Massage Science with Eric Purves
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.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Knowledge Summit Series. Dual Relationships in Massage Therapy with Sarah MacAulay
Sarah McCauley, an RMT from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, brings a fresh perspective on dual relationships in massage therapy, challenging the profession's traditional ethical guidelines that…
The Knowledge Summit Series. Rewiring Safety with Alanna Thompson
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Neuroscience and Trauma Informed Massage Therapy with Dr Mark Olson
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What is an evidence-based technique?
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Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice
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 …
Exploring Evidence-Based Practice and Challenges in Massage Therapy
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 conv…
Therapeutic Exercise in Massage Therapy: Insights and Challenges with Michelle Smith
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 o…
Being a Massage Therapist in Professional Sports with Richard Hawes
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…
Touch, Techniques, and the Therapeutic Journey with Monica and Forrest
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 educati…
Soft Tissue Therapy: A Discussion with Anna Maria Mazzieri
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 di…
The Challenges of Massage Therapy Education and Practice with Dave Cordoviz RMT
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 f…
Rethinking Scar Tissue Management in Massage Therapy
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 …
Palliative and Hospice Massage in a Death Avoidant Culture with Ashley Brzezicki
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-…
Navigating the Ethics of Massage Therapy Practice with Pam Fitch
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 de…
Higher Education, Evidence-Based Practice and the Future of Massage Therapy
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 c…
The Future of Massage Therapy: The Shift to Evidence-Based Practice
Massage therapy in BC is changing with the recent announcement of a new practice standard for RMTs, evidence-based practice. With the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (…
Reflecting on Growth and Moving Forward in 2024
It's been a great journey since the podcast's inception, and your support has catapulted us across 15 countries with a burgeoning community of listeners. This special New Year episode i…
The Importance of Regulation in Massage Therapy: A Conversation with Michelle Smith & Monty Churchman
In this episode we navigate the challenges and joys of working in an unregulated province with experienced massage therapists, Michelle Smith and Monty Churchman. From the ins and outs …
Shifting Focus in Rehabilitation: A Conversation with Marcus Blumensaat RMT
The status quo in the world of musculoskeletal healthcare needs to change. Bridging the gap between outdated norms, current practice standards and evidence-based care is what Marcus Blu…
Healthcare Entrepreneurship: The RMT Experience with Carlos Grouchy RMT
This is another episode on the new RMT experience with a deeper dive into healthcare entrepreneurship. I have a really interesting and enlightening chat with Carlos Grouchy, a Registere…