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 its evolution, and share the stories that have shaped this vital practice.

Join your host, Kirby Clark Ellis, for a conversation with Dr. Patricia Benjamin.

Patricia J. Benjamin, PhD is an author, history enthusiast, and retired massage therapist and massage therapy educator. She is author of the book The Emergence of the Massage Therapy Profession in North America: A History in Archetypes, published by Curties-Overzet Publications, 2015.

Patricia has been researching and writing about the history of massage therapy for over four decades, and seeks to enlighten and inspire with stories about the profession’s past. After graduating from massage school in t ...