We have been hard at work preparing two articles relating to MassageNet for publication. The first is a commentary about the role of practice-based research networks (PBRNs) and their contributions to massage therapy research. We are excited to share that this commentary was just published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB). It discusses what PBRNs are, how the massage therapy profession can benefit from PBRNs, and how MassageNet will help fill the gap between research and practice. Access the Zabel & Munk, 2024 article here.

The second article is currently in preparation with the Massage Therapy Foundation Research Committee, which oversees the operation and management of MassageNet. It will describe MassageNet’s growth and characteristics during its first year and a half after relaunching in 2022. It will contain an overview of membership characteristics as well as the steps that were taken to build the network before and after the relaunch. Part of the goal of this article is to share lessons learned and challenges as MassageNet builds and grows, and to project future milestones.

We will share additional links and news related to this work as soon as they are available.