The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy

Send us Fan Mail Topics: Healwell News State and National News MPower Shut Down Baylor Research Article (They like us!) Association News Upcoming Live and Online events Healwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy Profession ABMP News Page AMTA News Page USOLMT News Page Dept of Ed Asynchronous Ban Public Comment ABMP Nebraska Call to Action AMTA List of Resources for MPower Students Baylor Art...

Send us Fan Mail When is a tool a robot? Join your host, Corey Rivera on the meandering development of tools used for massage (but not necessarily massage therapy). We'll talk about: Tools that help Tools that don't Tools that are robots Tools that are fish Cathy Ryan, The Fascia Nerd also stops by to explain cellulite! Stay tuned after the outro to hear bonus Cathy. Take a class with Ca...

Send us Fan Mail Topics: Healwell News State and National News AMTA Files a Lawsuit Against the Department of Education Association News Upcoming Live and Online events Healwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy Profession ABMP News Page AMTA News Page International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork ABMP's Response to Change.org Petition AMTA and Friends of Veteran's Affai...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Rubdown," your host Corey Rivera brings you the latest news and updates from the massage therapy profession for May 2024. Topics: Healwell News State and National News Coalition for National Massage Organization Meeting  Upcoming Live and Online events Healwell's Glossary of the Massage Therapy Profession Support Georgia joining the interstat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to an exploration of intersectional identities, featuring those who live at the crossroads of race, gender, sexuality, and disability. This episode is a departure from The Rub's usual style, and we hope you enjoy this brief detour. Here is the audio piece about addiction that inspired this episode: Life Left In Me All audio is from interviews on Healwell's podcas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "The Rubdown," your host Corey Rivera brings you the latest news and updates from the massage therapy profession spanning from January 1st to April 30th, 2024. Topics: Massage Therapy Foundation Grants Healwell News FTC Non-compete ban Gainful employment  Interstate compact  National Association updates IJTMB Journal review Upcoming Live and Online eve...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "The Rub," a captivating podcast delving into the world of massage therapy. Join your host, Corey Rivera, as they explore the intricacies of continuing education in massage therapy with guests Ruth Werner, Whitney Lowe, and Rebecca Sturgeon. In this enlightening episode, Corey engages in insightful conversations with industry experts about the transformative s...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on a journey through the intricate landscape of medical philosophy as we explore the dynamic interplay between reductionism and holism. In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve into the contrasting perspectives that shape modern healthcare and challenge traditional notions of disease and wellness. At the heart of our discussion lies the age-old debate between reductioni...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a journey of professional transformation with me, Corey Rivera, as we break free from the confines of routine massage therapy practice. Our latest Rub episode invites you to discover the untapped potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, with valuable takeaways from the Shiley conference in palliative care. Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh joins us, bringing her passionate insi...

Send us Fan Mail Wednesday's episode will be slightly delayed due to bipolar disorder! (All is well, but productivity takes a backseat to mental health.) I'm leaving the description the podcast AI wrote (mostly) intact because it's a great example of writing for SEO and not for purpose.  My "sleep and focus wavering" does not sharpen my resolve, it mostly makes me tired an...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on an eye-opening exploration of the often misunderstood world of massage therapy with me, Corey Rivera, your guide through the intricate landscapes of human touch. We're not only unmasking the differences between a casual massage and professional massage therapy, but also diving into why individuals across the spectrum seek out these services—ranging from celebrations...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to navigate the intricacies of massage therapy education with Cal Cates and myself, Corey Rivera, in a conversation that's vital for the future of massage schools. We're treading into the uncharted territory of curriculum overhauls, necessitated by the Gainful Employment Act's momentum. July 2024 inches closer, and with it, the deadline for schools to meet t...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the shift about to hit massage schools nationwide as we unpack the consequences of the new federal gainful employment rule with Lance Hostetter, Director of Government Relations for ABMP. In July 2024, a federal program to protect students from predatory education practices could have major consequences for massage therapy schools. We explore the fine line between consume...

Send us Fan Mail To hear the full version of each interview, check out our Patreon! Witness the dawn of a healthcare revolution with Healwell, where the nurturing power of touch meets the rigor of palliative care. Join the Healwell team of Cal Cates, Kerry Jordan, Laura Bryant-Earner,  Rebecca Sturgeon, and Corey Rivera as we reveal the heartfelt aspirations and bold missions driving our nonprofit...

Send us Fan Mail Hospitals are bustling, often chaotic places, where the focus is primarily on healing rather than comfort. But within this challenging environment, a unique breed of healthcare providers is emerging, offering a different kind of solace - massage therapists. In this episode, we will take you on a journey to explore the lives of massage therapists who work in hospitals. These dedica...