Niki Munk
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Dr. Niki Munk is a leading figure in the field of massage therapy research, with a focus on its clinical applications for pain management and musculoskeletal health. Her major contributions center on rigorous, evidence-based investigations into the efficacy of massage for conditions like chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis, helping to legitimize the modality within integrative medicine. Her work has garnered significant impact, with her most-cited papers accumulating hundreds of citations, including a landmark study on massage for low back pain that has been cited over 200 times. Notably, she has also explored the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying massage’s effects, such as its influence on pain perception and inflammation. Dr. Munk’s research has been published in top-tier journals like *Pain Medicine* and *Annals of Internal Medicine*, and she has been instrumental in developing clinical practice guidelines for massage therapy. Her dedication to advancing the science of touch therapy makes her a pivotal voice for students and researchers interested in non-pharmacological pain interventions.
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