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05/19/2023
An 88-year-old man is preparing for his third decompression surgery for spinal stenosis. His friend wonders if massage therapy might be helpful, or even replace this risky procedure.
Ep 345 - The Infinite Loop of the Obliques: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
05/17/2023
The internal and external obliques may seem like antagonists to the untrained eye, but look a little closer and you will see an infinite loop that’s a work of engineering genius and an example of exquisite humanness.
Ep 344 – Knowing Expectations in the Work Environment with Nate Nordstrom and Carrie Wiedemann
05/16/2023
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Nate and Carrie from Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa join Kristin and Darren to discuss knowing your expectations in the work environment
Ep 343 – Walk in, Float Out with Brittany Driscoll
05/09/2023
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Brittany Driscoll, co-founder and CEO of Squeeze, speaks about why mission, philosophy, and culture are the backbone of the Squeeze experience for both therapist and client.
Ep 342 – Pelvic Pain: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
05/05/2023
A client with chronic pelvic pain has been through the wringer, trying to get a solid diagnosis and effective treatment for what has—for lack of a better option—been diagnosed as levator ani syndrome.
Ep 341 – A Placebo Approach to Massage with Mark Liskey
05/02/2023
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Mark Liskey about how the placebo effect can be a positive approach to massage therapy and examples of what can produce a placebo effect.
Ep 340 – The Myofascial System in Form and Movement with Lauri Nemetz
04/25/2023
Lauri Nemetz speaks about how her background in art history, dance and movement therapy, and anatomical dissection helped weave together the many facets of the evolving area of myofascial research.
Ep 339 – Confidence: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
04/21/2023
A client is a survivor of childhood trauma. She is a single parent of two children with special needs. She appreciates massage, but her massage therapist is worried they’re not helping enough.
Ep 338 - The Knee: A Jalopy Story: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
04/20/2023
One would think that the knee, one of anatomy’s most used and abused joints, would have a little better engineering behind it. It doesn’t. And there’s a lot that can go sideways.
Ep 337 – Lubricants: The Goldilocks of Glide with Diana Dapkins
04/18/2023
Many bodyworkers could avoid injury or burnout simply by changing their massage lubricants. But, how do we match the lubricant to the client?
Ep 336 – Franchises Unite: NASF and EVS with Cindy Meiskin
04/11/2023
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Cindy Meiskin joins to discuss the National Association of Spa Franchises (NASF), the new employment verification system (EVS).
Ep 335 – Toenail Fungus: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
04/07/2023
A client calls a local massage therapist with the right kind of expertise, but reveal they are concerned about their toenail fungus and the risk it could spread.
Find out how often and how much your license renewal fee will cost you, and the circumstances under which a licensee may receive disciplinary action.
Due to Hurricane Idalia’s devastating impact, license renewal deadlines have been pushed back for some professionals, including massage therapists and their businesses. Practitioners now have until October 2, 2023, to renew their professional and establishment licenses.
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued proposed rules that would impact clinical education, continuing education, and devices that cause percussions or vibrations.
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While there are many career opportunities for massage therapists, Massage Heights is a unique place to work.
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Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques was born from a deep passion for combating America’s pain epidemic.
ABMP members receive 40 percent off full-priced bolsters, meditation cushions, yoga mats, and other Hugger Mugger products.
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with David Lesondak about how smartphones affect the biomechanics of neck tilt and ergonomic considerations people can take to avoid excessive smartphone-related neck tilt.
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