Eric Purves RMT

18/09/2025

Thank you to all the listeners of my podcast. I took a hiatus from podcasting for most of the year. Life, work, and other commitments took priority. I’ve only released 4 episodes so far this year, a new one is coming out at the end of the week.
I am happy to see the growth and support. The downloads have almost doubled over the last 2 months.
Massage Science can be found on all major podcasting platforms .

13/09/2025

Join me for a 2-hour webinar on Sept 15th. What does massage therapy do and how does it work? This webinar is for the massage therapist who is interested in learning about the science of touch and how to use this information to have better outcomes in their clinical practice. You will learn the complex interactions of the therapeutic encounter and how the way you think, the words you use, and the beliefs you have about massage can all influence the impact of the therapy you provide. Can't attend live? Not a problem. A recording will be provided to all who register. Access to the recording will be available
https://ericpurves.thinkific.com/products/live_events/science-mt-2025

11/09/2025

New webinar, Monday Sept 15th, 6pm PST.
The Science of Massage Therapy.

This 2 hour webinar will discuss the current science on touch, the clinical interaction and also how our communication can potentially influence outcomes.

Some of the topics I will be addressing is how does massage work? There are a lot of ideas out there, but which ones are supported by science? Why do some people feel better? Why do some feel worse? How do we use this information to best help our patients/clients?

This webinar will be recorded and access to the recording will be available for 6 months.

This 2 hour webinar will cover the current science of massage therapy with the focus on gaining practical knowledge on the complex interactions of touch and the therapeutic encounter to better influence patient outcomes.

07/09/2025

Looking forward to seeing your presentation Salience Education

04/09/2025

Dual relationships are something all MT's learn about in school. How does the current healthcare research inform the limitations and practicality of dual relationships for those who live in small or rural communities?
Sarah MacAulay will be exploring this topic at the upcoming Knowledge Summit on Sunday October 5th.
For more info and to register please visit the link in the comments 👇👇👇

03/09/2025

Pseudoprofound bu****it 😂.
This is a new term for me. Love it

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31/08/2025

I started the MMTC almost 5 years ago as a resource for no nonsense evidence based content with a focus on providing clinically meaningful knowledge that could be applied into your clinical practice.

For anyone who is looking for some easy to obtain continuing education or some last minute PDP requirements, I have the MMTC, which is a membership community that features over 88 hours, and counting... of webinars, research reviews, self reflective exercises, clinical insights, and treatment ideas. You get your first 7 days free and you can cancel at anytime.

A passionate and dedicated group of movement, manual and massage therapists determined to learn together and promote evidence informed principles. Our goal is to improve our professions and increase the well being in our communities.

21/08/2025

New podcast episode is out. This is the first of my Knowledge Summit Series where I will have discussions with the presenters for the upcoming online conference, The Knowledge Summit. This episode features Alanna Thompson.
For more info and to register for the summit please see the comments

15/08/2025

Thank you Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Inc.!
I had a great time teaching my 2 courses to your members this week. You do a great job hosting and organizing and your members are always engaging and inquisitive learners.
I look forward to doing this again!

26/07/2025

Another good read from OSS.
This article discusses the battle against pseudoscience. The last paragraph is relevant to much of the discussions we still have today.

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. “A gesture as effective as sending out a boy with a peashooter to bring down a rhinoceros.” Sometimes I feel like I’m the boy and the rhino is the compendium of quack therapies ranging from coffee enemas, raw juice diets and therapeutic...

25/07/2025

This is a wonderful testimonial from Alanna Thompson. She has some great course content coming out this year. You can see her present at the Knowledge Summit this October.
I was honoured to work with her and the rest of the members in my course creators' group.