

The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
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.
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Apr 8, 2022 • 16min
Ep 218 – Femoral Artery Stent: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
A client reports that she has a femoral artery stent, placed in 2017. Her doctor and nurse think massage is fine. All systems go, right? Maybe, maybe not. It turns out this topic is a lot more controversial than we knew, and a lot depends on what kind of stent she got. Sponsors: Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com Host Bio: 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. Recent Articles by Ruth: “Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36. “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34. “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app Adlakha, S. et al. (2010) ‘Stent fracture in the coronary and peripheral arteries’, Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 23(4), pp. 411–419. doi:10.1111/j.1540-8183.2010.00567.x. Al-Nouri, O. et al. (2012) ‘Failed superficial femoral artery intervention for advanced infrainguinal occlusive disease has a significant negative impact on limb salvage’, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 56(1), pp. 106–111. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.108. Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge : MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (no date). Available at: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000234.htm (Accessed: 5 April 2022). Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (no date). Available at: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007393.htm (Accessed: 5 April 2022). Cerino, V., July 15, U. public relations |, and 2015 (2015) Researchers study failed stents for peripheral artery disease, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Available at: https://www.unmc.edu/news.cfm?match=17216 (Accessed: 5 April 2022). How Do Stents in Legs Help Unblock Arteries to Treat PAD? (no date). Available at: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/what-to-know-stents-legs-peripheral-artery-disease (Accessed: 5 April 2022). Kerr, H.D. (1997) ‘Ureteral stent displacement associated with deep massage’, WMJ: official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin, 96(12), pp. 57–58. Martin, R. et al. (2021) ‘Common Femoral Artery Stenting: Computed Tomography Angiography Based Long-Term Patency’, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 74(2), p. 676. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2021.05.003. Peripheral Vascular Stent Insertion: Background, Indications, Contraindications (no date). Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1839716-overview (Accessed: 5 April 2022). Schillinger, M. and Minar, E. (2009) ‘Past, present and future of femoropopliteal stenting’, Journal of Endovascular Therapy: An Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 16 Suppl 1, pp. I147-152. doi:10.1583/1545-1550-16.16.I-147.

Apr 5, 2022 • 34min
Ep 217 – Deepening Your Practice with Lynn & Ann Teachworth
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Lynn and Ann Teachworth, owners of Trunamics, to discuss how massage therapists can deepen their practice by looking to different modalities, understanding the design and function of the body, how the words we use impacts our clients, and what led them to create Trunamics. Lynn has been in the bodywork, human performance, and energy medicine fields for over 30 years. He is certified in over 30 complementary medicine modalities. His clients include CEOs and presidents of many Fortune 500 companies as well as over 1,000 professional athletes in the areas of sports injuries and physical/mental performance. He is a 2018 inductee into the World Massage Hall of Fame and has been an instructor in massage therapy, energy modalities, and structural integration theory for over 17 years, teaching in eight different countries. Ann has been working in integrative health, human performance, and movement for 15 years. She is an educator for massage therapists and yoga teachers, among other integrative and movement therapists, with an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and mindbody training. Her work with clients and students is fueled by a passion to help people understand and experience their design and function more fully so that they can think, move, and be more fully expressed and alive in their bodies and lives. Together Lynn and Ann teach advanced continuing education for massage and manual therapists through their company Trunamics. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Universal Companies: https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Universal Companies has everything the spa professional needs for success, including massage tables and accessories, linens, tools, pain relief products like arnica, and a range of lotions, oils, and gels. The products we offer help the independent practitioner save on their everyday expenses, as well as provide the convenience of shopping across broad categories. Recognized as the “Favorite Distributor” in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards for the past 17 years, we see this as a continuous challenge to provide the best products that pros trust the most. Beyond our extensive selection of spa products, equipment, and tools, we have an education and marketing site for our customers to develop their skills and promote their business. The UCo Learning Network offers CEU courses, marketing kits, and business tools. Universal Companies website https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Universal Companies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universalcompaniesinc Universal Companies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universalcos/ Universal Companies on Twitter https://twitter.com/Universalcos Universal Companies on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/universalcos/_shop/ Universal Companies on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-companies/mycompany/

Apr 1, 2022 • 14min
Ep 216 – Little Bit O’ COVID: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
A client is recovering from a very severe case of COVID-19. She is in physical therapy and wants to add massage to her recovery. What do we need to know to work safely? What are some assumptions we can and cannot make about this client’s situation? Put on your critical thinking cap and listen in! Sponsors: Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com Advanced Trainings: advanced-trainings.com Host Bio: 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. Recent Articles by Ruth: “Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36. “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34. “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app New Webinar: “Long COVID” here: https://www.abmp.com/learn/ About Advanced Trainings Since 1985, over 8,000 professionals have trained in the Advanced Myofascial Techniques series. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, the focus is on unusual, interesting, and fresh approaches that will increase effectiveness, expand technique repertoire, and inspire creativity and innovation. Designed for manual and movement therapy practitioners, practitioners of all levels will gain valuable tools and perspectives they can immediately put to clinical use. Join us for our upcoming 2023 Thailand retreat! Website: advanced-trainings.com Hold the Dates for our 2023 Thailand Retreat! Feb 20-Mar 2, 2023 Email: info@advancedtraining.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Advanced.Trainings1 and https://www.facebook.com/tilluchau.live Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilluchau/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdvancedTrainings

Mar 31, 2022 • 14min
Ep 215 – Fascial Compartments and the Irony of Empathy: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
The boundaries we hold as bodyworkers can make or break our careers. But we are an empathetic group. This means our ability to distinguish a boundary from the reaction to a lack of boundaries can be confusing. We can learn a lot from our own anatomy. Our fascia and the compartments they create can offer some clarity. 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. Allison’s column in Massage & Bodywork magazine: “The QL and the Psoas: The Epitome of Codependency” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 24. “The Hand: A User’s Guide,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine. November/December 2021, page 81. “Feelization: Connect with Clients on a Deeper Level,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 85. This podcast sponsored by: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: Instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA 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 as 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. Massage clinics, physical therapy clinics, chiropractor offices, spas, private practice, as well as 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, CA., 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

Mar 29, 2022 • 31min
Ep 214 – Run Your Practice, Love Your Life with Rachel Beider
When Rachel was working for others, she felt like a bystander in her own career. So, how do you make the jump from bystander to CEO? In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren sit down with author and CEO Rachel Beider to discuss the growth of her company, PRESS Modern Massage, when she knew it was time to expand, how the concept of servant leadership guides her approach to management, and advice to other practitioners wishing to make the leap into private practice themselves. Rachel Beider is a globally recognized small business expert, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. She is the proud owner of PRESS Modern Massage, a group of award-winning massage studios in NYC. She is a New York Licensed Massage Therapist and a board certified NCBTMB continuing education provider. Her work has been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, and she's been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and the Wall St. Journal. She released her first book, a beginner’s guide to massage, called “Press Here” in January 2019, and her second book, “Massage MBA: Run Your Practice, Love Your Life” in 2021. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Universal Companies: https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Handspring Publishing: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Universal Companies has everything the spa professional needs for success, including massage tables and accessories, linens, tools, pain relief products like arnica, and a range of lotions, oils, and gels. The products we offer help the independent practitioner save on their everyday expenses, as well as provide the convenience of shopping across broad categories. Recognized as the “Favorite Distributor” in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards for the past 17 years, we see this as a continuous challenge to provide the best products that pros trust the most. Beyond our extensive selection of spa products, equipment, and tools, we have an education and marketing site for our customers to develop their skills and promote their business. The UCo Learning Network offers CEU courses, marketing kits, and business tools. Universal Companies website https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Universal Companies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universalcompaniesinc Universal Companies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universalcos/ Universal Companies on Twitter https://twitter.com/Universalcos Universal Companies on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/universalcos/_shop/ Universal Companies on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-companies/mycompany/ About Handspring Publishing Handspring Publishing specializes in professional-level books for massage therapists, osteopaths, yoga and Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, and other professionals who use touch or movement to help patients achieve wellness. Handspring Publishing’s books are written and produced to serve the professional and educational needs of health and medical professionals, musculoskeletal therapists, and movement teachers. Its list includes bestsellers like Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters by David Lesondak, and Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy: Third Edition by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine and the recently published Myofascial Induction™ – An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction, Volume 1: The Upper Body by Andrzej Pilat. Handspring’s books combine attractive and accessible presentations with an evidence-based approach to writing, including referencing the latest research findings. Authors are drawn from the ranks of highly respected teachers and experts in their area of specialization including Jim McCormick, Cathy Ryan, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague among others. ABMP members save 20% off regular list prices. Visit handspringpublishing.com and use discount code abmp20 to order. Shipping is free to all addresses in the United States and the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Email: info@handspringpublishing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handspringpublishing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandspringLtd Facebook: handspringpublishing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ

Mar 25, 2022 • 15min
Ep 213 – Hiatal Hernia: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
What happens when your stomach pushes up into the mediastinum and compresses your lungs—and maybe even your heart? This common condition starts as a simple sliding of the esophagus but can progress to be life-threatening. Sponsors: Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com Advanced Trainings: advanced-trainings.com Host Bio: 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. Recent Articles by Ruth: “Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36. “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34. “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app Dunn, C.P. et al. (2020) ‘Which hiatal hernia’s need to be fixed? Large, small or none?’, Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery, 5(0). doi:10.21037/ales.2020.04.02. Eguaras, N. et al. (2019) ‘Effects of Osteopathic Visceral Treatment in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Randomized Controlled Trial’, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(10), p. 1738. doi:10.3390/jcm8101738. Hiatal Hernia (no date) Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8098-hiatal-hernia (Accessed: 3 March 2022). McCall, D.M. (2016) ‘Hiatal Hernia | Dr. Michael McCall | Source Health Center | Beaverton, OR’, Source Health Center, 26 January. Available at: https://sourcehealthcenter.com/hiatal-hernia/ (Accessed: 7 March 2022). Smith, R.E. and Shahjehan, R.D. (2022) Hiatal Hernia, StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562200/ (Accessed: 3 March 2022). YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qEkniHNqVw (Erik Dalton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs5xGSIB7pw (the water cure!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qofS1iVuwoQ (self-massage) About Advanced Trainings Since 1985, over 8,000 professionals have trained in the Advanced Myofascial Techniques series. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, the focus is on unusual, interesting, and fresh approaches that will increase effectiveness, expand technique repertoire, and inspire creativity and innovation. Designed for manual and movement therapy practitioners, practitioners of all levels will gain valuable tools and perspectives they can immediately put to clinical use. Join us for our upcoming 2023 Thailand retreat! Website: advanced-trainings.com Hold the Dates for our 2023 Thailand Retreat! Feb 20-Mar 2, 2023 Email: info@advancedtraining.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Advanced.Trainings1 and https://www.facebook.com/tilluchau.live Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilluchau/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdvancedTrainings

Mar 22, 2022 • 28min
Ep 212 – If These Hands Could Talk with Mandy Urena
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Mandy Urena, author of If These Hands Could Talk: The Girl Who Touched the World, about the global power of massage, her insight on how massage is viewed differently around the world, her advice to MTs who wish to blend travel and bodywork, and what motivated her to write a massage memoir. Mandy Urena was born in Coventry, England. She is an Air Force wife of 27 years, and after training in London, Tokyo, and New York, she began her massage career as “masseuse to the troops” on military bases in Germany, Spain, and Guam. Over a period of almost three decades, she has built an international following, including some of the biggest celebrities in the world and people going through cancer. She also worked as an instructor in Philadelphia, teaching a new generation of therapists. If These Hands Could Talk is her debut memoir, and writing about her passion for massage is a dream come true. As a world traveler, she has gallivanted through 64 countries and is now settled in Miami Beach, Florida, with her husband and their Great Pyrenees, Abraham. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Universal Companies: https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Handspring Publishing: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Universal Companies has everything the spa professional needs for success, including massage tables and accessories, linens, tools, pain relief products like arnica, and a range of lotions, oils, and gels. The products we offer help the independent practitioner save on their everyday expenses, as well as provide the convenience of shopping across broad categories. Recognized as the “Favorite Distributor” in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards for the past 17 years, we see this as a continuous challenge to provide the best products that pros trust the most. Beyond our extensive selection of spa products, equipment, and tools, we have an education and marketing site for our customers to develop their skills and promote their business. The UCo Learning Network offers CEU courses, marketing kits, and business tools. Universal Companies website https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Universal Companies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universalcompaniesinc Universal Companies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universalcos/ Universal Companies on Twitter https://twitter.com/Universalcos Universal Companies on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/universalcos/_shop/ Universal Companies on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-companies/mycompany/ About Handspring Publishing Handspring Publishing specializes in professional-level books for massage therapists, osteopaths, yoga and Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, and other professionals who use touch or movement to help patients achieve wellness. Handspring Publishing’s books are written and produced to serve the professional and educational needs of health and medical professionals, musculoskeletal therapists, and movement teachers. Its list includes bestsellers like Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters by David Lesondak, Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy: Third Edition by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine and the recently published Myofascial Induction™ – An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction, Volume 1: The Upper Body by Andrzej Pilat. Handspring’s books combine attractive and accessible presentations with an evidence-based approach to writing, including referencing the latest research findings. Authors are drawn from the ranks of highly respected teachers and experts in their area of specialization including Jim McCormick, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague among others. ABMP members save 20% off regular list prices. Visit handspringpublishing.com and use discount code abmp20 to order. Shipping is free to all addresses in the United States and the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Email: info@handspringpublishing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handspringpublishing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandspringLtd Facebook: handspringpublishing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ

Mar 18, 2022 • 15min
Ep 211 – Hemiplegic Migraine: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
What is a migraine? What is cortical spreading depression? What is trigeminovascular system activation? And what does it mean when this causes temporary 1-sided paralysis? And most of all: what if it’s not a migraine—what if it’s a stroke? Migraines generate more questions than answers, but this episode will help sort out some of the basic factors. Sponsors: Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com Advanced Trainings: advanced-trainings.com Host Bio: 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. Recent Articles by Ruth: “Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36. “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34. “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34. Resources: Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app ‘Migraine Variants: Overview, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology’ (2021). Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1142731-overview (Accessed: 8 March 2022). Charles, A.C. and Baca, S.M. (2013) ‘Cortical spreading depression and migraine’, Nature Reviews Neurology, 9(11), pp. 637–644. doi:10.1038/nrneurol.2013.192. Gustafson, S.L. (2016) ‘Bowenwork for Migraine Relief: a Case Report’, International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 9(1), pp. 19–28. Hemiplegic Migraine: Symptoms & Treatments | AMF (no date) American Migraine Foundation. Available at: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/hemiplegic-migraine/ (Accessed: 8 March 2022). Migraine Aura without Headache (no date) American Migraine Foundation. Available at: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/migraine-aura-without-headache/ (Accessed: 8 March 2022). Migraine with Aura: Types, Symptoms & Treatments | AMF (no date a) American Migraine Foundation. Available at: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/understanding-migraine-aura/ (Accessed: 8 March 2022). Migraine with Aura: Types, Symptoms & Treatments | AMF (no date b) American Migraine Foundation. Available at: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/understanding-migraine-aura/ (Accessed: 8 March 2022). Trigeminovascular System - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics (no date). Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/trigeminovascular-system (Accessed: 8 March 2022). About Advanced Trainings Since 1985, over 8,000 professionals have trained in the Advanced Myofascial Techniques series. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, the focus is on unusual, interesting, and fresh approaches that will increase effectiveness, expand technique repertoire, and inspire creativity and innovation. Designed for manual and movement therapy practitioners, practitioners of all levels will gain valuable tools and perspectives they can immediately put to clinical use. Join us for our upcoming 2023 Thailand retreat! Website: advanced-trainings.com Hold the Dates for our 2023 Thailand Retreat! Feb 20-Mar 2, 2023 Email: info@advancedtraining.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Advanced.Trainings1 and https://www.facebook.com/tilluchau.live Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilluchau/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdvancedTrainings

Mar 17, 2022 • 21min
Ep 210 – Studying Ligamentous Pain from the Inside with Rob Libbey: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
Rob Libbey is a well-practiced, well written and, some would argue, well experienced massage therapist. His years of studying and practicing bodywork came to a screeching halt when he suffered multiple bone fractures to the chest from a car accident. But Rob turned his misfortune into an inside look at what exactly is happening with ligamentous pain patterns and recovery. Confirming a lot of what he already knew, Rob used his client's feedback, his meticulous research and his own actual experience to understand how the body functions and heals. His book, Ligamentous Pain Referral Patterns, and his classes on Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques are proof in the pudding. Rob Libbey: https://www.lastsite.ca/ Ligamentous Pain Referral Patterns book: https://www.ligamentpain.com/ Or https://www.rebelmassage.com/product-page/ligament-pain-referral-patterns-robert-libbey-rmt 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. Allison’s column in Massage & Bodywork magazine: “The QL and the Psoas: The Epitome of Codependency” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 24. “The Hand: A User’s Guide,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine. November/December 2021, page 81. “Feelization: Connect with Clients on a Deeper Level,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 85. This podcast sponsored by: Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.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 as 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. Massage clinics, physical therapy clinics, chiropractor offices, spas, private practice, as well as 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, CA., 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

Mar 15, 2022 • 32min
Ep 209 – How to Avoid Violating Client Boundaries with Dr. Ben Benjamin
Cultivating sensitivity and trust is essential to keeping clients safe – especially as we are aware that many women and men have experienced physical or sexual trauma. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Dr. Ben Benjamin about how to avoid violating client boundaries, understanding the patient is in charge of the session, why it’s important for the therapist to understand the power differential, and whether maintaining boundaries are a shared responsibility between client and therapist. Dr. Ben E. Benjamin has done much pioneering work in the areas of ethics, communication, and sexual assault prevention, writing articles on professional, sexual and business ethics. He is the co-author of The Ethics of Touch, a textbook used in schools throughout North America to teach ethics and boundaries to massage therapists as well as other hands-on health care professionals. He has been an expert witness in cases of sexual assault in the massage and bodywork field since 2004. In 1974 Dr. Benjamin founded the Muscular Therapy Institute, a school he owned and nurtured for over 30 years. In the 1980s he developed a 150-hour curriculum in ethics and communication skills for therapists in training. He has taught courses in ethics, boundaries, sexuality and communication to somatic therapists for over 30 years. Additionally, Dr. Benjamin earned a Ph.D. in Sports Medicine and has dedicated his life to helping people cope with and overcome the pain and stress caused by injury to the body in his muscular therapy sports injury private practice since 1963. Related Article in Massage & Bodywork magazine: “Keeping Clients Safe, Part Two,” by Dr. Ben Benjamin, Massage & Bodywork magazine. July/August 2021, page 70. “Keeping Clients Safe, Part One,” by Dr. Ben Benjamin, Massage & Bodywork magazine. May/June 2021, page 64. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com Universal Companies: https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Handspring Publishing: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Pain in the App: Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function. Website: anatomytrains.com Email: info@anatomytrains.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA Universal Companies has everything the spa professional needs for success, including massage tables and accessories, linens, tools, pain relief products like arnica, and a range of lotions, oils, and gels. The products we offer help the independent practitioner save on their everyday expenses, as well as provide the convenience of shopping across broad categories. Recognized as the “Favorite Distributor” in the American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards for the past 17 years, we see this as a continuous challenge to provide the best products that pros trust the most. Beyond our extensive selection of spa products, equipment, and tools, we have an education and marketing site for our customers to develop their skills and promote their business. The UCo Learning Network offers CEU courses, marketing kits, and business tools. Universal Companies website https://www.universalcompanies.com/ Universal Companies on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universalcompaniesinc Universal Companies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universalcos/ Universal Companies on Twitter https://twitter.com/Universalcos Universal Companies on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/universalcos/_shop/ Universal Companies on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-companies/mycompany/ About Handspring Publishing Handspring Publishing specializes in professional-level books for massage therapists, osteopaths, yoga and Pilates teachers, physiotherapists, and other professionals who use touch or movement to help patients achieve wellness. Handspring Publishing’s books are written and produced to serve the professional and educational needs of health and medical professionals, musculoskeletal therapists, and movement teachers. Its list includes bestsellers like Fascial Stretch Therapy by Chris and Ann Frederick, Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters by David Lesondak, and Musculoskeletal Pain: Assessment, Prediction and Treatment, A Pragmatic Approach by David Walton and James Elliott and the recently published Myofascial Induction™ – An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction, Volume 1: The Upper Body by Andrzej Pilat. Handspring’s books combine attractive and accessible presentations with an evidence-based approach to writing, including referencing the latest research findings. Authors are drawn from the ranks of highly respected teachers and experts in their area of specialization including Jim McCormick, Cathy Ryan, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague among others. ABMP members save 20% off regular list prices. Visit handspringpublishing.com and use discount code abmp20 to order. Shipping is free to all addresses in the United States and the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/ Email: info@handspringpublishing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handspringpublishing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HandspringLtd Facebook: handspringpublishing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ