The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Ep 367 – Refresh and Reinvent Your Sessions with David Lobenstine

Aug 8, 2023
David Lobenstine, a seasoned massage therapist, educator, and author, shares insights on refreshing sessions to combat burnout. He emphasizes the importance of intention in each stroke and warns against the pitfalls of an 'assembly line' approach. David advocates for flexibility with structured templates, allowing for creative improvisation tailored to each client. He encourages therapists to incorporate breathing cues and implement small changes each session for renewed energy and focus.
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INSIGHT

Reinvent Sessions To Fight Burnout

  • Repetition in massage work breeds boredom and burnout for both therapist and client.
  • David suggests refreshing and reinventing sessions to restore excitement and meaning.
ADVICE

Use A Template Then Improvise

  • Use a reliable template or roadmap for sessions so you can improvise confidently.
  • Learn a basic sequence to build competence, then adapt it to each client's needs.
ADVICE

Start With A Consistent Opening

  • Start every session with a consistent opening sequence to help clients transition and give you diagnostic information.
  • Kristen uses a four-minute foot-to-head routine that calms clients and reveals tissue conditions.
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