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Massage science is the next iteration of the Purves Versus podcast. This is a podcast created for the massage, manual and movement therapist. Eric Purves is a massage therapist, educator, and researcher with a passion to have the massage and musculoskeletal professions embrace current science and start to realize their full potential to help improve well being.
Eric has been working tirelessly to inspire change in his profession and this podcast is another platform for him to express his thoughts, discuss the current science, and interview therapists on specific topics.
What makes this podcast different? Eric will be exploring topics that focus on the current science of touch, best practices for MSK care, and how this relates to the massage and manual therapy professions. New episodes are scheduled to be released every 2 weeks and they will be 30-45 minutes long.
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Send us a text We examine the IASP definition of pain, why shared language matters, and how sloppy semantics derail research and care. We contrast barriers to recovery with causes, clarify differences between nociceptors and nociception, and use sensitization and nociplastic as hypotheses that guide better reasoning. • using the IASP definition to ground assessment • distinguishing nociceptors, neurons, and nociception • reframing biopsychosocial as barriers to recovery • identifying sensiti...
Send us a text Without understanding social determinants of health, pain care becomes guesswork dressed as certainty. Monica Noy helps us separate influence from cause and shows why humility is a clinical skill. • why private care creates privilege and access gaps • how BPS gets narrowed and misused as causation • influence versus cause across bio, psycho and social factors • education gaps in neuroscience and pain mechanisms • harms of structural narratives and “root cause” claims • core so...
Send us a text We question whether it is ethical to cause pain during manual therapy and unpack what nociception, tissue insult, and consent truly mean. We challenge heuristics like no pain, no gain and ground decision-making in evidence, context, and patient autonomy. • defining pain and nociception as signals of actual or potential tissue damage • challenging bruising and discomfort as therapeutic proof • critiquing hurt does not equal harm as a blanket rule • considering acute movement wit...
Send us a text What if pain education got the fundamentals wrong by chasing tidy scripts instead of solid mechanisms? We sit down with researcher and educator Monica Noy to rethink how clinicians learn, reason, and communicate about pain. Rather than leaning on “explain pain” narratives and one-size-fits-all language, Monica anchors care in a clear premise: nociception is necessary—though not always sufficient—for pain. That single shift reframes assessment, reduces blame, and helps us speak ...
Send us a text The Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro. Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians. Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one place Support the show Head on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning ...
Send us a text Sarah MacAulay, an RMT from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, brings a fresh perspective on dual relationships in massage therapy, challenging the profession's traditional ethical guidelines that don't reflect rural practice realities. Living in a town of approximately 1,800 people, Sarah shares her journey of navigating professional relationships that inevitably overlap with personal ones, revealing how urban-centric ethics create unnecessary burdens for rural practitioners. • Dual rel...
Send us a text The Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro. Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians. Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one place Support the show Head on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning ...
Send us a text The Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro. Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians. Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one place Support the show Head on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning ...
Send us a text The Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro. Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians. Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one place Support the show Head on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning ...
Send us a text Can the flexibility of a new professional development model for massage therapists change the status quo? Discover how British Columbia’s innovative approach is setting the stage for a shift in how therapists across Canada approach continuing education. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of this flexible professional development model, weighing the benefits of personalized learning against the risks of diminished oversight. Hear firsthand about our experiences and the fe...
Send us a text There are many common misunderstandings about evidence based practice (EBP). It is not all about the reserach evidence, although that is a critical component. Join us for a critical conversation with Nadine Hawyrluk, where we clear up the common misunderstandings surrounding evidence-based practice and the new standards set by the CMTBC. We dissect the requirements for maintaining an evidence-based approach, from staying up-to-date with the latest research to ensuring learning...
Send us a text Can massage therapists truly prescribe and monitor therapeutic exercise programs effectively? Join us in a conversation with Michelle Smith from Saskatoon, making her third appearance on the podcast, as we tackle this provocative question head-on. Michelle, whose expertise spans kinesiology and exercise physiology, shares her critical insights into the current state of training for massage therapists, particularly when dealing with clients with co-occurring medical conditions. ...
Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Richard Hawes, a Registered Massage Therapist who has had over 30 years of experience as an RMT and now works with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Richard's path is anything but ordinary—starting off as an aspiring soccer player, pivoting to a police officer in Hong Kong, and ultimately finding his passion in massage therapy in Vancouver. Richard opens up about his personal battle with cancer and how this life-altering experience reignited his passio...
Send us a text Forrest and Monica, two therapists from the town of Nelson, BC, join me to discuss the manual therapies like osteopathy, massage, and acupuncture. They share their journey from education to practice. With their stories, we have a look into the art of listening and communicating, and how these skills contribute to effective patient care. Our discussion explores the evidence and anecdotes behind manual therapies, as we consider the challenges of marrying traditional ...
Send us a text We welcome Anna Maria Mazzieri, a soft tissue therapist and educator from the UK. We share our stories and insights that hope to reshape the landscape of manual therapy. Together, we dismantle the problems of outdated therapeutic models so we can build a new framework where evidence-based practice is the core of clinical success. Anna Maria's expertise, cultivated at the Soft Tissue School in the UK, offers a refreshing perspective on the significance of integrating communicati...
Send us a text Meet Dave Cordoviz, a new Registered Massage Therapist, in Vancouver, BC. Dave discusses the invaluable lessons he'd learn while juggling work at multiple clinics while working at his family's Filipino restaurant. This episode shares insights from Dave's journey towards establishing a successful RMT practice. Navigating the labyrinth of healthcare education can be complex. We dissect the heart of massage therapy education itself—contrasting the atmosphere of RMT school setting...
Send us a text Ever wondered if everything you've heard about scar tissue and massage therapy is consistent with the evidence? Prepare to have your beliefs challenged as we're joined by Susan Shipton RMT from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of scar tissue management in massage therapy, particularly following surgery. We've all heard the tales of aggressive massage techniques "breaking down" scar tissue, but Susan and I, draw from some current research and ...
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Ashley Brzezicki, an RMT and death doula, whose personal narrative and cultural insights bridge the gap between massage therapy and end-of-life care. Exploring this tender intersection, we shine a light on the human touch in healthcare—a touch that offers solace to those grappling with terminal illnesses and envelops their loved ones in the warm embrace of empathy and understanding. Ashley's tapestry of narratives threads ...
Send us a text In my conversation with Pam Fitch, a respected RMT and author, we explore the past and future of massage therapy to reveal its ethical and communicative core. Pam and I explore the delicate balance between physical relief and psychological comfort, and the potential held within our profession. We all carry our life stories, and it's through understanding this narrative that wellness begins. Pam and I share personal anecdotes that underscore the significance of reco...
Send us a text In this episode we welcome Nadine Hawryluk to discuss her academic and professional journey while exploring what the CMTBCs new standard of practice for evidence-based massage therapy could mean for the future of our profession, both in schools as well as in practice. As a recent master's graduate and an RMT from Courtenay, BC, Nadine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Nadine details her journey from body worker to registered massage therapist, unv...
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