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Ep 294 – Scheuermann’s Disease: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
11/11/2022
A client has Scheuermann’s disease: a genetic malformation of vertebral bodies that arises during adolescence. But the client also has some other issues: anxiety, joint and back pain, clicking, popping, and crepitus.
Ep 293 – Cornerstones: The ABMP Instructor Development Program with Bob Benson
11/08/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with ABMP Chairman Bob Benson about his motivation for creating Cornerstones, the ABMP Instructor Development Program
Ep 292 – Sepsis: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
11/04/2022
An 82-year-old client lives with bladder cancer. After cataract surgery, he developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) and sepsis and had to spend 10 days in the hospital.
Ep 291 – Working with Invisible Pain with Ruth Werner
11/01/2022
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Darren speaks with Ruth Werner and Angie Parris-Raney about working with clients who have fibromyalgia and how MT’s should reset expectations and instead honor “the human experience”.
Ep 290 – DBS: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
10/28/2022
A massage therapist accidentally finds an electrical wire running down their client’s neck, alongside their sternocleidomastoid (SCM)—surprise! It turns out to be a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device to help treat Parkinson’s disease.
Ep 289 – High-quality, Committed Clients with Joanna Sapir
10/25/2022
You believe in your work. This is your purpose, and you want a business that reflects that. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with small business coach Joanna Sapir about how practitioners can serve their clients more deeply.
Ep 288 – Iron Infusions: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
10/21/2022
A client is undergoing a series of intravenous iron infusions to treat anemia. Her doctor has cleared her for massage, but her massage therapist still has questions—as they should.
Ep 287 - The Rotator Cuff and Pie Throwing: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
10/20/2022
The rotator cuff muscles should be added to the history books among all the other famous foursomes. But that doesn’t mean those rotator cuff muscles know how to work well together.
Ep 286 – The “What If” Scenario with Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds
10/18/2022
Things happen. Everyone is at risk of a tragic event such as death or disability. A solid plan will lead to peace of mind. Allissa and Michael discuss the importance of having a plan in place for such an event.
10/14/2022
A client struggles to find the best way to tell her massage therapist about her trauma history. The whole thing is much more complicated than it looks.
Ep 284 – FR:EIA with Rachelle Clauson and Gary Carter
10/11/2022
The field of fascia research has undergone remarkable expansion and growth over the last decade. But until now, a true visualization had been a challenge. Enter FR:EIA, the world’s first 3-D human fascia plastinate.
10/07/2022
A client with a complex health situation wants massage to improve their heart rate variability, and they are prepared to track results with a smartwatch and a smart ring.
The Nevada legislature introduced Senate Bill 270, the Massage Compact, in March 2023. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.
The Minnesota legislature introduced Senate File 967 and House File 973 in late January. If signed into law, the bills would require statewide licensure for massage and Asian bodywork therapists.
Five national massage brands joined forces to create the National Association of Spa Franchises (NASF), a group committed to enhancing current safety procedures in the massage and spa industry.
Taking inspiration from a recent ABMP Facebook thread on the subject, freelance writer and LMT Cindy Williams put together a list of her top eight things she loves about being a massage therapist.
Monthly membership programs can turn occasional clients into regulars—and provide you with a steady, reliable stream of income.
Here’s a short list of things that might make us think of skin cancer, but they’re not skin cancer.
A massage therapist lives and works near the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment site. They want to know about the possible risks of working with people exposed to chemical toxins.
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by professor and author Dr. Amer Kaissi to discuss how humility and ambition converge to make a great leader, the interesting dynamic between self-awareness and humility, and behaviors we can all learn to develop humble leadership within ourselves.
Raise awareness of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and practical infection control through Milady’s “Client Well-Being & Safety,” a free training available to ABMP members.
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