The Fascia-Informed Therapist Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and More

This episode is just some musings about the words we use to describe techniques to target the fascia. Are we doing what we say we're doing?  The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.

I follow many different types of practitioners and business leaders online. I love to read books by people inside and outside of my field. One of the people I follow online made a post about the Enthusiast Model and it came at time I really needed it. Listen and learn more! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.

I recently had a conversation with a very critical thinking practitioner who brought up that fascia and myofascial release has so much stigma associated with it.  This made her hesitant to learn about it. In this podcast I expand on the conversation we had because I know she's not the only out there thinking this way. Practitioners approach me quite frequently with this concern. I hope to change t...

Cupping is an ancient art that has been reimagined, rebranded and integrated into many modern traditional and non-traditional practices. I started using cupping a few years ago after receiving it from another practitioner and I find it very helpful. Many of my clients love to have cupping integrated into their treatment sessions. Join me as I review some literature and give you more information ab...

Another conversation with a client that made me think. Stress is something that is pervasive in our culture and often can affect the fascia quite significantly. Many people are still not very open to meditation, yoga, therapy or other less invasive ways of dealing with stress. Many people still believe that stress has nothing to do with the pain they feel and that the mind and the body are not an...

Complicated homework or habit awareness? Maybe both. Join me as I share more ideas for helping your clients understand how fascia plays a role in their experience of pain and the power they have to change! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.

My clients are always teaching me how to do better. In this episode I share some strategies I use when communicating with clients especially when it comes to following recommendations for homework. Hopefully you'll pick up some ideas you can use too! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.

If you haven't already noticed, fascia has become a buzzword in the beauty industry. Creams, oils, and tools are on the market. Some may be of real help while others may be just capitalizing on the unrealistic beauty expectations places on women of all ages. Don't get me started. If you are a provider who spends repeated sessions with clients, they begin to confide in us and trust us to answer the...

Kaitlyn and I, along with a special guest who attended the Breast and Chest Workshop discuss why we created it and how it went. We hope you'll consider creating something similar. It is so needed! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)

I couldn't love what I do more. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to help others with the skills I've developed over the years. In this edition of the podcast, I share how my OT skills are what helped my clients the most this week. I discuss a very unique workshop we had this week and how we combine mental and physical health via the fascia. Finally, a tidbit on some big news! I do mention my fr...

I just finished a book that was a wonderful balance of fascia science and "how to". In this episode touch on how we are traditionally trained to treat scars, where the science of fascia is guiding us and my own experience with treating scars both before and after reading this book. I am providing a link to the book and other books I recommend here: Book Resources - The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™...

In this episode I share how the conference in Colorado went. It was amazing! Colorado runs a great conference, and this was their best turn out ever! We had two hours to discuss posture, and I think we opened some minds. I also share that we were waitlisted for the AOTA conference in 2025. I'm bummed but it's ok. We'll keep plugging away at getting the science of fascia into the hands of OT practi...

Occupational therapy practitioners almost always have a big and wide creative streak. Expanding your circle of influence can support it! I think the opportunity to be creative in our profession is one of the aspects that makes me LOVE being an OT. My practice has really expanded my opportunity to meet so many new people and widen my circle of influence. I love this so much.  I hope you consider wi...

Too many people are told by health providers...you should do some yoga. This leaves people feeling lost in a sea of yoga options. Could you guide them into a safe practice for their health condition? As of 2024, approximately 40 million Americans practice yoga regularly. This represents a significant increase in yoga's popularity over the past decade, with the number of practitioners growing by mo...

In both sessions we're talking about one of our most popular topics... posture! Our attendees LOVE this presentation. We make it super active and applicable. Our attendees walk away with massive amounts of information they can apply to both themselves and their practice. If you can't make it we have the entire course and then some online in our course library. We also offer just the assessment if...

How can we make a difference with our client without even touching them? One strategy is teaching them self-treatment. We need a specific strategy to affect the myofascial system, and we have just the course to help you create home exercise programs, classes and workshops that will address the pain your clients are facing daily. Find our course library here: The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Groun...

Imagine you knew nothing about the muscular system and suddenly someone told you it was important. Would you pay attention? It is hard to imagine now knowing about something so important in the human body.  That is exactly what happened with the fascial system.  Sign up for our newsletter or take a course: The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasc...

If you are listening to our podcast, you definitely have attributes of a critical thinker. Critical thinkers are curious and open-minded learners. In the world of occupational therapy, we know how unique each individual in front of us is even though we may have seen their diagnosis 100 times so protocols are not often helpful. Rather, we critically think through their individual needs. Fascia scie...

Listen as Lauren enthusiastically explains how she applies fascia science concepts in her daily practice with a huge variety of patients. She not only educates her patient about fascia, but also her colleagues and referral sources. She's got so many great ideas! Want to become fascia-informed? Sign up for our newsletter and check out our course library here: The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Groun...

Today I went to give a talk to the public about fascia. I use a simple framework that I can condense or expand depending on the situation and the time I have available. I use a similar framework when I am talking to potential referral sources. Have you been asked to speak about fascia? Here's my framework... Resources - The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ (fasciainformed.com) . My friend who invited m...

In this episode, I answer this question that I get quite often. Additionally, I'm asked where I should go and who should I learn from? There is a lot of innovation going on in the world of fascia, some good and some not so good. When you know the science, you can decide for yourself.  Start learning today with our free 1-hour CE course. Health Professionals | Mayer Fascia Wellness (teachable.com)

After teaching a fascia science and myofascial self-treatment workshop to a group of future occupational therapists, I was thrilled with the innovative ideas they can up with to apply the skills. I was so excited with one answer that I had to hug this future OT. The response also got me interested in what the science had to say about this topic.  Curious about more science application? Take our fr...

Incorporating fascia science into practice not only enriches the practitioner's toolkit but also enhances the overall quality and effectiveness of client care throughout the entire process. By staying informed about this emerging field, practitioners can remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation and improve outcomes for their clients as well as collaborate with other disciplines who are en...

I don't take many new clients anymore, but this mom contacted me directly asking if I would. Her daughter has jaw pain and she heard we could help. To her, the pain came from nowhere and kept getting worse. Fascia science helped them understand where it was likely coming from and what they could do next. Spoiler alert... she walked out feeling much better and has a plan to keep the healing going....

Healing is never linear, but we do have the ability to help our clients improve their trajectory. How? Fascia science of course. By taking a wholistic approach to problems we treat regularly we can address not only the problem at hand but also underlying issues that may be slowing down progress. Empowering our clients with this information may help them heal faster and stay well. The Fascia-Inform...