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The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession Podcast

Our goal is to speak with luminaries and experts in and around massage and bodywork to help expound upon and better understand our profession and our practices.

  1. 2 HR AGO

    Understanding Tissue Relationships: Your Practice in 3D with Nicole Trombley and Rachelle Clauson

    As massage therapists, we spend a lot of time mastering anatomy—learning specialized vocabulary and the locations of muscles, bones, and nerves in the body. We can take our anatomy understanding even deeper by looking not just at where our client’s anatomy lives but also how their anatomy relates to each other: tissue relationships. In this third and final episode of the three-part series “Your Practice in 3D,” we discuss the concept of tissue relationships and how dissection lab trainings can improve a therapist’s ability to understand the anatomy they touch. Resources and Author Links: Visit http://www.anatomyscapes.com/MATRIX for more information about “Journey Into the MATRIX: the Fascial System” dissection lab workshop! To learn more about tissue types from a massage perspective, check out “Thinking in Tissues” — the Anatomy for Touch column in the May/June Massage & Bodywork magazine https://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1519088-may-june-2024/74?   Hosts:   AnatomySCAPES Co-Directors, Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley, are NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers and teach anatomy explorations for hands-on professionals online and in person. They co-author the “Anatomy for Touch” column in Massage & Bodywork magazine and enjoy helping therapists better understand how anatomy relates to what they are feeling through their sense of touch. Nicole Trombley: As a massage educator, Nicole draws on her passion for human biology to help therapists better understand the tissues under their hands. She owns and operates Equilibrio Massage in San Diego, CA, where she has specialized in massage for pregnancy and postpartum for the past 20 years. Rachelle Clauson: Rachelle loves teaching therapists about the structural organization and beauty of the human fascial system. She served as the Director of Creative and Administrative Affairs for the Fascial Net Plastination Project, and owns Flourish Bodywork, her private practice where she has offered hands-on bodywork in San Diego, CA, for the past 21 years.     Sponsors:   Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com   Save time and reduce stress with MassageBook. It’s not just software—it’s a comprehensive solution that handles online scheduling, payment processing, and marketing campaigns, making it easier for you to provide your clients with top-notch care. Enjoy free, unlimited access for 30 days and save on your monthly subscription with your exclusive ABMP member discount.   Special Offer: Right now, MassageBook is offering listeners $50 off when they sign up with coupon code ABMP50. Start your free 30-day trial today and transform your practice with tools designed to increase bookings and streamline client management.   Connect with MassageBook: Visit their website: MassageBook Follow MassageBook on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn   Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage brand is a network of independently-owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours!  The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best therapeutic massage experiences possible for both clients and massage therapists. Elements Massage studios expects the best. So should you. If this sounds like a fit, reach out. Studios are  hiring!    Website: https://elementsmassage.com/ABMP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementsmassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementsmassage Youtube: https://www.y

    24 min

  2. 17 SEPT

    Calm Under Stress: The Ayurvedic Guide to Nasal Breathing in Exercise with Dr. John Douillard

    The Ayurvedic approach to exercise suggests nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing during exercise to replace exercise stress with a chemistry of composure and calm. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie and Darren are joined by renowned Ayurvedic educator, Dr. John Douillard, to discuss what efficient breathing is and how to achieve it, why CO2 plays a role in nasal breathing, and how nasal breathing is critical for optimal flexibility and elasticity of the spine, head, neck and low back. Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of Ayurveda, natural health, nutrition, and sports medicine. With 40 years of experience, he has helped over 100,000 patients as director of LifeSpa. Dr. John is a renowned Ayurvedic educator, host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and bestselling author of seven health books, including Eat Wheat and 3-Season Diet. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where he proves ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science in articles published weekly. With its thousands of free educational resources, LifeSpa.com is the leading Ayurvedic health resource on the web with 500,000+ social followers and readers.    Hosts:   Angie Parris-Raney is a licensed massage therapist and is the advertising director for ABMP. She is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle. Her training explores physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Angie is also the founder of the nonprofit, Project Inti, an organization that provides aid to low-income Peruvian families and communities. For more information, visit www.projectinti.org.   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com.     Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

    33 min

  3. 13 SEPT

    A Spending Freeze to Reset Finances: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

    A spending freeze can help reorganize and add intention to business finances. In this episode of Business or Pressure, Allissa talks through the steps to customize a spending freeze for your business. Host:   Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community.   Author links:   Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/   Sponsors:   Yomassage course content includes:  The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques   Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info Website: yomassage.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Youtube: www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop

    13 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Hereditary Hemochromatosis: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

    A client has hereditary hemochromatosis, which has affected their hip and toes. It is bad enough that they are considering joint replacement. In the meantime, they would like to receive massage for hip pain. Oh, and there’s this tiny little issue about having recent strokes. What is going on? How can iron overload cause joint damage, and is it involved in strokes too? Is bodywork even possible in this situation?   Resources:   IHACW Episode 317, available here   Agarwal, A.R. et al. (2022) ‘Postoperative Complications in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Matched Cohort Analysis’, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 30(1), pp. e99–e107. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00105.   Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (no date). Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/arteriovenous-malformations-avms (Accessed: 28 August 2024).   Arthropathy and joint pain (2020) Haemochromatosis UK. Available at: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/arthropathy (Accessed: 29 August 2024).   Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation) - Symptoms and causes (no date) Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-avm/symptoms-causes/syc-20350260 (Accessed: 30 August 2024).   Carroll, G.J., Breidahl, W.H. and Olynyk, J.K. (2012) ‘Characteristics of the arthropathy described in hereditary hemochromatosis’, Arthritis Care & Research, 64(1), pp. 9–14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.20501.   Hemochromatosis | Arthritis Foundation (no date). Available at: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/hemochromatosis (Accessed: 28 August 2024).   Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet & More (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14971-hemochromatosis-iron-overload (Accessed: 28 August 2024). McCurdie, I. and Perry, J.D. (1999) ‘Haemochromatosis and exercise related joint pains’, BMJ : British Medical Journal, 318(7181), pp. 449–451.   Porter, J.L. and Rawla, P. (2024) ‘Hemochromatosis’, in StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430862/ (Accessed: 30 August 2024).   Sahinbegovic, E. et al. (2010) ‘Hereditary hemochromatosis as a risk factor for joint replacement surgery’, The American Journal of Medicine, 123(7), pp. 659–662. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.01.024.   Walling, A.D. (1999) ‘The Differential Diagnosis of Joint Pain: Hemochromatosis’, American Family Physician, 59(9), pp. 2587–2588.   Host:            Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.      This podcast sponsored by:     Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

    19 min

  5. 3 SEPT

    Migraines, Meninges, & Massage Therapy: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney

    Migraines wreak havoc. Maybe massage therapists could be more helpful if we could massage the brain. But we can’t. In the meantime, understanding what we’ve learned about migraines is a helpful trick. Buckle up for some brain speak, anatomy definitions, and Latin roots. It’s going to be a bumpy ride on this episode of The Rebel MT with host Allison Denny. Host:               Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com             Allison’s website: www.rebelmassage.com                      Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage. She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com.               This podcast sponsored by:     Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com   Rebel Massage Therapist: My name is Allison. And I am not your typical massage therapist. After 20 years of experience and thousands of clients, I have learned that massage therapy is SO MUCH more than a relaxing experience at a spa. I see soft tissue as more than merely a physical element but a deeply complex, neurologically driven part of who you are. I use this knowledge to work WITH you—not ON you—to create change that works. This is the basis of my approach. As a massage therapist, I have worked in almost every capacity, including massage clinics, physical therapy clinics, chiropractor offices, spas, private practice, and teaching. I have learned incredible techniques and strategies from each of my experiences. In my 20 years as a massage therapist, I have never stopped growing. I currently have a private practice based out of Long Beach, California, where I also teach continuing education classes and occasionally work on my kids. If they’re good. website: www.rebelmassage.com FB: facebook.com/RebelMassage IG: instagram.com/rebelmassagetherapist YouTube: youtube.com/c/RebelMassage email: rebelmassagetherapist@gmail.com

    14 min

  6. 30 AUG

    Smart Money Moves for Small Business Owners: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

    Allissa talks through a few smart money moves for a strong financial foundation. Host:   Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community   Author links:   Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/   Sponsors:   Yomassage course content includes:  The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques   Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info   Website: yomassage.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage   Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage   Youtube: www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop

    16 min

  7. 27 AUG

    The Power of Not Knowing with Doug Nelson

    Admitting that you don’t know can be one of your biggest strengths as a therapist. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson talks about not mistaking confidence for competence, what exactly true confidence looks like, and how tenacity and curiosity both play a big role as a massage therapist.   Host:   Douglas Nelson is Board Certified in Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Bodywork, beginning his career in massage therapy in 1977.  Seeing over 1,200 client visits annually for decades, he is also the owner of BodyWork Associates, a massage therapy clinic in Champaign, IL. with 21 therapists that was established in 1982. He is the founder of NMT MidWest, Inc., providing training in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy™ across the USA. He has personally taught more than 13,000 hours of continuing education and is the author of three books. Doug is a past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

    20 min

  8. 20 AUG

    Attention, Emotion, and Repetition with Cindy Williams

    Clients come to us with ingrained patterns, habits, and routines that they want and need to change so they feel less tension and pain. In order to create that change, we support them by identifying the pattern(s) and educating them on more effective and efficient movement patterns. Essentially, they are learning something new. By applying three aspects of how the brain learns—attention, emotion, and repetition—we have a better chance of long-term success in this mutual endeavor with our clients.   Host:   After earning a degree in Sociology from Indiana University in 1997, Cindy Williams stumbled upon her calling as a massage therapist and bodyworker.  She completed massage school in Boulder, CO in 2000 and has been actively involved in the profession since that time.  For the last 24 years, Cindy has been in private practice, as well as serving in the education realm as an instructor, administrator, curriculum developer, consultant, and mentor.  She currently works as an author and freelance educational content writer while continuing to support individuals on their healing journeys through bodywork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices.  To learn more, visit her website at www.imaginehealthforyou.com.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   MassageBook: www.massagebook.com

    21 min
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