About this episode

Allison Denney discusses her experiences and insights on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and its implications for bodywork.

In this episode of The Rebel MT , Allison reflects on a session she had as a newbie therapist that shaped how she approaches anatomy, particularly in relation to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). She explores what bodyworkers need to know about EDS, what interventions can be meaningfully helpful, and why the lessons learned from early mistakes can become some of our greatest strengths. Host Bio: Contact Allison Denney: rebelmt@abmp.com Allison's website: www.rebelmassage.com Allison Denney is a certified massage therapist and certified YouTuber. You can find her massage tutorials at YouTube.com/RebelMassage . She is also passionate about creating products that are kind, simple, and productive for therapists to use in their practices. Her products, along with access to her blog and CE opportunities, can be found at rebelmassage.com . About our Sponsors: Rebel Massage Therapist: My name is Allison. And I am not your typical massage therapist. After 20 years of experience and thousands of clients, I have learned that massage therapy is SO MUCH more than a relaxing experience at a spa. I see soft tissue as more than merely a physical element but a deeply complex, neurologically driven…

People in this episode

Guest: Allison Denney

Topics covered

• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• bodywork
• massage therapy
• anatomy
• therapist experience

Keywords

• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• bodywork
• massage therapy
• anatomy
• therapist
• interventions
• early mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Rebel Massage, YouTube

Books & works: The Rebel MT

Places: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

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