The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Ep 598 – When a Client Doesn't Actually Want to Heal: "The Rebel MT" with Allison Denney

In bodywork, recognizing when a client is stuck in a pain pattern because they don't know what they don't know can be an important part of working effectively. But what h

Ep 597 – Meet the Researchers: Word Matters with Anna Gabriella

Release. Adhesions. Breaking things up. Some of the words we use every day in massage make claims we can't always back up. But what if being honest about what we don't kn

Ep 596 – The Pain in Procrastination: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

Is procrastination really the problem, or is it trying to tell us something? In this episode of Fully Booked, Elicia Crook explores four common reasons we put things off

Ep 595 – Our Moment with Doug Nelson

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson explores why this may be a defining moment for the massage therapy profession. From the growing impact of chronic pain to

Ep 594 – Deeper than the Skin: "I Have a Client Who . . ." Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

An unusual tattoo triggers a strong reaction in a massage therapist, leaving the practitioner unsure whether they can work with the client again. What is a specific phobi

Ep 593 – Perfection is Where We Hide: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

In this episode of Fully Booked, Elicia Crook explores what Brené Brown's Daring Greatly can teach massage therapists about running a business. She looks at vulnerability

Ep 592 – Talk Less. Ask Better: "The Rebel MT" with Allison Denney

There's a debate in the manual therapy world about which is better: talking or staying silent during a session. But neither approach, when done on autopilot, actually hel

Ep 591 – Creative Kinesiology with Whitney Lowe

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Whitney Lowe explores how massage therapists can move beyond rote memorization and begin applying kinesiology in a more practical, cr

Ep 590 – Take the Weird Out of Selling: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

Selling products doesn't have to feel awkward or salesy. In this episode of Fully Booked, Elicia Crook shares simple strategies for recommending products you genuinely us

Ep 589 – Do No Harm: What Massage Schools Need to Know

The Department of Education's "Do No Harm" rules have sparked important conversations throughout the massage profession. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, ABMP Governm

Ep 588 – Beyond the Tissue: Trauma-Informed Care with Angie Parris

Trauma can show up on the massage table in ways practitioners may not expect. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie Parris is joined by Upledger Institute instructor

Ep 587 – Maximizing Every Workshop: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

Would you like to get the absolute most out of every workshop you attend? What helps us retain information? And more importantly, how do we take all those incredible th

Ep 586 – Interview with Dr. Armpit, Part 2: "I Have a Client Who . . ." Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Callewaert shares what he learned while visiting the Yanomami people of Brazil, including surprising observations about body odor and

Ep 585 – The Pec Minor Is a Weirdo: "The Rebel MT" with Allison Denney

The pectoralis minor is weird in all the best ways. It is a minor player in the shoulder world in much the same way a minor chord can change the entire feel of a song. Gi

Ep 584 – Reliance to Interdependence: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

One of the things I've been thinking about lately is the idea of independence versus interdependence. As business owners, especially in the massage and wellness industr

Ep 583 – Meet the Researchers: Hormones and Fascia with Katja Bartsch

Meet the researchers! Rachelle and Nicole continue in this series of conversations with fascia researchers from around the globe. Hormones are talking to the cells that b

Ep 582 – The Power of Great Advice with Kristin Coverly

Join Kristin Coverly as she speaks with guests Cal Cates, Dr. Joi Edwards, and Doug Nelson about the best piece of advice they've received and how it impacted their lives

Ep 581 – Creating a Culture by Design: "Fully Booked" with Elicia Crook

In this episode of Fully Booked, Elicia explores the ESIP Framework—Environment, Structure, Implementation, and People—and how these four elements work together to create

Ep 580 – Interview with Dr. Armpit, Part 1: "I Have a Client Who . . ." Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

Ruth interviews Dr. Chris Callewaert, also known as Dr. Armpit, about his research into the microbiomes that contribute to body odor (BO). Although his work focuses on th

Ep 579 – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Bodywork: "The Rebel MT" with Allison Denney

In this episode of The Rebel MT, Allison reflects on a session she had as a newbie therapist that shaped how she approaches anatomy, particularly in relation to Ehlers-Da