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Massage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided Ep 6, Conflation and SemanticsSend us a textWe rethink pain from the ground up with Monica Noy, separating nociception from pain and showing how sloppy language and seductive stories distort care. We examine multiple modes of nociceptive activation, challenge “root cause” thinking, and push for ethical, precise explanations that validate lived experience.• nociception as necessary for pain, not equivalent to pain• immune, neuroinflammatory, cellular, and prolonged stress pathways activating nociception• the nail-in-the-boot anecdote clarified and deconflated• risks of guru narratives and circular brain-first explanations• the pitfalls of “root cause” and regional interdependence• pain-driven movement changes ver...
2026-01-211h 00Massage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided Ep 5. Rethinking InflammationSend us a textThe Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro.Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians.Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one placeSupport the showHead on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning opportunities as well as some helpful learning...
2026-01-0957 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided Ep 4. Definitions and Clinical DescriptorsSend us a textWe examine the IASP definition of pain, why shared language matters, and how sloppy semantics derail research and care. We contrast barriers to recovery with causes, clarify differences between nociceptors and nociception, and use sensitization and nociplastic as hypotheses that guide better reasoning.• using the IASP definition to ground assessment• distinguishing nociceptors, neurons, and nociception• reframing biopsychosocial as barriers to recovery• identifying sensitization without overpathologizing• applying nociceptive, nociplastic, neuropathic as hypotheses• avoiding conflations like “pain signals” in clinic and AI• aligning treatment dosing to irritability and mechanism...
2025-12-1251 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided Episode 3. Social Determinants of HealthSend us a textWithout understanding social determinants of health, pain care becomes guesswork dressed as certainty. Monica Noy helps us separate influence from cause and shows why humility is a clinical skill.• why private care creates privilege and access gaps• how BPS gets narrowed and misused as causation• influence versus cause across bio, psycho and social factors• education gaps in neuroscience and pain mechanisms• harms of structural narratives and “root cause” claims• core social determinants: income, racism, education, work, sleep, access• sex and gender biases in research and pain treatment
2025-11-2353 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided, ep 2. Pain and NociceptionSend us a textWe question whether it is ethical to cause pain during manual therapy and unpack what nociception, tissue insult, and consent truly mean. We challenge heuristics like no pain, no gain and ground decision-making in evidence, context, and patient autonomy.• defining pain and nociception as signals of actual or potential tissue damage• challenging bruising and discomfort as therapeutic proof• critiquing hurt does not equal harm as a blanket rule• considering acute movement without adding insult• separating clinical experience from mechanisms• identifying knowledge gaps and outcome...
2025-11-1354 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesPain Education, No Script Provided with Monica Noy, ep 1. Knowledge Gaps and EthicsSend us a textWhat if pain education got the fundamentals wrong by chasing tidy scripts instead of solid mechanisms? We sit down with researcher and educator Monica Noy to rethink how clinicians learn, reason, and communicate about pain. Rather than leaning on “explain pain” narratives and one-size-fits-all language, Monica anchors care in a clear premise: nociception is necessary—though not always sufficient—for pain. That single shift reframes assessment, reduces blame, and helps us speak to people with honesty and respect.Across a candid, story-rich conversation, we explore why pain care remains under-taught across health p...
2025-11-0456 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesThe Knowledge Summit Series Part 3: Move Through Cancer with Meaghan MounceSend us a textThe Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro.Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians.Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one placeSupport the showHead on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning opportunities as well as some helpful learning...
2025-09-1843 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesThe Knowledge Summit Series Part 2: Dual Relationships in Massage Therapy with Sarah MacAulaySend us a textSarah MacAulay, an RMT from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, brings a fresh perspective on dual relationships in massage therapy, challenging the profession's traditional ethical guidelines that don't reflect rural practice realities. Living in a town of approximately 1,800 people, Sarah shares her journey of navigating professional relationships that inevitably overlap with personal ones, revealing how urban-centric ethics create unnecessary burdens for rural practitioners.• Dual relationships occur when professional therapeutic relationships overlap with personal connections• Traditional ethics teaching instructs therapists to "avoid dual relationships" without providing context for rural practitioners• The abstinence approa...
2025-09-0653 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesThe Knowledge Summit Series Part 1: Rewiring Safety with Alanna ThompsonSend us a textThe Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro.Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians.Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one placeSupport the showHead on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning opportunities as well as some helpful learning...
2025-08-151h 04Massage Science with Eric PurvesNeuroscience and Trauma Informed Massage Therapy with Dr Mark OlsonSend us a textThe Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro.Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians.Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one placeSupport the showHead on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning opportunities as well as some helpful learning...
2025-05-061h 00
Actual PeopleS2E16- The Origins of Brit Cool and The Creative Community We Need NowWelcome to a conversation with a true pioneer in elevating the best design in the world. Piers Roberts offers profound reflections on the distance we've fallen from conscious consumerism and where to go from here with a strong emphasis on uplifting neurodivergent ways of thinking.For over 20 years, Piers has played a significant role in contributing to East London’s success as an inspirational beacon of creativity and innovation. He launched Designersblock in September 1998 at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, 5 years ahead of the London Design Festival. He went on to develop and produce major Cr...
2025-04-231h 18Massage Science with Eric PurvesWhat is an evidence-based technique?Send us a textThe Massage Science Podcast and my company, The Centre for Evidence-Based Education (The CEBE), are now official partners with Noterro.Partnering with them feels like a natural alignment with our mission to support busy clinicians.Get Noterro free for 44 days!Noterro makes clinic management easy with scheduling, billing, and charting all in one placeSupport the showHead on over to my website. This includes a list of all my upcoming courses, webinars, self-directed learning opportunities as well as some helpful learning...
2025-03-2732 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesProfessional Development and Evidence-Based PracticeSend us a textCan the flexibility of a new professional development model for massage therapists change the status quo? Discover how British Columbia’s innovative approach is setting the stage for a shift in how therapists across Canada approach continuing education. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of this flexible professional development model, weighing the benefits of personalized learning against the risks of diminished oversight. Hear firsthand about our experiences and the fervent support we’ve encountered, as well as the critical role that evidence-based practices must play in shaping the future of massage therapy educ...
2024-11-1338 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorThe House of the Black Evil by Eric PurvesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/828553 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The House of the Black Evil Author: Eric Purves Narrator: Mark Rice-Oxley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 9, 2024 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: This story was printed with some fanfare in Pearson’s Magazine and lauded for its originality. Despite its success the author is as mysterious now as he was then. Did he write other stories? No one knows.
2024-09-0903 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesExploring Evidence-Based Practice and Challenges in Massage TherapySend us a textThere are many common misunderstandings about evidence based practice (EBP). It is not all about the reserach evidence, although that is a critical component.Join us for a critical conversation with Nadine Hawyrluk, where we clear up the common misunderstandings surrounding evidence-based practice and the new standards set by the CMTBC. We dissect the requirements for maintaining an evidence-based approach, from staying up-to-date with the latest research to ensuring learning activities are taught by knowledgeable instructors. This is your chance to refine your learning plans and improve your practice to meet...
2024-08-201h 01Massage Science with Eric PurvesTherapeutic Exercise in Massage Therapy: Insights and Challenges with Michelle SmithSend us a textCan massage therapists truly prescribe and monitor therapeutic exercise programs effectively? Join us in a conversation with Michelle Smith from Saskatoon, making her third appearance on the podcast, as we tackle this provocative question head-on. Michelle, whose expertise spans kinesiology and exercise physiology, shares her critical insights into the current state of training for massage therapists, particularly when dealing with clients with co-occurring medical conditions. Together, we uncover potential gaps in knowledge and the practical challenges therapists face when integrating therapeutic exercise into their treatment plans.Our discussion takes a dive...
2024-07-121h 02
Between Breath and AirPain's In The BrainIn this episode, educator and massage therapy clinician Eric Purves joins Dana for a deep dive into pain science and evidence-based massage therapy, offering valuable insights for both professionals and those experiencing chronic pain. Their discussion encourages listeners to reflect on how their thoughts, ideas, and blindspots influence their bodily experiences and clinical practices. Eric emphasizes the importance of manual therapists asking themselves reflective questions to become more receptive to new information, ultimately helping them serve as more effective and supportive clinicians for their patients. Learn more about his work, subscribe, and tune into his...
2024-07-1138 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesBeing a Massage Therapist in Professional Sports with Richard HawesSend us a textJoin us as we sit down with Richard Hawes, a Registered Massage Therapist who has had over 30 years of experience as an RMT and now works with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Richard's path is anything but ordinary—starting off as an aspiring soccer player, pivoting to a police officer in Hong Kong, and ultimately finding his passion in massage therapy in Vancouver. Richard opens up about his personal battle with cancer and how this life-altering experience reignited his passion for massage therapy. From owning a clinic to treating top athletes, Richard's story is...
2024-06-061h 28Massage Science with Eric PurvesTouch, Techniques, and the Therapeutic Journey with Monica and ForrestSend us a textForrest and Monica, two therapists from the town of Nelson, BC, join me to discuss the manual therapies like osteopathy, massage, and acupuncture. They share their journey from education to practice. With their stories, we have a look into the art of listening and communicating, and how these skills contribute to effective patient care.Our discussion explores the evidence and anecdotes behind manual therapies, as we consider the challenges of marrying traditional techniques with modern evidence-based practice. With Forrest and Monica's experiences, we illuminate the significant role of human touch in ev...
2024-05-0952 min
Massage Science with Eric PurvesSoft Tissue Therapy: A Discussion with Anna Maria MazzieriSend us a textWe welcome Anna Maria Mazzieri, a soft tissue therapist and educator from the UK. We share our stories and insights that hope to reshape the landscape of manual therapy. Together, we dismantle the problems of outdated therapeutic models so we can build a new framework where evidence-based practice is the core of clinical success. Anna Maria's expertise, cultivated at the Soft Tissue School in the UK, offers a refreshing perspective on the significance of integrating communication, reassurance, and rehabilitation advice into the holistic treatment of clients.Join us on our journey...
2024-04-301h 17
Massage Science with Eric PurvesThe Challenges of Massage Therapy Education and Practice with Dave Cordoviz RMTSend us a textMeet Dave Cordoviz, a new Registered Massage Therapist, in Vancouver, BC. Dave discusses the invaluable lessons he'd learn while juggling work at multiple clinics while working at his family's Filipino restaurant. This episode shares insights from Dave's journey towards establishing a successful RMT practice.Navigating the labyrinth of healthcare education can be complex. We dissect the heart of massage therapy education itself—contrasting the atmosphere of RMT school settings with that of university, and unraveling the threads of clinical relevance into an outdated curriculum. We examine the educational landscape with a ca...
2024-04-031h 12
Massage Science with Eric PurvesRethinking Scar Tissue Management in Massage TherapySend us a textEver wondered if everything you've heard about scar tissue and massage therapy is consistent with the evidence? Prepare to have your beliefs challenged as we're joined by Susan Shipton RMT from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of scar tissue management in massage therapy, particularly following surgery. We've all heard the tales of aggressive massage techniques "breaking down" scar tissue, but Susan and I, draw from some current research and our shared experiences to illuminate the path that blends scientific inquiry with the tender compassion necessary in our...
2024-02-2754 min
Massage Science with Eric PurvesPalliative and Hospice Massage in a Death Avoidant Culture with Ashley BrzezickiSend us a textIn this episode I have a great conversation with Ashley Brzezicki, an RMT and death doula, whose personal narrative and cultural insights bridge the gap between massage therapy and end-of-life care. Exploring this tender intersection, we shine a light on the human touch in healthcare—a touch that offers solace to those grappling with terminal illnesses and envelops their loved ones in the warm embrace of empathy and understanding. Ashley's tapestry of narratives threads through our conversation, from confronting the cultural discomfort around death to the art of finding meaning amidst lif...
2024-02-131h 33
Massage Science with Eric PurvesNavigating the Ethics of Massage Therapy Practice with Pam FitchSend us a textIn my conversation with Pam Fitch, a respected RMT and author, we explore the past and future of massage therapy to reveal its ethical and communicative core. Pam and I explore the delicate balance between physical relief and psychological comfort, and the potential held within our profession.We all carry our life stories, and it's through understanding this narrative that wellness begins. Pam and I share personal anecdotes that underscore the significance of recognizing each client's unique touch history. From the intricacies of informed consent to common presentations like neck and sh...
2024-02-011h 09
Massage Science with Eric PurvesHigher Education, Evidence-Based Practice and the Future of Massage TherapySend us a textIn this episode we welcome Nadine Hawryluk to discuss her academic and professional journey while exploring what the CMTBCs new standard of practice for evidence-based massage therapy could mean for the future of our profession, both in schools as well as in practice. As a recent master's graduate and an RMT from Courtenay, BC, Nadine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Nadine details her journey from body worker to registered massage therapist, unveiling the pivotal role that advanced education plays in bridging the gap between theory and...
2024-01-1753 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesThe Future of Massage Therapy: The Shift to Evidence-Based PracticeSend us a textMassage therapy in BC is changing with the recent announcement of a new practice standard for RMTs, evidence-based practice. With the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) charting a bold new direction, I discuss how the adoption of this new standard come January 2024 could transform the professional landscape for therapists. With an enhanced focus on patient-centered care and focusing on the use of relevant research evidence, this should allow for a staunch rejection of pseudoscientific approaches that have lingered in the field for far too long. Join me, as we explore...
2024-01-1236 minMassage Science with Eric PurvesReflecting on Growth and Moving Forward in 2024Send us a textIt's been a great journey since the podcast's inception, and your support has catapulted us across 15 countries with a burgeoning community of listeners. This special New Year episode is a toast to you, as we reflect on the strides we've made and the ground we're set to break. Your voices are the backbone of this platform, so consider this your invitation to shape our future episodes with your insights and curiosity.This episode isn't just a retrospective glance; it's a discussion of the path forward. I'm rolling out two brand new...
2023-12-2930 min