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Ruth Werner

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Stump the Pathology Teacher 2.0

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Live Webinar:
Stump the Pathology Teacher
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This lively, interactive class is an “Ask Me Anything” opportunity to discuss massage therapy and pathology with Ruth Werner!

Space is limited.

1 CE – $20

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A Doctor’s Not Isn’t Good Enough and what is better

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A Doctor’s Note is Not Good Enough… and what is better
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In this lively 2-hour class we will discuss why the strategy of “getting a doctor’s note” (or clearance, or permission) to work with clients who have complicated health challenges is not useful. Then we will use sample templates to initiate conversations that get us what we really need: relevant information so we can do our work safely.

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Ep 506 – Genital Herpes: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

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I Have a Client Who… Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

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Listen to the ABMP Podcast hosted by me, Ruth Werner, as I discuss pathologies through the lens of massage therapists.

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I teach classes in pathology, pharmacology, research, ethics, and for educators.

Self-paced, ONLINE Courses

Online, self-paced courses

Learn from home with my help! Some courses are from my personal catalogue, and the rest are available through other organizations.

Live, In Person Courses

Inquire About a Live Course

I am happy to visit your chapter, school, or local organization to teach for a set fee plus expenses.

Pre-set classes are modular and most can be adapted to 3-hour or 4-hour units. All content can be customized for your participants; just contact me for details.

Webinar Courses

Inquire About a Webinar

I have a collection of NCBTMB-approved courses ranging from 1-3 hours that can be offered as webinars for your distance-learning events.

Let Me Visit Your School

Classroom Visit Inquiry

Do you have a screen and Wi-Fi in your classroom? I can visit!

We can play “Stump the Pathology Teacher”, go over confusing material, or have a faculty in-service on the joys of teaching science in massage school.

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As an award-winning educator, author, inspirational speaker, & podcast host, I am passionate about helping massage and manual therapists to make safe, effective, evidence-informed clinical decisions.


Author

I am an award-winning author providing valuable content for the massage and manual therapy community.

You can find some of my work in Massage & Bodywork Magazine, and Massage New Zealand.

The Most Trusted Pathology Reference for Over 20 Years

The first edition of my textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology (MTGP) was published in 1998 with an expectation that it might sell a few thousand copies a year. It is now used all over the planet. The 7th edition is now available in hard copy and as an eBook through my new publisher, Books of Discovery.

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Massage & Bodywork Magazine

I write the “Pathology Perspectives” column for the award-winning Massage & Bodywork Magazine.


Journal, Article & Video Archives

A decades-long searchable archive of articles published in massage therapy trade journals as well as associated video content is available.

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“I Have a Client Who– Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner”


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Ep 506 – Genital Herpes: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

May 20, 2025

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Latest Course available for Continuing Education:

A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Diabetes

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ABMP Pocket Pathology App

The app that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips.

Use on your phone or laptop to go into sessions prepared with the knowledge you need to make the best treatment decisions for your clients.

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I love fabric. I love color. For me, adding color to fabric and then combining the results is the ultimate act of creativity. On this page you will find examples of my past work.

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