The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Ep 16 - Essential Tremor—“I Have a Client Who …” with Ruth Werner

Jul 31, 2020

A beloved long-time client is already affected by heart disease and diabetes. Now his hands have begun shaking too. Is there a safe way to help him, given his medical history? In this episode, pathology educator Ruth Werner addresses the complex overlap of conditions that this client lives with, with special attention...

Ep 15 - Emotional First Aid with Chopra Center Certified Angie Parris-Raney

Jul 28, 2020

How do emotions affect our biology? What determines how we interpret an experience? How do we navigate a heated exchange? How can understanding emotional intelligence help us? Listen as we wrap up our three-part mini-series on communication skills with Angie Parris-Raney, a 20-year MT who also has certification in...

Ep 14 - A Stroke Survivor's Prognosis—"I Have a Client Who ..." with Ruth Werner

Jul 24, 2020

A client recovering from a stroke seems to have given up on getting any better. His massage therapist would like to help, but what can they do? Pathology educator Ruth Werner dives into an "I have a client who ..." story with a description of stroke, how it affects function, and the role of massage therapy in this...

Ep 13 - This is Your Client’s Session with Boulder Massage Therapy Institute instructor Nancy Saunders

Jul 21, 2020

Organization, communication, and trust are the three pillars Nancy Saunders’s bodywork practice, and important skills she establishes when educating new professionals at the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute in Colorado. From the basics of connecting often with clients to the physical appearance of your...

Ep 12 - Improving Your Client Communication Skills with Dr. Kerry Mitchell

Jul 15, 2020

What does successful client communication look like? It involves active listening, foregoing judgment and assumptions, and clear direction. University of Denver assistant teaching professor Dr. Kerry Mitchell guides listeners on being present for your clients during COVID-19, “selling the why” during...