Podcast

I received a story in which body odor was a factor. I turned the question back to you . . . and got hundreds of responses!

In this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” we discuss what kinds of body odor issues turn up in massage therapy settings, when it’s appropriate to discuss it, and some strategies for how to make those conversations compassionate and supportive.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-354-body-odor-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

Waaay back when I was in massage school…

We looked for one-size-fits-all answers to highly individualized questions.

That doesn’t work anymore!

In this episode we consider a number of questions about massage therapy for surgical patients—when, where, how, what, and more. Of course the answer is always “it depends”—but WHAT does it depend ON?

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-349-post-surgery-questions-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

An 88-year-old man is preparing for his third decompression surgery for spinal stenosis. His friend wonders if massage therapy might be helpful, or even replace this risky procedure. Join us for a closer look at spinal stenosis and the risks and benefits of this common surgery!

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-346-spinal-stenosis-surgery-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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