Laura Dunkley RMT

Shoutout to the RMTBC for a great conference and especially Marcus Blumensaat who I think was the star of the show! Awesome to see a ‘mainstream’ conference be so nerdy and evidence based!

Marcus talking about changing patients’ beliefs got me thinking… again… about how much I’ve struggled with this over the years. Education is part of the CPGs, so I felt the need to educate everyone all the time.

I do think however, that massage is a bit different from other MSK professions, in that a lot of folks want temporary symptom relief, not there’s anything wrong with that. If they’ve lived with persistent pain for years, they’ve likely done all they can to learn and self-manage, and read all the books and papers.

When people say they want their scar tissue broken up, or their trigger points released, I would argue that MOST of the time they’re speaking metaphorically- using the best language they have to describe subjective symptoms. How else would you describe your own experience?? It would be inappropriate and condescending to educate unless you’re absolutely sure they’re being literal.

If they truly believe you can do things that defy the laws of physics, then that is a difficult conversation. How much success are clinicians actually having in challenging this? When I considered the possibility of metaphorical language to describe symptoms and/or a sensation they want to experience during treatment, it freed me from a great deal of professional angst.

Manual Therapy and Chronic Illness - Eric Purves RMT

Eric Purves, RMT “Manual Therapy and Chronic Illness”

RMTAO debunks some of the most common massage myths

Massage Therapy Myths and Facts Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario

Vancouver triathlon done ✅

Great work Eric Purves RMT Monica Noij Richard Lebert - Registered Massage Therapy Jacqueline Tibbett 💕💪

All my clinician friends who work with people in pain please read and share this short article on person centred care.

Feeling all the feels💔
Excited for the next chapter 😎

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As an RMT of course I had to share this. From Noigroup

“Science is now beginning to provide an account of why touch matters so much. Touch on the skin can reduce heartrate, blood pressure and cortisol levels – all factors related to stress – in both adults and babies. It facilitates the release of oxytocin, a hormone that provides sensations of calm, relaxation and being at peace with the world. Every time we hug a friend or snuggle a pet, oxytocin is released in our body, giving us that feel-good sensation. In this way, oxytocin appears to reinforce our motivation to seek and maintain contact with others, which assists in the development of humans’ socially oriented brains. Oxytocin also plays a vital role in the relationship we have with ourselves.”

The sophisticated language of touch Fantastic piece in Aeon from Laura Crucianelli on touch The need to touch “Looking after another human being almost inevitably involves touching them – from the very basic needs of bathing, d…

Too lazy to run, so I just meandered. Turns out Stanley Park is a nice place when you’re not running. 😝