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Ep 347 – All Islands Meet Underwater with Doug Nelson and Jennifer Crozier
05/23/2023
Since opening the doors of PMNT, Doug and Jennifer have helped countless individuals achieve their career and life dreams. But how did it start and what did it take to open a successful practice?
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).
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.
Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.
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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