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Research literacy and critical thinking skills in massage education...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Goral Mar 11, 2010.
To be, or not to be (Statistically literate)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Vlad Feb 19, 2010.
Leaders and followers in MT Education?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Gloria Coppola Nov 9, 2009.
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Kim Goral replied to Vlad's discussion An interview with one of our top researchers in the Journal of Massage ScienceKim Goral replied to Boris Prilutsky's discussion Body Cells Carry Emotional Memory"Well shucks, and here I thought I had dedicated 2 years of my life to learning from and working with one of the best researchers in the field. Maybe I should have gone to Miami instead of Wisconsin...
;)
But in all seriousness,…"
Kim Goral replied to silvana marroche's discussion BODY TREATMENTS- BODY SCRUBS"Hi Teena,
I'm just curious. What toxins in the body are you referring to? How do they get there? And how does your wrap remove them? Thanks
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Kim Goral replied to Julie Onofrio's discussion Follow up from first phone call in the group WMF Research Advisory Group""The research conference is separate of Festival. You may not see it as a research conference, as you know it, but most things I do are different and people seem to like them.
The research conference is aimed at introducing research to massage…"
Kim Goral replied to Julie Onofrio's discussion Follow up from first phone call in the group WMF Research Advisory Group"Hi Julie,
Thanks for the invite. I agree with you that research literacy classes are important and would be more beneficial to those with little research knowledge than the more technical presentations given in Seattle (though those were quite…"
Kim Goral joined Mike Hinkle's group
WMF Research Advisory Group
This group will work in an advisory capacity to organize the 2011 research conference, awards and set standards for this alternative style massage research conference.
Kim Goral replied to Alex J. Garabrant's discussion massage and depression"Yes, there has been a lot of research on massage and anxiety and depression, with positive results. I recommend reading the attached articles for more information."
Kim Goral replied to Laura Allen's discussion I Need Help w/a Difficult Case"Hi Laura,
I don't have any treatment suggestions but just wanted to suggest that this sounds like a great opportunity to do a case report for the MTF! ;) While you certainly cannot determine cause/effect with a case report, you might uncover…"
Kim Goral replied to Vlad's discussion Quick update on the CIM conference"No time to comment now, I will report later...just got home (Chris, Meg, and I drove back to WI from Seattle- 2 days!). Anyways the bottom line was the conference was AMAZING just as Vlad mentioned. I met so many amazing people. Will update later in…"
Kim Goral replied to Nancy L. Herbst's discussion Organizing a Curriculum Development Team"Will you be including research literacy in your curriculum? I didn't see it mentioned on your list."
Kim Goral replied to Kim Goral's discussion Am I just wasting my time?"It's crunch time at school right now, juggling final papers, projects, and presenting at 2 conferences in 2 weeks. I don't have time to say much, but I just wanted to say thanks for the recent posts of support. This project is continuing,…"
Kim Goral replied to Ginger Peer's discussion Hospice Massage"Check out Google Scholar, there have been quite a few research studies done on this topic."
Kim Goral replied to Kim Goral's discussion Am I just wasting my time?"Thank you, Stefanie (and Ty and Chris). I'm not sure that it's a matter of being brave or admirable, I just inherited my dad's stubborness ;) And darnit, I'm going to do this even if the only people who ever use it are a handful…"
Kim Goral commented on Julie Onofrio's blog post I'm sorry, I just don't get research....""There are so many things we do not know or understand about our world or our bodies yet, that banning things just because they are not proven *yet* does not make sense to me. It would indeed be unethical to tell a client that research has…"
Kim Goral commented on Julie Onofrio's blog post I'm sorry, I just don't get research....""Vlad/Kim I'm just curious to know if you or a collegue ever intuitivly developed an amazing unique technique that subsiquent research could not validate would you drop that technique ? "
Yes, absolutely. I believe in helping my…"
Kim Goral commented on Julie Onofrio's blog post I'm sorry, I just don't get research...."So timely...
Not necessarily about massage specifically, but about science in general.
"You are entitled to your opinion...you cannot create your own facts"
http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_specter_the_danger_of_science_denial.html"
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- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Pre-natal Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 10:31pm on January 22, 2010,
Mahendra said… 
- At 11:42pm on October 23, 2009,
Don Solomon said… - Dear Kim
Great to have you joining our group
Look forward to hearing your Ideas.. Bye for now
Don Solomon, RMT (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
- At 3:47am on September 22, 2009,
Ruth Werner said… - Hey Kim
Your research article is making the rounds! I was in RI last week and some people from MA proudly gave me a copy, and Bodhi posted it with "this gives me encouragement" on his FB page today-- great press for a great job!
- At 6:56pm on September 2, 2009,
Leo McCarthy said… - I'm good. How's the weather there in Wisconsin? It got a lot cooler here.
I finally met Greg Hurd at Bancroft and got a tour of the school, when I went to the store to buy more gel last week. Well enjoy yourself. Don't hesitate to email or call anytime. I'm proud of you for pursuing this! ttyl, Leo
- At 8:53pm on August 26, 2009,
Darcy Neibaur said…
- Welcome Kim!
- At 3:52pm on August 26, 2009,
Travis Alligood said… - Hi Kim,
Welcome, Do you do cat massage ? Mine just PURRRRRRSSSSS with PET-TRASSAGE
- At 12:38pm on August 26, 2009,
Marissa said… - Hi Kim!
Welcome to the community!
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