodywork.”
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.
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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