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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist, I sit down with Bobbi-Jo Corbett, RMT, to talk about something that deserves way more attention in our profession: scar tissue and hypermobility.

Bobbi-Jo treats what she calls “like a weirdo” — meaning she questions the default, follows the research, and approaches scar tissue gently, strategically, and systemically. We talk about why scar care isn’t an add-on… it’s healthcare. We explore the snowball effect of poorly treated scars, the ripple effects on our healthcare system, and how massage therapists can step into a bigger role.

Bobbi-Jo has taken the leap to share her experience and unique approach to treatment and educate practitioners on scar tissue treatments with online and in person workshops. 

We also dive into hypermobility — what it actually looks like in real bodies, how it changes assessment and treatment, and why some of our go-to techniques might not be as supportive as we think.
This conversation is about curiosity. It’s about evolving your lens. And it’s about building a career that keeps you mentally engaged, professionally growing, and excited to show up.

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Bobbi-Jo Teaching At The Canadian Massage Conference (CMC)
TAKEAWAYS​
  • Start at the edges. When treating scar tissue, don’t go straight to the visible scar. Work outward-to-inward like untangling a knot.
  • Pressure isn’t proof. Only one mechanoreceptor responds primarily to deep pressure. Gentle work can be clinically powerful.
  • Change your lens for hypermobility. “Limited” range may actually be supported range. Assessment must consider systemic patterns.
  • Stay curious. Conferences, research events, and CEUs aren’t extras. They keep your practice alive and evolving.
  • You don’t need permission to grow. If you can’t stop talking about something, that may be your next step — whether that’s teaching, specializing, or expanding.
ABOUT
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Massage therapy is something I have always done, though it was not always a passion. Growing up on a farm you see many people get injured and keep working through it- someone has to feed the horses. As soon as my mom realized I could give pretty good massages, it became standard for me to massage her neck or back at bedtime. As I got older we didn’t do this as much and I forgot about the power of massage.
When it came time to choose a career I started looking into pharmacology and anaesthesiology. Neither one felt quite right, partly because I didn’t love the idea of doling out medications all the time and partly because I’m bad at math. Then I discovered the connection: I wanted to help people manage their pain, but I wanted to do it more naturally.
I graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in 2018 and have loved my profession ever since. My goal is to keep people doing what they love, helping them return to activity after injuries and surgeries. I love learning new techniques and have added cupping therapy, scar and post-surgical work, perinatal care, knowledge of the pelvic floor (and how it affects function), and some understanding of fascial lines. My style tends to be focused and goal-oriented with a deeper pressure though I am versatile and meet my patients where they are. I aim to provide a safe and inclusive space for all. I can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve your goals!

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TRANSCRIPT
#150 Scar Care Is Healthcare: Massage Therapy, Hypermobility & Research-Based Treatment with Bobbi-Jo Corbett
* Transcripts are automatically generated and may not be word for word accurate. 

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