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WHAT'S INSIDE? SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 FEATURES 62 THE HUMAN FASCIAL NET PLASTINATION PROJECT This project is taking place in collaboration with the Plastinarium in Guben, Germany, the world headquarters for the internationally acclaimed Body Worlds exhibition. Now, their pioneering methods will create the world's first 3D human fascial net plastinated forms. By Rachelle L. Clauson with Tjasa Cerovsek Landes and David Lesondak 72 TOUCH THERAPY RESEARCHER TIFFANY FIELD Her work over the last three decades has advocated for, legitimized, brought public attention to, and provided the science needed to show massage as an evidence- based practice. Read how touch therapists of all kinds have much to thank her for. By Karrie Osborn 78 DREAM BIGGER Most new therapists never consider opening a clinic structured around a collaborative, team-based approach to massage. But this can be a viable career option and is for a growing number of therapists. By Bob Benson 84 STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD There are three categories you can use to specialize your massage practice: market, discipline, and perspective. If you can niche your practice in one or more of these areas, you can command higher prices and attract more clients. By Michael Reynolds 54 IN-DEPTH LEARNING The best way to learn anatomy is with an instructor who leads a cadaver dissection lab workshop and who has experience in the field of manual and movement therapy. Meet Bonnie Thompson and James Pulciani and the Institute for Anatomical Research. This nonprofit facility is open to all levels of learners and was created to inspire a deeper understanding of our bodies and how to safely and efficiently perform manual and movement therapies. By Joseph Muscolino, DC 112 ABMP MEMBER PROFILE: Jeff Bartels