Massage Tools Podcast

Interested in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (aka IASTM, Gratson Technique, Gua Sha, Scraping Therapy, etc)? In this episode our host discusses some criteria you'll want to consider when purchasing your first..or next tool. We hope you join us for this short episode, but we'll be back soon with more interviews.  

Gay Koopman, the OG sport massage therapist for adaptive athletes joins us this week. She discusses working with this unique population, her time with Amputee Soccer, and some other special populations she works with regularly.  Plus she  provides great advice on continuing education, general sports massage, and areas the industry needs to grow.

Gay Koopman:
www.momentummassage.net/

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We're back with another Sports Tools segment. Tony Poland tells us about his experience with USA Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, and working the Recovery Center at the 2016 Olympic Games. He gives some great advice on those first few days with a new team. We also talk about Functional Range Conditioning, RockTape/RockBlades, and the Shoulder Sphere.

Tony Poland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonysbodywork/

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We cover some great ideas in this episode. Tony dives into his philosophy on stretching and its nuances. Plus he tells us about a fantastically simple and powerful drill for develop a better sense of touch/palpation. This last one is huge for students, newer therapists...or anyone who palpates.
 
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This is probably what should have been episode 00. Due to listener input, is this a short podcast about the host and the mission of the podcast.

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Kelly:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RandoriBodywork

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandoriBodywork

Qiana goes more in depth on her coaching business. If you curious about leveling up your massage business under her guidance, tune in here!

https://taplink.cc/bodyrealmcenter/p/2b4075/
Instagram: @bodyrealmcenter

Massage Tools Podcast Episode 8: Qiana Thompson
Are you interested in running a six-figure income massage practice? Tune in.
We welcome this week's guest all the way from San Fransisco. We first heard Qiana talk on Maestro on the Mic Podcast (episode 146: Leveling Up as a Massage Therapist) and I knew we needed her on our podcast. We talk about finding being authentic, communication styles, and building a loyal client-base...plus how to take the profession to the next level!
Don't forget you can watch the interview on our YouTube channel.

Qiana:
Insta: @bodyrealmcenter
www.bodyrealmcenter.com

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Tom is back! In this segment we get into some depth about working with sports teams. If you've got an interest in massage with collegiate and professional teams, or being on a medical team at an international event, there are a some great pearls throughout this episode. If event/team massage doesn't appeal to you, Tom still delivers advice on his clinical approach...and with 52 years in the industry he's got it down pat.   

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We are back with another Industry Tools segment and this is a big episode.  Tom Benson is trying to distill 52 years (that's not a typo, fifty-two years) of experience into one conversation.  He does a fantastic job with advise on practice and it was so much fun talking with him. We hope you enjoy!

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We have Amy Murry back! Working with the National Teams of wrestling, swimming, plus having served Team USA at the 2016 Olympics and 2018 Paralympics, she has tons of information to share with us. We talk continuing education, tips and advice for working with elite athletes, and how to potentially break into the field of sport & competition massage.

Amy's links
Business: https://www.humanbw.com/
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanbodyworksoly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swimmit27
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymt/