The Benefits and Challenges of Massage Therapy for Trauma Survivors: My Conversation on The Essential Healing Podcast

What role can massage therapy play in trauma healing? And what do massage therapists need to understand in order to offer safe, supportive care to trauma survivors?

In a recent episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Mark Olson, neuroscientist, bodyworker, and Director of the Pacific Center for Awareness & Bodywork, about exactly that. We dove into the benefits—and very real challenges—of working with clients who have a history of trauma, and why it’s essential for massage therapists to approach this work through a trauma-informed lens.