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Ep 338 - The Knee: A Jalopy Story: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney
04/20/2023
One would think that the knee, one of anatomy’s most used and abused joints, would have a little better engineering behind it. It doesn’t. And there’s a lot that can go sideways.
Ep 337 – Lubricants: The Goldilocks of Glide with Diana Dapkins
04/18/2023
Many bodyworkers could avoid injury or burnout simply by changing their massage lubricants. But, how do we match the lubricant to the client?
Ep 336 – Franchises Unite: NASF and EVS with Cindy Meiskin
04/11/2023
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Cindy Meiskin joins to discuss the National Association of Spa Franchises (NASF), the new employment verification system (EVS).
Ep 335 – Toenail Fungus: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
04/07/2023
A client calls a local massage therapist with the right kind of expertise, but reveal they are concerned about their toenail fungus and the risk it could spread.
Ep 334 – Clear Mind, Bright Body, Open Heart with Cara Bradley
04/04/2023
Despite the chaos of our cultural predicaments, you can learn to live beyond your busy mind and experience more “on” days—days where you are in flow.
Ep 333 – Shingles Redux: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
03/31/2023
In our Third Annual Shingles Episode, we consider a client who developed shingles soon after receiving massage. Is it possible that the massage caused it?
Ep 332 – Push and Pull: The Brain-Body Connection with Allison Denney
03/28/2023
The application of opposing techniques within a short time frame can bring your clients into a deeper awareness of self and a greater perception of balance.
Ep 331 – Pelvic Organ Prolapse: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
03/24/2023
A client reports she has been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. She is young and otherwise healthy, but her body seems to be falling apart. Is there anything massage therapy can do to help?
Ep 330 – Sound Healing with Ben Brown
03/21/2023
For thousands of years, various cultures have used sound as a tool for healing. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Ben Brown about how sound affects the body, mind, and spirit
Ep 329 – IBS: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner
03/17/2023
A young woman is newly diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Is massage therapy safe? Can it be helpful? What does a massage therapist need to know ahead of time?
03/16/2023
Hidden in the shadows, the serratus posterior superior and inferior are, what I like to call, our anatomical parentheses.
Ep 327 – Inspired Design that Reflects Your Style with Carolyn Boldt
03/14/2023
Design can be simple. Maybe that’s why it’s so complicated. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Carolyn Boldt to discuss what to look for when evaluating office space.
The Ohio legislature adopted Senate Bill 56 on June 21, becoming the second state to enact the Interstate Massage Compact. Massage therapists will soon be able to obtain a multistate license that will reduce holdups and delays that often occur when moving to a different state.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that halts the enforcement of the US Department of Education’s new Bare Minimum Rule, also known as the “100% rule,” until the court takes further action. This is the first step in what could be a lengthy battle to ultimately delay enforcement of the rule, providing schools more time to adjust their programmatic standards, or overturn the rule altogether. Find out more and what your school needs to do to prepare.
Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1371, requiring local government (counties, cities, or municipalities) to conduct periodic criminal background checks for massage establishment operators, owners, and employees.
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