May/June 2019
Technique
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Before the Work
Massage therapy is an intuitive work, and I honor that and believe my ability to facilitate relaxation for a client starts with me before they arrive. Here's how to set the tone before a session.
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Skepticism, Painfully Earned
I find our work to involve a lot of problem-solving. Here, I share a story about a young client with orofacial pain.
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Tell Me More. . .
Humans are hardwired to want to know more stuff. This applies too to massage therapists. And if this is how you go about things, you're in very good company.
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Structural Integration 2.0
By Thomas MyersStructural integration was Ida Rolf's name for her pioneering work in fascial release, before and throughout the 70s. Let's look at how Rolfing and structural integration techniques have evolved.
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The Myofascial Stretch
By Ian HarveyThere's a unique feel to myofascial release that doesn't necessarily show up in other styles of massage. But what is myofascial release, anyway?
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Soul Healing
By Cyndi DaleLet's explore the definition and practice of shamanism, as well as two particularly important ideas: karma and dharma. And, learn how to explain these concepts to your clients.
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Dissecting Disc Pathologies
By Whitney LoweLet's explore what we have learned about the anatomy of discs, and how this plays a role in many of the back and leg complaints clients bring to us.
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Tale of a Falling Star
Whether you're a fan of a particular athlete or team not, it's always sad to see an athlete face the prospect of early retirement due to injury.
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Honoring the Stress Response
If a client has booked a massage with you, they are likely managing some type of stress. But everyone is different, so here's how to look for different kinds of stress response.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Improving Your Transactional Email Skills
Email is a double-edged sword. When used well, it's a fast and easy way to communicate. When it's done wrong, email can be annoying.
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Inspired Giving
The resources we can give (money, time, energy) vary depending on what else is happening in our lives. What inspires you to give?
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The Talkative Client
By Laura AllenI've had massage from plenty of chatty massage therapists. Here are a few reasons I try not to be one, and how to deal with talkative clients on the other end.
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Notes from the 2019 San Diego Pain Summit
By Til LuchauWe share takeaways from the San Diego Pain Summit (SDPS) on topics including pain-science, the neurology of body/brain interactions, therapeutic relationships, and more.
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Lisa Popienko
Read about how one ABMP member is supporting others in her community through bodywork.
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2019 ABMP National Massage Consumer Survey
ABMP conducted its eighth national survey of American adults in January 2019. Dive into the results with us.
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
By Ruth WernerSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth is the condition of having either too many bacteria in the upper small intestine, having the wrong types of bacteria there, or a combination of both. This condition can cause several complications.
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Anterior Elbow and Forearm
By Christy CaelThe elbow joint is composed of the articulations of the distal humerus, proximal radius and ulna. Several large muscles of the upper arm cross the elbow anteriorly. Let's look at how they all function together.
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Foam Rolling Research Demonstrates Increased ROM
The humble foam roller is one of several massage tools therapists and individuals can use for therapeutic effects similar to massage therapy.
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Feeling Like a Fake
Imposter syndrome and its related feelings can be something many business owners experience. Let's break it down, shall we?
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What's Your Neck Saying?
Neck pain is one of our clients' most common complaints. Both physically and metaphysically, the neck may be described as the intermediary between what is above and below it.
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Neck Hero
How cool would a superpower to see and know someone's source of pain be? Alas, the reality is that it takes time to understand the origin of pain—time, practice, questions, and, within reason, trial and error.