Massage Therapy Now

I had the pleasure of talking with the President of the board for the Massage Therapy Foundation, Douglas Nelson.  We explore a lot in the conversation including ideas on the art and science of Massage Therapy, some troubleshooting, and how Doug sees research intersecting with Massage Therapy. Links for the show include NMT Midwest https://www.nmtmidwest.com The Massage Therapy Foundation https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/ Project Cope https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eSysYlam9i5ARD?fbclid=IwAR2A2g_VySZ4qevJc9HYNNtA1JkNnX7DESYQ5dCOGz06nM6MekD3O7e-IPs Also: www.ijtmb.org   Music by Broke for Free, Niteowl

This episode I interview Michael Feraday, the new ED of the RMTAO.  He has been launched into the role by the recent Covid 19 crisis and speaks to some of the difficulties facing RMT's and the RMTAO.  We also speak about where the RMTAO is focused outside of the Covid 19 crisis and future plans. Music by Broke for Free, Niteowl

Pam Fitch, Cathy Ryan and I dive into the importance of how we phrase things and speak to patients.  Thoughtful, provocative, and fun, this podcast will get you thinking. Contact Pam here Pamela Fitch, M. Ad. Ed., RMTpam@pamelafitch-rmt.comTel: 613-203-2350 Contact Cathy here cryanrmt@gmail.com Contact Damian here damian@rmtbc.ca 250-551-0851 Music by Broke for free, Nite Owl

What does Kirk O'Bee do for the RMTBC as it relates to the various Massage Schools in BC?  Find out here.  Kirk and I explore his role and explain it to anyone out there who is wondering. Contact Kirk  Tel: (604) 873-4467 | Toll-Free: 1-888-413-4467  email:  Kirk@rmtbc.ca Music:  NiteOwl, Broke for Free

In this episode Kim and I discuss working in a rural remote location, Haida Gwaii, and we talk about the importance of culture and how it can impact how we work, why we work, where we work, and with who we work.  I enjoyed the highly conversational quality of our back and forth and hope the listeners do too.  Lots of culture in this one Contact Kim at telephone: 250-559-7770 email: kim@rmtbc.ca Music by: Nite Owl, Broke for free

If you've not much idea what DermoNeuroModulation is as a model within which to approach Manual Therapy, in this podcast Mike and I break down the DNM model.  Along the way, we explore a few other ideas that have influenced his own learning as a Registered Massage Therapist and how he uses these to put together the various seminars he teaches. If you're interested in learning more you can contact Mike through his website http://wellandable.ca/contact or via Phone: 778-630-8930Fax: 604 952 0539Email: hello@wellandable.ca fb: /well.ablet: @wellandable To learn more about DNM and the Neurocentric approach you can register for or book a custom seminar here http://wellandable.ca/continuing-education-courses Music by Broke for Free, Nightowl

Authors, Educators, Practitioners, Scientists, and Philosophers Cathy Ryan and Pam Fitch join me for a beautiful discussion on intuition and its presence in Manual Therapy.  Is it useful, important, and necessary?  How does science and evidence based practice relate to the idea of intuition? Pam Fitch is the author of Talking Body, Listening Hands, a speaker, and an educator in Manual Therapy whose presence and thoughtful introspection provide a wisdom and depth that only comes with years of intentional practice. Cathy Ryan is the co-author of Traumatic Scar Tissue Management, a speaker, and an educator in Manual Therapy who, like Pam, has walked a deeply intentional path in relation to Manual Therapy and her life.  Her insight provided in this short interview is thought provoking and inspiring. You can contact Pam at pam@pamelafitch-rmt.comTel: 613-736-9006 You can contact Cathy at cryanrmt@gmail.com   music by broke for free, Nightowl

The Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan Executive Director, Lori Green, joins me this episode to discuss being an Executive Director, where things are at in Saskatchewan, and her thoughts on a what's happening nationally in Registered Massage Therapy. Site links are Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance http://www.crmta.ca/ RMT Act https://www.rmtact.ca/ Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan https://www.saskmassagetherapy.com/   Music by Nite Owl Broke for Free

Gordon and I talk about the Registered Massage Therapy Associations current goings on We speak to membership benefits, upcoming symposiums, and various Association ins and outs. Websites to check out are rmtbc.ca rmtact.ca song - nite owl, broke for free

Hello Everyone A brief summer break for the podcast, but we will be back.  Contact me at damian@rmtbc.ca if there are any questions.  New episodes coming soon! music by broke for free - night owl

In this episode Don Dillon and Damian talk about why Massage Therapists must become better advocates for their professions and how they can do so.  We talk about intrinsic viewpoints, extrinsic factors, work models, threats to massage therapy, and much more. Here are some of the links talked about throughout the show. In an act of civil disobedience – yet strongly supported by local politicians and citizens – the Compassion Club (Vancouver, British Columbia) and the Harbourside Health Centre (San Francisco, California) generate operating funds through the sale of cannabis.  https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/finance/research-made-relevant-2137 This is a related article re: more novel business models https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/collaboration/a-model-for-better-health-care-3474 Here's the Myrna Brind https://hospitals.jefferson.edu/news/2015/02/jefferson-receives-marcus-foundation-grant-to-support-integrative-medicine.html Here's Casey House, where MT is mentioned in the text as an available service https://www.caseyhouse.com/how-we-help/day-health-program-services/ Here's an article on the insurer relations dilemma https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/insurance/insurers-question-value-of-massage-therapy-–-a-signal-of-changes-to-come-4778 and here's the original "Boom Bust..." article https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/opinion/boom-bust-bane-and-breakthrough-2544 link to the On the Table podcast https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/news/podcast-on-the-table-–-current-and-critical-information-for-massage-therapists-in-practice-4510 Dons' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Don-Dillon-RMT-222743724456748/ Dons' website http://dondillon-rmt.com/

Author, educator and enthusiast of all things placebo, Brian Fulton and I have a great discussion on Placebo, Nocebo, the Biopsychosocial model and ethics.  Enjoy and have a great day Brians website is: http://www.fultonmassagetherapy.com/ on facebook you can make contact here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/placebomanualtherapy/   Music by Broke for Free, Nightowl

In this episode Deetria and I talk getting a masters degree, the research project that was a part of the masters of rehabilitation science at UBC, and doing research in Canuck Place, a pediatric hospice in the lower mainland Heres the link to the program at UBC https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-rehabilitation-sciences Here's the link to Canuck Place https://www.canuckplace.org/about-us/our-purpose/   Music :  Nightowl, by Broke for Free

In this episode Matt and I are speaking to the idea of interdisciplinary practice, what it looks like from a sports team perspective, and how that has influenced his building of the Legacies Health Centres in the lower mainland.  His thoughts on why interdisciplinary practice works and how to implement them in your own practice are sure to be useful to many of the listeners.  And to be sure, it's different than multidisciplinary practice!  Enjoy Here's the link to Matt's website, the about page www.legacieshealthcentre.ca/about/ Music by Broke For Free - Nightowl

 Cathy Ryan is a Registered Massage Therapist living in Telqua, British Columbia.  She has worked for decades in the Manual Therapy trade and has translated that knowledge into teaching and writing avidly on Fascial Tissue, Wound healing and scar tissue, and many other subjects.  She recently co-authored a book called "Traumatic Scar Tissue Management: Therapeutic massage principles, practice and protocols" In this interview we dive into fascia, publishing, and some interesting subjects like intuition! Music by Broke for Free - Nightowl  

In this Episode Bodhi and I talk research.  Bodhi's scientific mind is drawn to research making him a completely different snowflake than myself, so the time spent talking was a massive education for me as to the importance of research, why a massage therapist should pay attention to it, how to engage with research, how to find quality research and much more! Music by Broke For Free Nightowl

In this Episode Mike and I talk business.  As the CEO and founder of PainPro Clinics in Vancouver, Mike brings a unique and incredibly valuable perspective to the talk of business and Registered Massage Therapy.  We talk about professionalism, relationships between clinic owners and therapists, running your own business, scarcity mindset vs abundance, and how to navigate the early days as a RMT professional.  Enjoy Music by Broke For Free Nightowl

Marcy and Mike Reoch run their own Registered Massage Therapy Clinic in Ladner, BC.  In this episode we talk about the benefits and challenges of being a couple running a business together, how family values influence their business Music - Night Owl, Broke for Free

Pain Scienctists rejoice.  Today I am talking with Eric Purves, a Registered Massage Therapist who resides in Victoria and whose professional passion includes everything pain science related.  We spend 20+ minutes talking about how pain science could relate to and make the profession of Massage Therapy better.  There are some good resources mentioned and some excellent ideas if you're wanting to become a therapist with a language that has good ethic behind it.  Enjoy   Music - Night Owl, Broke for Free

We have a new shorter format.  3 Questions, 3 Answers in around 15 minutes.  Nice and short and sweet, fun and informative.  In this episode PeterBehr and I explore being a long time Registered Massage Therapist with similiar questions asked of Margaret Behr but with some different insights and perspectives.  Also a delight to talk to Peter and hear some of his insights into being a long time therapist.  Enjoy Music by Broke For Free - Night Owl    

We have a new shorter format.  3 Questions, 3 Answers in around 15 minutes.  Nice and short and sweet, fun and informative.  In this episode Margaret Behr and I explore being a long time Registered Massage Therapist and some of the insights she has mined from her years of experience.  NOTE - there is a reasonable amount of distortion between the 4 minute and 10 minute mark.  Stick with it, it clears up and is worth listening to.   Music by Broke For Free - Night Owl

Andrew Nemeth is a BC Registered Massage Therapist who works in Elder Care Facilities doing massage therapy.  Over 15 years of experience working in care homes gives him a unique and expert perspective in this style of massage.  He has also recently taken the lead position for the Advanced Practice Group - Gerontology and speaks to this unique position   0:58  intro 1:56  proper term for advanced practice for working with the aged 3:28  RMTBC'sadvanced practice groups defined 5:18  How has massage therapy grown when working with the elderly, especially as the baby boomers age? 7:18  Are the elderly underserviced by RMT's? 8:09  Building a brand when working with the niche that is geriatric massage 9:09  Lots of opportunity for work with the elderly as either a new or long term therapist  10:08  Numbers working with the elderly as far as number of RMT's go is unknown 10:45  Loving working with the elderly  12:40  Staying interested in your work and how the elderly help you do this! 14:10  How the aged can appreciate your work as a massage therapist 15:05  is the work interdisciplinary? 15:55  Developing rapport with existing medical teams 17:05  Jumpstarting an rmt’s work with the elderly 18:30  How the advanced practice groups are already helping therapists develop particular skills 19:37  Advanced practice group gerontology current lead duties  20:49  The lead as an information filter and educational advocate 21:25  The symposium  22:31  Who should come 23:23  RMTBC symposiums rock 24:14  What Andrew will be doing at the symposium  25:44  Getting in touch with Andrew  26:55  Where will advanced practice gerontology be in 10 years as it relates to massage therapy  28:00  The unique problem of you clients aging and dying when you focus on work with the elderly 30:20  The specialness of the work with the elderly 31:12  End of show comments   Music by Broke For Free - Night Owl - Directionless EP

In our first episode ever (hurray) Gordon and I explore the idea of Scope of Pracitice  0:00    Who and what does the associate director of the rmtbc do? 0 mins to 6:18 6:18    Mediation services for Massage Therapists 8:15    Scope of practice definition, scope of practice as a box 13:42  Why is the idea of a list of should and should nots for scope of practice problematic?  15:45. Can scope of practice be a living document? 19:07. How does a therapist be a part of defining scope and who do they dialogue with about scope of practice? 21:50. The players in scope of practice and their roles 24:03  How does evidence based massage therapy influence scope 26:45  Advocating for something to be part of scope 31:20  Baseline definition of scope  36:01  Re-educating or educating oneself about scope of practice 37:38  The College of Massage Therapists  implements scope regulations, whats in place to ensure they do a good job? 41:27  Advocating for a particular modality through evidence informed practice 42:36  Scope of practice meeting takeaways 49:34  Scope of practice helping to move towards a more robust profession 55:35  RMTBC highlights for the next year   Music by Broke For Free, Night Owl - Directionless Ep - from the free music archive