Confident Conversations: How Massage Therapists Talk About Mental Health and Keep Boundaries
“I’m not a psychologist. I should just stay in my lane, right?”As massage therapists, we are often told to refer out the moment a patient mentions mental health struggles. But what happens when that referral is the very thing that makes a patient feel dismissed? What if “staying in our lane” actually sabotages their physical recovery?In this episode, Jamie draws on his experience as both a massage therapist and a firefighter to explain why you are uniquely positioned to help patients in crisis—not as a psychologist, but as an ally. We dive into the research of Psychologically Informed Practice (PIP) […]
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As the creator of the site, I hope you like what you're reading. I'm a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria BC, former Massage college clinical supervisor, First Responder instructor, hockey fan and Firefighter. Come hang out on the facebook page, where we can share some ideas about how to improve the perception of the Massage Therapy industry.
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