A B M P m e m b e r s e a r n F R E E C E a t w w w. a b m p . c o m / c e b y r e a d i n g M a s s a g e & B o d y w o r k m a g a z i n e 17
ON THE WEB
TOP 5 MASSAGE & BODYWORK ARTICLES
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1. "Pin and Stretch Technique" by Joseph E. Muscolino, DC
2. "Simple Self-Care Practices & Why They Matter" by Heath and Nicole Reed
3. "Sensory Overload: Effective Touch for Fibromyalgia" by Ginevra Liptan, MD, and Jamie Liptan
4. "The Solution is the Sides" by David M. Lobenstine
5. "The Posture Window" by Yoni Whitten, DC
TOP 5 BLOGS
www.abmp.com/updates/blog
1. "How Much Does a Massage
Therapist Earn?"
2. "Honey, the Pie Shrunk (Again)"
3. "10 Free Stock Photo Websites for
Massage Therapists"
4. "End-of-the-Day Survival Tips for
Massage Therapists"
5. "Spring Forward and Connect!"
2017's Most Popular Articles, Blogs, and Webinars
TOP 5 BODY SENSE ARTICLES
www.bodysensemagazinedigital.com
1. "What's Your Massage & Bodywork Style?" by Darren Buford
2. "The ABCs of Effective Stretching" by Anita Boser
3. "Aromatherapy: The Perfect Complement to Massage" by the Body Sense staff
4. "Quiz: Are You Maximizing Your Massage Experience?" by Kristin Coverly
5. "Constant, Fluid Contact: Your Massage Therapist's Secret Skill" by Cindy Williams
TOP 5 ABMP WEBINARS WITH FREE CE
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1. "Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 1-Body Mechanics" with Eric Stephenson
2. "Advanced Deep-Tissue Muscular Therapy Techniques: Low Back and Neck"
with Ben Benjamin
3. "Myofascial Techniques: The Sacrotuberous Ligaments" with Til Luchau
4. "Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 2-Upper Body" with Eric Stephenson
5. "Active Engagement Techniques" with Whitney Lowe
What's Your Massage & Bodywork Style?
Do you prefer
hands-on or
hands-off work?
Hands-
off work,
thank you
Want something
energetically
based for body/
mind/spirit?
Want to
improve
posture
and
movement
patterns?
Hands-on
work, please
And I'm comfortable
removing my clothing
for treatment
What type of
pressure do you like?
Interested in
Eastern/Indian
techniques?
Want to melt
like butter?
Light
touch,
please
Bring on
the deep!
Pregnant?
Medium—not
too light, not
too deep
Is this for
a child?
Are you
elderly?
Is this to
complement
cancer care?
But I prefer
my clothes
remain on
Looking for something
in the realm of
energy medicine for
body/mind/spirit?
Do you want
to be active in
the therapeutic
process?
In a hurry?
Light touch?
Do you want
full-body work?
Are you OK with a multiple
session commitment?
Are you an athlete
needing injury recovery
or ongoing maintenance?
In addition to touch are
you open to diet and
exercises suggestions?
Start here
TRY
REIKI
TRY
INFANT
MASSAGE
TRY DEEP
TISSUE
MASSAGE
TRY
NEUROMUSCULAR
THERAPY
TRY
REFLEXOLOGY
TRY
CRANIOSACRAL
THERAPY
TRY LYMPH
MASSAGE
TRY TRIGGER
POINT THERAPY
TRY
CHAIR
MASSAGE
TRY
PRENATAL/
PREGNANCY
MASSAGE
TRY THAI
MASSAGE
TRY SPORTS
MASSAGE
TRY STRUCTURAL
INTEGRATION
TRY
MYOFASCIAL
RELEASE
TRY
AYURVEDIC
MASSAGE
TRY
SWEDISH
MASSAGE
TRY HOT
STONE
MASSAGE
TRY
GERIATRIC
MASSAGE
TRY
SWEDISH
MASSAGE,
AND ASK FOR
LIGHT WORK
TRY
ONCOLOGY
MASSAGE
TRY
POLARITY
THERAPY
TRY
HEALING
TOUCH
TRY ALEXANDER
TECHNIQUE
* All techniques are not mutually exclusive. Many can be used in conjunction with one another. Also, several can be delivered to clothed or unclothed clients including geriatric,
oncology, prenatal, and spor ts massage, among others.
* Although not illustrated here, acupressure and aromatherapy can be combined with most modalities above. For more detailed definitions, visit www.massagetherapy.com.
TURN THE PAGE FOR DEFINITIONS OF THESE TYPES OF BODYWORK.
Try this fun approach to discovering
the many types of therapeutic touch.
Is this for a person
or an animal/pet?
TRY
ANIMAL
MASSAGE
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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NO
NO
Compiled by Darren Buford
Associated Bodywork &
Massage Professionals
www.abmp.com
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