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.
Episodes
34 episodes
Pain Education, No Script Provided with Monica Noy, episode 1
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 ...
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56:51
The Knowledge Summit Series Part 2: Dual Relationships in Massage Therapy with Sarah MacAulay
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 o...
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53:55
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 shift in how therapists across Canada approach continuing e...
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38:41
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 conversation with Nadine Hawyrluk, where we clear up th...
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1:01:48
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 on the podcast, as we tackle this provocative question head-...
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1:02:27
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 anything but ordinary—starting off as an aspiring soccer p...
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1:28:09
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 education to practice. With their stories, we have a lo...
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52:15
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 dismantle the problems of outdated therapeutic models so we c...
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1:17:38
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 family's Filipino restaurant. This episode shares insights f...
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1:12:36
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 RMT from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the m...
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54:52
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-of-life care. Exploring this tender intersection, we shine ...
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1:33:21
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 delicate balance between physical relief and psycho...
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1:09:45
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 could mean for the future of our profession, both in schools...
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53:54
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 (CMTBC) charting a bold new direction, I discuss how the ado...
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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 is a toast to you, as we reflect on the strides we've made a...
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30:21
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 of insurance battles to the complexities of labor mobility,...
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1:07:05
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 Blumensaat is working hard to do. In this episode we welcome M...
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1:10:37
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 Registered Massage Therapist who's working hard to make change in th...
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1:16:09
Engaging in Cultural Safety, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Identity with Susan Dupuis RMT
Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Susan Dupuis, an RMT and educator from Manitoba. She's here to engage us in a poignant dialogue about cultural safety and reconciliation. Our conversation kicks off with a symbolic offering of tobacco, ...
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1:12:27
The New RMT Experience with Christian Lacsamana
Welcome Christian Lacsamana to Purves Versus and to the profession of massage therapy. Christian is a new RMT in Vancouver, BC. He was previously a kinesiologist who decided he wanted to pursue a career in massage therapy so he could offer addi...
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1:11:10
The Student RMT Experience with Courtney Olmstead
This is the second episode in my series on new RMTs. Today we have Courtney, who is an RMT in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We had a great conversation about the need to adapt RMT entry to practice curriculum to make it consistent with current evidence...
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