Poster & Digital Abstracts

Poster Session at IMTRC 2025

Thank you to IMTRC 2025 Poster Session Sponsor, Canadian Massage Therapist Association (CMTA)

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Stress Relief Through Massage: Evaluating Mental Health Benefits Across Different Work Environments
Denis Arsovski, M.Sc, PhD(c) et al.

Myofascial Release to the Pectoral Fascia Immediately Reduces Forward Shoulder Posture, but Does Not Impact Range of Motion or Muscle Excitation
Sarah Bohunicky CAT(C) & Trisha D. Scribbans, PhD

The Power of the Gray Area: A Thematic Analysis of Images on Health and Wellness Websites
Sebrena Brink

Exploring Massage Therapists’ Use of Social Media for Consumer Sexualized Behavior Reporting
Tina Brown, PhD(c), MA, LMT

The Effects of Massage Therapy on Medically Induced Trauma and Touch Aversion: A Case Report
Melissa Clark, LMT, BCTMB & Beth Steinberg, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Developing and Ensuring Fidelity of an Abdominal Myofascial Release Protocol for Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tiffany Silliman Cohen, Robin Miccio, Lexi Roshkovan, Jennifer Evans, Zoe Rosoff-Verbit, Jordan Dourlain, Anish Rana, Xingmei Wang, Maria Mascarenhas, & Alain J. Benitez

Effect of Massage Therapy on Stress in Outpatient Infusion Patients Literature Review
Christy DiCristofano, LMT, BCTMB

A Pilot Study of the Impact of Massage Therapy During Chemotherapy Infusion
Christy DiCristofano, LMT, BCTMB

A Hypothesized Bio-Tensegral Model for Scar Tissue Observed in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgeries
Brandi Higbee, LMT, MMT

Comparison of Care-Ally Assisted Massage vs. Waitlist Control for Veterans with Chronic Neck Pain
Niki Munk, PhD, LMT

Diversity in Australian Healthcare Website Images: A Visual Content Analysis
Ryleigh Rawson, M2

Capturing Dose in Massage Therapy Documentation
Ben Reader, PT, DPT

Parent Perspectives of Home-Based Massage Therapy for Children with Medical Complexity
Ben Reader, PT, DPT

Misconceptions of Terminology and Definitions in Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release Techniques
Michael Rivera, MS & Portia Resnick, PhD

A Sense of Awe and Wonder: Personalized Spiritual Experience Among Individuals in MOUD Learning Interoceptive Awareness
Megan Sherman, MA, LMT & Cynthia Price, PhD, MA, LMT

Dose of Massage Therapy for Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries During Inpatient Admission
Dana Shoff, LMT

Understanding Perceptions of Massage Therapy for Pain Among Primary Care Providers in the Veterans Health Administration
Sarah Shue, PhD et al.

MassageNet: A Practice-Based Research Network for Massage Therapists
Samantha Zabel, MA, PhD(c) & Niki Munk, PhD, LMT

Mixed-Methods Examination of Comorbid Mental Health Symptomology for Veterans with Chronic Neck Pain: A TOMCATT Study Secondary Analysis
Samantha Zabel, MA, PhD(c) et al.

Implementation and Growth of a Massage Therapy Team in a Pediatric Hospital
Deborah Zerkle, LMT, CA