Hands Of History Podcast: a production of the Society Of Massage Archives

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Ruth Werner.

Ruth Werner is an award-winning educator, writer, and former massage therapist who loves to share her passion about the role of bodywork for people who live with health challenges. Her textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology is now in its 7 th...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Dr. Donelda Leverick.

Dr. Donelda (Gowan), Leverick holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology, a Master of Science degree in Community Health & Epidemiology, and a Doctorate in Population Health Science from the University of Saskatchewan. She also has a diploma from the...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Amanda Baskwill.

Dr. Amanda Baskwill is a massage therapist, educator, and academic leader whose career has been deeply rooted in advancing the profession of massage therapy in Canada and beyond. With over two decades of experience, she has worn many hats: clinician, educator, researcher...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Nicole Miller.

After an exciting career in higher education administration, Nicole acquired a certificate in massage therapy, inspired by her personal experiences as a client of massage therapy. During those experiences, Nicole developed an appreciation for the potential of massage therapy’s impact on th...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we'll dive into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a conversation with Timothy Peckinpaugh.

Timothy Peckinpaugh is a Certified Massage Therapist and the current Government Relations Chair for the AMTA California Chapter. Based in Palm Springs, his practice specializes in chronic pain management. In his role as GR Chair, Timothy focuses on engaging members, building coalitions...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Fiona Rattray.

Fiona Rattray is a registered massage therapist with over four decades of hands-on clinical experience and more than 20 years of dedicated service in adult education. She's perhaps best known as the co-author of Clinical Massage Therapy, Understanding, Assessing, and Treating over 70 conditions-- a foundational...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Doug Nelson.

Douglas Nelson is Board Certified in Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Bodywork, beginning his career in massage therapy in 1977. He is the President of BodyWork Associates, a massage therapy clinic in Champaign, IL. The clinic has twenty-two therapists and was founded in 1982. He...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore it's evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Pam Fitch.

For close to 40 years, Canadian massage therapy educator, writer, researcher and long-time practitioner, Pamela Fitch, has explored professional, ethical and communicative challenges faced by manual therapists. She remains particularly interested in how massage therapy affects clients who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress...

Greetigns and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Laura Allen.

Laura Allen is the President of Sales & Marketing at CryoDerm, a family-owned company located in Margate, FL that makes plant-based Pain Relief and Therapeutic Massage products. She is also on the team of CryoDerm Educators. A graduate of Shaw University and The...

The Society of Massage Archives, wishes to congratulate Dr. Patricia Benjamin on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of her book, The Emergence of the Massage Therapy Profession in North America: A History In Archetypes. To honor this milestone, SOMA is launching the Adopt-a-Box campaign—a last chance to rescue and distribute the physical copies of this essential text before they disappear. You can help get a box of books into massage schools, practitioners’, libraries, and educators’ hands. And starting soon, join us for the SOMA Book Club—a monthly conversation where we’ll read The Emergence and reflect on the sto...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Meg Donnelley.

Meg Donnelly is a licensed massage therapist and the owner of NoVA Weekend Warriors, a massage and mobility studio in Herndon, Virginia. She’s been practicing since 2016 and mostly works together with folks on their pain management, stress reduction, or athletic recovery go...

What is an archive? Why does this matter? Why should we care about preserving the history of massage therapy? And how can you help?

Greetings and welcome to the Hands of History podcast, a production of the Society of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past Explore its evolution and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for an oral history interview with David Palmer.

"David may not have been the first to discover chair massage, but like Columbus, there is no doubt that he was the first to put it on the map." That was the perspective of Scott Lamp, president of the American...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore it's evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Cal Cates.

Cal is an award-winning writer, published researcher, international speaker, and the founder and executive director of Healwell, A nonprofit whose mission is to improve quality of life for people affected by acute, chronic, and serious illness. They have trained thousands of healthcare...

Greetings and welcome to the Hands of History podcast, a production of the Society of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Montoya.

Jeffrey Montoya has a passion for well-being through massage therapy and body work. He is a Reiki master teacher, board-certified massage therapist, and massage educator. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Norbert's college a master's degree from Cardinal Stritch University...

Greetings and Welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Don Dillon!

Donald Quinn Dillon, RMT is a practitioner, writer and practice coach, residing in the province of Ontario, Canada. His 33+ years of practice include managing a multi-practitioner practice, with active roles in representing his professional association to insurers and government. Dillon has been...

Greetings and Welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a conversation with Dr. Susan Salvo.

Susan Salvo has been a massage therapist for over 40 years and teaches at the LA Institute of Massage Therapy, Unitech Training Academy, and the New Mexico School of Massage. Susan has written several textbooks, reviews case reports for the Massage Therapy...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with George Kousaleos.

As a Harvard graduate in the early 1970s, George worked as a substance abuse counselor and attended classes at Florida State University. Following a cervical injury and concussion playing rugby in 1975, George was introduced to massage therapy, and began massage therapy training...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Dr. Patricia Benjamin.

Pat Benjamin is a licensed massage therapist, educator, and author who has been researching and writing about the history of massage therapy for over three decades. She holds a doctoral degree from Purdue University in Leisure Studies with a concentration in...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Whitney Lowe!

Whitney Lowe is a known authority in massage therapy, with a 37-year career marked by clinical work, research, publication, and teaching in advanced massage principles. He specializes in treating pain and injuries using massage and is one of the pioneers of the...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Julio Onofrio!

Julie has been a self-employed massage therapist in Seattle, Washington. Since 1987, Julie has had 38 years of watching the profession grow and has created many websites dedicated to massage therapy including her latest project, Massage Therapy Nexus. Julie is one of the Society...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Pete Whitridge!

Pete Whitridge has been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He teaches his Myofascial Components of Pain workshops, Florida required courses, business building classes, and research literacy courses throughout the country. Pete completed his four-year term on the Florida Board of Massage Therapy...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Davonna Willis.

Davonna is a respected health and wellness practitioner, acclaimed entrepreneur, and educator. She holds a master’s degree in health education and a bachelors in athletic training. And has over 20 years of experience. Willis is the owner of Blue Skyes Massage & Wellness Ce...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Benny Vaughn.

In their 2000, Millennium issue, Massage Magazine recognized Benny Vaughn as one of the 50 most influential professionals of hands-on, soft-tissue therapy, over the past 100 years. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, with a degree in Health Education. He is a...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join you host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a discussion with David Lauterstein.

David Lauterstein is a distinguished collaborator, instructor, and author in the bodywork profession, having presented workshops for therapists and teachers since 1982 throughout the U.S. and the U.K. With an illustrious background in music composition, philosophy, and social action, David is...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis for a discussion with Sandy Fritz.

You may be most familiar with Sandy through her textbooks, "Mosby’s Fundamental of Therapeutic Massage" which was first published in 1995 and soon followed by "Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage"- both with multiple updated editions over the last 3 decades. Sand...

Greetings and Welcome to The Hands Of History Podcast: A Production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we'll delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

This introductory episode features Society Founding Executives:

- Kirby Clark Ellis, President of SOMA

- Julie Onofrio, Secretary of SOMA

- Dr. Jeffrey Montoya, Financial Officer of SOMA

as they introduce the Society Of Massage Archives and the Hands Of History Podcast.