Greetings and welcome to the Hands Of History Podcast, a production of the Society Of Massage Archives, where we delve into the rich tapestry of massage therapy's past, explore it's evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Cal Cates.

Cal is an award-winning writer, published researcher, international speaker, and the founder and executive director of Healwell, A nonprofit whose mission is to improve quality of life for people affected by acute, chronic, and serious illness. They have trained thousands of healthcare providers in skills of resiliency, self-awareness, communication, and forgiveness. They have dedicated their career to advocacy in healthcare, massage therapy as social justice, and to revolutionizing education for healthcare provider ...