About this episode

The episode discusses the MassageNet Special Session at the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference, focusing on research topics for massage therapists.

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

People in this episode

Host: Research Perch

Guests: Dr. Niki Munk, Sami Zabel

Topics covered

• MassageNet
• Practice-Based Research Network
• research topics
• massage therapy
• mental health

Keywords

• MassageNet
• research conference
• massage therapy
• mental health
• Practice-Based Research Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MassageNet, Massage Therapy Foundation

Places: Alexandria, VA

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