The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

“There’s so much power in the very, very simple things.” Dr. Cynthia Price shares her “I Have a Client Who . . . ” story about a woman under treatment for substance use disorder, who is learning positive things about her body for the first time. It’s a beautiful story that will remind us about why we do this work. Plus, there’s information on how you can work with Dr. Price to do the kind of manual therapy that helps stressed clients find their way to positive awareness.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com   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:                 “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32,    “Critical Thinking,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 54,                     Check out ABMP’s Pocket Pathology: www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-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: instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial                   YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                    Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy   Want to learn how to teach clients fundamental strategies for accessing and sustaining mindful interoceptive attention in order to enhance client embodiment, self-awareness, and emotion regulation? The nonprofit Center for Mindful Body Awareness offers a professional training for therapists who work somatically with clients (e.g., massage therapists, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, yoga therapists, nurse practitioners, etc.). Based on strategies from evidence-based approach Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT), this training is focused on fundamental skills that develop and increase client capacity for interoceptive awareness. The MABT approach is particularly helpful for clients who are disconnected from their bodies due to high stress or patterns of experiential avoidance, chronic pain, or trauma. The Liberated Body podcast interview is a great way to learn about the MABT approach, as are these links to learn about this approach, the training, and MABT research.   The next professional training is September 12–18, 2021 at the Whidbey Institute in Washington State; click here for details and registration.   

Authors Janet Penny and Rebecca Sturgeon join the podcast to discuss their new book and how it builds on the work of professional luminaries like Gayle MacDonald and Tracy Walton. We discuss mythbusting massage therapy and cancer care, working as part of an integrative team with other health-care providers, and considerations and treatment approaches. With the chances ever-increasing that all practitioners will work with someone either currently undergoing treatment or having undergone treatment in the past, it’s critical to understand considerations when working with his population and the nuances of pressure, position, duration, and site to ensure client safety.   Janet Penny is a registered massage therapist and has extensive experience working with people living with cancer in both her private practice and at an integrative cancer center in Ontario, Canada. She has developed an approach that addresses the multifaceted needs of oncology massage clients, including focus on pre- and post-surgical treatments, scar tissue, radiation fibrosis, and neuropathy.   Rebecca Sturgeon started her career as a massage therapist in 2008 and began working with oncology patients in 2010. She has worked in clinical and community environments, providing massage and manual lymphatic drainage. She has been a massage therapy educator for the majority of her career and currently works as the Education Director for Healwell.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com     CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co   Handspring Publishing: 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: Instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial                      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                      CBD Clinic products are the first nonprescription, over-the-counter topical medications that combine authorized active pharmaceutical ingredients and CBD enriching emollients such as hemp extract. Visit cbdclinic.co to get a sample and start feeling the difference for yourself today. Join our private Facebook group and connect with other massage therapists and HCPs using CBD Clinic products already.                   Website: www.cbdclinic.co                  Email: info@cbdclinic.co                  Phone: 303-223-0863                  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/CBDCLINIC                  Instagram: @officialcbdclinic                  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                 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 the just-published third edition of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine. 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 Kelly Bowers, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague, among others. ABMP members save 20% on 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: handspringpublishing.com         Email: info@handspringpublishing.com         Instagram: instagram.com/handspringpublishing         Twitter: twitter.com/HandspringLtd         Facebook: facebook.com/handspringpublishing         YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ        

Student’s elbow? Popeye’s elbow? Whatever you call it, an infected olecranon bursa is no joke. Lots of people have to go through several attempts to treat it, culminating in surgery to remove it. When is massage therapy safe?   Image of Bursitis Elbow   Past “I Have a Client Who . . .” episode on olecranon bursitis   Sponsors:                 Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com                Books of Discovery: https://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 Article by Ruth:                “Critical Thinking,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 54,                  Check out ABMP’s Pocket Pathology: www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-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: instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial                  YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                  

When there is a fork in the road, what part of the brain do we access to choose which route to take? In this episode, Allison examines what it means to apply ourselves and drives down the road with many forks called sciatica.    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 Case for Consistency: Treating Persistent Injuries,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 80.   “Buddha’s Six-Pack: Serratus and Intercostals, with a Diaphragm Chaser,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 86,        “The Muscle, the Beast, and a Cup of Tea: Conquering Sternocleidomastoid Fears,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2021, page 80,            This podcast sponsored by:                 Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com          The Massage Mentor Institute: www.themassagementorinstitute.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            

Trauma fundamentally alters our sense of safety, overwhelms our normal coping mechanisms, causes us to feel helpless, and becomes an instant habit. Chris Smith is a trained professional in trauma touch and takes us through recognizing trauma in ourselves and in our clients, addressing long-term physical and emotional effects. Chris gives listeners advice for recognizing trauma on the massage table and the dos and don’ts of working with clients, all the while cognizant of scope of practice.   Chris Smith is a recognized leader in the field of massage therapy and trauma. She is a massage therapist and trauma touch therapist. She developed and has been teaching Trauma Touch Therapy at the Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) and to therapists worldwide since 1992. She has been with CSHA since 1988, where she serves as the school director. For more information on Trauma Touch Therapy, visit the school’s website at www.csha.net.   Sponsors:     Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com         CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co                  Handspring Publishing: www.handspringpublishing.com       (se) Connect: https://network.structuralelements.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                CBD Clinic products are the first nonprescription, over-the-counter topical medications that combine authorized active pharmaceutical ingredients and CBD enriching emollients such as hemp extract. Visit cbdclinic.co to get a sample and start feeling the difference for yourself today. Join our private Facebook group and connect with other massage therapists and HCPs using CBD Clinic products already.                Website: www.cbdclinic.co               Email: info@cbdclinic.co               Phone: 303-223-0863               Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/CBDCLINIC               Instagram: @officialcbdclinic               YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA           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 the just-published third edition of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine. 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 Kelly Bowers, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague, among others. ABMP members save 20% on 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: handspringpublishing.com      Email: info@handspringpublishing.com      Instagram: instagram.com/handspringpublishing      Twitter: twitter.com/HandspringLtd      Facebook: facebook.com/handspringpublishing      YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ       At Structural Elements, we view ourselves as Body Engineers. We evaluate the human body according to its structural integrity and establish proper balance between compression and tension elements. Through identifying patterns in the body, we are able to locate areas of compensation to treat the cause of the imbalance, not the site of pain. Our patients achieve lasting results as we reduce structural imbalances, improve connective tissue health, and re-educate movement patterns. Now, we have taken our education, operations, and communications infrastructure from our franchise company and made it available to the industry through (se) Connect.                        (se) Connect is the only interdisciplinary knowledge sharing platform that exists in the wellness industry. Participants gain access to treatment tools, business tools, and the ability to connect with other professionals in a variety of modalities. Through our community, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, and others all learn to look at the body through the same lense, which allows for rich discussions on patient care and treatment options. Our training staff brings decades of experience in massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and business, and we look forward to sharing that with you.             Website: https://network.structuralelements.com/connect            Email: team@structuralelements.com            Facebook: www.facebook.com/structural.elements              Instagram: www.instagram.com/structuralelements/              Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/structural-elements                

What happens when a bone that forms a major pivot point in the wrist falls apart? A friend of a massage therapist is looking for some self-massage ideas as she recovers from a pioneering surgery on her wrist to repair damage from a rare and painful condition called Kienböck’s disease. Or lunatomalacia. Or avascular necrosis of the lunate. Kienböck’s disease? What is it? And why does it lead to wrist reconstruction surgery? And will massage therapy make this worse?   Sponsors:             Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com               Books of Discovery: https://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 Article by Ruth:               “Critical Thinking,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 54,                     Check out ABMP’s Pocket Pathology: www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app          Resources:   American Society for Surgery of the Hand. “Kienbock’s Disease.” Accessed June 11, 2021.   Brazier, Yvette. “Kienböck’s Disease: What You Need to Know.” February 9, 2017.    Divelbiss, Brian J. “Kienbock Disease.” Last modified September 27, 2019.    Jennings, Charles D. “Kienböck’s Disease.” Last modified May 2012.    National Organization for Rare Disorders. “Kienböck Disease.” Accessed June 11, 2021.     Physiopedia. “Lunate.” Accessed June 11, 2021.   MedStar Health. “New Advanced Microsurgery Saves Wrist Function for Patients with Kienbock’s Disease Curtis National’s James Higgins, MD, Becomes First US Doctor to Perform Surgery.” July 15, 2016.    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: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                 

What does bodywork volunteerism look like? When finding your philanthropy path, ask yourself these questions: What are you good at? What does the world need? What brings you joy. Listen in as Angie Parris-Raney and Kristin Coverly discuss their background and experiences with helping people and organizations through their hands-on skills. From donating their time at races and sporting events, to helping children in Peru, these two practitioners talk about using their bodywork as a gift to their communities and around the world.   Angie Parris-Raney is a licensed massage therapist and the advertising director for ABMP. Angie is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle. Her training explores physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. You can also see Angie in ABMP’s Meditate & Move series that runs every Wednesday on ABMP’s Facebook page. 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 projectinti.org.   Resources:   “Do Good: The Value of Sharing Your Values,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2012,   Sponsors:    Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com        CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co                Handspring Publishing: www.handspringpublishing.com       (se) Connect: https://network.structuralelements.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                CBD Clinic products are the first nonprescription, over-the-counter topical medications that combine authorized active pharmaceutical ingredients and CBD enriching emollients such as hemp extract. Visit cbdclinic.co to get a sample and start feeling the difference for yourself today. Join our private Facebook group and connect with other massage therapists and HCPs using CBD Clinic products already.                Website: www.cbdclinic.co               Email: info@cbdclinic.co               Phone: 303-223-0863               Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/CBDCLINIC               Instagram: @officialcbdclinic               YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA           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 the just-published third edition of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine. 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 Kelly Bowers, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague, among others. ABMP members save 20% on 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: handspringpublishing.com      Email: info@handspringpublishing.com      Instagram: instagram.com/handspringpublishing      Twitter: twitter.com/HandspringLtd      Facebook: facebook.com/handspringpublishing      YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ       At Structural Elements, we view ourselves as Body Engineers. We evaluate the human body according to its structural integrity and establish proper balance between compression and tension elements. Through identifying patterns in the body, we are able to locate areas of compensation to treat the cause of the imbalance, not the site of pain. Our patients achieve lasting results as we reduce structural imbalances, improve connective tissue health, and re-educate movement patterns. Now, we have taken our education, operations, and communications infrastructure from our franchise company and made it available to the industry through (se) Connect.                        (se) Connect is the only interdisciplinary knowledge sharing platform that exists in the wellness industry. Participants gain access to treatment tools, business tools, and the ability to connect with other professionals in a variety of modalities. Through our community, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, and others all learn to look at the body through the same lense, which allows for rich discussions on patient care and treatment options. Our training staff brings decades of experience in massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and business, and we look forward to sharing that with you.             Website: https://network.structuralelements.com/connect            Email: team@structuralelements.com            Facebook: www.facebook.com/structural.elements              Instagram: www.instagram.com/structuralelements/              Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/structural-elements                

Listen for an exploration of an extraordinarily complex autoimmune disorder with elements of lupus, scleroderma, and muscle inflammation. Includes short tangents on the etymology of the term pathognomonic and CREST syndrome (no, not the toothpaste.) Can massage help? Or is it off the table?   Sponsors:               Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com              Books of Discovery: https://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 Article by Ruth:              “Critical Thinking,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 54,                   Check out ABMP’s Pocket Pathology: www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app               Resources:   Drugs.com. “Dermatomyositis.” Accessed June 3, 2021. www.drugs.com/cg/dermatomyositis-discharge-care.html (Accessed: 3 June 2021).   Myositis Support & Understanding. “Scleroderma.” Myositis Support and Understanding. Accessed June 3, 2021.    National Organization for Rare Disorders. “Dermatomyositis.” Accessed June 3, 2021.    Ricceri, Federica and Francesca Prignano. “Gottron Papules: A Pathognomonic Sign of Dermatomyositis.” Canadian Medical Association Journal 185, no. 2 (2013): 148.    Schwartz, Noa et al. “Lymphatic Function in Autoimmune Diseases.” Frontiers in Immunology 10 (March 20, 2019).    The Myositis Association. “Diagnostic Criteria for Dermatomyositis.” Accessed June 4, 2021.    VisualDx. “Dermatomyositis.” Accessed June 3, 2021.    Gottron’s papules https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dermatomyositis2.jpg   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: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA                  

There are leaders and there are followers. This is true in life and in the world of muscles. But what happens when a follower is thrown into the position of a leader? In this episode, Allison examines the world of prime movers and synergists, the confusion that exists among them, and the philosophical pickle of the coracobrachialis.   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:           “Buddha’s Six-Pack: Serratus and Intercostals, with a Diaphragm Chaser,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2021, page 86,       “The Muscle, the Beast, and a Cup of Tea: Conquering Sternocleidomastoid Fears,” by Allison Denney, Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2021, page 80,            This podcast sponsored by:                Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com          (se) Connect: https://network.structuralelements.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                      At Structural Elements, we view ourselves as Body Engineers. We evaluate the human body according to its structural integrity and establish proper balance between compression and tension elements. Through identifying patterns in the body, we are able to locate areas of compensation to treat the cause of the imbalance, not the site of pain. Our patients achieve lasting results as we reduce structural imbalances, improve connective tissue health, and re-educate movement patterns. Now, we have taken our education, operations, and communications infrastructure from our franchise company and made it available to the industry through (se) Connect.                    (se) Connect is the only interdisciplinary knowledge sharing platform that exists in the wellness industry. Participants gain access to treatment tools, business tools, and the ability to connect with other professionals in a variety of modalities. Through our community, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, and others all learn to look at the body through the same lense, which allows for rich discussions on patient care and treatment options. Our training staff brings decades of experience in massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and business, and we look forward to sharing that with you.          Website: https://network.structuralelements.com/connect          Email: team@structuralelements.com          Facebook: www.facebook.com/structural.elements          Instagram: www.instagram.com/structuralelements/          Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/structural-elements         

Eric Stephenson tells us about maintaining mental health, overcoming adversity, finding motivation in non-negotiable routines, recognizing and reacting to defining moments, and the lasting power of social support.  Eric Stephenson is a 20-year massage veteran and Chief Wellness Officer for Elements Massage, a 250-unit franchise system headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Eric is also Co-Founder of imassage, Inc. in Delray Beach, Florida, an education and consulting company dedicated to extending the careers of massage therapists and spa practitioners through customized continuing education focusing on preventing injury and workers’ compensation claims. Eric creates continuing education specializing in teaching Deep Tissue Massage that doesn’t harm the therapist or the client. All of his workshops focus on saving your hands with his “No Thumbs!” approach and core body mechanics that help prolong MTs’ careers. In 2014, he joined the Board of Directors of the International Spa Association (ISPA) in Lexington, Kentucky. His experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker in the wellness industry has taken him around the world.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com       CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co                Handspring Publishing: www.handspringpublishing.com      (se) Connect: https://network.structuralelements.com         Resources:   60 Minutes, “Anderson Cooper on Mindfulness & Anxiety.” October 24, 2017.   Dr. Andrew Huberman: https://hubermanlab.com   Dr. Jud Brewer: https://drjud.com   “We Could All Use a Health Coach.” June 7, 2021.     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                CBD Clinic products are the first nonprescription, over-the-counter topical medications that combine authorized active pharmaceutical ingredients and CBD enriching emollients such as hemp extract. Visit cbdclinic.co to get a sample and start feeling the difference for yourself today. Join our private Facebook group and connect with other massage therapists and HCPs using CBD Clinic products already.                Website: www.cbdclinic.co               Email: info@cbdclinic.co               Phone: 303-223-0863               Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/CBDCLINIC               Instagram: @officialcbdclinic               YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA           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 the just-published third edition of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, and David M. Lobenstine. 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 Kelly Bowers, Til Luchau, Robert Schleip, Graham Scarr, Gayle MacDonald, and Carolyn Tague, among others. ABMP members save 20% on 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: handspringpublishing.com      Email: info@handspringpublishing.com      Instagram: instagram.com/handspringpublishing      Twitter: twitter.com/HandspringLtd      Facebook: facebook.com/handspringpublishing      YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ       At Structural Elements, we view ourselves as Body Engineers. We evaluate the human body according to its structural integrity and establish proper balance between compression and tension elements. Through identifying patterns in the body, we are able to locate areas of compensation to treat the cause of the imbalance, not the site of pain. Our patients achieve lasting results as we reduce structural imbalances, improve connective tissue health, and re-educate movement patterns. Now, we have taken our education, operations, and communications infrastructure from our franchise company and made it available to the industry through (se) Connect.                        (se) Connect is the only interdisciplinary knowledge sharing platform that exists in the wellness industry. Participants gain access to treatment tools, business tools, and the ability to connect with other professionals in a variety of modalities. Through our community, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, and others all learn to look at the body through the same lense, which allows for rich discussions on patient care and treatment options. Our training staff brings decades of experience in massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and business, and we look forward to sharing that with you.             Website: https://network.structuralelements.com/connect            Email: team@structuralelements.com            Facebook: www.facebook.com/structural.elements              Instagram: www.instagram.com/structuralelements/              Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/structural-elements