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unsatisfactory, we may be able to
offer relief and ease for people who
feel they have run out of options. I
hope to see our profession take up this
challenge with compassion, curiosity,
and a commitment to stay on top of
developing information, so we can
bring our best to the table.
Ruth Werner is a former massage
therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-
approved continuing education
provider. She wrote A Massage
Therapist's Guide to Pathology (available
at booksofdiscovery.com), now in
its seventh edition, which is used in
massage schools worldwide. Werner
is available at ruthwerner.com.
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