Rianne Chavez

A client with chronic pelvic pain has been through the wringer, trying to get a solid diagnosis and effective treatment for what has—for lack of a better option—been diagnosed as levator ani syndrome.

Is there anything massage can do for this person? And is there a connection between levator ani syndrome and this client’s extreme flexibility? We explore these questions and more on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .”

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-342-pelvic-pain-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

A client is a survivor of childhood trauma. She is a single parent of two children with special needs. She has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and wonders if other conditions also contribute to her problems. She appreciates massage, but her massage therapist is worried they’re not helping enough.

What can we do when we have a crisis of confidence? “I Have a Client Who . . .” host Ruth Werner offers a couple of important reminders about realistic expectations and the benefits that massage can, and sometimes can’t offer.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-339-confidence-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

A client is struggling with plantar fasciitis. They call a local massage therapist with the right kind of expertise, but reveal they are concerned about their toenail fungus and the risk it could spread.

How concerning is this risk? Is it possible to spread toenail fungus to other areas of the body. Could it spread to other people? We explore those questions on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .”

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-335-toenail-fungus-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

In our Third Annual Shingles Episode, we consider a client who developed shingles soon after receiving massage. Is it possible that the massage caused it? And what are the safety guidelines about working with someone during a shingles outbreak?

It turns out this is all more complex than it sounds, and the decisions here require some nuance. Listen to “I Have a Client Who . . .” for more!

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-333-shingles-redux-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

On this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” a client reports she has been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse: Her uterus, bladder, and colon are descending into her vagina. She is young and otherwise healthy, but her body seems to be falling apart. Is there anything massage therapy can do to help?

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-331-pelvic-organ-prolapse-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

A young woman is newly diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Is massage therapy safe? Can it be helpful? What does a massage therapist need to know ahead of time?

Answers: Yes, yes, and it’s all here in this episode of I Have a Client Who . . .

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-329-ibs-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner