The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x5173) or Jessica Stacey, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x5055). Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study. If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Here are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.

The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT001

We are looking for an individual who was been experiencing pain, numbness and tingling in the thumb, first two fingers, and ½ of the ring finger. Documentation must be provided if the individual has been clinically diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, if a diagnosis has not been provided the clinic manager/instructor will perform a physical assessment to determine eligibility. Individuals who are experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of a secondary condition will not be eligible for the study. The length of this study is 8 weeks.

The treatments would take place on Thursday afternoon.

The Treatment of Patients with Functional Scoliosis using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT002

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with functional scoliosis by a physician (documentation must be provided). Individuals who present with structural scoliosis and neurological manifestations will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of the study is 11 weeks.

The treatments would take place on Thursday evening.