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Starting new
I recently moved from Little Rock, AR to Philadelphia, PA. A big move to say the least. Small city to big, Southern accent to Philly accent, and the biggest challenge is starting over with my practice. If you're a massage therapist you've experienced this at some point in your career whether it's because of a move to a new location, going off to start your own private practice, or starting a new job at a new clinic. You know it can be one of the toughest moments as an LMT. W

James Ivaska
6 days ago3 min read


The pitfall of complexity.
There's no question that the human body is complex. So complex that our understanding of the complete system is quite limited. When it...

James Ivaska
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Options are not just for techniques
We often ask why students have chosen to attend a seminar and a very common response is "To add new techniques to my toolbelt."...

James Ivaska
Jan 2, 20252 min read


"No Pain" is Not the Goal
The client’s goal should always be in the front of mind for the PNMT therapist. This sounds an obvious statement, but knowing accurately...

James Ivaska
Dec 19, 20242 min read


A Systems Approach with a Precise Treatment
Musculoskeletal pain is complex. I don’t know anyone who will tell you different. It is why being a clinician of musculoskeletal pain can...

James Ivaska
Nov 19, 20243 min read


"What is He?"
I found it somewhat amusing to hear one of my new clients describe her conversation with one of her friends after her first session. I...

Doug Nelson
Jul 14, 20243 min read


PNMT Colloquium 2024- Connections
On June 16-17, 2024, seventy PNMT therapists from around the country gathered to learn together, laugh together, and share their joy of...

Doug Nelson
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Resonant
Today, I spent much of the day preparing for what I will present at Colloquium 2024. The section I was working on was how to deepen your...

Doug Nelson
May 27, 20241 min read


The Importance Soft Skills
The Importance of Soft Skills In preparing for Colloquium 2024, I spent a lot of time thinking about what I observe in my clinic and in...

Doug Nelson
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Seeing vs Looking
"Is this a new approach to massage therapy?" a therapist asked me at one of our trainings. "No, not at all," I replied. "Then why does...

Doug Nelson
Oct 21, 20233 min read


The Pendulum
My wife and I just returned from a visit to New Zealand, where we hiked in several national parks. New Zealand is working hard to protect...

Doug Nelson
Jun 12, 20233 min read


Kaizen- The Learning Journey
These days I have been thinking a lot about the principle of Kaizen, translated as continuous improvement. If you are reading this, it is...

Doug Nelson
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Dream Bigger
As I have traveled around the country, I have met thousands of massage therapists who work in a multitude of environments. Over the last...

Doug Nelson
Jun 3, 20231 min read


Broad Acceptance
Yet again, a recent travel experience reminded me about how far the field of massage therapy has come in the last few decades. On a...

Doug Nelson
May 30, 20233 min read


If the Devil is in the Details. . .
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy is nothing if not precise. In our training, we spend lots of time making sure that therapists understand...

Doug Nelson
Dec 26, 20222 min read


Complex Questions and Simple Answers
At a recent seminar, one of the therapist participants come up during the break and asked a common question. "Do you have any magic...

Doug Nelson
Dec 11, 20222 min read


A Learning Community
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars prides itself on building a learning community. In our seminars and webinars you not only learn...

Doug Nelson
Oct 7, 20221 min read


Next Up
Next Up Something about her demeanor had me wondering. As my new client was recounting her long history of leg pain, there was something...

Doug Nelson
May 30, 20222 min read


Excellent technique. But when should I use it?
Recently, I attended a conference where multiple workshops were scheduled. During a break, I connected with a participant in one of the...

Doug Nelson
Mar 18, 20222 min read


Lessons in Morelity
Many years ago, I was speaking with a physician friend who had just returned from a mission trip in El Salvador. One of his medical...

Doug Nelson
Jan 28, 20224 min read
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