Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 88
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.6k subscribers
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@massagetherapyfoundation.org
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Host
Annie LaCroix - Host of Research Perch and MTF Associate Director of Operations. She leads episodes on how massage therapists can contribute to research and how to conduct research in practice settings.
Ruth Werner - Appears in the episode description as a co-presenter discussing PTSD case reports from a special issue of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Dr. Niki Munk - Getting Involved In Massage Therapy Research; Contributing To Emerging Research; Conducting Research In Practice Settings; Data Collection Methods For Practice-based Research.
Dr. Cynthia Price - Massage Therapists Contributing To Research; How To Get Started And Choose Subtopics Or Make Research A Primary Occupational Focus.
Dr. Niki Munk - Three Ptsd-related Case Reports From An IJTMB Special Issue On Massage Therapy And Mental Health.
Rachel Romanelli - Data Collection Methods In Massage Therapy Practice And How To Use Them In An Upcoming Case Series Study Within The Massagenet Practice-based Research Network.
Recent Topics
Episodes
MassageNet Study of Sexual Harassment in MT Profession [Research Perch 88]
October 07, 2026
Expand your knowledge—check out Research Perch! In this episode, learn about the progress of a new survey study entitled, "Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault of Massage Therapists by Clients in the United States." MTF Associate Director Annie LaCroix speaks with study author and doctoral candidate Morgan Richard about all aspects of the 2-part survey study, how MassageNet Practice-Based Research Network members have been utilized in the data collection process, and how massage therapists ca...
Research Literacy in Entry-Level Massage Education [Research Perch 87]
August 10, 2026
Research literacy is a systematic process for finding information that can help inform clinical care. In this episode of Research Perch, learn about the importance of teaching research literacy to entry-level massage therapy students, and how instructors can use MTF resources to help students learn to find, access, and assess the integrity of research and apply it in meaningful ways. For an a great additional resource, check out MTF's Instructor's Guide to Teaching Research eBook Link to IJTM...
Pathways to Research for Massage Clinicians [Research Perch 86]
June 04, 2026
Tune in to Research Perch, as host Annie LaCroix speaks with Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk about how massage therapists can meaningfully contribute to the emerging body of research. This episode addresses common questions about how to begin getting involved in massage therapy research, whether to investigate a specific subtopic of interest, or enter the field with research as a primary occupational focus.
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What is the email for Research Perch?
The publicly listed email for Research Perch: info@massagetherapyfoundation.org.
How many listeners does Research Perch have?
Podseeker estimates Research Perch reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Research Perch?
Research Perch typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Massage therapy researchers (often doctoral-level), or clinicians with substantial research involvement; additionally, experienced massage therapists/educators/clinic owners who can credibly speak to practice-based data collection and applying IJTMB-style evidence to clinical work. Common among recent guests: Authorship/co-authorship of articles or case reports in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork; Leadership or direct involvement in massage therapy research networks or practice-based research programs; Clinician-educator experience (teaching, clinic ownership, or healthcare advocacy) tied to research implementation. Recent guests include Dr. Niki Munk, Dr. Cynthia Price, and Dr. Niki Munk.
How hard is it to get booked on Research Perch?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Research Perch cover?
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