Call for Posters for IMTRC 2019 Ending Soon

The International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) is looking for massage therapy research posters for its 2019 conference.

If you are involved in massage therapy research and would like to submit a poster for consideration, visit www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/imtrc-2019/call-for-posters to download the application.

The deadline to apply is January 31st, 2019. Submit a poster for consideration and forward this information to other researchers who may be interested.

IMTRC will provide an opportunity to learn the latest research, connect with colleagues, and gain insight into best practices in massage therapy. Held every three years, this important conference brings together thought leaders in the profession and educators to discuss massage therapy innovations.

Please email IMTRC@massagetherapyfoundation.org with any questions.

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