The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Mar 04 2025 490 ep. 21 mins 103
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Our goal is to speak with luminaries and experts in and around massage and bodywork to help expound upon and better understand our profession and our practices.

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Ep 490 – Somatic Sonatas with Doug Nelson

Mar 04 2025 15 mins  
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson explores the fascinating connections between the artistry and structure of music—think orchestra, composition, and rhythm—and how it parallels the flow and intention behind a well-crafted massage therapy session. Host: Douglas Nelson is board certified in massage therapy and therapeutic bodywork, beginning his career in massage

Ep 489 – Managing an Irregular Income: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

Feb 28 2025 16 mins  
Managing an irregular income and planning for less predictable expenses is a big challenge for many business owners. Allissa works through the process to prepare for the leaner times, without sacrificing your own paycheck. Resources: Sarah Cheney, LMT Bloomington Athletic Massage: http://www.bloomingtonathleticmassage.com Allissa’s money coaching: https://www.deepbreathdigital.co

Ep 488 – Spherocytosis: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

Feb 25 2025 17 mins  
For his 40th birthday, a man is treating himself to his very first massage. His health history includes a few noteworthy details, one of which is a condition neither his massage therapist nor I had ever encountered before: hereditary spherocytosis. Are there any potential concerns? Possibly. Resources: Hereditary Spherocytosis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD (no date). Avai

Ep 487 – Adrenaline, Cortisol & Connective Tissue: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney

Feb 18 2025 12 mins  
We know it. We can feel it. But understanding the science behind how adrenaline and cortisol affect our soft tissue health is like watching a superhero movie. Kind of. In this episode, join Allison as she unpacks her favorite anatomical system and how it plays a role not only in our clients' soft tissue health, but also how we approach them. Host Bio:        

Ep 486 – Organizing Business Financial Accounts: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

Feb 14 2025 18 mins  
What kinds of account do I need in my small business? We go beyond the usual “checking and savings” to determine what serves you well now and in the future. Resources: Meg Donnelly owner of NoVA Weekend Warriors in Herndon, VA, https://novaweekendwarriors.com Self Employment tax calculator https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/self-employment-tax (calculates federal tax

Ep 485 – Beyond Gate Control Theory with Jason Erickson

Feb 11 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Darren and Kristin are joined by Jason Erickson to explore Gate Control Theory and Dermoneuromodulation, two key concepts in pain science and nervous system regulation. Join us as we break down these fascinating mechanisms and their impact on health, therapy, and pain management! Resources: Jason Erickson, BCTMB, CPT, co-owns and practices

Ep 484 – Exploring Cash Flow in Your Massage Business: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

Jan 31 2025 14 mins  
Money moves in and out of your business, are you tracking it? Allissa walks through the what and how of cash flow, and how to get a grip on it. Resources: Tara Eidse, Terra Massage & Wellness https://terrawellnessaz.com/ Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of

Ep 483 – Language and Teaching: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

Jan 28 2025 21 mins  
For nearly 30 years, Rob Kelly has taught anatomy, physiology, pathology, lymphatic work, and orthopedic massage. Recently, Kelly reached out to “I Have a Client Who . . .” host Ruth Werner to share his observations on how easy it is to misunderstand how the body works and how these stories we tell ourselves can have negative consequences. Kelly and Werner turned their conversa

Ep 482 – Rib Out? Where Did It Go?: “The Rebel MT” with Allison Denney

Jan 21 2025 11 mins  
What exactly happens when a rib goes out? While it's not exactly hitting the club scene in Vegas, what happens is not so different from if it did. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, host Allison Denney of Rebel Massage explains what is going on when a rib goes out, how to think about costovertebral joints, and the importance of the health history. Host Bio:     �

Ep 481 – Setting Financial Goals: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines

Jan 17 2025 20 mins  
Walk through the process to set and achieve a reasonable financial goal for 2025 without the corporate jargon. Resources: Guest Marcy Basile, massage therapist and chief muscle mover at Connect Bodyworks. Website designer at Blue Setter Creative www.bluesettercreative.com Host: Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork