Massage Tools Podcast
Massage Tools Podcast’s mission is to inspire massage and manual therapists. We’re mainly based around our interviews with some of the coolest and unique individuals in the field. We will also be adding continuing education course reviews to the mix in the near future.
Episodes
24 episodes
How to Become a Massage Therapist at the Olympics/Paralympics
Have you ever wanted to work with Team USA at the Olympic/Paralympic Games? Have you ever waned to work with a National Governing Body (like USA Soccer or USA Bobsled)? This is the podcast for you! Our guest is Taryn Pennington of the U...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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33:58
CEU Review: Myofascial Decompression Level 1
Check out our review of Myofascial Decompression Level 1 Online course. If you're a Massage Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Chiropractor, etc considering a cupping therapy course, see if this is right fo...
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Episode 21
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20:23
Episode 20: My Tokyo Olympics Experience
Flying solo for this podcast, I talk about my experience at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). I talk about some logistics, the role of massage therapy, the bigger picture, athlete reactions to Games, and of course sushi. Website: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:35
E19: Sport Tools - Wade Alberts
Wade Alberts is back! This time we jump into his Sport Massage experience. We cover topics such as breaking into or increasing opportunities with teams and the importance of communication with our athletes. Topics: Communication w...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:37
E18 Industry Tools - Wade Alberts
This weeks episode features Wade Alberts of Wellness by Wade. We cover a variety of topics including great Con Ed, the challenge of moving from the big city back to a small town, and the most important thing of all: trust. Topics:...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:17
E17 Bonus: Anti-Icing Discussion
This bonus content from our interview with Bob McAtee. Springing off an idea from A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth (a book by Tom Bisio) we broke into a discussion on the anti-icing movement and how we approach it with athletes.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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8:02
E17: Sports Tools - Bob McAtee
This weeks guest is Bob McAtee, owner of Pro-Active Massage Therapy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the author of Facilitated Stretching and Sport Massage for Injury Care. We talk about some of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:03:25
E16: Diamond in the Rough - with Irene Diamond
This episode we talk with Irene Diamond, the "Pain Reliever and Mover Improver". She's a 2013 Massage Hall of Famer and a triple threat, as a clinical, massage system founder/instructor, and business coach. She shares her journey of joining the...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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50:34
E15: Branding, Logos, and Athlete Sponsorship with Vincent Bounds
This week we have Vincent Bounds of Myology Sport Massage. We discuss finding your brand, where to put logos, and a fairly unique idea of athlete sponsorship. Plus we hit some of our hallmark questions about the massage field. We hope you...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:12
E14: Bill Helm - Traditional Massage Therapy in Modern Times
This week's guest is Bill Helm. He's a bodyworker/massage therapist, taoist priest, Chen style Taichi teacher, and our host's first massage instructor. We discuss Tuina and traditional massage practices and how they fit into the modern wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:01
E13: How to Choose Your First IASTM Tool
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 hop...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:43
E12: Working with Adaptive and Amputee Athletes - Gay Koopman
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&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:55
E11: Sports Tools - Tony Poland
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:17
E10: Industry Tools - Tony Poland
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 s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:18
E09: The Introduction
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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:11
E08: Bonus Episode - Qiana Thompson - Coaching
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
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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3:07
E08: Industry Tools - Qiana Thompson
Massage Tools Podcast Episode 8: Qiana ThompsonAre 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:48
E07: Sport Tools - Tom Benson
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 pearl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:33
E06: Industry Tools - Tom Benson
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 pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:42
E05: Sport Tools - Amy Murry
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:47
E04: Industry Tools - Amy Murry
Venturing back to our Industry-based interviews, we bring in Amy Murry. She owns Human Body Work in Olympia Washington. We talk valuable continuing education like Myofascial Decompression, RockTape/RockBlades, and more. She drops insight into b...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:55
E03: Sport Tools - Kenzie Rogers
Kenzie and I discuss sport massage with athletes/teams at competitions, how to break into the field, plus some fun anecdotes of our experiences. We hope you enjoy!Kenzie's Info:https://www.promassageau.com/Instagram: @promassage...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:01
E02: Industry Tools - Kenzie Rogers
Episode 2 - Kenzie Rogers, of Pro Massage, joins us. I have to admit, this is one of the most inspirational talks I've had with a massage therapist. I hope this moves you just as much it moved me.Kenzie's Info:https://www.promassage...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:20
E01: Industry Tools - Carl Christie
Join us as we interview Carl Christie. He's an Atlanta-based Neuromuscular Therapist. Don't know what that is? Check out our interview and find out. Massage Tools Podcast. Your home for cool interviews and reviews. Our mission is t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:53