Purves Versus

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Purves Versus is a podcast for the massage, manual and movement therapist. Eric Purves is a massage therapist, educator, and researcher with a passion to have the massage and musculoskeletal professions embrace current science and start to realize their full potential to help improve the lives of people who are suffering. Eric has been working tirelessly to inspire change in his profession and this podcast is another opportunity for him to express his thoughts, discuss the current evidence, and interview therapists on specific topics. What makes this podcast different? Eric will be exploring topics by focusing on specific themes. These themes will be explored through personal thoughts, experiences, current science, and will feature interviews with massage, manual and movement therapists from across Canada and around the world. New episodes are scheduled to be released every 2 weeks and they will be approximately 60 minutes long. 

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Touch, Techniques, and the Therapeutic Journey with Monica and Forrest

May 09 2024 51 mins  
Forrest and Monica, two therapists from the town of Nelson, BC, join me to discuss the manual therapies like osteopathy, massage, and acupuncture. They share their journey from education to practice. With their stories, we have a look into the art of listening and communicating, and how these skills contribute to effective patient care.Our discussion explores the evidence and anecd

Soft Tissue Therapy: A Discussion with Anna Maria Mazzieri

Apr 30 2024 76 mins  
We welcome Anna Maria Mazzieri, a soft tissue therapist and educator from the UK. We share our stories and insights that hope to reshape the landscape of manual therapy. Together, we dismantle the problems of outdated therapeutic models so we can build a new framework where evidence-based practice is the core of clinical success. Anna Maria's expertise, cultivated at the Soft Tissu

The Challenges of Massage Therapy Education and Practice with Dave Cordoviz RMT

Apr 03 2024 71 mins  
Meet Dave Cordoviz, a new Registered Massage Therapist, in Vancouver, BC. Dave discusses the invaluable lessons he'd learn while juggling work at multiple clinics while working at his family's Filipino restaurant. This episode shares insights from Dave's journey towards establishing a successful RMT practice.Navigating the labyrinth of healthcare education can be complex. We dissec

Rethinking Scar Tissue Management in Massage Therapy

Feb 26 2024 54 mins  
Ever wondered if everything you've heard about scar tissue and massage therapy is consistent with the evidence? Prepare to have your beliefs challenged as we're joined by Susan Shipton RMT from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of scar tissue management in massage therapy, particularly following surgery. We've all heard the tales of aggressive mas

Palliative and Hospice Massage in a Death Avoidant Culture with Ashley Brzezicki

Feb 12 2024 92 mins  
In this episode I have a great conversation with Ashley Brzezicki, an RMT and death doula, whose personal narrative and cultural insights bridge the gap between massage therapy and end-of-life care. Exploring this tender intersection, we shine a light on the human touch in healthcare—a touch that offers solace to those grappling with terminal illnesses and envelops their loved on

Navigating the Ethics of Massage Therapy Practice with Pam Fitch

Feb 01 2024 68 mins  
In my conversation with Pam Fitch, a respected RMT and author, we explore the past and future of massage therapy to reveal its ethical and communicative core. Pam and I explore the delicate balance between physical relief and psychological comfort, and the potential held within our profession.We all carry our life stories, and it's through understanding this narrative that wellness

Higher Education, Evidence-Based Practice and the Future of Massage Therapy

Jan 17 2024 53 mins  
In this episode we welcome Nadine Hawryluk to discuss her academic and professional journey while exploring what the CMTBCs new standard of practice for evidence-based massage therapy could mean for the future of our profession, both in schools as well as in practice. As a recent master's graduate and an RMT from Courtenay, BC, Nadine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to

The Future of Massage Therapy: The Shift to Evidence-Based Practice

Jan 11 2024 35 mins  
Massage therapy in BC is changing with the recent announcement of a new practice standard for RMTs, evidence-based practice. With the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) charting a bold new direction, I discuss how the adoption of this new standard come January 2024 could transform the professional landscape for therapists. With an enhanced focus on patient-ce

Reflecting on Growth and Moving Forward in 2024

Dec 29 2023 29 mins  
It's been a great journey since the podcast's inception, and your support has catapulted us across 15 countries with a burgeoning community of listeners. This special New Year episode is a toast to you, as we reflect on the strides we've made and the ground we're set to break. Your voices are the backbone of this platform, so consider this your invitation to shape our future episod

The Importance of Regulation in Massage Therapy: A Conversation with Michelle Smith & Monty Churchman

Dec 08 2023 66 mins  
In this episode we navigate the challenges and joys of working in an unregulated province with experienced massage therapists, Michelle Smith and Monty Churchman. From the ins and outs of insurance battles to the complexities of labor mobility, Michelle and Monty shed light on the lesser-known aspects of this profession and how it's shaped by the absence of regulation. They candidl