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Research Perch

Massage Therapy Foundation

Science

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 87

Research Perch is a podcast designed to help you learn how to use massage therapy research in your practice. Each episode digs into a specific article from the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and unpacks it so you know how it applies to you. Grow your massage therapy practice and serve your clients better with the power of research!

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🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
13/09/2026
#99
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08/09/2026
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
06/09/2026
#93
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
05/09/2026
#81
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
04/09/2026
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
03/09/2026
#58
🇺🇸 USA - Natural Sciences
28/08/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
13/08/2026
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - Natural Sciences
12/08/2026
#99
🇺🇸 USA - Natural Sciences
20/07/2026
#92

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https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/project-cope-share-your-story-research-perch/
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https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/resources/e-books/
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https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/2914/
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370315/
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370311/
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370312/
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Research Literacy in Entry-Level Massage Education [Research Perch 87]

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 30:41

Research literacy is a systematic process for finding information that can help inform clinical care. In this episode of Research Perch, learn about the importance of teaching research literacy to entry-level massage therapy students, and how instructors can use MTF resources to help students learn to find, access, and assess the integrity of research and apply it in meaningful ways.

For an a great additional resource, check out MTF's Instructor's Guide to Teaching Research eBook
Link to IJTMB article mentioned in show: Adaptation of the CARE Guidelines for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Publications: Efforts To Improve the Impact of Case Reports

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Pathways to Research for Massage Clinicians [Research Perch 86]

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 37:37

Tune in to Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix speaks with Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk about how massage therapists can meaningfully contribute to the emerging body of research. This episode addresses common questions about how to begin getting involved in massage therapy research, whether to investigate a specific subtopic of interest, or enter the field with research as a primary occupational focus.

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PTSD Case Reports from IJTMB Special Issue on MT and Mental Health [Research Perch 85]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 • Duration 44:25

Listen in as Ruth Werner and Dr. Niki Munk discuss three Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-related case reports from the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB) September 2025 Special Issue on Massage Therapy and Mental Health:

Hanus, A., & Fogarty, S. (2025). The effects of massage therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder: a case report. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 18(3), 42. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370315/
Clark, M., & Steinberg, B. (2025). The Effects of Massage Therapy on Medically Induced Trauma and Touch Aversion: A Case Report. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 18(3), 86. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370311/
Fraser, A. (2025). Therapeutic Massage and Homecare to Reduce Dissociation in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 18(3), 5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12370312/

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Conducting Research in Practice Settings [Research Perch 84]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • Duration 30:27

Listen in for Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix, MTF Associate Director of Operations, speaks with MTF Research Director, Dr. Niki Munk, and special guest Rachel Romanelli, an experienced massage therapist, educator, clinic owner, and healthcare advocate. The three discuss data collection methods within massage therapy practice, and their utilization in the upcoming Case Series Study being conducted within MassageNet Practice-Based Research Network. Learn more at www.massagenet.org

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2026 Community Service Award Process Updates [Research Perch]

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Duration 13:50

The 2026 MTF Community Service Awards application process opens January 1, 2026—with an exciting update! The maximum award amount has increased to $20,000, up from a previous maximum award of $5,000. In this episode, MTF Research Director, Dr. Niki Munk, speaks with Community Service Award Committee Chair, Dolly Wallace, about reasons for the change, history of the Award program, and how your organization can apply.

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MT for Multiple Sclerosis 2025 Case Report Contest Winner [Research Perch]

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 20:14

Enjoy a lively and informative discussion as MTF Case Report Contest Chair, Robin Miccio, speaks with 2025 Silver Award winner Hailey Robertson about her report, "Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis."

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IJTMB Mental Health Special Issue [Research Perch]

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 21:32

Join us for Research Perch, as International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB) Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health.

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MassageNet IMTRC Special Session Recap [Research Perch]

Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Duration 25:28

Listen in to Research Perch as we speak with Dr. Niki Munk and Sami Zabel about the MassageNet Special Session and activity held at the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference in Alexandria, VA. The session provided the opportunity for MassageNet Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) member massage therapists to share their ideas about research topics, and to decide on the topic of the first research study developed and run entirely by MassageNet.

Webinar-style virtual convening of MassageNet members: Thursday, August 28 @ 7PM EST

Additional Resources:

www.MassageNet.org

· Research question framework: "How do massage therapists approach/treat X in practice and to what effect?"

Related Research Perch Episodes:

MassageNet Study: MT Mental Health Knowledge
Practice-Based Research Network 101

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IMTRC 2025 with Ruth Werner & Adrienne Asta [Research Perch]

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 • Duration 40:06

Listen in to Research Perch as MTF President Adrienne F. Asta, BA, LMT, speaks with author and educator Ruth Werner, BCTMB, about the upcoming 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) in Alexandria, VA. Learn how attending can benefit you and your clients, explore speakers and topics, and find out how IMTRC impacts research in the field.

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IJTMB Call for Papers on Mental Health & Manual Therapies [Research Perch]

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 32:01

Listen in to Research Perch as MTF President Adrienne F. Asta speaks with Cynthia Price, PhD, MA, LMT, and Sarah Fogarty, PhD, LMT, about the Call for Abstracts relating to Massage and Mental Health for an upcoming special issue of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB). Learn more about the scope of content for this issue as we invite educators, therapists, and researchers to submit their data and experiences to IJTMB. Visit www.ijtmb.org to submit a paper.

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