12 episodes

Join Healwell in examining and bringing context to the world of massage therapy beyond the table. We have ideas. We have opinions. We want change, and that will only come with an understanding of who and what massage therapy truly is. A variety of topics are up for grabs: history, philosophy, development, and all the other shiny things that fascinate us.Healwell is a non-profit based out of the Washington DC area.  Check us out at www.healwell.org 

The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy Healwell

    • Health & Fitness

Join Healwell in examining and bringing context to the world of massage therapy beyond the table. We have ideas. We have opinions. We want change, and that will only come with an understanding of who and what massage therapy truly is. A variety of topics are up for grabs: history, philosophy, development, and all the other shiny things that fascinate us.Healwell is a non-profit based out of the Washington DC area.  Check us out at www.healwell.org 

    May Rubdown

    May Rubdown

    Send us a Text Message.In 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...

    • 11 min
    Voices from the Crossroads of Identity

    Voices from the Crossroads of Identity

    Send us a Text Message.Welcome 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 SumserPeop...

    • 21 min
    April Rubdown

    April Rubdown

    Send us a Text Message.In 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 Professi...

    • 14 min
    In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education

    In-Person vs. Online: The Future of Massage Education

    Send us a Text Message.Welcome 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 ...

    • 27 min
    Not What You Think It Means- Holistic

    Not What You Think It Means- Holistic

    Send us a Text Message.Join 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 compone...

    • 16 min
    The Art of Conferencing for Massage Therapists

    The Art of Conferencing for Massage Therapists

    Send us a Text Message.Embark 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...

    • 27 min

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