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Many of my patients have inquired about my visit to Seattle (May 13-15) to attend the second "Highlighting Massage Therapy in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) Research" conference.  It's not surprising to me that my patients are curious about the conference.  They love massage and bodywork, and they are aware of its many therapeutic benefits.  I was pleasantly surprised with one remark in particular from a patient:  "This conference is important to my health!" Well said, Amanda!  And it's true, because the knowledge I gain from attending this and other important conferences is used entirely for the benefit of my patients.


The two themes at the "Highlighting Massage Therapy in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) Research" conference were translational research and massage in public health.  Researchers from respected institutes presented their findings on massage in acute-care and education settings, as a public health intervention, and as a partner with other healthcare delivery systems.

This conference helped bridge communication between researchers and massage & bodywork clinicians; in addition, it conveyed the role of massage & bodywork in wellness and preventive medicine.

I'm looking forward to next year's conference.

What do you like of massage & bodywork as a role in Integrative Medicine?
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