Massage Podcast

Eric Brown MT, known to some as the Grand Massage Poobah, is an internationally recognized massage business expert and writes regularly for massage magazines and trade publications internationally. He has been featured on national TV, radio and print media. Thousands of massage professionals and bodyworkers subscribe to his free Marketing Tips newsletter available at BodyworkBiz.com. … Continue reading Episode 40 – World Massage Conference with Eric Brown →

Chris Balsley MA, LPC, PCC has maintained a thriving and diverse professional coaching, presenting and somatic counseling practice for almost thirty years. Chris’s clients include leaders at all levels in organizations, from high-level government and military officials to executives in Fortune 500 companies. He has presented in the United States, Asia, Mexico and Europe and he has been interview on … Continue reading Episode 39 – Interview with Chris Balsley →

Susan G. Salvo is a massage therapist with 30 years of experience. As an author,Susan has written several best selling massage textbooks, online courses, and instructional youtube videos. She is currently working on her Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology. Susan was a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Project. She is on the advisory … Continue reading Episode 38 – Interview with Susan G. Salvo – Mosby’s Pathology author →

Dr Jeffrey Kiker, ND is a Naturopathic Physician with over 20 years in natural/alternative health care field and enjoys working with patients, teaching and exploring new ideas. He maintains a private practice as clinical director of Holistic Therapies Naturopathic Health Center incorporating bodywork and Naturopathic medicine in Evergreen, CO with his wife, also a ND … Continue reading Episode 37 – Interview with Dr. Jeff Kiker about Naturopathy and Homeopathy →

Keith A. Stiles, is a Licensed Massage Therapist in New York and Massachusetts and professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association, who has sixteen years of sports, orthopedic and clinical massage expertise. He is a graduate with high honors from the internationally-renowned Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder, Colorado. The 1060-hour manual therapy … Continue reading Episode 36 – Interview with interview Keith Stiles working at Cirque Du Soleil →

Rhonda Reich, MA, RMT Rhonda is a 1982 graduate of BCMT and since then has spent her time as both a massage therapist and educator. “Massage Therapy has been my life’s mission and I am thrilled to be bringing this passion back to the school where it all started.” She has also spent 15 years … Continue reading Episode 35 – Interview with Rhonda Reich about Animal Massage →

Michael Hamm, LMP – is a teacher of bodywork, he strives for a dynamic classroom and a strong community in courses that include anatomy, research literacy, and various techniques. In 2005, Mike won the Gold Award in the Massage Therapy Foundation’s student case report contest, and has worked with the Foundation since then to improve … Continue reading Episode 34 – Interview with Michael Hamm, LMP – Neurofascia →

Michael Rosen-Pyros, D.C., received his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the SUNY College at Old Westbury, New York, in 1975. He attended New York Chiropractic College, receiving his doctor of chiropractic degree in 1983. He has 21 years of experience teaching life sciences at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, as well as many … Continue reading Episode 33 – Interview with Michael Rosen-Pyros, D.C. →

Ben E. Benjamin holds a doctorate in sports medicine and education. He studied under orthopedic medicine pioneer Dr. James Cyriax.  Benjamin has taught for more than 30 years and has been in practice for more than 45 years.  He has dedicated his life to helping people cope with and overcome the pain and stress caused by injury … Continue reading Episode 32 – Interview with Dr. Ben Benjamin →

Lauren Muser Cates is an educator and massage therapist based in the Washington, DC area. She is a graduate of the Potomac Massage Training Institute and Metta Institute’s End of Life Care Practitioner Program. Lauren is currently serving as the president of the Society for Oncology Massage and is co-founder of Healwell, a non-profit organization whose mission is to … Continue reading Episode 31 – Oncology Massage with Lauren Muser Cates, NCTMB →

Michele is known for her passion and knowledge in maternity and infant massage, as well as her commitment to excellence in massage therapy education. Michele has a diverse 19 years of experience working with childbearing women and new families. Michele is the Program Supervisor for Longmont United Hospital’s Health Center of Integrative Therapies – one … Continue reading Episode 30 – Prenatal Massage with Michele Kolakowski, BA, CD(DONA), RMT →

Special guest: Melanie Russell, RMT – I have been practicing massage for 27 years and have instructed at BCMT for 16 years.  I was hired at BCMT to teach Ethics, but I also have been a teacher of a modality called Integrative Therapeutic Massage, and I teach Client Communication Skills too.  I was a psychology major in college, I … Continue reading Episode 29 – Massage Ethics with Melanie Russell →

Today we had Jill Brekken, RMT who is the Clinic Director from Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Who came to talk about the Chanda Foundation and Massage awareness week. Links mentioned during podcast: The Chanda Plan Foundation The ZIA Project Peaceful Retreats

Sandy is the Owner, Director, and Head Educator of the Health Enrichment Center which provides education for over 75 massage students per year dedicated to achieving excellence in massage practice and becoming a teacher. Part of her private practice includes working with mental health, in conjunction with a psychologist who provides support care and education for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, … Continue reading Episode 27 – Interview with author Sandy Fritz, NCTMB →

Barrett Dorko is a 1973 graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Physical Therapy. He began his career with a deep fascination for instinctive motion and the way it might be used to treat neurologic conditions such as stroke and cerebral palsy. Turning his attention to orthopedic problems, primarily spinal pain, he … Continue reading Episode 26 – Treating Pain with Simple Contact – Barrett Dorko, P.T. →

Sunny Klaber, CMT, MS is a devoted massage therapist and educator, an enthusiastic yogini and dancer, and a passionate environmentalist with a penchant for adventure travel. Sunny’s favorite massage medium and the common thread flowing through the Integral Travel programs is Thai Yoga Massage. Since 2001, Sunny has been making annual journeys to Thailand to … Continue reading Episode 25 – Thai-Yoga massage with Sunny Klaber →

Dirk is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Neuromuscular Therapist. He graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) in 1995 with over 1100 hours of training in manual therapy. He has assisted classes in Neuromuscular Therapy and Anatomy and Physiology at the BCMT, as well as Anatomy at San Diego State University. Dirk is … Continue reading Episode 24 – Massage quality and marketing your practice with Dirk McCuistion →

Dona graduated from the Healing Arts Institute in Fort Collins, Co. in 2000. During her studies in massage therapy she discovered a passion for energy work and began her Reiki training in 2000 completing Reiki Levels I & II, before graduation. She practiced Reiki specializing in children with learning disabilities and chronically ill clients for several years before obtaining … Continue reading Episode 23 – Reiki with Dona Hittinger →

Special guest Nate Butryn, RMT talking about importance of posture and gait assessment. Nate attended the University of Albany in New York studying kinesiology and athletic training. He graduated from BCMT in 1998 and completed the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certificate in 2000. In his private practice, Nate specializes in orthopedic and sports massage, treating … Continue reading Episode 22 – Posture and gait assessment with Nate Butryn →

Jim Berns is a Registered Ortho-Bionomy® Advanced Instructor and Senior Practitioner. He hasbeen trained directly by the founder, English Osteopath, Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls D.O. Jim has been aRegistered Instructor and Practitioner since 1980, and has taught Ortho-Bionomy internationally andthroughout the United States. He is co-author with Kathy Kain of the book Ortho-Bionomy A Practical … Continue reading Episode 21 – Ortho-Bionomy with Jim Berns →