The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Angie Parris-Raney is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle. She joins the podcast to give us a brief introduction to ayurveda and the science of conscious-based living. Angie discusses the value of a daily meditation practice, gives tips for surviving in the digital age, offers suggestions for daily self-massage, and provides ideas for eating to support a healthy immune system. Most importantly, Angie encourages us to laugh each day, saying that a sense of humor is good medicine. Sponsor: This episode sponsored by Anatomy Trains Guest Bios: Angie Parris-Raney is a licensed massage therapist and is the advertising director for ABMP. Angie is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurveda 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 Facebook. 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 Meditate & Move "Support Your Immune System: 7 Things We Can Do For Ourselves," Body Sense magazine, Spring 2020, page 6

Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds join the podcast to discuss the wake-up call that the pandemic served. COVID magnified what MTs were doing well or poorly pre-shutdowns. Did you have your earnings in order? Did you reach out and get the resources that were available? Did you treat your business like a business? Find your weaknesses and hone them in preparation for 2021 and beyond. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Anatomy Trains Guest Bios: Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds make up the wonder duo behind Massage Business Blueprint. Allissa is a practicing massage therapist of 15 years and self-described Director of Shenanigans at Massage Business Blueprint. Michael is a former massage therapist, financial advisor and tech entrepreneur, and self-described Director of Nerdy Things at Massage Business Blueprint. Both happen to be authors for Massage & Bodywork magazine and are columnists of the Blueprint for Success column. For more info about them, please visit Massage Business Blueprint. For more info about their year-long financial series, click here. Find their wonderful article "Financially Surviving COVID-19" that was featured in the Special Issue of Massage & Bodywork. For more information "Mind Your Money," webinar "Where Do We Go From Here," Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2020, page 14,

We're living in unprecedented times. Anne Williams joins us to explain how essential oils can help keep us supported. Whether using them for stimulation or sedation or focus or memory, Anne guides listeners through the science and history of many essential oils, including her four favorite for right now. Sponsor: This episode sponsored by Anatomy Trains Guest Bio: Anne Williams is the director of education and cofounder with Eric Brown of Massage Mastery Online, specializing in digital textbooks for 21st century massage therapists. Anne has been a licensed massage practitioner for 23 years, and is a former esthetician, certified reflexologist, clinical hypnotherapist, former registered counselor, aromatherapist, spa consultant, author, and educator. She is the former director of education for Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), former director of education for Ashmead College, and has served on the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards' (FSMTB) test writing committee, serving as project leader for the Entry-Level Analysis Project. She is the author of Spa Bodywork: A Guide for Massage Therapists and Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional. For more info: "What's Your Ethics IQ? Part 1," by Anne Williams and Karrie Osborn, Massage & Bodywork magazine, November/December 2016, page 40,

Bunions? Calcifications? Does it make a difference? A massage therapist isn't sure what's going on with her client's foot and wants to know if it even matters. We will unpeel the layers of this situation to revisit bunions, Wolff's law, osteoarthritis, and more. Come explore this gynglimoarthrodial joint with me—and no, I didn't make up that word! Resources: Injuries to the Great Toe Bunion Progression Scale This podcast sponsored by: Books of Discovery Anatomy Trains Host: Ruth Werner "COVID-19–Related Complications"

Yomassage co-founders Katherine and Tiffany discuss the formation of their unique offering, what occurs during a session, and the growth of their "Yo-mi" community. Blending touch, stretch, and breath, Yomassage aims to increase the growth of massage through healthy, clothed touch, while also increasing bodyworkers' per-session income and career longevity. This episode sponsored by Anatomy Trains Guests bios: Katherine Parker is a graduate from the University of Texas with a degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern studies, a former yoga studio owner, and cofounder of Yomassage. Tiffany Ryan has a PhD in social work, is a massage therapist, and is cofounder of Yomassage. For more info: "Yomassage: Combining Yoga, Massage, and Mindfulness for a Healthy Practice," Massage & Bodywork magazine, March/April 2019, page 58

A massage therapist is in a rather severe bike accident, being hit by a vehicle—on purpose. In addition to his other injuries, he develops a sudden onset of episodes of skin lesions and severe joint pain that persists to this day. What in the world is going on here, and what can he do about it? This is an inspiring story of remarkable resilience. General information on psoriatic arthritis: psoriasis.org/about-psoriatic-arthritis/ healthline.com/health/psoriatic-arthritis Video: youtube.com/watch?v=M-E-aXxxRaA&t=22s This podcast sponsored by: Books of Discovery Anatomy Trains Host: Ruth Werner "COVID-19–Related Complications"

Allison Denney, The Rebel MT, joins the podcast to give us insight into what it means to be a rebel. From starting her wildly popular YouTube channel, to creating her own products, to building a brand, Allison lives up to the "believe in yourself" mantra. Her mission is to give MTs the tools to create their own paths and have the power to speak their voices. This episode sponsored by Anatomy Trains Guest bio: 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. Read Allison's columns in Massage & Bodywork magazine:

A client has chronic low-back pain, headaches, migraines, and a history of some serious surgeries. We take a close look at one of them: spinal fusion at L4-L5. What is this massage therapist doing now? What might he do in the future? It turns out there are a lot of options! Case study of a client with a spinal fusion: Keller, G. (2012). "The Effects of Massage Therapy after Decompression and Fusion Surgery of the Lumbar Spine: A Case Study." International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 5, no. 4, 3–8. Information on spinal fusion procedures: General information https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/spinal-fusion/ https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/spinal-fusion/lumbar-spinal-fusion-surgery Video spine-health.com/video/spine-fusion-surgery-video Selected research on massage therapy and scar tissue: Ault, P., Plaza, A., and Paratz, J. (2018). "Scar Massage for Hypertrophic Burns Scarring—A Systematic Review." Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 44, no. 1), 24–38. Shin, T. M., and Bordeaux, J. S. (2012). "The Role of Massage in Scar Management: A Literature Review." Dermatologic Surgery: Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 38, no. 3, 414–23. Continuing education on massage therapy and scar tissue: Scar Tissue Management (3-part series): Scar Management: Principles, Practice, and Protocol (The Beginning): This podcast sponsored by: Books of Discovery Anatomy Trains Host: Ruth Werner

Tom Myers joins the podcast to chat about his bodywork background, extending the longevity of your bodywork career ("pay attention!"), kicking clients out of your practice (seriously), remaining invigorated, the value of dissection labs, and working with the originals. This episode sponsored by: Anatomy Trains Guest bio: Tom Myers directs Anatomy Trains, which offers certification in structural integration in the United States, Australia, and Europe, as well as short courses in manual therapy and functional anatomy worldwide. Tom is the author of Anatomy Trains and co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance. The Anatomy Trains myofascial meridians, which connect the muscles through the fascial fabric, is increasingly employed in a wide variety of rehabilitation and performance enhancement modalities. Tom studied directly with Ida Rolf and Moshe Feldenkrais, as well as Buckminster Fuller, movement luminaries, and European osteopaths. He has practiced structural integration for over 40 years in a wide variety of clinical and cultural settings. Learn more at www.anatomytrains.com. For more info: "Structural Integration 2.0," Massage & Bodywork magazine, May/June 2019, page 78:

In this episode, a client has lipedema—a painful condition with enlarged fat cells that won't ever shrink or go away by themselves, and it's probably going to get worse. It turns out that massage therapy could be helpful with the right kind of education and background. Fortunately, we found a great resource! Lipedema resources: Kathleen Lisson, Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lipedema Treatment Guide General information: Understanding Fibrosis in Lipedema: Inflamed Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT), and Nodules This podcast sponsored by: Books of Discovery Anatomy Trains Host: Ruth Werner "COVID-19–Related Complications"