Massage Therapy Foundation
@mtfoundation.bsky.social
The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service. Visit www.massagetherapyfoundation.org
New Research Perch! Enjoy a lively and informative discussion as MTF Case Report Contest Chair, Robin Miccio, speaks with 2025 Silver Award winner Hailey Robertson about her report, “Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis.” Check it out here: bit.ly/43uyq4y
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
New Research Perch! Enjoy a lively and informative discussion as MTF Case Report Contest Chair, Robin Miccio, speaks with 2025 Silver Award winner Hailey Robertson about her report, “Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis.” Check it out here: bit.ly/43uyq4y
MTF is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Case Report Contest! One Silver Award and one Honorable Mention were given for reports focusing on Massage for Multiple Sclerosis and Cervical Disc Herniation, respectively: bit.ly/49OrDqh
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
MTF is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Case Report Contest! One Silver Award and one Honorable Mention were given for reports focusing on Massage for Multiple Sclerosis and Cervical Disc Herniation, respectively: bit.ly/49OrDqh
“Objective: to verify the impact of the use of connective tissue massage technique versus myofascial release performed manually by the therapist and foam roller self-myofascial release on fibromyalgia pain-related outcomes.” bit.ly/4859u6h #MassageMonday #fibromyalgia #painmassage
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“Objective: to verify the impact of the use of connective tissue massage technique versus myofascial release performed manually by the therapist and foam roller self-myofascial release on fibromyalgia pain-related outcomes.” bit.ly/4859u6h #MassageMonday #fibromyalgia #painmassage
“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” bit.ly/4oPvGXK #MassageMonday #PalliativeCare
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” bit.ly/4oPvGXK #MassageMonday #PalliativeCare
We are excited to announce the appointment of Niki Munk, PhD, LMT, as MTF Research Director! Dr. Munk will lead expanded MTF research granting, & provide support for MassageNet and @IJTMB_org. We are thrilled to have her and her expertise on our staff: bit.ly/3L4lR9G
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We are excited to announce the appointment of Niki Munk, PhD, LMT, as MTF Research Director! Dr. Munk will lead expanded MTF research granting, & provide support for MassageNet and @IJTMB_org. We are thrilled to have her and her expertise on our staff: bit.ly/3L4lR9G
“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” #MassageMonday #OrthopedicCare #massagetherapy
October 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” #MassageMonday #OrthopedicCare #massagetherapy
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! Our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this season of gratitude and joy! @rmtbc.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! Our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this season of gratitude and joy! @rmtbc.bsky.social
“This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on neck pain, disability, quality of life, and pain thresholds in patients with migraine.” bit.ly/4h5nTCg #MassageMonday #MigraineRelief #HeadacheRelief
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on neck pain, disability, quality of life, and pain thresholds in patients with migraine.” bit.ly/4h5nTCg #MassageMonday #MigraineRelief #HeadacheRelief
“This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and functional mobility in stroke patients.” bit.ly/4mRd20b #massagemonday #strokerecovery
October 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and functional mobility in stroke patients.” bit.ly/4mRd20b #massagemonday #strokerecovery
Healwell’s MassageNet Webinar replay is now available! Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) provides a vital connection point between clinicians and researchers. This webinar is approved for 1 CE hour through NCBMTB. bit.ly/4gL9knl
September 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Healwell’s MassageNet Webinar replay is now available! Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) provides a vital connection point between clinicians and researchers. This webinar is approved for 1 CE hour through NCBMTB. bit.ly/4gL9knl
“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life, & compares them with placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” bit.ly/4pSaZMj #masssgemonday
September 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life, & compares them with placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” bit.ly/4pSaZMj #masssgemonday
MTF is proud to award a $299,465 Research Grant to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for their study, “Myofascial Release Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” with the generous financial support of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): bit.ly/41XHBtC
September 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
MTF is proud to award a $299,465 Research Grant to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for their study, “Myofascial Release Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” with the generous financial support of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): bit.ly/41XHBtC
Happening TONIGHT at 7PM EDT—Register Now!
Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession!
Register at healwell.org/community-ev...
1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.
Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession!
Register at healwell.org/community-ev...
1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happening TONIGHT at 7PM EDT—Register Now!
Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession!
Register at healwell.org/community-ev...
1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.
Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession!
Register at healwell.org/community-ev...
1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.
MTF’s 2025 Community Service grantees have been announced! Grantees include those providing therapeutic massage to veterans with dementia, children with autism, and HIV-positive/at-risk women. Read more: bit.ly/3VhdfP5
September 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
MTF’s 2025 Community Service grantees have been announced! Grantees include those providing therapeutic massage to veterans with dementia, children with autism, and HIV-positive/at-risk women. Read more: bit.ly/3VhdfP5
“This paper aims to report the demographic and practice characteristics of the recently refreshed Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) membership.” bit.ly/4gp2Iek #MassageMonday #PracticeBasedResearch #ComplementaryMedicine #IntegrativeCare
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“This paper aims to report the demographic and practice characteristics of the recently refreshed Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) membership.” bit.ly/4gp2Iek #MassageMonday #PracticeBasedResearch #ComplementaryMedicine #IntegrativeCare
Massage & Mental Health special issue out now! Examine the impact of MT for PTSD, life-limiting physical illness, and more. Commentary explores proposed framework for collaboration between physicians, mental health practitioners, and MTs. Check it out: www.ijtmb.org
September 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Massage & Mental Health special issue out now! Examine the impact of MT for PTSD, life-limiting physical illness, and more. Commentary explores proposed framework for collaboration between physicians, mental health practitioners, and MTs. Check it out: www.ijtmb.org
Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs www.healwell.org/community-event-sept17
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs www.healwell.org/community-event-sept17
“[This study performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of] nonpharmacological therapies widely used to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women experiencing insomnia.” bit.ly/46g3eGU #massagemonday #menopause #massagetherapy
September 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“[This study performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of] nonpharmacological therapies widely used to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women experiencing insomnia.” bit.ly/46g3eGU #massagemonday #menopause #massagetherapy
“This randomized controlled trial compared effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” bit.ly/3VthUNK #massagemonday #backpainrelief #myofascialrelease
September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“This randomized controlled trial compared effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” bit.ly/3VthUNK #massagemonday #backpainrelief #myofascialrelease
Our deep gratitude goes to all who donated over the last few days during our 35th Anniversary Match Campaign! Together, our supporters raised $17,159—which will be generously matched by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), for a grand total of $34,318!
August 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our deep gratitude goes to all who donated over the last few days during our 35th Anniversary Match Campaign! Together, our supporters raised $17,159—which will be generously matched by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), for a grand total of $34,318!
“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” bit.ly/4fTWxyE #MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch
August 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” bit.ly/4fTWxyE #MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch
Double Your Donation ends at midnight CST! Just a few hours left to make your contribution to research, education & community service for MTs—and have it matched 100% thanks to the generosity of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)! We are deeply grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39
August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Double Your Donation ends at midnight CST! Just a few hours left to make your contribution to research, education & community service for MTs—and have it matched 100% thanks to the generosity of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)! We are deeply grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39
Having a blast in Dallas! Stop by booth #422 to make a gift to MTF and have it DOUBLED thanks to American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) match. We are grateful to our supporters, who have raised over $11k! In-person donors can score a free thank you gift. Match ends 8/23: bit.ly/41f8E39
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Having a blast in Dallas! Stop by booth #422 to make a gift to MTF and have it DOUBLED thanks to American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) match. We are grateful to our supporters, who have raised over $11k! In-person donors can score a free thank you gift. Match ends 8/23: bit.ly/41f8E39
Come see us at Booth #422! MTF is LIVE at 2025 AMTA National Convention in Dallas, kicking off Day 2 of our 100% MATCH fundraiser. Now til Aug 23, AMTA is matching your gifts to MTF. Donate on-site in Dallas to pick up a free thank you gift at the booth! bit.ly/41f8E39
August 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Come see us at Booth #422! MTF is LIVE at 2025 AMTA National Convention in Dallas, kicking off Day 2 of our 100% MATCH fundraiser. Now til Aug 23, AMTA is matching your gifts to MTF. Donate on-site in Dallas to pick up a free thank you gift at the booth! bit.ly/41f8E39
In celebration of MTF's 35th Anniversary, AMTA is generously matching donations made to MTF during the AMTA 2025 National Convention, August 20-23, up to 100k total!
Don't miss your chance to multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39
Don't miss your chance to multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39
August 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
In celebration of MTF's 35th Anniversary, AMTA is generously matching donations made to MTF during the AMTA 2025 National Convention, August 20-23, up to 100k total!
Don't miss your chance to multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39
Don't miss your chance to multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39