Videos
Editors' Picks
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Ruth Werner chats with massage therapists who have experience working with clients who have had a stroke.
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In this video, Erik Dalton, PhD, demonstrates a technique to release the subclavius.
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The Lats may be a shoulder muscle, but there are a whole lot of roots in the low back. Get to know the lats a little better—and the Teres Major—which make for a very funny looking flower.
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Learn these steps from Erik Dalton on how to assess pelvic biomechanics and how to test for restrictions.
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Anatomy and Technique
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Learn several different foam rolling techniques with Marisa Savino, LMT.
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Learn some techniques for how to tape for a stiff neck with the team from Kinesio Tape.
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Learn types of friction and techniques to use during massage, as well as contraindications for friction.
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Learn from Til Luchau of Advanced Trainings about ilia rotation and SI joint techniques.
Self-Care
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Learn and try these four core exercises for strength and stability with Marisa Savino, LMT and fitness trainer.
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Learn how to position, direct, and balance your feet and stance to your advantage while giving a massage.
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Learn some nerve flossing and spinal flexion and extension techniques to help support you between massage sessions.
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Heath and Nicole Reed demonstrate how to practice compassionate touch and breathwork, which can improve mental, physical, and emotional health.
All Videos
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Learn five new qi gong clearing exercises you can do between client sessions or anytime you need to revitalize your energy.
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Anne Williams, author of Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional, joins The ABMP Podcast to explain how essential oils can help keep us supported.
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Learn from Ruth Werner about how to identify signs of sepsis and how to respond as a practitioner of massage or bodywork, and review some case studies and examples.
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What does "feeling better" actually mean? And how can you help your clients achieve that? Here are some questions that can help you communicate with your clients and shift perspective.