Ep 155 - Dermatillomania:"I Have a Client Who . . ."Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

A client has a skin-picking disorder, and they want to receive massage. Is this really a good idea? How can we make sure they’re safe?

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Reddit thread:

Has anyone gotten a massage? What excuse to give if they ask?

Hands picking at the skin around the nails.

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    Ruth Werner

    Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (available at booksofdiscovery.com), now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is available at ruthwerner.com or [email protected].