World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


Read our Philosophy - The Bridge Builder


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.
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Ralph Stephens
2008 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee


Ralph R. Stephens, LMT, NCTMB, Certified Sports Massage Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist - St. John Method - Highly acclaimed, internationally recognized, Ralph has worked with many Olympic and All-American athletes since the beginning of his massage career 21 years ago.

He was a sports Massage Team Leader/Instructor for the Winter Para-Olympics in Winter Park, CO. He specializes in treating people with pain and injuries. A popular presenter at national, regional and state meetings, he teaches seminars across the country in Seated Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Medical Massage.

He is a published author, writing a bi-monthly editorial column in Massage Today Magazine, numerous other articles in magazines and journals as well and textbooks. Ralph’s first textbook, Therapeutic Chair Massage was released in 2005. He has been a contributing author to two other textbooks. He has written and produced 15 video/DVD training programs.

Visit Ralph's website at www.ralphstephens.com



Medical Massage for Cranial Pain - TMJ & Headaches
7 CE Contact Hours

Headaches, jaw pain, and pain in the neck are the focus of this 85% hands-on presentation that is rarely taught and receives rave reviews. You will learn how to easily help patients with headaches, TMJ, whiplash, neck pain, and more with safe, pain free, medical massage techniques. (No inter-oral techniques.) A special section will cover cranial bone alignment and their interaction with the pelvis and feet, plus simple ways to facilitate better whole body alignment and interaction.

Massage table required. Wide-neck upper body clothing recommended