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Touch Research Institute Marks 30 Years

When the Touch Research Institute was founded at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1992, there were few high-quality research studies examining the benefits of massage. With a focus on infant massage, oftentimes for premature babies, TRI and its founder, Tiffany Field, PhD, were soon seen as leaders in massage research.

Soon, massage therapy caught the attention of the medical field, mainstream media—and potential clients. Field began to be contacted by physicians curious about the potential of massage to address various conditions. Many magazines began writing on the benefits of massage, not only for infants but for those experiencing eating disorders, and for pain relief. Public interest in massage therapy grew.