Eric Purves RMT

15/11/2025

New podcast episode with Monica Noy. 7 episodes where we take a deep dive into all things pain and nociception

15/11/2025

Monica and I discuss the definition of pain and nociception and the ethics of whether it’s ever justified to intentionally cause pain in a manual therapy treatment.

03/11/2025

Pain Education: No Script Provided is the newest course on my site. This was written and recorded by Monica Noij. The course will feature 7 modules of self-directed learning and we will have 2 live discussions for Q and A and to work through these concepts.

This is a first launch for this course and we are offering it at a discounted price. We want your feedback so we can make improvements/adjustments moving forward.

Everyone who registers will get lifetime access to all the modules and we will offer the live meeting a number of times throughout the year.

Pre-sale is on now, $297.
New modules will be dropped weekly, starting today!

Pain is a complex human experience. This course is for clinicians and educators seeking to strengthen their understanding of modern pain science, refine their critical thinking, and adopt patient-centered approaches to assessment and care.

03/11/2025

I am thankful Monica Noy Osteopathy approached me to teach this course through my company. Pre-sale is on now. 7 modules. Each week a new module will be released plus 2 live sessions for discussion and Q and A

Pain is a complex human experience. This course is for clinicians and educators seeking to strengthen their understanding of modern pain science, refine their critical thinking, and adopt patient-centered approaches to assessment and care.

17/10/2025

Osteoarthritis is more than just a degenerative joint.
In this 90 minute webinar we will discuss the current science about OA and more importantly look at some strategies we can use in our clinic.

Join us October 20th 6pm PST.
The webinar will be recorded and available for you to watch within 48 hours of the live event.
The recording will be accessible for 6 months.

https://ericpurves.thinkific.com/products/live_events/oa-2025

11/10/2025

My final 2 webinars of 2025 are this month.
Chronic pain was the first topic I taught. The information I discuss in this webinar forms the foundation for almost everything else I teach in my other courses and webinars.

This 2 hour webinar discusses the current science of pain with a focus on the nociceptive processes involved and the importance of appreciating the individual experiences for those who live in pain.

Learn the science and some practical skills you can use in your clinic.

If you cannot attend live, do not worry, a recording will be available to you within 3 days after the event and access to it will be for 6 months.

Registration link in profile or in comments below.

03/10/2025

2 days until the Knowledge Summit...
5 presentations
5 CECs
2 PDP learning goals in BC
90 days to watch the recording

Join us for an exclusive series of 60-min webinars featuring 5 evidence-based educators. Created specifically for massage therapists, each session was designed to be easily integrated into your practice, offering practical information that will increase your knowledge and clinical skills.

02/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended my course in Kelowna last weekend. I appreciate you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to be there.

A sold out class of 25 RMTs from across BC and a special guest from Ontario. You all contributed to a fun and engaging learning experience.

My objective with these courses is to simplify understanding and to inspire you to be curious and explore ideas without holding onto prescriptive approaches to treatment.

I will be returning next September with a 2-day lower back and pelvic pain course.

And there will be more pizza!

18/09/2025

Thank you to all the listeners of my podcast. I took a hiatus from podcasting for most of the year. Life, work, and other commitments took priority. I’ve only released 4 episodes so far this year, a new one is coming out at the end of the week.
I am happy to see the growth and support. The downloads have almost doubled over the last 2 months.
Massage Science can be found on all major podcasting platforms .

13/09/2025

Join me for a 2-hour webinar on Sept 15th. What does massage therapy do and how does it work? This webinar is for the massage therapist who is interested in learning about the science of touch and how to use this information to have better outcomes in their clinical practice. You will learn the complex interactions of the therapeutic encounter and how the way you think, the words you use, and the beliefs you have about massage can all influence the impact of the therapy you provide. Can't attend live? Not a problem. A recording will be provided to all who register. Access to the recording will be available
https://ericpurves.thinkific.com/products/live_events/science-mt-2025

11/09/2025

New webinar, Monday Sept 15th, 6pm PST.
The Science of Massage Therapy.

This 2 hour webinar will discuss the current science on touch, the clinical interaction and also how our communication can potentially influence outcomes.

Some of the topics I will be addressing is how does massage work? There are a lot of ideas out there, but which ones are supported by science? Why do some people feel better? Why do some feel worse? How do we use this information to best help our patients/clients?

This webinar will be recorded and access to the recording will be available for 6 months.

This 2 hour webinar will cover the current science of massage therapy with the focus on gaining practical knowledge on the complex interactions of touch and the therapeutic encounter to better influence patient outcomes.