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Ep 435 - The Greater Omentum: The Greatest Superhero Ever: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: The Greater Omentum is one of the cooler parts of our anatomy. So cool, in fact, that it is deserving of superhero status. In this episode of The Rebel MT, Allison takes a look at this incredible piece of our viscera and unveils what she believes its... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

14 min listen

Ep 434 – Saving for Time Away from Work: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Emergency funds are for emergencies, but how do we save for planned time away from our businesses? Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines walks through the process of saving money for a leave of absence. Resources: Ep 425 - Budgets... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

11 min listen

Ep 433 – Simons and Feldenkrais: A Retrospective Look with Doug Nelson: Two names that are well known within the bodywork community—Dr. David Simons, author of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, and Moshe Feldenkrais, engineer, physicist, and found of the Feldenkrais Method—join Doug Nelson on... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

23 min listen

Ep 432 – Walking That Fine Line of Friendship and Therapist: Darren Buford is joined by Cal Cates, founder of Healwell, to discuss the concept of co-regulation in therapeutic relationships, how to balance a welcoming and friendly atmosphere while maintaining professionalism, navigating boundaries while still... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

31 min listen

Ep 431 – Avoiding the Sunk Cost Trap: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Sometimes, we overvalue the time, energy, or money we put into a project, which clouds our decision-making. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines talks about the sunk cost trap—and how to avoid it—in your massage business. Host:... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

9 min listen

Ep 430 - Fentanyl Patches – Another Look: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner: A client uses fentanyl patches to manage chronic pain from a back injury. What kind of risk does this present to the therapist? And, if we’re not careful, the bigger risk might be to the client. Check it out on this episode of “I Have a Client Who... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

15 min listen

Ep 429 -The Thumb: The Rogue Digit: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: The thumb seems to live in its own reality. That's because it does. In this episode of the Rebel MT, Allison describes how the thumb is like a digit that has gone rogue and explains how getting to understand its plane of existence can help... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

14 min listen

Ep 428 – Lower Expenses and Increase Income in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Small, practical adjustments help your massage business run more efficiently, so you take home more of the money you earn. Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure to hear money saving tips, as well as how to generate more income. Host:... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

22 min listen

Ep 427 – Connect, Encourage and Acknowledge with Cindy Williams: Have you ever noticed how clients talk about their pain? All too often people express negativity and even outright anger toward their bodies, which is counterproductive to healing. Join Cindy as she shares a simple method to increase awareness and... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

14 min listen

Ep 426 – 5 Words to Inspire Any Practitioner with Kristin Coverly: Join Kristin Coverly, ABMP director of professional education, as she asks four leaders in the massage and bodywork field, “What’s your five-word piece of advice for practitioners?” Gain inspiration you can immediately apply to your... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

27 min listen

Ep 425 – Budgets and Savings in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Planning how to spend and save money in your business is not always intuitive. Allissa walks us through some strategies for intentional spending and saving to keep your business sustainable. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

20 min listen

Ep 424 – Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner: A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. She has substantial abdominal scar tissue, which is giving her a lot of pain. But after finding a massage therapist... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

17 min listen

Ep 423 – What’s In A Name? Trigger Finger: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: Inflammation may not be romantic, but William Shakespeare was on to something. In this episode of The Rebel MT, join Allison as she merges the worlds of the repetitive strain disorder known as trigger finger (or stenosing tenosynovitis) and the... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

15 min listen

Ep 422 – Handling Taxes in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Understanding how small business taxes are filed and what information to gather in preparation is crucial for a smooth tax season. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the steps to help you be your tax preparer’s favorite client. ... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

16 min listen

Ep 421 – Assessment for Treatment Success with Whitney Lowe: Assessment is a critical part of helping people who come to see you. Many people may have had some initial exposure to assessment in basic training, but have you really made it an integral part of your practice? In this episode of The ABMP... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

24 min listen

Ep 420 – Gainful Employment (and the 100% rule) with Les Sweeney: The Gainful Employment rules that were released in October of 2023 will likely impact clock-hour programs in states with minimum clock-hour requirements for licensure or certification, including massage therapy. Les Sweeney, president and CEO of ABMP... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

26 min listen

Ep 419 – How to Pay Yourself in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: “How do I pay myself?” is a very common question from massage business owners. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines works through the theory and the methods for paying yourself first in your business. Resources: You Need a... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

14 min listen

Ep 418 – Neurostorming: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner: A young client is comatose after a series of ischemic strokes. They have frequent painful episodes of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, during which their muscles become spastic and their heart rate and blood pressure rise. Their palliative care... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

20 min listen

Ep 417 - Why Do You Even (Self) Care? “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: What if self-care isn’t about caring for the self but more about caring ABOUT the self? This is the self-care episode. In this episode, Allison defines the anatomy of care and what it means for you, your practice, and your clients. ... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

15 min listen

Ep 416 – The 4 Numbers to Know in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Knowing where you are in your business is crucial to knowing how your business can grow. Host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

13 min listen

Ep 415 - SEEING Anatomy: Your Practice in 3D with Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley: For most of us, seeing anatomy is the first step to understanding it. And anatomy understanding is an essential element of being a bodyworker. In this first episode of the three-part series “Your Practice in 3D,” we discuss the challenges of... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

21 min listen

Ep 414 – The Science of Life with Dr. Sheila Patel and Angie Parris-Raney: Ayurveda is translated as the “Science of Life;” Ayus = Life, and Veda = knowledge/science. These principles and treatment modalities have endured over time. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie speaks with Dr. Sheila Patel, chief medical... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

34 min listen

Ep 413 – Why Should I Care About Bookkeeping?: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Bookkeeping is the financial heart of every business. In this episode of Business or Pressure, host Allissa Haines covers why it matters and how to get started. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

14 min listen

Ep 412 – Factor Five: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner: Blood clots, legitimate concern about blood clots, and well-honed knowledge about blood clots are all part of our profession’s requirements for safe practice, right? And over the years I’ve been doing I Have a Client Who . . ., I’ve received... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

21 min listen

Ep 411 -The Sticky Truth about Respiration and Resolution: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: Breath is powerful for a lot of reasons. But if we get down to the sticky details about the lungs, the important components of our soft tissue and how they interact, we could make a lot of comparisons to how this is similar to our abilities of... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

16 min listen

Ep 410 – Balancing a Career and Uncompensated Caregiving: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: Women are often the primary caregivers in a household and extended families, and this can have a huge impact on our long-term financial health. In this episode of Business or Pressure, Allissa discusses some factors to consider in balancing... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

12 min listen

Ep 409 – Touch as a Form of Validation with Doug Nelson: In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson speaks about invalidation with clients, connection and the shared human condition, and the difference between validation and reassurance. Host: Douglas Nelson is Board Certified in... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

26 min listen

Ep 408 – The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System with Amy Andrews McMaster: It’s a new year, and Darren Buford is joined again by Amy Andrews McMaster to discuss how a regulated nervous system is essential to having a brave conversation, some of the causes of a dysregulated nervous system, and how self-regulation plays an... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

29 min listen

Ep 407 – Your Cancellation Policy Is Your Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines: A cancellation policy is standard for service businesses. But what should it be? Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines provides plenty of ideas and options to craft the policy that best suits you. Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

16 min listen

Ep 406 - Low-Back Pain: Our Event Horizon: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney: The low back has, oh, so many parts and, oh, so many possibilities for both function and dysfunction. For this episode of The Rebel MT, Allison compares the low back to silly putty, a flower, a puppet master, and deep space. In any instance,... by The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

15 min listen

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