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The Unique Experience of Working with Retired Nuns
11/26/2024
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One hand supports another that bears a ring with a cross on the ring finger.

In her 20-plus years of being involved in the massage profession, nothing has moved author Cindy Williams quite like the experience of working at an assisted-living residence for retired Catholic nuns.

How to Gracefully End a Professional Trade Relationship with Another Practitioner
11/19/2024
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A massage student gets assistance from a teacher while providing massage to a client.

Dealing with the challenge of engaging in a massage or bodywork trade relationship where, after receiving that professional’s services, you determined that what they offer doesn’t support your wants or needs is not something we’re automatically taught in school. But there are ways you can manage the situation with honesty and grace.

Faces of Bodywork: Bill Stevens
10/23/2024
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Animal Reiki

At the age of 91, and after decades of delivering reiki to underserved and forgotten communities, ABMP member Bill Stevens announced his retirement. Stevens was featured in the November/December 2024 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine in “Faces of Bodywork.”