Massage School Research Studies

Research at BCMT began in 2001, with a self-funded study and the goal of providing scientifically supported evidence to the practice of massage therapy. From this beginning, we have expanded our research program and have developed new research projects on various health concerns. Our research has been published in internationally renowned journals and we continue with our goal of conducting sound research studies to uncover the potential for massage as a therapy.

The Boulder College of Massage Therapy is a member of the Massage Therapy Research Consortium. This consortium consists of a group of 10 massage schools in the United States and Canada that are dedicated to conducting rigorous studies to better understand all aspects of massage.

Research Studies at BCMT

	Massage and upper extremity pain syndromes: carpal tunnel syndrome Research study funded by the AMTA Foundation
	Pain, psychological affect and stress in tension-type headache Research study funded by the National Headache Foundation
	Massage as a recovery intervention after a 10K running event Research study funded by Oakworks, Inc.

Recently Completed Studies

Massage effects on tension-type headache Research study funded by the Boulder College of Massage Therapy

Research Contributors
Albert Moraska
Clint Chandler
Elaine Calenda
Christopher Quinn
Gaye Franklin
Rob Killam
Nate Butryn
Marjorie Johnson
Maria Hassett
Lynn St. Denis
Amanda Edmiston Schaetzel
Marianne Fitzgerald
Crystal Escarsega