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WHAT'S INSIDE? NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 112 ABMP MEMBER PROFILE: Danette Siravo FEATURES 64 REIKI IS NOT ENERGY MEDICINE Most massage therapists think reiki is energy work. Reiki expert Pamela Miles says this thinking limits the possibilities for helping a wider audience. By Karrie Osborn 74 ETHICAL STANDARDS We cannot foresee every ethical dilemma we may encounter. But by thinking through those we can anticipate, we can avoid panic when something unexpected crops up. Knowing where you stand ethically supports you, your practice, and your profession. By Robyn Scherr and Kate Mackinnon 80 HOW MANY MTs ARE THERE IN THE US? Every few years, ABMP queries state massage therapy boards in order to prepare a massage therapist population estimate. Our 2019 numbers indicate a growing value for massage therapy. By Les Sweeney 84 PEACE POD Jenni Jo McLaughlin's dream of owning a mobile massage studio becomes a reality with the Peace Pod, her customized Airstream trailer. By Lisa Blackwell 52 PEDIATRIC PATIENTS The authors share what they've learned over the past 10 years integrating massage therapy into care for hematology/ oncology, palliative care, and complex needs patients. Read on to learn about their personal interactions and advice for working with this population. By Kerry Jordan and Lauren Cates