The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

A client with a complex health history reveals he has recently been exposed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. During his session, his massage therapist finds lots of little scabs on his body—yikes! Good news: this is not nearly so scary as it seems. The hygienic practices we already use provide us with good protection from MRSA colonization, but that needs to happen on purpose, and not by accident. Also, you might want to keep some gloves and masks around.   Sponsors:        Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com       Books of Discovery: https://booksofdiscovery.com       Author 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,       ABMP Pocket Pathology:       www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app       Resources:   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Healthcare Settings.” Last modified February 28, 2019.    Madsen, A. M. et al. “Airborne MRSA and Total Staphylococcus aureus as Associated with Particles of Different Sizes on Pig Farms.” Annals of Work Exposures and Health 62, no. 8, p. 966–77.   Nichols, Hannah. “All You Need to Know About MRSA.” January 27, 2020.    Gilboy, Joe. "Updated Information on MRSA Infections." December 5, 2011.   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            

In part two of this conversation, Amanda Huggins offers listeners somatic tools for addressing anxiety, including meditation, box breathing, and heart-focused breathing. She discusses how to work with clients with anxiety (space holding, not advice; supportive  affirmations, not comparisons) and advocates for all of us to “triple down on self-care.”   Amanda Huggins is a respected anxiety and mindfulness coach, certified yoga instructor, brand ambassador, writer, and keynote speaker. After successfully spending nearly a decade in the startup space as a content and communications specialist, Amanda broke past her fears to follow her calling for helping people break past their internal barriers of self-worth, fear, and anxiety. Her unique blend of spiritual, scientific, practical, and accessible approaches has helped hundreds of clients move beyond their anxious minds and into a state of profound, holistic success. For more information, visit amandahugginscoaching.com.      This podcast sponsored by:       Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com        CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co        (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           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     

A client has Marfan syndrome—what does it mean for him? And what does it mean for massage? Listen in as we review what autosomal dominant means, and we enjoy some new vocabulary: dolichostenomelia (abnormally long, thin limbs) and arachnodactyly (spider-digits). We also learn about the potentially life-threatening complications of this genetic disorder.   Sponsors:       Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com     Books of Discovery: https://booksofdiscovery.com      Author 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:      “Spinal Fusion Surgery: Common, Complicated, Controversial,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2021, page 34,      ABMP Pocket Pathology:      www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app      Resources:   Inna, Prashanth. “Marfan Syndrome (MFS).  (2020). June 18, 2020.    John Hopkins Medicine. “Marfan Syndrome.” Accessed April 7, 2021.    Loeys, B. L. et al. “Differential Diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome.” Adapted from “The Revised Ghent Nosology for the Marfan Syndrome.” Journal of Medical Genetics 47 (2010): 476. Accessed April 7, 2021.   The Marfan Foundation. “What is Marfan Syndrome?” Accessed April 6, 2021.    Autosomal dominant inheritance (image)   About our Sponsor: Anatomy Trains 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       

The momentum of a wave can take down huge ships, in much the same way that the momentum of a trigger point can paralyze giants. In this episode, Allison dives into why trigger points are so painful and how approaching them as you might approach an octopus in the ocean is the key to calming the waters.    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 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    

In part one of this conversation, Amanda Huggins defines anxiety and describes her own challenge to integrate the mental, physical, and spiritual in her personal life. She helps us get to the emotions underneath the umbrella term anxiety—fear, guilt, imposter syndrome—and lets us know the difference between the stories we tell ourselves (unpacking how beliefs began) and our truths. We conclude with some affirmation practices, the power of grounding, and valuing our worth.   Amanda Huggins is a respected anxiety and mindfulness coach, certified yoga instructor, brand ambassador, writer, and keynote speaker. After successfully spending nearly a decade in the startup space as a content and communications specialist, Amanda broke past her fears to follow her calling for helping people break past their internal barriers of self-worth, fear, and anxiety. Her unique blend of spiritual, scientific, practical, and accessible approaches has helped hundreds of clients move beyond their anxious minds and into a state of profound, holistic success. For more information, visit amandahugginscoaching.com.     This podcast sponsored by:       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: www.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     

This story is a delicate one. The client has an eating disorder that the massage therapist thinks is pretty advanced, and maybe getting worse. This episode dives into some of the serious consequences of eating disorders and the important role massage therapy may play. It may be upsetting for people who struggle with eating disorders, so please consider this a trigger warning.   Sponsors:      Anatomy Trains: https://www.anatomytrains.com     Books of Discovery: https://booksofdiscovery.com     Author 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.       Find out more about Ruth Werner at www.ruthwerner.com.     Recent Article by Ruth:     “Spinal Fusion Surgery: Common, Complicated, Controversial,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2021, page 34,     ABMP Pocket Pathology:   www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app     Resources:   Werner, Ruth. “Eat Your Way Happy: Body Respect, Distorted Self-Image, and Massage.” Massage & Bodywork March/April 2009, page 10.   Werner, Ruth. “Orthorexia: From Virtuous to Vicious.” Massage & Bodywork July/August 2015, page 44.    About Anatomy Trains:       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      

ABMP Director of Government Relations Laura Embleton joins the podcast to tell us about the advocacy work her team does to support individual practitioners across all 50 states. Laura’s goal is to ensure fair legislation is enacted without overburdening practitioners. We discuss her battle with illicit businesses operating under the guise of massage therapy, human trafficking, media and states usage of the term massage parlors, and, most importantly, how individual practitioners can get involved to make a difference.   Laura Embleton is director of government relations for ABMP.   Resource:   Advocacy email template:   This podcast sponsored by:      Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com       CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co      (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          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  

A client didn’t share an important piece of information—and the therapist didn’t ask. The result: a serious situation that massage could have made much worse. In this episode, we talk about a surprising relationship between bariatric surgery and liver failure—and about the need to ask open-ended, inviting questions that will help us get a clear and full understanding of our clients’ health challenges.   Sponsors:     Anatomy Trains: https://www.anatomytrains.com    Books of Discovery: https://booksofdiscovery.com    Coaching the Body: https://joinnow.live/s/kJeIiz?v1=ABMP-digital-mag-mar2021    Author 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.     Find out more about Ruth Werner at www.ruthwerner.com.    Recent Article by Ruth:   “Spinal Fusion Surgery: Common, Complicated, Controversial,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2021, page 34,    ABMP Pocket Pathology:    www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app    Resources:   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis.” Last modified March 1, 2021.    Eilenberg, M., Langer et al. “Significant Liver-Related Morbidity After Bariatric Surgery and Its Reversal—A Case Series.” Obesity Surgery 28, no. 3: 812–19.   Keleidari, B. et al. “Hepatic Failure After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.” Hepatitis Monthly 19, no. 1.    Novak, Kristine. “Is Bariatric Surgery the Best Treatment for NAFLD?” April 23, 2019.   Werner, Ruth. “Demystifying Obesity: Looking Beyond the Scale, Part 1.” Massage & Bodywork magazine (July/August 2018): 40.    Werner, Ruth and Lisa Santoro. “Demystifying Obesity: Looking Beyond the Scale, Part 2.” Massage & Bodywork magazine (September/October 2018): 42.    About Anatomy Trains:    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      About Coaching The Body:  Coaching The Body™ is a highly unique approach to therapeutic bodywork that integrates traditional Thai massage techniques, trigger point therapy, and modern neuroscience as a means of efficiently treating pain and restoring normal motion across joints. Manual therapists and movement professionals all over the world have used the Coaching The Body™ approach to relieve pain, unravel complex conditions, and grow their practices. Coaching The Body™ offers both in-person and online training, including a full CTB certification program consisting of 7 body area courses, an apprenticeship program, and a growing online course catalog.      Website: coachingthebody.com      Email: admissions@thaibodywork.com      Facebook: facebook.com/CoachingTheBodyInstitute       Instagram: instagram.com/coachingthebody    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCq52UPAjR_POE0fP_oyVgjA    

The desire to be free is one that we not only feel in our hearts, but also in our muscles. Nowhere in the body is this truer than in the claves. In this episode, Allison explores the innate restriction of the calf muscles and finds meaning in the lessons offered up by Greek mythology.    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 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     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          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    

Angie Parris-Raney, Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle, joins the podcast to break down her recent article, “Detox on the Equinox,” in Body Sense magazine. Angie lays the foundation for bringing fresh energy and movement to our seasonal transition into spring. She gives five tips on improving diet, exercise, meditation, tongue scraping, and self-massage. And, she informs us about avoiding FLUNC foods.     Angie Parris-Raney is a licensed massage therapist and is 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 Wednesdays 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 www.projectinti.org.   Resources:   “Detox on the Equinox,” by Angie Parris-Raney, Body Sense magazine, Spring 2021,    ABMP’s Meditate & Move Series    To determine your dosha, visit www.chopra.com or www.banyanbotanicals.com   This podcast sponsored by:     Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com      CBD Clinic: www.cbdclinic.co     Coaching the Body: www.coachingthebody.com    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          Coaching The Body™ is a highly unique approach to therapeutic bodywork that integrates traditional Thai massage techniques, trigger point therapy, and modern neuroscience as a means of efficiently treating pain and restoring normal motion across joints. Manual therapists and movement professionals all over the world have used the Coaching The Body™ approach to relieve pain, unravel complex conditions, and grow their practices. Coaching The Body™ offers both in-person and online training, including a full CTB certification program consisting of 7 body area courses, an apprenticeship program, and a growing online course catalog.      Website: www.coachingthebody.com      Email: admissions@thaibodywork.com      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingTheBodyInstitute       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingthebody/       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52UPAjR_POE0fP_oyVgjA        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: www.handspringpublishing.com     Email: info@handspringpublishing.com     Instagram: instagram.com/handspringpublishing     Twitter: twitter.com/HandspringLtd     Facebook: facebook.com/handspringpublishing     YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiD4TybAPVTbCL_xvCrwNOQ