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Research Perch

Hello Research Perch listeners. Welcome to the Massage Therapy Foundation podcast. Take a look around. Please feel free to use the contact page to reach us with any questions, suggestions, or to just say hi! 

Jun 4, 2026

Tune in to Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix speaks with Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk about how massage therapists can meaningfully contribute to the emerging body of research. This episode addresses common questions about how to begin getting involved in massage therapy research, whether to investigate a...


Apr 8, 2026

Listen in as Ruth Werner and Dr. Niki Munk discuss three Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-related case reports from the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB) September 2025 Special Issue on Massage Therapy and Mental Health:

  • Hanus, A., & Fogarty, S. (2025). The effects of massage therapy on...


Feb 4, 2026

Listen in for Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix, MTF Associate Director of Operations, speaks with MTF Research Director, Dr. Niki Munk, and special guest Rachel Romanelli, an experienced massage therapist, educator, clinic owner, and healthcare advocate. The three discuss data collection methods within massage...