Ben Benjamin
Founder, Muscular Therapy Institute

In 1958 Ben was treated for a serious injury by Alfred Kagan, the French practitioner known for his innovative techniques in treating muscular tension and injury. Inspired by Kagan's work, Ben developed the Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy - a unique combination of massage treatment, exercise, education, and communication. His work was influenced by F.M. Alexander's method for establishing proper movement habits, Dr. James Cyriax's injury evaluation and deep friction treatment, and Dr. Wilhelm Reich's theory of the physical manifestations of emotional distress.

Ben founded the Muscular Therapy Institute in 1974, and has been a practicing massage therapist for over 37 years. He is a leading educator in the massage therapy profession regarding assessment and treatment of pain and injury problems, giving workshops at massage therapy schools in the U.S., Canada and Spain.

Ben has been very involved in the professional ethics of massage therapy and bodywork, addressing issues of ethics, standardization of training programs, and regulation/licensing of practitioners. He is an advocate of professional supervision for massage therapists in training and post-graduate practice.