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The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Healwell
26 episodes
5 months ago
Send us a text The massage therapy landscape is shifting with regulatory changes and developments across states, including the Interstate Massage Compact passing in five states and ongoing advancements in state licensing requirements. Recent months have seen significant changes including Vermont's increased registration fees, Idaho's elimination of continuing education requirements, and new regulations addressing human trafficking in multiple states. • Interstate Massage Compact has passed i...
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Send us a text The massage therapy landscape is shifting with regulatory changes and developments across states, including the Interstate Massage Compact passing in five states and ongoing advancements in state licensing requirements. Recent months have seen significant changes including Vermont's increased registration fees, Idaho's elimination of continuing education requirements, and new regulations addressing human trafficking in multiple states. • Interstate Massage Compact has passed i...
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Medicine
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
Episodes (20/26)
The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Midsummer News Rubdown
Send us a text The massage therapy landscape is shifting with regulatory changes and developments across states, including the Interstate Massage Compact passing in five states and ongoing advancements in state licensing requirements. Recent months have seen significant changes including Vermont's increased registration fees, Idaho's elimination of continuing education requirements, and new regulations addressing human trafficking in multiple states. • Interstate Massage Compact has passed i...
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5 months ago
11 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Getting Your Elbows Out: Why Licensing Matters to Massage Therapy
Send us a text Regulation might sound like the least exciting topic in massage therapy, but it's actually the battleground where our professional identity and future are being decided. Massage therapy regulation is far more than bureaucratic red tape; it's a dynamic system that establishes professional standards, protects the public, and helps define who controls the massage profession's territory. We break down the complex regulatory landscape, explaining how licensing affects practice right...
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6 months ago
21 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Rubdown News Alert: California State Licensing
Send us a text California stands as one of only five states without proper massage therapy licensing, operating instead under a questionable "voluntary certification" system run by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). This system charges therapists $300 every two years for a certification that requires minimal education, no continuing education, and no examination, while creating barriers for therapist mobility and failing to protect the public. • CAMTC is a private, non-profit co...
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8 months ago
11 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
2025 Winter Rubdown
Send us a text Healwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy Profession New Healwell Class: Cultural Competency for Bodyworkers and Healthcare Providers Healwell News 1:24 State and National News 2:13 Association News 8:13 Events 10:58 Davonna Willis Interview Beneficial Ownership Checklist COMTA Likes Us! ABMP Events AMTA Call for Speakers MTF Grants IMTRC Registration ABMP News AMTA News Support the show Send us an email: podcast@healwell.org Leave us a voice message: 703-468-1799 Check o...
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9 months ago
14 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
A Profession-Wide Mental Health Crisis: Risk Factors
Send us a text Suicide hotline: call or text 988 International Suicide Hotlines Register for the Community Processing Event on February 25th Corey Rivera and Cal Cates address the alarming suicide rates among massage therapists by exploring underlying risk factors, including perfectionism, isolation, and occupational stress. By recognizing these nuances, the conversation encourages community engagement and accountability to promote better mental health outcomes. • Discussing general risk fac...
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10 months ago
59 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
A Profession-Wide Mental Health Crisis: The Report
Send us a text The episode discusses the hidden mental health crisis within the massage therapy profession, spotlighting alarming suicide rates and the pressing need for open dialogue and community support. By exploring the complexity of suicidal ideation and the current model we use to understand suicide, we aim to equip listeners with tools to recognize and address these critical issues. Suicide hotline: call or text 988 International Suicide Hotlines Register for the Community Processing...
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11 months ago
26 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Massage Robots
Send us a textCorey Rivera and Cal Cates explore the existence of rubbing robots and how (unsurprisingly?) they prompt a critical examination of what defines massage therapy. This episode dives into what the robots can and cannot do, why they're happening now, and how you need a human to do massage therapy.Unreal Rubbing Robot ImagesMichael and Aubrey's PodcastAescapeAlex: Massage RoboticsPhill the Nightstand 2023 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study2024 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study Massage Cost Opti...
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12 months ago
47 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Fall Rubdown
Send us a textTopics:Healwell News 0:44State and National News 2:44Massage Envy Settlement 2:49Association News 7:20AMTA, MPPR, and Veteran's Affairs 9:58Upcoming Live and Online events 14:30Healwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy ProfessionOpening to the Mystery with Cal Cates (21 CEUs for most healthcare)Department of JusticeAMTA's Letter to Veteran's AffairsMTF GrantsIMTRC RegistrationABMP NewsAMTA NewsSupport the showSend us an email: podcast@healwell.orgLeave us a voice message:...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Editorial: First-Hand Mental Health Crisis
Send us a textThis episode contains a discussion about suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis call or text 988 on your phone to reach the suicide hotline or click the lifeline link.Healwell believes it is important to talk about the hard things. In this short episode, with an introduction by Cal Cates, Corey Rivera talks about their recent experience with suicidal ideation; what it is, what it isn't, and how to support yourself or someo...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
August Rubdown
Send us a textTopics:Healwell NewsState and National NewsAssociation NewsUpcoming Live and Online eventsHealwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy ProfessionNPR: Non-Compete Ban Thrown OutThe Massage Therapy Foundation Ergonomics Project Interest SurveyMTF Public-Based Research NetworkMTF Executive Director Departure (After 26 Years!)MTF Practitioner and Student Case Report ContestSupport the showSend us an email: podcast@healwell.orgLeave us a voice message: 703-468-1799 Check out our interv...
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1 year ago
6 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
A (Brief) Massage Therapist's Guide to AI
Send us a textAI is everywhere. And it does everything...or does it?In this episode we break down the different types of AI, including generative AI like ChatGPT. We'll explain how each AI type operates uniquely, with a focus on their current roles and limitations. And boy, do they have limitations.Corey provides a clear breakdown of AI, explaining the distinction between weak AI, which performs specific tasks, and the elusive strong AI seen in science fiction. She explores how AI is currentl...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
July Rubdown
Send us a textTopics:Healwell NewsState and National NewsMPower Shut DownBaylor Research Article (They like us!)Association NewsUpcoming Live and Online eventsHealwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy ProfessionABMP News PageAMTA News PageUSOLMT News PageDept of Ed Asynchronous Ban Public CommentABMP Nebraska Call to ActionAMTA List of Resources for MPower StudentsBaylor Article Press ReleaseBaylor Open Access ArticleMTF FundraiserUSOLMT BoardLorimer Moseley TED talk: Why Things HurtBlack Ma...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Massage Tools
Send us a textWhen is a tool a robot?Join your host, Corey Rivera on the meandering development of tools used for massage (but not necessarily massage therapy). We'll talk about:Tools that helpTools that don'tTools that are robotsTools that are fishCathy Ryan, The Fascia Nerd also stops by to explain cellulite! Stay tuned after the outro to hear bonus Cathy.Take a class with Cathy Ryan!You can't break fascia (Threlkeld 1992)National Library of Medicine TENS ArticleTool-Making and Tool-Using i...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
June Rubdown
Send us a textTopics:Healwell NewsState and National NewsAMTA Files a Lawsuit Against the Department of EducationAssociation NewsUpcoming Live and Online eventsHealwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy Profession ABMP News PageAMTA News PageInternational Journal of Therapeutic Massage and BodyworkABMP's Response to Change.org PetitionAMTA and Friends of Veteran's Affairs ResearchMassage Therapy Foundation's Bob King Legacy GrantNCBTMB Strategic PlanUSOLMT BoardLorimer Moseley TED talk: Why T...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
May Rubdown
Send us a textIn this episode of "The Rubdown," your host Corey Rivera brings you the latest news and updates from the massage therapy profession for May 2024.Topics:Healwell NewsState and National NewsCoalition for National Massage Organization Meeting Upcoming Live and Online eventsHealwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy ProfessionSupport Georgia joining the interstate compact with ABMPMTF Poster SubmissionsLorimer Moseley TED talk: Why Things HurtDavonna Willis; 4 Nineteen Educatio...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Voices from the Crossroads of Identity
Send us a textWelcome to an exploration of intersectional identities, featuring those who live at the crossroads of race, gender, sexuality, and disability. This episode is a departure from The Rub's usual style, and we hope you enjoy this brief detour.Here is the audio piece about addiction that inspired this episode: Life Left In MeAll audio is from interviews on Healwell's podcast "Interdisciplinary."Original interviews:Authenticity Soup with Arika Patneaude and Bridget SumserPeople Just W...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
April Rubdown
Send us a textIn this episode of "The Rubdown," your host Corey Rivera brings you the latest news and updates from the massage therapy profession spanning from January 1st to April 30th, 2024.Topics:Massage Therapy Foundation GrantsHealwell NewsFTC Non-compete banGainful employment Interstate compact National Association updatesIJTMB Journal reviewUpcoming Live and Online eventsSupport Georgia joining the interstate compactHealwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy ProfessionInterna...
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1 year ago
13 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education
Send us a textWelcome to "The Rub," a captivating podcast delving into the world of massage therapy. Join your host, Corey Rivera, as they explore the intricacies of continuing education in massage therapy with guests Ruth Werner, Whitney Lowe, and Rebecca Sturgeon.In this enlightening episode, Corey engages in insightful conversations with industry experts about the transformative shift in massage therapy education, particularly focusing on the transition from traditional in-person classes t...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Not What You Think It Means- Holistic
Send us a textJoin us on a journey through the intricate landscape of medical philosophy as we explore the dynamic interplay between reductionism and holism. In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the contrasting perspectives that shape modern healthcare and challenge traditional notions of disease and wellness.At the heart of our discussion lies the age-old debate between reductionism and holism. While reductionism champions the idea that understanding the smallest components of a ...
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1 year ago
15 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
The Art of Conferencing for Massage Therapists
Send us a textEmbark on a journey of professional transformation with me, Corey Rivera, as we break free from the confines of routine massage therapy practice. Our latest Rub episode invites you to discover the untapped potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, with valuable takeaways from the Shiley conference in palliative care. Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh joins us, bringing her passionate insight as a social worker and researcher, to illuminate the powerful synergies that await when we step ...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy
Send us a text The massage therapy landscape is shifting with regulatory changes and developments across states, including the Interstate Massage Compact passing in five states and ongoing advancements in state licensing requirements. Recent months have seen significant changes including Vermont's increased registration fees, Idaho's elimination of continuing education requirements, and new regulations addressing human trafficking in multiple states. • Interstate Massage Compact has passed i...