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Blanca Rodriguez is the owner and CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC.  Her mission in life is to help others improve quality of life, no matter what age we are.  She has been a licensed massage therapist for 19 years, certified canine massage therapist for 8 years, Fitness instructor for 45+ individuals and Zumba and dance teaching for 40+ years. Amazon bestselling book coauthor, Holistic life coach, motivational, inspirational speaker, educator, and volunteer. Blanca is a member and mentor at the American Massage Therapy Association, member, mentor and vice president of education at Talking heads of Stuart Toastmasters, member of Puerto Rico Toastmasters club, and Area Director for Toastmasters International. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/support

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll uncover the hidden beauty in life's twists and turns, and learn to view change through a different lens. Blanca E. Rodriguez is the owner/CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 19 years, certified canine massage therapist for 8 years, Fitness instructor for 45+ individuals and Zumba and dance teaching for 40+ years. Amazon bestselling book coauthor, Holistic life coach, motivational, inspirational speaker, educator, and volunteer. Blanca is a member and mentor at the American Massage Therapy Association, member, mentor and vice president of education at Talking heads of Stuart Toastmasters, member of Puerto Rico Toastmasters club, and Area Director for Toastmasters International. Connect with Blanca  here:  https://www.facebook.com/r.blancae https://www.facebook.com/Woundedhealer1965 https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-e-rodriguez-58b20490 https://www.instagram.com/woundedhealer.blancae/ https://www.threads.net/@woundedhealer.blancae https://www.tiktok.com/@woundedhealer.blancae?lang=en www.woundedhealer.us Grab the freebie here: Contact Blanca for a FREE 1 to 2 hour complimentary holistic life coaching session! =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  Request to join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

Fitz is a cancer survivor, author, keynote speaker, and fitness expert for entrepreneurs passionate about guiding others to live better and longer through her company, Fitzness®, making great use of her master's degree in exercise and sport sciences. She has appeared on hundreds of national media outlets to share her fitness expertise. She has been a spokesperson and speaker for numerous corporations, associations, and non-profits, including Disney, Tropicana, Oakley, the American Cancer Society, the American Massage Therapy Association, and Florida REALTORS. Fitz has also inspired millions of kids to get active through her successful school running/walking program, The Morning Mile®. In our podcast, Fitz shares why it is so important for entrepreneurs and real estate agents to focus on their health and fitness through exercise, proper nutrition, sleep habits, and surrounding yourself with positive people. Fitz also shares her top tips and strategies on how busy professionals like real estate agents can maintain their health through proper exercise and eating habits even with a busy schedule.  You Can Find Fitz @: Website: http://www.fitzness.com

This week I have a very special guest on the show, Blanca E. Rodriguez. Blanca and I discuss: Blanca's mission Blanca's journey Why massage is so powerful How often? How long? Which type? The different styles of massage The importance of communication during massage Suggestions for massage at home K9 massage therapy Finding a K9 massage therapist Massaging your dog at home Powerful massages for menopausal and perimenopausal women Foot massage When to avoid massage One last piece of advice to listeners   And much more!   More about Blanca: Blanca is the Owner/CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC. Under this umbrella she has offered massage therapy for 18 years, certified canine massage therapy for 8 years and fitness instruction for people 55+. Blanca is a speaker, podcaster, Amazon best-selling book co author, and holistic life coach. She is a member and mentor at American Massage Therapy Association. She's a member, mentor and vice president of public relations, Talking heads of Stuart Toastmasters. A member, mentor and vice president of public relations, Puerto Rico Toastmasters Club (bilingual), and a member of Treasure Coast Advanced Toastmasters. She speaks English and Spanish. She volunteers at different platforms, like The Inner Truth Project, helping sexual violence survivors, The Pet Cottage, dedicated to give permanent housing to senior dogs that have lost their human companion due to death or deployment and The Human Society of Saint Lucie County, a no-kill animal shelter. Connect with Blanca: Website: https://www.woundedhealer.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r.blancae, https://www.facebook.com/Woundedhealer1965 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedhealer.blancae/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-e-rodriguez-58b20490 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@woundedhealerVOICES/featured TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/woundedhealer.blancae   Want to do Pilates with me? Join me for my quick 15 minute Daily Pilates Workout. It will help you build strength and flexibility and it's totally FREE. Click here and I'll send the workout directly to your inbox! I can't wait to see you on your mat J   Haven't subscribed to the podcast yet? Subscribe HERE and never miss an episode. Connect with Kate: Website: www.MindMovementHealth.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth Instagram: http://instagram.com/MindMovementHealth  

This episode originally aired in April 2020 on the "Massage Therapy Without Borders" podcast.Cal and Cathy talk with the legendary John Balletto.About Our Guest:John Balletto is a licensed massage therapist, author, educator, and mentor in private practice in Rhode Island. He is a past National Vice-President of the American Massage Therapy Association, past President of the Massage Therapy Foundation, and currently holds memberships in the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, and the Kinesio Taping Association International.In addition to his private practice, John is on the faculty of the Downeast School of Massage in Waldoboro, ME and serves as the massage therapist for several collegiate and professional athletic teams. Currently, John is the Chair of the RI State Board of Licensed Massage Therapists.A graduate of Bates College, Lewiston, ME, John is an avid walker, cyclist, gardener, beekeeper and nature photographer. He lives with his wife, Janet, in Warwick, RI.Support the showCheck out our new podcast! The Rub: a podcast about massage therapyGiving Tuesday is over, but you can still support Healwell and the cool things we make by donating here!Other ways to help and join in: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Let us know what you think! Send us an email: podcast@healwell.org Find bonus content from Interdisciplinary and early release episodes for our current show: "The Rub" on Patreon! Check Healwell's live and online classes Continue the conversation with a two-week free trial of the Healwell Community Merch! Find your Healwell fashion here Find a copy of Rebecca Sturgeon's book: "Oncology Massage: An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care" Thank you to ABMP for sponsoring Interdisciplinary!...

Eric Durak is one of the nation's leading clinical Exercise Physiologists and Health Educators. He has over 25 years of experience in health promotion, and has presented at 198 national and international conferences in exercise, medicine, and health promotion. Eric has also logged thousands of hours in clinical care, wellness, and research. He has performed exercise programs for diabetic and cancer patients, and onsite stretching for industrial workers. His clinical research has tested the effects of exercise and nutrition for specific populations. His career has been a series of “firsts” – producing leading edge research in diabetes and exercise early in his career, starting one of the first exercise and cancer programs in the nation, and producing some of the first clinical exercise certification programs in the profession. He wrote the first book on insurance reimbursement for the fitness industry, and one of the first courses on post-rehab exercise for medical patients. His blood lab specialist CEU course is the first in the industry. Eric has presented his research at the American Cancer Society, The San Antonio International Breast Cancer Conference, the American College of Sports Medicine, Psycho-Oncology, and the American Massage Therapy Association. He has also taught workshops across the US for over 16 years. The author of 24 books relating to healthcare, wellness, and fitness, Eric's initial book on Exercise and Cancer was published years before others on the topic.   ===========   Links: https://www.wrkout.com/  https://www.medhealthfit.com/  https://modemethod.com/ ENTER CODE: ERIC15 for 15% discount Spren: https://www.spren.com/spren-vision I LOVE LMNT. If there is one person I trust with my nutrition and supplementation, it's Robb Wolf. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means a science-backed electrolyte ratio – with none of the junk. No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. No BS. The benefits are numerous, but here's a few to wet your whistle... ​  Prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms of electrolyte deficiency  Boost performance and recovery. Electrolytes facilitate hundreds of functions in the body, including the conduction of nerve impulses, hormonal regulation, nutrient absorption, and fluid balance  Support a low-carb lifestyle by preventing, mitigating, and eliminating the “low carb/keto flu”  Support healthy fasting. LMNT replaces electrolytes without breaking a fast ​ Personally, I'm a big fan of intermittent fasting and drinking LMNT daily during my fasting hours provides noticeable improvements in energy, focus, and gut function. Most of all, it helps me drink more water throughout the day and that's never a bad thing (it also mixes well in a cocktail, but you didn't hear that from me).   The Ultimate Plan tests up to 43 blood biomarkers—including glucose, cholesterol, cortisol, and hemoglobin—for a complete and holistic analysis of your health. Whether you want to improve athletic performance, extend longevity, or improve your overall wellness, this is your all-encompassing solution. ​ Your data tells the story of your health. Insidetracker goes beyond identifying generic, “clinically normal” ranges to unveil your body's unique, optimal biomarker zones. you'll discover where you're optimized and where there's room for improvement. ​ Insidetracker puts a nutritionist and personal trainer in your pocket with daily, data-driven recommendations. precise adjustments to your diet, exercise, and supplement intake can help you reach healthy biomarker zones and achieve your wellness goals. ​ What you'll get:  Blood test and analysis of 43 biomarkers  Personalized optimal biomarker zones  Action plan with nutrition, exercise, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations  Connect your Fitbit or Garmin fitness trackers via our iOS or Android app  Ability to upload third party blood test results

Hey all!! Today's episode is all about my humbling, beautiful trip to Ohio for the American Massage Therapy Association convention. Through out this trip, I've learned a lot on multiple levels. I am so grateful for my growth and blessings!! If you don't know by now, I'm a praiser! My God is too good for me to not praise Him!! So I hope you enjoy this is praise report/encouraging/Word giving episode :-) p.s. The original airbnb was in Euclid Ohio...not California. Idk where that came from --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharlena-daniel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharlena-daniel/support

Britney Spears v. K-Fed, Anne Heche takes out a house, Kim K & Pete Davidson split, Terrell Owens almost died, two men outed 110 years after dying on the Titanic, AIDS patient zero, and Maz recaps being in the Mall of America lockdown last Thursday.Drew and Marc are refrigerator brothers.Drew has completed 176,000 sit ups.Sports Weekend: Lou Whitaker Retirement Day at Comerica Park was classy, well done and hotter than hell. The "Jacob deGrom bros" beat the crap out of a Atlanta Braves fan. Pete Rose doesn't want to talk about nailing 14-year-olds 55 years ago, babe. Terrell Owens is really stretching out his 'Karen' encounter as he now claims he could have been killed. Men are dominating the professional female disc golf. Alberto Nonino's massive wang was on full display during a decathlon. Gen Z loves MSU athletics.Detroit sure did have a lot of gun violence this weekend.WDIV Local 4 Weather reporters report: Kim Adams is back! Andrew Humphrey is doing weather reports from his car just like your smartphone. Ben Bailey is still MIA.An LA police chase ends with a surrender to nobody and one very confused criminal.Anne Heche was hospitalized after crashing all over a Los Angeles neighborhood. She took out a garage and then tried to drive through a home. A GoFundMe has been set up by the homeowner. Alec Baldwin makes it all about him while plugging his old movies.Tom Mazawey was locked down at the Mall of America after shots rang out. We check in with him after his vacation. He also might need to start a GoFundMe after being suffering a great loss in the Detroit Tigers' Champions Club today. John Leguizamo is angry that a movie is being made about Fidel Castro even though he knows nothing about it. He's also not happy James Franco will play Fidel Castro because he's not Hispanic.Britney Spears Watch: K-Fed breaks his silence about how Sean Preston and Jayden James are embarrassed by their mom. Sam Asghari slaps back now that it's his "gravy train". Britney Spears goes ballistic. Jamie Spears wants to un-seal Britney's medical records to prove to everybody how crazy she is.Tyler Perry loves Meghan Markle for some reason that no one can figure out. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/dams or use the code dams to get a HUGE Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 1 additional month for free + a bonus gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson split. His tattoos didn't age too well.Alex Jones owes $50M to the parents of Sandy Hook victims with multiple trials left to go. He also saved a man's life after the verdict.The American Massage Therapy Association conference is in Cleveland this year... just like Deshaun Watson. Stephen Ross believes he's being punished for Watson's misdeeds.Mitch Albom has a pretty good take on Brittney Griner.Anne Heche's family life was pretty bad.Patient Zero, Gaëtan Dugas, is apparently not Patient Zero anymore.The WaPo outs two men that died 110 years ago on the Titanic.Dane Cook's game nights were filled with underage hotties.Indiana is the first state to pass abortion legislation following the Roe v. Wade reversal. Eli Lilly is going to pack up and take their business elsewhere.The Inflation Reduction Act has been passed so everything will be cheap soon.Texas is sending their migrants to New York and Washington DC.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

May is mental health awareness month. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, almost 50% of adults in the United States will experience a mental health challenge during their lifetime. Moreover, a growing body of research supports the positive impact of massage therapy on relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. Many studies indicate it can provide benefits similar to psychotherapy for specific conditions.   Today we are going to play clips from three massage therapy franchises. First, we play our interview with Scott Schubiger, Chief Development Officer of the Massage Heights franchise opportunity. Massage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise dedicated to elevating the lives of others by providing Members and Guests with professional, affordable, and resort-quality massage, skincare, and wellness services. Next, you will hear our interview with the President of the Hand & Stone franchise opportunity, Todd Leff. Todd discusses the Hand and Stone franchise opportunity. Hand and Stone provide quality, therapeutic customer-centered massage for your wellness. Lastly, we play a clip of our interview with The Woodhouse Day Spa, an upscale chain of day spas offering more than 40 different treatments that encompass skin and body care, hand and foot care, massage therapy, specialty treatments, and more.  In our final part of the show, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast. 

Valerie A. Danner is the Senior Managing Editor of Legal Management magazine, which is the flagship publication of the Association of Legal Administrators. Legal Management is published 10 times a year and features scholarly articles targeting law firm managers and managing partners.  Valerie has served as an editor at several prestigious companies, including Krames StayWell, the Institute of Real Estate Management, and the American Massage Therapy Association. Across her positions, she has more than 20 years of experience in content creation, having worked in both digital and print media. In this episode: Legal media is oftentimes the separating factor between a respected and an unknown law firm. After all, even if you have the best lawyers, who will see them if they're not being represented well? Legal media is far more than basic advertising and extends to the presentation of your firm's brand. How you get your name out there, your approach to design and your online presence all make an impact on performance. So how do you do it right? Spill the Ink is starting a series of interviews all about legal media and how the experts handle it. They discuss the best ways to frame your firm without sacrificing what makes you unique. To start off the series, we listen to an editor who deals with legal media day in and day out. In this episode of the Spill the Ink podcast, Michelle Calcote King sits down with Valerie A. Danner, the Senior Managing Editor of Legal Management, to discuss legal media and how to pitch your firm. They go through the topics and interests of the publication before digging deep into what makes a great pitch and how to improve your media. Valerie also talks about the other content she reads to stay informed.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Angus J. Towse, a Horticulturist, Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist and Martial Artist Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and a member of the American Herbalists Guild and American Massage Therapy Association, about Beautiful Bitters: Greens and Herbs for Healthy Lives. www.greenmannaturalhealth.com

As a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, Dr. Flora has combined the best of both Eastern and Western treatments. She acquired the families 'healing touch' from her abuella (grandmother) . The pandemic has taken it's toll on many people and thanks to technology Dr. Flora is able to meet her clients virtually. Offering Chinese Herbal consultations, Energy work and Fire and Suction cupping, she is able to assist her clients physically and mentally. Listen in as we discuss her journey from dental hygienist to holistic practitioner . Dr. Flora's Bio: Dr. Flora Luyando completed her Doctorates in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. Prior to that, Dr. Luyando attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, where she received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and her Associate Degree in Massage Therapy. Dr. Flora, as she is affectionately called, is also a Chinese Herbalist. Prior to her journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Flora attended West Virginia University where she studied Dental Hygiene. Dr. Flora's mission is to provide Eastern and Western treatments to all who seek to live a healthy and balanced life. Her unique approach to combining the two practices allows her to create specialized treatment plans specific for her clients. Flora Healing Bodyworks knows that staying healthy is an art that continues to blossom when embraced by a safe, warm, and loving touch. She shares both her holistic and medical practice suggestions on her show called “Love Stream” which airs weekly. Dr. Flora is a New York State licensed Acupuncturist and New York State licensed Massage Therapist. She is also a member of the Acupuncture Society of New York and the American Massage Therapy Association. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. State up to date with Dr Flora: Website: FloraHealing.com Instagram: @florahealing Facebook: @florahealing Stay up to date with Sisters of Sexuality: Website: www.sistersofsexuality.com Email: sistersofsexuality@gmail.com Instagram: @sistersofsexuality Facebook: @sexysostour Twitter: @sistersofsex LIKE SHARE SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/support

ONS member Jane Greene, RN, LMT, massage therapy coordinator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, and member of the New York City ONS chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss complementary therapy with body techniques, such as massage, reflexology, therapeutic touch, and Reiki, and its role in integrative cancer care.  Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod   Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0   Episode Notes  Check out these resources from today's episode:   Complete this evaluation for free nursing continuing professional development.   ONS Voice article: Massage Has Therapeutic Value for Patients With Cancer  ONS Voice article: What Does the Evidence Say About Reiki for Cancer?  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: The Effects of Yoga, Massage, and Reiki on Patient Well-Being at a Cancer Resource Center  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Massage Chair Sessions: Favorable Effects on Ambulatory Cancer Center Nurses' Perceived Level of Stress, Blood Pressure, and Heart Rate  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Therapeutic Massage During Chemotherapy and/or Biotherapy Infusions: Patient Perceptions of Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Anxiety, and Satisfaction  American Massage Therapy Association  Memorial Sloan Kettering's resources for massage therapy  Society for Oncology Massage  Touch Therapy for Caregivers video 

Liberty gets personal with Shane Evans about balancing life. Shane talks about shifting her mindset in 2020 toward prioritizing, saying “no,” and keeping her bar high. Massage Heights is a health and wellness company whose vision is to elevate the lives of the people they touch by providing a mind, body experience that promotes well-being and exceeds expectations. Prior to co- founding Massage Heights in April 2004, Shane had a sales and marketing career primarily in health and wellness based membership organizations, medical sales and in real estate. Mrs. Evans is the co-owner of several Massage Heights retail locations, co-owner of the supply chain, Summit Franchise Supply, LLC, co-owner of The Gents Place, an ultra-premium men's grooming franchise brand and is on the Board of Directors of the Massage Heights Family Fund, a 501c3, a crisis fund for Team Members in need. Shane has been a member of the global organization, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) since 2015 where she has served on the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Chapter in several capacities and currently serves as Chairman. She serves on the International Franchise Associations Franchise Relations Committee and is a member of the Franchisor Forum. She has been recognized as one of the franchise industries top female founders and was` on the cover of Franchise Times Magazine in May 2017. Massage Heights has been recognized on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, has been named as one of the top 115 service brands, recognized by the Franchise Times Fast and Serious franchise list and many others. Shane is also a member of several industry associations; the American Massage Therapy Association and the International Spa Association. Additionally, Shane is passionate about several of her local community organizations and has focused her energies in areas in which she is passionate; children's charities and charities that provide resources and education on conservation. She recently chaired the Ferrari Kid Childrens Ball and is on the San Antonio Zoo Board Selection Committee, has volunteered numerous times at the Ronald McDonald House and is an avid supporter of Rebecca's Wish, a non-profit for children suffering from pancreatitis. She passionately co-founded The Massage Heights Family Fund after her appearance on Undercover Boss in December 2013. Shane is married to Co-Founder of Massage Heights, Wayne Evans, and they have three daughters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/motivatedwithliberty/support

David Lauterstein is Co-director of The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX. He has taught, for over 35 years, Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method and Zero Balancing in England, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. He is one of the most highly respected educators in the massage therapy realm, inducted in 2011 into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, and awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the American Massage Therapy Association in 2013 and the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education in 2014. He is the author of the three books: “Putting the Soul Back in the Body”, “The Deep Massage Book: How to Combine Structure and Energy in Bodywork”, and “Life in the Bones: A Biography of Dr. Fritz Smith and Zero Balancing.” He has been faculty member of the Zero Balancing Health Association since 1996. His background prior to massage therapy was in philosophy and music composition. He is the composer of the massage CD, “Roots and Branches.” He embodies in his practice, teachings and writings the essential unity of art and science in massage and bodywork. David studied music composition and philosophy and was influenced by the Human Potential Movement in the 60s He received bodywork and learned that the body and emotions imparted a lot of wisdom David explored massage, structural bodywork and zero balancing When David first met Dr Fritz Smith, the founder of Zero Balancing, he was endeared by his short stature and his humble way with his peers and students The importance of an energy exchange and right livelihood Fritz talked about the layers of anatomy corresponding with the layers of energy in the body: wei chi/ qi under the skin, muscles and organs depicted by meridians and the bone being the deepest, densest tissue, carrying the largest energy charge Working with bone brought about more depth and sensitivity David has studied with Fritz at least once a year since 1986 “You just need to meet the person, you don’t need to perforate or penetrate their tension” If your mind, heart and body are clear when you’re working, you don’t experience pain or burnout  “The right simple touch at the right moment can change everything”, David Lauterstein The renaissance of touch. Touch connects us.  There’s nothing else in the world that connects structure and energy except touch. Touch connects the physical body, but also more than the physical Touch is the first sense to develop in the embryo In a world dominated by virtuality, there’s a desperate need for actual reality, and touch is a way of this The increasing fear around touch, when we need human connection People heal from inside out The best bodyworker has full respect for the other person Healing comes from the same place as ‘whole’  The sickness of the health insurance system Dr Fritz Smith was the son of a chiropractor and was raised with conscious, loving touch - nurturing makes a difference to our wholeness as human beings Fascia - ‘liquid crystal’. It’s responsive and thixotropic, which when pressure, energy or temperature is increased, becomes more fluid Accessing altered states whilst grounded by touch during bodywork In ‘The Poetics of Reverie’ by Gastron Bachelard, there’s a fatigue that comes from just living in one reality - it’s an important expansion of consciousness to experience various states In ‘Ecstasy: Understanding The Psychology of Joy’ by Robert Johnson, every person has a deep need for ecstatic experience eg religious experiences, watching a beautiful sports game etc ZB recognises that the bones are a repository for spirit Optimal health is the goal Humberto Maturana wrote about the ‘Biology of Cognition’, and described human beings as autopoetic, which requires art, science, and making Influence on Fritz by Swami Muktunanda  “There are a million ways to touch people” Connect with David: www.david-lauterstein.com   The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School: www.TLCschool.com   The Deep Massage Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0967303486/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avnitouch-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0967303486&linkId=b308cab385d2b59db4e7e11dd96d35af   Life in the Bones: A BIOGRAPHY OF DR. FRITZ SMITH AND ZERO BALANCING: https://www.zerobalancing.com/store/product_detail/books/2667/   Roots and Branches: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01K8L5HFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avnitouch-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01K8L5HFS&linkId=121185432c2ee7e475bedd1ef46d9160  

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com JOHNSON NAMED EESF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) named Shelly Johnson as its new executive director, effective January 7, the EESF Board of Directors announced. Johnson has led nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years, including serving as executive director of the Massage Therapy Foundation, the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation, the American Massage Therapy Association, the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses and the American Society for Healthcare Materials Management of the American Hospital Association. In her previous positions, Johnson worked to ensure each organization strategically and effectively carried out its mission, and that contributors and other stakeholders experienced high value from the organization. "I am honored to be chosen as EESF’s new executive director,” said Johnson. “The work of EESF is so important, and I’m looking forward to partnering with the board and our program director to carry out EESF’s mission. It’s an exciting time for EESF, and I’m excited to be part of it.” Johnson can be reached by email or (218) 547-3609. Image credit: LinkedIn To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play|SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

Lisa Berman is a graduate of the California College of Physical Arts, a Licensed Massage Therapist and maintains an active professional affiliation with the American Massage Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and is a Certified Pilates Instructor thru the BASI Pilates Academy where she began her study with the CTTC course in 1996, through the Master Course, and was selected as an honored Torch Mentee, all under the direct instruction of her world-renowned Master Pilates Instructor, Rael Iscowitz. The latest addition to Lisa's toolbox is her study with ZHealth where she has completed The Essentials of Elite Performance, R Phase- Movement Re-education Specialist, I-Phase- Movement Integration Specialist, S Phase- Movement Performance Specialist, T Phase- Exercise Therapy Specialist & will continue her study of the neurology of movement and pain free living. She has engaged in tens of thousands of private training & hands-on bodywork sessions over the past decades... loving her "time in the trenches"... guiding clients from all walks of life to live healthier, happier & more empowered by knowing what to do for their own mind, body, and spirit. She has lead teams of Trainers, Pilates Instructors and Massage Therapists to million dollar performance, writes for various publications, speaks to groups encouraging a wellness approach to exercise and life, & continues to work with her own clientele at Studio 333 FIT, in Corona Del Mar, California.

Ambika Devi is an Astrologer, author, and creative dreamer. She stuffs her backpack with colored pens, a journal, a Kindle, a passport and a deck of tarot cards. Her pockets are filled with multiple degrees and years of teaching. Her work is as a Master Astrologer, Professor, Ceremonialist, Author, Publisher,  Yoga-Next educator, and Guild Certified Tarot Grandmaster.  In the past, she worked as a professional musician and visual artist. Her teaching is built on years of rich training in a multitude of yoga and meditation styles. She is a life-long Yogini who began her study at age seven and then started teaching as a teen in 1977.  Ambika believes that meditation is an integral practice and connection to the Divine. She uses techniques of breath, sound, writing, drawing and traditional seated meditation with students to give the experience of being timeless. This inspires the realization of being happy, feeling healthy and full of vitality. Music The inspired sound is the steady drumbeat of her heart and the healing vibrations of her magical voice. Over the years her bands have toured the United States and Mexico playing Reggae, Nuevo Flamenco, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Acoustic and Kirtan at resorts, yoga centers and for private parties. She has five self-published CDs and in 2010 signed as an artist on the Invincible Music label. Her most recent album "Enchantment" is a blend of world music that is as innovative as it is meditative. Some of the sacred mantras in this album are closer to the way Ambika Devi first heard them sung by her beloved teachers. Others began as written words, passed on to her through friends or discovered in reading. Each of the mantras in this collection is joyous, divine inspiration.   Author and Publisher The gift of communication flows through Ambika Devi in written words. In 2016 she was named one of the Top 10 Writers of the Treasure Coast. Her first novel Lilith, published by her company Mythologem Press, won Finalist/2nd Place in the 2015 International Book Awards for New Age Fiction. The story skillfully intertwines three myths in a mystical trip through dreamscapes and the streets of South Philadelphia. Lilith, the feisty heroine engages in conversations with her guardian nature spirits, has flashbacks about her family and realizations about relationships and love.   New Book Ambika's new book Unfolding Happiness is in collaboration with Dr. Vijay Jain. It is on the topics of happiness, health, and Ayurveda and is named one of the Top 100 Indie books of 2016.   Holistic Health Ambika taught Holistic health at three different Colleges in three states over twenty-one years. She worked as a tester for the American Massage Therapy Association for ten years and helped write the code of ethics for the National Bodywork Association as well as test questions on the examination. Ambika studied with Master Herbalists and Aromatherapists, soothed clients as a Massage Therapist and worked as a Medical Intuitive for Acupuncturists and Chiropractors. She is well versed in electromagnetic protocols including Rife and Beck technologies and worked alongside master healers in clinics for 29 years. Her areas of expertise include Soku Riku Shiatsu, Reflexology, Swedish and Deep Muscle Massage, Joint Manipulation, Aromatherapy, Chinese and Western Herbology, Blood Type and Ayurveda diet, Oriental Pathology and Reiki. Her curriculum is vast, and her knowledge makes her a walking reference library of information.   Professor Ambika has been a professor since 1983. She began instructing at the secondary level in and went on to teach at the University level in 1988. Her specialty topics include Meditation, Metaphysics, Energy Anatomy, Astrology, Divination, Mythology, Lore, and Writing. She an expert creator of curriculum and brilliant advisor. She is currently a professor at the Grey School of Wizardry and is a mentor for Yoga-Samskrutham University.   Passions Ambika Devi’s passions are traveling, teaching and lecturing around the world. Her wanderlust began as a child when her parents would take her out of school each year for a month at a time to explore, Europe and the East. In this way she was taught understanding through the music, art and food of various cultures. She has lived in the Caribbean and taught on the Maya Gold Coast of Mexico. Her great love for the earth and nature has taken her many beautiful places. She has led dream and Astrology  groups to Greece and most recently shamanic journeys to the Altoplano of Perú for Another Planet Peru.   Many places call to her for visits in the near future. Suggest where you would like to travel and you are invited to join her on the next excursion! Be sure to bring your journal as she is sure to inspire you as a writer and artist! All of Ambika Devi's teachings weave a deep honoring of our connection to the Divine Feminine, the Infinite Masculine and the powerful magnetic force of Prana Shakti combined with the wisdom of Vedanta philosophy. She encourages her students to practice on and off the mat and to open their hearts in service to their communities and the beauty of diversity. Ambika Devi is available for individual Consultations and Coaching sessions, Team building, Training and workshops internationally, in person and via the phone and the web.   Ambika Devi sends you many blessings and honors Your Light, Our Light and that we are all One with Divine Light! Many great teachers have infused her mind, body and spirit with their knowledge and love. As a result, she has many mystical ways to invite you into the timeless state of being. Highlights and passions of Ambika's are the teachings of the Vedas and her connection to Ganesha.

Is Modern Medicine Failing Us, or Are We Failing Ourselves, We Must Take Control of Our Lives: In this segment the subject of the modern diet is discussed as this generation eats out more often and parents cook less home made food, their children are more likely to develop diabetes than previous ones. No matter what one might order at a restaurant, the chances of harmful additives being in the food are high. High Fructose Corn Syrup is classified by Dr. Greg Fors, Why We Hurt: A Complete Physical & Spiritual Guide to Healing Your Chronic Pain, as a fake food and it is found throughout the modern food supply. If one is to survive in this crazy world then information and control are necessary. Take Control of Your Body and Life, so that Doctors Will Not be Making Decisions for You. About Steve Hefferon, Fitness Trainer, Post Rehabilitation Specialist & Certified Massage Therapist:, Steve Hefferon, CMT is a native of Washington, D.C. currently living and working in Germantown, Maryland. He holds a B.S. degree in Health/Fitness and an A.S. degree as a Physical Therapy Asst. Today he is both a Fitness Trainer and a Certified Massage Therapist and has combined his skills to become one of the top Post-Rehabilitation specialists. Steve continues to see 500 clients a year mostly back pain suffers; Athletes and everyday people who have pain for which traditional treatments just do not work. He has also co-produced an instructional video regarding muscle imbalances and their role in back pain. Their goal is to help you identify the true root cause or your back pain and how to eliminate it. Steve has written many articles on back pain and has been published by hundreds of online and printed publications. Many of his articles can be found on this web site. Steven P. Hefferon is a Certified Massage Therapist in the State of Maryland (MD#000039). (1997 to Present, approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (2002 to 2010) and has spent 6 years working as a physical therapy assistant (PTA 1994-2000). He was a former Director of the National Capital Area Sports Massage Team (1998 to 2005), is a Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. (1997 to Present) and currently spends much of his day calling and corresponding with Lose the Back Pain clients from all over the world. For more info go to http://www.losethebackpain.com/stevehefferon.html

Massage for Relaxation & Health, Careful on Deep Tissue, Massage Therapy Yields Health Benefits: Steve Hefferon is a Certified Massage Therapist so Jesse asks him about massage after going into the fact that he had a deep tissue massage and it opened up new trigger points to uncovered dormant trigger points that all had to worked out afterwards by himself. To this Hefferong said that is why he never does Trigger Point Massage, akin to Deep Tissue, and that really it is up to the client what they want. To get deep tissue it is best to have someone who really knows your body and how to work it best, that way no problems will come up by activating a trigger point that needs additional attention. About Steve Hefferon, Fitness Trainer, Post Rehabilitation Specialist & Certified Massage Therapist: Steve Hefferon, CMT is a native of Washington, D.C. currently living and working in Germantown, Maryland. He holds a B.S. degree in Health/Fitness and an A.S. degree as a Physical Therapy Asst. Today he is both a Fitness Trainer and a Certified Massage Therapist and has combined his skills to become one of the top Post-Rehabilitation specialists. Steve continues to see 500 clients a year mostly back pain suffers; Athletes and everyday people who have pain for which traditional treatments just do not work. He has also co-produced an instructional video regarding muscle imbalances and their role in back pain. Their goal is to help you identify the true root cause or your back pain and how to eliminate it. Steve has written many articles on back pain and has been published by hundreds of online and printed publications. Many of his articles can be found on this web site. Steven P. Hefferon is a Certified Massage Therapist in the State of Maryland (MD#000039). (1997 to Present, approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (2002 to 2010) and has spent 6 years working as a physical therapy assistant (PTA 1994-2000). He was a former Director of the National Capital Area Sports Massage Team (1998 to 2005), is a Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. (1997 to Present) and currently spends much of his day calling and corresponding with Lose the Back Pain clients from all over the world. For more info go to http://www.losethebackpain.com/stevehefferon.html

About Us:Nichole E. Jefferson is a graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI), in Washington DC. She is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. With 15 years of Medical experience including medical technology, cardiovascular invasive technology, and education. She is currently teaching massage therapy at PMTI, as well as the owner of Caressence Therapeutic Massage."My belief as a Massage Therapist is to offer support to an individual through T.O.U.C.H. (Truly Offering "U" Comforting Hands). We assist the client in leading them to their own pursuit of relief of tension in the body, calming of the mind, and nourishment of the soul." — Nichole E. JeffersonWith a wealth of knowledge in anatomy and physiological allopathic medicine, Jefferson treats clients from a holistic preventative approach. Through massage therapy she treats your body as a whole in order to create an inner balance so that your body can be better prepared to ward off ailments. From Reiki, to Swedish massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, pregnancy massage, CranioSacral Therapy, corporate chair massage, Raindrop Technique, and Vita-flex. Jefferson can bring your body into your own personal euphoria. 

About Us:Nichole E. Jefferson is a graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI), in Washington DC. She is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. With 15 years of Medical experience including medical technology, cardiovascular invasive technology, and education. She is currently teaching massage therapy at PMTI, as well as the owner of Caressence Therapeutic Massage."My belief as a Massage Therapist is to offer support to an individual through T.O.U.C.H. (Truly Offering "U" Comforting Hands). We assist the client in leading them to their own pursuit of relief of tension in the body, calming of the mind, and nourishment of the soul." — Nichole E. JeffersonWith a wealth of knowledge in anatomy and physiological allopathic medicine, Jefferson treats clients from a holistic preventative approach. Through massage therapy she treats your body as a whole in order to create an inner balance so that your body can be better prepared to ward off ailments. From Reiki, to Swedish massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, pregnancy massage, CranioSacral Therapy, corporate chair massage, Raindrop Technique, and Vita-flex. Jefferson can bring your body into your own personal euphoria. 

Keith A. Stiles, is a Licensed Massage Therapist in New York and Massachusetts and professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association, who has sixteen years of sports, orthopedic and clinical massage expertise. He is a graduate with high honors from the internationally-renowned Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder, Colorado. The 1060-hour manual therapy […]

Kathryn Stewart talking about insurance billing and massage therapy, state regulation . Kathryn Anne Stewart, owner of Standley Lake Massage Therapy, has received the American Massage Therapy Association’s State Meritorious Award for 2001. This award is given for service to the massage profession in the recipient’s home state and was presented at the annual convention […]