About this episode

This episode discusses how massage therapists can contribute to research and addresses common questions about getting involved in the field.

Tune in to Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix speaks with Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk about how massage therapists can meaningfully contribute to the emerging body of research. This episode addresses common questions about how to begin getting involved in massage therapy research, whether to investigate a specific subtopic of interest, or enter the field with research as a primary occupational focus.

People in this episode

Host: Annie LaCroix

Guests: Dr. Cynthia Price, Dr. Niki Munk

Topics covered

• massage therapy research
• clinical practice
• research involvement
• occupational focus
• subtopic investigation

Keywords

• massage therapy
• research
• clinical practice
• Dr. Cynthia Price
• Dr. Niki Munk
• Annie LaCroix
• occupational focus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massage Therapy Foundation

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