122: Performing Arts Massage (with Christian Green)

The Thinking Practitioner

🎙️In this episode Whitney talks with Christian Green about working with athletes and performing artists. They cover some of the unique facets of working with these special populations. There is much more than specialized techniques necessary to work in these environments and Christian shares some unique and interesting perspectives. 🔍🗣️👥🔊

Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:

• Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
• Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage

Key Points in the Podcast

• Introduction to the podcast (0:00)
• Introduction of Christian Green and his background (1:00)
• Working with performing artists (4:00)
• Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) (6:00)
• Challenges in finding performing artists as clients (9:00)
• Stigma around seeking help in the performing arts community (11:00)
• Reasons for the stigma (13:00)
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals (17:00)
• Preventive care for athletes and performing artists (19:00)
• Biomechanical challenges in performing arts (23:00)
• Importance of education and research in massage therapy (27:00)
• Advice for new massage therapists interested in working with athletes and performing artists (29:00)
• Trend lines in acceptance of massage therapy in the athletic and performing arts communities (32:00)
• Closing thoughts on the essence of bodywork (35:00)
• Contact information for Christian Green (37:00)
• Conclusion and call to support the podcast (38:00)

Resources:

• Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)

• [e-mail]

• Christian's website

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