Imagine a world where every child has the chance to reach their full potential. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Tina Allen, founder of Liddle Kidz Foundation, about the differences between infant and pediatric massage, why she created the Liddle Kidz Foundation, what she has noticed in her travels around the world regarding “touch culture,” and what advice she has for practitioners interested in learning more about pediatric touch therapy.

Tina Allen, founder of Liddle Kidz Foundation, is the premier expert and authority on infant and pediatric massage therapy. She is an internationally respected lecturer, educator, and award-winning author of the best-selling book “A Modern Day Guide to Massage for Children.”

For over 20 years, Tina has propelled the Liddle Kidz Foundation to global awareness. Her integrative approach has provided her the opportunity to develop comprehensive certification programs and consult on numerous pediatric massage programs, research studies, and pediatric massage protocols. She has collaborated with health-care professionals around the world to provide pediatric massage therapy in more than 100 medical institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Tokyo National Metropolitan Children’s Hospital.

The Liddle Kidz Foundation has achieved long-standing global success with its International Therapeutic Exchange Program (iTEP), where qualified volunteer health-care ambassadors join the Liddle Kidz Foundation to create a sustainable impact in the communities they serve.

Allen’s work with children around the world has garnered international honors, including the Massage Therapy Foundation Humanitarian of the Year, American Massage Therapy Association Award for Distinguished Service, and State of California Champion for Children.

Resources:

Visit www.liddlekidz.org/abmp for more information

Hosts:

Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com.

Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.

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Ep 309 – Pediatric Touch Therapy with Tina Allen

The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession