06/10/2025
I had the privilege of attending the Massage Therapy Foundation’s 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) this year in Alexandria, Virginia. Held only once every three years, this prestigious event brought together leaders, clinicians, educators, and researchers from across the massage therapy field to explore the latest research and its practical applications. It was an inspiring learning experience, and I was especially grateful for the opportunity to connect with one of my key mentors, Ruth Werner. A heartfelt thank you to all of the outstanding speakers, including Dr. Cynthia Price, Cal Cates, LMT, Dr. Ann Kennedy, Dr. Niki Munk, Dr. Geoffrey Bove, Dr. Jeffrey Dusek, Dr. Hunter Groninger, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, Dr. Portia Resnick, Dr. Samantha Zabel, and Dr. Tracey Gaudet, for sharing their expertise and advancing our profession.