Episode 23: Menopause Massage: Real Specialty or Rebrand? What It Can and Can't Do
Episode 23 - Menopause Massage: Real Specialty or Rebrand? What It Can and Can't Do | The Wise Practitioner
Is menopause massage the midlife care women have been waiting for, or a familiar massage wearing a brand-new hashtag?
Menopause massage is all over your feed, but is it a new specialty or classic massage in a new outfit? Jessica N. Ferrer, LMT, unpacks where it came from, who offers it, how training compares, what research suggests, who it may suit, key contraindications and side effects, and, with a little humor, what it simply cannot do. Neutral, practical, and timeless.
Episode 2: Sciatica? Gesundheit! Why Your Leg Pain Deserves More Than a Brand Name
Episode 2 - Sciatica or Not? Why Your Leg Pain Needs More Than a Brand Name | The Wise Practitioner
Not all leg pain is sciatica. Licensed massage therapist Jessica Ferrer explains sciatica vs. pseudo-sciatica, why your leg is 3D, the nerve “wire in the wall,” red flags that need the ER, why good practitioners ask so many questions and test, the pain-contrast trap, and why your gluteus medius can’t take a break. Learn what real assessment and lasting relief look like.
Episode 1: Massage Has Specialists Too - A Framework for Understanding Them
Episode 1 - Massage Has Specialists Too: How to Find the Right Massage Therapist | The Wise Practitioner
Not all massage therapists are the same. Your host, licensed advanced massage therapist and professional listener, Jessica Ferrer, breaks down how specialists exist in massage and bodywork — through experience, modality, and critical thinking — plus how research-informed therapists stay current, and the questions to ask before you book so you find the right fit for pain, pregnancy, surgery recovery, and more.