Massage Therapy Journal Winter 2025

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duration for children undergoing intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplants, ultimately supporting their overall well-being. • Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Integrated Massage Therapy ($300,000 grant in 2023): Center for Victims of Torture has recognized the urgent need for trauma-informed massage therapy interventions for adult survivors of torture and war, highlighting a critical lack of research on culturally responsive practices and integration of language services. This gap is especially concerning given that over 1.3 million survivors live in the U.S., with millions more worldwide requiring similar support. • Massage Therapy as a Preventative for Post-Irradiation Fibrosis and Neuropathy ($187,012 grant in 2023): This foundational study investigated whether manual therapy

techniques, such as massage and mobilization, can prevent radiation-induced fibrosis and related complications. Using an animal model, the research aimed to provide evidence that massage therapy may reduce the harmful effects of life-extending radiation treatment for cancer. This study was completed on April 30, 2025. • Massage Service Integration in a Military Primary Care Clinic ($209,050 grant in 2019–2025): This study examined the high prevalence of acute and chronic pain within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA), where opioid use mirrors the civilian epidemic. It explored massage therapy as a promising, evidence based strategy to help reduce the burden of chronic pain in these populations. This study was completed on September 15, 2025.

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