The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Allison Denney, a certified massage therapist and YouTuber, dives into the intriguing world of the plantar fascia. She draws parallels between childhood resilience and body tension, emphasizing how challenges shape us. Denney discusses the complex anatomy of the foot, the significance of the plantar fascia in injury prevention, and shares individualized treatment strategies for plantar fasciitis. With a wealth of knowledge, she highlights the importance of balance between strength and self-care, leaving listeners inspired to reflect on their own journeys of resilience.

Allissa Haines, a skilled massage therapist and business owner, delves into the challenges of educating medical providers about the benefits of massage therapy. She highlights the importance of building relationships with healthcare professionals to increase referrals. The conversation also touches on the need for therapists to carve out their niche and effectively communicate their unique value to clients. Additionally, Allissa shares her enthusiasm for renovation inspiration and effective bookkeeping, bridging personal and professional passions.

Kristin Coverly hosts a podcast featuring leaders in massage and bodywork sharing daily habits for success. Topics include attitude, acceptance, self-care practices, movement habits, personal and professional success routines, and enhancing morning routines with the SAVERS method.

Gratuities are customary in massage businesses, but should they be? Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines covers the factors to consider and the steps to implement a no gratuities policy.   Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community.   Author links:   Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/   Sponsors:   Yomassage course content includes:  The science behind Yomassage The Yomassage philosophy The nervous system, the mind-body connection, and the fascial system Foundational tools for creating the ultimate Yomassage experience How to structure and effectively teach Yomassage sessions Understanding body mechanics, variations, adjustments, and contraindications Yomassage positions and massage techniques   Learn more at yomassage.com/pages/training-info Website: yomassage.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yomassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yomassage Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yomassage9200?app=desktop  

A client cancels her massage therapy appointment because she has hand, foot, and mouth disease. Her therapist is grateful but wants to know when it will be safe to work with the client again. Oh, by the way, the client also has strep throat and lupus. Does that make a difference? Find out on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner. Sponsors:     Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com  MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   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.                                        Resources:    Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app   Acropustulosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More (2017) Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/acropustulosis (Accessed: 3 July 2024).   Diagnostic Department and Public Health Laboratories, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens, Greece. et al. (2023) ‘A case of hand-foot-and-mouth disease in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient presenting as late complication onychomadesis’, Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 9(39). Available at: https://doi.org/10.52768/2379-1039/2150.   Disease Alert: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (no date). Available at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/foot-and-mouth (Accessed: 3 July 2024).   Faulkner, C.F. et al. (2003) ‘Hand, foot and mouth disease in an immunocompromised adult treated with aciclovir’, The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 44(3), pp. 203–206. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-0960.2003.00679.x.   Hand-Foot Syndrome: What It Is, Causes & Treatment (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24105-hand-foot-syndrome (Accessed: 3 July 2024).   ‘Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD): Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology’ (2024). Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/218402-overview (Accessed: 3 July 2024).   It’s Not Strep Throat: Treating Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease | University of Utah Health (2018). Available at: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/kids-zone/all/2018/11/its-not-strep-throat-treating-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease (Accessed: 3 July 2024).   Li, Z., Jiang, N. and Xu, Y. (2016) ‘The concurrence of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and hand-foot syndrome in a patient undergoing capecitabine chemotherapy’, Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 57(1), pp. e14–e16. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.12224.   Qin, L. et al. (2019) ‘Identification of immune and metabolic predictors of severe hand-foot-mouth disease’, PLoS ONE, 14(5), p. e0216993. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0216993.  

When being in control becomes etched in the very fibers of your being, learning how to shift gears is not easy. Letting go is not only a lesson in parenthood, it’s also a lesson in myology. The adductors could use a few of these lessons. And if you understand the adductors as individuals, as a group, and in relation to the other muscles of the body, your ability to help them ease their grip becomes a lot easier.   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.           Sponsors:   Rebel Massage Therapist: http://www.rebelmassage.com Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com  MassageBook: www.massagebook.com Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp    

Allissa Haines, a massage therapist and business owner, discusses adapting business practices to meet clients' needs, including using text reminders. She focuses on improving client satisfaction by making small adjustments and promptly addressing recurring issues.

Whitney Lowe, an expert in massage therapy, discusses the impact of AI in the field. Topics include personalized treatment plans, AI as a personal assistant for scheduling and billing, and its role in education. The podcast delves into AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, and explores concerns about maintaining human connections in practice.

Skills and experience are transferable, but your state massage license is not. On this episode of The ABMP Podcast, ABMP President and CEO Les Sweeney is joined by Debra Persinger, Executive Director at FSMTB, to discuss the Interstate Massage Compact ( IMpact ), how it would affect practitioners, where it stands in regards to legislation, and how it would benefit consumers. Author Bio: Debra Persinger brings a rare combination of management experience, examination expertise, and national and state legislative know-how to the FSMTB. She has directed all psychometric aspects of examination development and was instrumental in offering award-winning quality assessment services for examinations for four certification and licensure programs. After completing her undergraduate degree in human nutrition and postgraduate teacher training in her native New Zealand, Persinger completed her master’s degree in human development and family studies and her doctorate degree in human services at Kansas State University. She is a former university lecturer and has authored several publications, including a student study guide for human sexuality and an instructor’s manual on marriage and family, and coauthored Conversations with Teachers of Asian Medicine. She serves on the board of two nonprofits. She frequently presents at national regulatory and credentialing conferences and has provided trainings for local and federal law enforcement agencies about the intersection of massage therapy and human trafficking.   Host:   Les Sweeney is the President and CEO of ABMP. For questions about this episode reach out by emailing expectmore@abmp.com   Sponsors: Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com  MassageBook: www.massagebook.com EmbodyU: www.embodyu.net

Allissa Haines discusses the pros and cons of providing free massage services at charitable events, balancing generosity with financial needs. She explores factors for therapists volunteering, like acquiring new clients and aligning with personal goals. Haines also tackles maintaining business integrity while engaging in volunteer work, suggesting alternate practitioners and finding new clients without compromising financial stability.