Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! “Find the Symptom, Look Elsewhere for the Cause” explores the intricate world of fascia and the hidden connections within our bodies. Just because you feel pain in your knee doesn’t mean the problem starts there. This podcast delves into how dysfunctions in the fascial system can cause pain and discomfort in seemingly unrelated areas. If you’...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode, Dr. Carol Davis, DPT, EdD, returns to share her transformative experience during an intensive two-week Myofascial Release session at the John F. Barnes Treatment Center in Malvern, PA. Our fascial system stores trauma, emotions, and memories—often without us realizing it. When we take the time to focus inward and address thes...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Plantar fasciitis isn’t necessarily a just foot condition. A myofascial approach is always looking at the whole body and this is frequently overlooked in the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. “Find the symptom, look elsewhere for the cause” is how we approach the body with myofascial release. Dr. Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD, shares some insights abo...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Enjoy this discussion with Dr. Garry Smith and Dr. Cindy Hodgson about the OlyLife Tera P90, a groundbreaking device that combines the power of Terahertz waves and PEMF waves in one compact unit. They discuss their experience and provide some easy to understand explanations of why it’s helpful and something you may want to consider as a self-...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode, Mary shares her story of overcoming back and leg pain that kept her from her passion of  slalom skiing for two summers. Even as a physical therapist with access to multiple traditional treatments, she found that nothing worked until she discovered myofascial release. Fifteen years later, Mary is still skiing and has avoided i...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! After just five months as a patient, Casey has fully embraced the myofascial self-treatment techniques she learned at Essential Therapies. In this episode, she shares how these practices enabled her to enjoy an active vacation abroad, free from pain and dysfunction. The discussion also delves into Dr. Cindy’s CALM Technique (Connect, Assess,...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Join Dr. Carol Davis and Dr. Cindy Hodgson as they delve into the recent British Fascia Symposium and the groundbreaking developments in fascia awareness and research. Both seasoned physical therapists, Dr. Carol and Dr. Cindy, have successfully treated patients for decades using the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach (JFB MFR). It’s...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this quick check-in podcast, I briefly address the frustrating stigma many patients face: being told their symptoms are "all in their head." Join me as I share insights to challenge this misconception and shed light on the true nature of their experiences. Today's episode is audio only but if you prefer to enjoy via YouTube,...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Join Dr. Terry Gibbs, a seasoned OB/GYN with 40 years of experience specializing in peri-menopause and menopause, as he delves into hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In this podcast, Dr. Gibbs discusses the symptoms indicating a need for HRT, explores the safety and history of the treatment, and shares many other valuable insights on this im...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Dr. Cindy reflects upon the importance of myofascial self treatment and the mindset of belief after her cycling accident one year ago and the impact it had upon her complete healing. The John F Barnes Myofascial Release Approach uses gentle sustained release techniques that offer profound healing for both chronic pain and acute injury. Consis...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Did you know pelvic pain can be linked to other parts of your body, and issues elsewhere can stem from pelvic restrictions—even without pelvic pain? In this podcast, expert myofascial therapists discuss how "outside the box" myofascial approaches address body-wide dysfunctions and pelvic floor connections. Treating these restriction...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this podcast we introduce Quantum Healing with the OlyLife Tera P90, a groundbreaking device that combines the power of Terahertz waves and PEMF waves in one compact unit.   Unlike other devices that only offer one type of wave, the Tera P90 offers both for a fraction of the cost. Here we discuss PEMF waves featured in this device that hav...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Join Dr. Cindy Hodgson, a leading expert in women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy using a myofascial approach, as she sits down with Kristin Kane from JoyLux for an enlightening conversation about the vFit Gold+. Discover how this groundbreaking device is revolutionizing women’s self-care at home, with its innovative patented techn...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Researching the benefits of Myofascial Release is challenging because of the individuality of each patient. My goal is to talk to those who have had life-changing experiences so they can encourage others. I met Janet Seitlin, an attorney and mediation instructor at a law school in Miami, on a Facebook group and was very intrigued with her pos...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! This week’s podcast is an enlightening conversation with Dr. Carol M. Davis, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA on the science of fascia and biotensegrity. You won’t want to miss this especially if you are not familiar with biotensegrity. Dr. Carol Davis is Professor Emerita in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami Miller School...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 18, where we recap the last decade of Essential Therapies.  Dr. Cindy has had an amazing 10 years with Essential Therapies and she's really looking forward to the next 10!  Today's episode is an interview-style format with our show's producer, Brad Augustyniak of Applo Multimedia Group.  Enjoy! To watch today...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to a short episode with a story told by Dr. Cindy about a patient with a unique  injury and  paying attention to the whole body when healing.  Enjoy! Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to a very special episode of the Essential Therapies Podcast!  Today we have Carolyn, who talks with Dr. Cindy about her experience working with Essential Therapies and how much it helped her.  It's a very candid conversation with a lot of great insights into MFR directly from a patient. And if you'd like to watch today&apos...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! After a brief hiatus, we are back and ready for 2024!  Today's episode is about the relationship between diet and cholesterol and a hint about what's to come in our future episodes! Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 14!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   Today Dr. Cindy talks about the overall importance of the fascia with Carol Davis. We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car, working out, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!   Of course, the...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 13!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   Today Dr. Cindy talks about women's health and the pelvic floor with Jane Franczak, MSPT, WCS, CMTPT in a very interesting and informative interview. We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 12!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   Today Dr. Cindy talks with her mentor,  John Barnes about women's health.  Another episode you will not want to miss! We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car, working out, or wherever you l...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 11!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   Today Dr. Cindy talks with her mentor,  John Barnes about therapeutic pain.  Another episode you will not want to miss! We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car, working out, or wherever you list...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 10!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   In this episode, Dr. Cindy has an exciting interview with Valerie McGraw Valerie McGraw, PT, who is the Chief Physical Therapist and Clinic Manager for John F. Barnes, PT, at The Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Malvern, PA, also know...

Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Welcome to Episode 9!  Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past.   Today Dr. Cindy talks with the infamous John Barnes about intensive treatment.  Another episode you will not want to miss! We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car, working out, or wherever you li...