About this episode

The episode discusses data collection methods in massage therapy practice with insights from experts in the field.

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

People in this episode

Host: Annie LaCroix

Guests: Dr. Niki Munk, Rachel Romanelli

Topics covered

• research methods
• massage therapy
• data collection
• case series study
• healthcare advocacy

Keywords

• massage therapy
• research
• data collection
• healthcare
• case series study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massage Therapy Foundation, MassageNet Practice-Based Research Network

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