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 Podcast, Whitney explores the crucial importance of assessment and how it impacts your treatment success. It really doesn’t matter if you are working in a clinical setting or doing wellness-related relaxation massage. Everyone is doing some degree of assessment. We can all benefit from sharpening our assessment skills with some of the important strategies Whitney covers in this episode.    Resources:   Academy of Clinical Massage: www.academyofclinicalmassage.com Free Assessment Cheat Sheet: www.academyofclinicalmassage.com/cheatsheet YouTube tutorial on how to use the Cheat Sheet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_j7VRGR3OA&t=4s     Host:   Whitney Lowe is a known authority in the field of massage therapy, with a 36-year career marked by clinical work, research, publications, and teaching in advanced massage principles. He specializes in treating pain and injuries using massage and is one of the pioneers of the orthopedic massage approach. Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Program stands out in its engaging and accessible design and comprehensive curriculum. Students, whether learning online or in-person, praise Lowe for his approachable style and personalized training.     Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Earthlite: www.earthlite.com   Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   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: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA     Unlock exclusive 20% discounts on ALL Earthlite products for all ABMP members, from portable tables and chairs to professional sheets and oils. Simply visit earthlite.com, create an account, and enter your ABMP member ID during registration. Enjoy free ground shipping on orders over $75 and stationary or electric lift tables at a $395 flat rate - a significant savings on everything you need to enhance your practice. We are proud to assist you as the World's #1 Brand in Massage! Sign up page: https://www.earthlite.com/customer/account/login/referer/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZWFydGhsaXRlLmNvbS8~/   Website: https://www.earthlite.com   Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage brand is a network of independently-owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours!  The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best ther