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Orthopedic Massage

MTs interested in practicing, learning Orthopedic Massage, students of Whitney Lowe, James Waslaski, and Tom Hendrickson, Ben Benjamin, and any other instructors of Orthopedic Massage Therapy.

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Marlene Bruce

Hit a Wall with Shoulder Capsule Orthopedic Massage 2 Replies

I'm new to this forum ... I'm glad to have found it!I have been working with a female client (61 yrs old). She suffers from pain all over. May have fibromyalgia (though she's skeptical about that), m…

Started by Marlene Bruce. Last reply by Ray Mingo Jul 16.

Marlene Bruce

Serious pelvic scar tissue and adhesions 3 Replies

This is both an orthopedic massage AND a myofascial release question. But first some background...I've got an Orthopedic Massage client who is dealing with pelvic stabilization/alignment issues that…

Started by Marlene Bruce. Last reply by Ray Mingo Jul 16.

Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP

Don't bang your nose on the wall

After watching Eric Dalton's presentation on the 42 pound head, I had a series of forward head clients the next day.  I needed a self-care instruction to help them maintain the improvements  gained.…

Tagged: care, stretch, self, posture, head

Started by Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP Apr 23.

Jody C. Hutchinson

Joint replacements 6 Replies

I have been working with several clients who have had joint replacements. I've seen hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder ones. I have a client who has had his Right hip and Left knee replaced and has many…

Started by Jody C. Hutchinson. Last reply by megan harrell Mar 4.

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Carla R Stingle Comment by Carla R Stingle on February 11, 2010 at 5:26pm
Hi everyone! I am excited to be involved in such a great group! I am registered in a seminar on orthopedic massage in a couple months and am very excited to broaden my knowledge to include this concept. I also love the Whitney Lowe books! They are so easy to understand and give you great knowledge to add to your toolbelt. If anyone has any suggestions on other books I should read up on prior to my seminar I would appreciate the feedback.
Jaya Jeff Sims Comment by Jaya Jeff Sims on November 22, 2009 at 2:54am
just so you know, i just started a discussion on the trigger point discussion forum on the subject of using spray & stretch. please feel free to join in.
Desmond Diaz Comment by Desmond Diaz on November 13, 2009 at 12:06am
going on week three of the OMERI courses and i love it. the learning style is alot more intuitive then i guessed and i am really impressed with how its coming together. I am learning alot about proper assesments and creating a plan with my findings
Jody C. Hutchinson Comment by Jody C. Hutchinson on November 12, 2009 at 10:12am
Frank,
I learned a trick that has worked for me. Call the doc's office and schedule a meeting. Ask the doc if you can refer your clients to him/her. Don't ask for referrals, ask for the doc's cards. This has worked well for me.
Jaya Jeff Sims Comment by Jaya Jeff Sims on November 11, 2009 at 6:37pm
Frank ~ i have found that one of our responsibilities is to share with others how effective our work can be for many conditions, and to be careful and not overstate our effectiveness. citing scientific research that validates our work is important to others in healthcare professions. knowing that the research tends to be anecdotal and is not without limitations is also important.

generally, i think massage is becoming more accepted by western science (doctors), but there are many that continue to be very skeptical -- it wasn't taught and isn't part of their experience.

you might have luck by working with hotel concierge that sometimes refer guests with various aches & pains.

my $0.02...
Frank J Comment by Frank J on November 11, 2009 at 10:13am
In trying get referals from doctors or lawyers. I have been doing some reading on getting referrals. But from what i have read, there doesn't seem to be much information on what the conversation should consist of. I know you have to see yourself to the person on the other side. But is there some information out there about how the conversation should/could be conducted? Or does anyone have any experience they are willing to share
Carl W. Brown Comment by Carl W. Brown on September 22, 2009 at 6:54pm
My introduction to bodywork even before massage school was Lauren Berry work. I studied it for several years and the tools are still an important part of my work. However, I try to put them into an evidence based holistic framework. I found that if I tried to think too much I missed clues that I would get if I listened more to my fingers. I now think of myself as a "muscle whisperer".
Exie Buehler Comment by Exie Buehler on September 21, 2009 at 7:48pm
Hi, I took orthopedic massage courses from James Waslaski at the World Massage Festival in Panama City Beach, FL in August '08. It was an amazing weekend and I left his classes absolutely mind-blown! Still working at learning the protocol and application of the techniques.
Desmond Diaz Comment by Desmond Diaz on September 20, 2009 at 12:23pm
looking forward to learning as well. enrolling in the Whitney lowe courses this friday sp i can start oct 7th..very excited.
Carol Lynn Smith Comment by Carol Lynn Smith on September 19, 2009 at 1:01pm
I have just joined! Love to learn. I will be reading.
Carol
 

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Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP Jody C. Hutchinson Marlene Bruce Ray Mingo Whitney Lowe Nancy L. Ring Desmond Diaz megan harrell Carl W. Brown Bert Davich Carla R Stingle Frank J Travis Alligood Kathy Bradley Monica A. Roberson Janelle K Andrea Rose Jenny Richardson ss Larry Warnock Karen Collins The Rev Shelley M. Quandt nctmb Leslie Rosenthal Pete Pfannerstill Earl Wenk Rajam K Roose Rebecca Peters Geoff Pritchard Exie Buehler
 
 
 

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