My 2019 course schedule has filled up quicker than expected! This year has me teaching throughout BC, as well as courses in Saskatoon and Toronto. There is a lot of overlap in each course. Most of these I teach with my friends and colleagues, Jamie Johnston, Richard McIlmoyle and Monica Noy. The main differences between each course is how my…
Disclaimer In my opinion, too many people in our profession do not want to hear ‘the truth.’ I know there are no absolute truths in manual therapy, but for the sake of the meme it hopefully gets my point across. If the meme associated with this blog offends you, that is not my intent. My objective is for our profession…
Sound like a dull title? Please keep reading, it should get better. I believe talking about and understanding research does not need to be boring or difficult. Analyzing the intricacies of research from scientific and professional journals isn’t fun for most. However, being aware of what the research means and how it is applicable to the profession is necessary to…
The answer to this question depends on who you ask and where in the world you live. The practice of massage is extremely popular all over the world, but what exactly defines it as a profession is varied and open to much discussion and debate. In Canada, every province has its own association and practice definition. Only 4 of the…
When I graduated from massage therapy school in 2005 I had already completed my bachelor of science and felt very comfortable in my knowledge and abilities to become a great therapist. It became very evident to me over the ensuing years that there was a lot more I needed to know and understand in order to more effectively treat complex…