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James Ivaska
3 days ago2 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...
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James Ivaska
Jan 22 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."...
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James Ivaska
Dec 19, 20242 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...
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James Ivaska
Nov 19, 20243 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jul 14, 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jul 1, 20242 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...
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Doug Nelson
May 27, 20241 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...
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Doug Nelson
Apr 10, 20242 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...
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Doug Nelson
Oct 21, 20233 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jun 12, 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jun 6, 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jun 3, 20231 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...
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Doug Nelson
May 30, 20233 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...
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Doug Nelson
Dec 26, 20222 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...
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Doug Nelson
Dec 11, 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...
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Doug Nelson
Oct 7, 20221 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...
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Doug Nelson
May 30, 20222 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...
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Doug Nelson
Mar 18, 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jan 28, 20224 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...
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Doug Nelson
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Overwhelmed
"It's pretty overwhelming." That was a statement from one of the students in the massage therapy class. I was doing an overview of...
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