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The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreFascia and the Menopausal Body: The Intersection of Estrogen and FasciaMenopause is more than hot flashes — it’s a full-body transformation that can deeply affect how women move, feel, and function. In this episode, we explore how hormonal shifts, especially the decline of estrogen, impacts fascia — the body’s connective tissue network.
Learn how changes in collagen production contribute to stiffness, chronic pain, and mobility issues, and why fascia is emerging as a key player in understanding musculoskeletal symptoms in midlife and beyond.
We’ll also highlight the unique role occupational therapy practitioners can play in assessing fascial health and supporting women through menopause with movement...2025-06-0232 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 61 From Student to OTD: Maddie's Capstone Journey into Fascia-Informed PracticeIn this inspiring episode, we celebrate Dr. Madeline Seide’s recent graduation with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Maddie shares insights from her capstone experience at Mayer Fascia Wellness, including what she learned while working in a fascia-informed clinical setting and how it shaped her vision for the future of her OT practice.
Whether you're a student exploring your path or a seasoned therapist curious about fascia, this episode offers an honest and motivating look at how new professionals can bring curiosity, compassion, and evidence-informed innovation into practice be becoming fascia-informed. Maddie’s story will leave you feel...2025-05-261h 02The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 60 Presence as a Clinical ToolIn this brief episode, I reflect on the subtle but powerful role of therapist attention in client outcomes. Drawing from research in functional MRI, we explore how simply being fully present—without saying or doing anything differently—can alter a client's brain activity and support regulation, interoception, and healing. Presence is not just polite; it's a clinical tool.
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Cerritelli, F., Chiacchiaretta, P., Gambi, F., & Ferretti, A. (2017). Effect of continuous touch on brain functional connectivity is modified by the operator’s tactile attention. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11, 368. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00368
2025-05-1912 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 59 What Really Guides Us? Clues, Intuition, Experience, or ScienceIn this episode of The Fascia-Informed Therapist Podcast, we explore the often-unspoken but deeply felt elements that shape our clinical decision-making: clues, intuition, experience, and science. Starting from the familiar challenge of planning care in unpredictable therapeutic environments, we unpack how competence truly develops—not just through academic knowledge, but through experience, pattern recognition, and perceptual awareness.
Amy shares personal stories from her clinical practice and teaching career, including how she learned to recognize pain through subtle nonverbal signals and why minimizing sensory input can sharpen diagnostic clarity. We also examine research on clinical intuition, revealing how pr...2025-05-1233 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP58 A 2025 Article on Myofascial Pain Syndrome and the OT Fascia-Informed PerspectiveIn this episode, we explore a common chronic pain diagnosis—Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Despite its prevalence, MPS is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether, leaving clients stuck in cycles of pain and dysfunction.
Join me as I share details from this 2025 article from Muscle & Nerve on MPS. I’ll also highlight why occupational therapy practitioners (and others) are uniquely positioned to treat this syndrome with manual therapy, movement, postural support, and lifestyle factors.
Steen, J. P., Jaiswal, K. S., & Kumbhare, D. (2025). Myofascial Pain Syndrome: An Update on Clinical Characteristics, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Muscle & nerve, 71(5), 889–910. https://d...2025-05-0448 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 57 From Skeptic to Advocate: Cheryl’s Fascia-Informed Client JourneyIn this inspiring episode, I sit down with Cheryl Sacco—strength coach, competitive athlete, and all-around powerhouse—as she shares her honest journey from initial skepticism to fully embracing a fascia-informed approach to health and performance. Cheryl talks about what surprised her most, how fascia work has impacted her training and recovery, and why this perspective is now essential to her self-care. Whether you're a practitioner, an athlete, or someone curious about fascia’s role in the body, Cheryl’s story offers insight, empowerment, and a dose of real-world transformation.
Video option: https://youtu.be/9Y7nnH4cSG4...2025-04-2858 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 56 A Chat with Jena Schroeder, MS, OTR/L, Certified FST® Practitioner and Owner of Stretch SpOTIn this episode, I chat with Jena Schroeder, MS, OTR/L, Certified FST® Practitioner, FST® instructor and founder of Stretch SpOT, to explore how fascia-focused care and Fascial Stretch Therapy® are expanding what's possible in rehabilitation and wellness. Jena shares her journey from traditional OT to integrative practice owner, and offers insights into how FST® is reshaping the way we approach mobility, pain, and performance. Whether you're an OT, wellness provider, or fascia-curious listener, this conversation will stretch your thinking in all the right ways.
Learn more about Jena here: Stretch SpOT: Fascial Stretch Therapy
Join...2025-04-2139 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP 55 If you work with clients 40+, please listen! A skill we all need.This skill of getting down and up from the floor is vital as we age. I share some interesting data, some case stories and an assessment you can try. Oh, and how fascia-informed techniques can help.
A video I made a few years ago:
The Number One Movement Everyone 50+ (maybe 40s too) Should be Doing Regularly: Getting Up and Down
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2025-04-1422 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp54 Hamstring SOS: A Fascia-Informed Rescue MissionIn this episode I share about a client who sent and SOS text after a hamstring pull and probable tear. Her physician said to rest and ice. I share everything I suggested. I hope some listeners may gather some insights from my experience.
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2025-04-0731 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP53 What is Fascia Stretch Therapy®? Ian Ray, owner of a practice in Baltimore, MD explains!There are many ways to reach into the body. Fascia Stretch Therapy® has been around for several decades. Although Ian just recently became certified in this modality and started his business, he's passionate about getting the word out about fascia and Fascia Stretch Therapy®! Join us as I learn more about it!
Learn more about Ian and his practice: Stretch2Go: Greater Baltimore's Premier Stretch Therapist
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This episode is available as a video at h...2025-03-3150 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP52 We are in the age of Spatial Medicine! What you need to know.In this episode I reflect on a busy month and part of the great session we had at the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Conference yesterday (March 22nd, 2025). I shared the concept of Spatial Medicine and an article by Thomas Myers. This is an important concept that made me think a lot about how we got to where we are today regarding lack of movement. I hope you'll listen and think about your own life and practice.
Thank you! - Amy
Book referenced in the episode. Your Turn: How to Be an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims (a...2025-03-2336 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp 51 Thoughts on the Intersection of Fascia and Chiropractic CareI have many clients who also use chiropractic care as part of their self-care activities. You may as well. In this episode I share how I explain the intersection of chiropractic care and fascia-informed techniques. You may also want to talk to local chiropractic providers about what you do and how it can support the work they do with their clients. They can be a great referral source. Knowing the science behind what you do and being able to explain it clearly is the key!
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The Fascia-Informed T...2025-03-1710 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP50 An Innovative Collaboration to Support Emotional Healing Via the Fascia with Integrative Psychotherapist Lisa Basile MA LMHPIt's our 50th episode! Regardless of your area of practice, you encounter people with stress and/or past trauma. This episode is for everyone.
Join us as we discuss the collaborative myofascial self-treatment workshop we created and have been teaching for the past four years together. Releasing Stuck Emotions helps open and balance the fascial tension so our feelings can be felt more accurately via the interoceptive process.
Lisa will join me for future episodes to have a deeper discussion on the intersection of fascia and mental health. Stay tuned!
Learn more about L...2025-03-1054 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP49 Who is leading the way using integrative health in traditional settings? It is not OTPs.I was quite surprised to learn that OTPs are not the leaders here. In fact, PTs and physicians are, at least according to the survey referenced here. Things are about to change with ACOTE's new standards including integrative health in the interventions and procedures section! The new standards go into effect July of this year!
Wen, P.-S., Vora, A., Mortera, M., Sasson, N., Reed, W. R., Ehsanian, R., Galantino, M. L., Erb, M., Hu, X., & Kim, S. (2022). Perceptions and use of complementary and integrative health practices among rehabilitation professionals: A survey. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 55, 102173...2025-03-0322 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP48 A Drill-Down on Post Breast Cancer Care ArticlesIn the last episode I reviewed a more general article on the effects of myofascial release on several different diagnoses. In this episode I review the articles I gathered from the more general article as well as a few more.
The bottom line: taking fascia into consideration and using treatments that target fascia such as myofascial release, self-treatment and posture is a worthy pursuit in this population.
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The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge...2025-02-2428 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP47 Myofascial Release in the Treatment of Many Diseases: A 2024 StudyI found this article while searching for literature on cancer and fascia and thought it was a must share, especially for practitioners in traditional settings. These researchers gathered literature (97 studies) from all over the world and published their findings in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. They specifically looked at the effects of myofascial release on low back pain, cancer, sport injuries, fibromyalgia, headache and stroke. I hope more practitioners in traditional settings will learn about fascia and fascia-targeting techniques.
This episode is available as a video podcast on our YouTube channel.
The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Gr...2025-02-1729 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP46 My Clients Love to Learn AND to TeachToday was such a great day that I had to share a little bit about it with you all. From a new client's excitement to learn about fascia to client's sharing their stories with our new student it all made me burst with gratitude. I am so humbled to be part of people's lives and their journey to wellness. I'm hoping this episode will encourage you to keep learning the science and take students so you can teach them too.
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2025-02-1027 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP45 Happy Valentine's Day! Fascia and the HeartJoin me as I cover some interesting information about the how connected the fascia is with the diaphragm and how we can influence better heart function via the fascia.
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2025-02-0324 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP44 Translating the science of fascia TOGETHER!In this episode I discuss the outcome of our latest Fascia-Informed Therapist Meetings and Mentorship Group. We discussed a wide variety of topics relevant to so many practice settings. I believe when you're learning to apply new concepts, having other practitioners where you can bounce ideas off of and learn from is invaluable! I want to offer this opportunity to every practitioner interested in applying the science of fascia to their practice.
Learn more about this group here: Fascia-Informed Community Meetings and CE | Mayer Fascia Wellness
2025-01-2715 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP43 Accessing the Power of Fascia to Improve BalanceIn this episode I discuss how becoming fascia-informed adds an entirely new layer to our critical thinking process when it comes to helping clients with balance issues. I will also share some research that looks at fascia and balance in both kids and adults, and how I weave in fascia science to my assessment process. If you work with clients who have balance issues of any age, this episode is for you!
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Th...2025-01-1944 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP42 Acute pain or post-surgical client. Should I do fascia techniques? What to consider.Join me as I discuss a question that has come up from practitioners in traditional settings. Their client is having acute pain or recently had a surgery. Can they use myofascial release techniques? I say yes but there are few things to consider. Safety is ALWAYS first.
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2025-01-1315 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP41 Can we help clients with high blood pressure via the fascia? I think yes.Join me for this episode as I share why I wanted to discuss this topic that affects nearly half of ALL the adults in the United States. I believe we have a role to play in helping with this epidemic. Fascia to the rescue. Now, there are many reasons why someone can have high BP and fixing your fascia is NOT a cure all, but I think it has an important role to play. As always, more research is needed but I'll share what I could find and why I think we can help.
The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™...2025-01-0541 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP40 The Fascia-Informed Woman (This edition also has a video version!)In this episode I discuss why I created the Fascia-Informed Woman course and all the great information inside the course. Every woman who is considering starting a new fitness routine should start with this course! Why? The goal in most fitness programs is to build muscle which is incredibly important, but when fascia surrounds every muscle group, individual muscle and even every muscle fiber we must consider the health of the fascia before we get started. We also cover the importance of posture, joint mobility and stability and many other topics that should be considered BEFORE jumping into a...2024-12-3030 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP39 Marketing, Authenticity, and Finding Your VoiceIn this episode, I reflect on key lessons from a recent business conference that highlighted the growing need for authenticity in the age of AI. I open up about my personal struggles with confidence and staying true to myself while marketing my courses. Join me as I explore what authenticity really means, the challenges of vulnerability, and how I’m learning to balance my unique voice with the tools of modern technology.
The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.
2024-12-2317 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP38 Are the words "myofascial release" the right words to describe the technique?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.
2024-12-1612 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP37 What is the Enthusiast Model?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!
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2024-12-0911 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP36 Fascia and Stigma. It exists and I was recently reminded.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 the stigma around fascia with an evidence-based approach. Learn about the system first, then decided about which techniques you want to learn. That is a Fascia-Informed approach!
The Fascia-Informed T...2024-12-0234 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP35 Should you use cupping? Here's how I use it.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 about how you might use cupping in your practice! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.
2024-11-2546 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP34 Muscle relaxers for stress management? Really?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 intricately connected as they are. This client had an experience with muscle relaxers that opened her mind to how much stress actually does affect the body. The Fascia-Informed...2024-11-1811 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP33 More conversations with clients and simple concepts you can use today!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.
2024-11-1118 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP32 Simplifying Client Education. Conversations with Clients.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.
2024-11-0427 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP31 A little fascia science knowledge can help protect your clients. A conversation with a client.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 their questions. I had a client ask a question about a product she saw and I'm very glad she asked.
Put yourself on our waitlist for t...2024-10-2823 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP30 We created a special workshop for October. A review of our breast and chest workshop.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)
2024-10-1425 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP29 Celebrating some wins this week! I love being an OT!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 friend and colleague I teach the workshop with and that I would include her info here: Lisa M. Basile MA...2024-10-0726 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP28 A new look at scars from the perspective of fascia.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 ™ (fasciainformed.com)
2024-09-3038 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP27 We got waitlisted! Ugh.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 practitioners and others who are open! Take a course and keep listening! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-09-2319 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP26 How wide (or narrow) is your circle of influence?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 widening your circle of influence by adding ME! Well... fascia science. I think it will influence your opportunity for creativity in your role as an OTP.
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The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP25 A doctor told my client he should do yoga but nothing else. What do you think he did?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 more than 50% in recent years. Yoga is so good for your fascia and valued for its numerous physical and mental health benefits, such as stress relief, improved flexibility, and better overall health. Many people...2024-09-0933 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP24 We're traveling in September to Kansas and Colorado. Hope to see you there!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 you prefer. Our main website will guide you to the course library. The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-09-0210 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP23 The Fasciomusculoskeletal System. Is this a thing? What do we do with it?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 ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-08-2635 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP22 A Human Body Thought ExperimentImagine 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.
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2024-08-1910 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP21 Are YOU a Critical Thinker? We Want YOU!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 science adds an entirely new layer to our ability to critically think through the problems our clients face. We want to support the uniqueness of our profession and those we work closely with our fascia science...2024-08-1224 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEP20 An Interview with Lauren Erickson, a Fascia-Informed Therapist Working in Rural NebraskaListen 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!
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Side note: It was Lauren who encouraged me to do the podcast. Thank you, Lauren!
2024-08-0541 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp19 Need to give a presentation about fascia? Here's my simple framework.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 me to speak said her group really enjoyed it and said they learned a lot! You are welcome to use my framework as it is or use it to think about cr...2024-07-2933 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp18 Should you learn myofascial release?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.
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2024-07-2210 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp17 Myofascial Self-Treatment and Spasticity. Why not?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.
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2024-07-1529 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp16 Fascia Science Helps Us Innovate, Expand, and Reenergize Our PracticeIncorporating 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 engaging with this important information.
2024-07-0830 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp15 A healthy18-year-old client with TMD that seemingly came out of nowhere.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.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) affects over 80 million adults and over 8 million children and adolescents in the United States (The TMJ Association, 2022). We need more...2024-07-0122 minThe Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp14 Fascia Science and the Healing TrajectoryHealing 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-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-06-2423 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp13 A Theme of Resiliency with Clients This WeekAs a fascia-informed™ therapist, I help build resilient clients. What does this mean? They are able to have a flare-up or even a new issue and know what to do to heal themselves. It makes my day to have a client excited to tell me they had a flare-up, but it didn't last. This week I had three. I love my practice!
2024-06-1717 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp12 You'll Never Guess My Highest Performing Blog Topics: I had no idea they'd be so searched on the web.My highest performing blog post was written in 2020 and has had 27.4K views! The runner up was written in 2019 and has had 17K. Neither blog is about fascia or myofascial release. However, the blog itself contains how fascia is relevant to these topics. I'm continually surprised by these statistics. People have questions about their bodies and understanding fascia can help us answer their questions.
2024-06-0916 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp11 Why I Want to Create Fascia-Informed™ Humans and Therapists (and a rant)I recently saw a post telling therapists they didn't need to tell clients about the science behind their techniques because they don't care. Mine do. In junior high we start learning about how our bodies and all the systems within it work. Fascia is a system that gives us a more complete understanding of how out bodies work and people need to know about this system. Providing information while collaborating with your client is so important. Please talk to your clients about science but do it in a way that is relevant to them. They will care.
2024-06-0323 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp10 Movement Biases and the Postural Industrial ComplexAs OTPs we have an opportunity to help our clients BEFORE they fall in the river. Please listen and you'll know what I mean. Thanks for all the support out there! We're sneaking up on 100 listens. I'm so grateful!
2024-05-2726 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp9 Kaitlyn and I Discuss Our Workshop and Our Important Goal of Getting Fascia Science and Tools into Traditional SettingsJoin us as we reflect on the wonderful day we had working with therapists from Nebraska and surrounding states in our live workshop, Fascia-Informed Myofascial Release for Traditional Healthcare. Our workshops teach a variety principles of myofascial release common to many styles along with many of our own. We also teach the science of fascia, fascia wellness, and how this all informs how we shape our client evaluation and treatment process. The workshop applies all this to support the use of fascia-based science and tools in traditional settings. The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting ed...2024-05-2035 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp8 Fascia Science in Acute Care with Dr. Suzanne HolmDiscover the groundbreaking integration of fascia science in acute care. Join me and Dr. Suzanne Holm, co-editor of the upcoming "Occupational Therapy in Acute Care," (3rd edition available this fall) as we explore this pioneering addition and our collaborative journey. The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™
2024-05-1130 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp7 An Interview with Kaitlyn Rambo, Occupational Therapist and Fascia Science EnthusiastKaitlyn Rambo OTD, OTR/L, PAMS, LSVT-BIG was exposed to myofascial release and its application in traditional settings long before she become an OT. Her experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting set her on her journey which led to her current job in private practice. Join us as Kaitlyn shares her excitement and experience with applying fascia science!
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2024-05-0739 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp6 TMD is an Epidemic and YOU Have the Skills to HelpThe prevalence of TMD is increasing and unfortunately, many people are being unnecessarily funneled into invasive treatment options way too soon. People do not think of the TMJ as a joint that rehabilitation practitioners treat every day. We've been getting great outcomes and want to share what we do with you! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-05-0125 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp5 Posture and Fascia: Our objective posture assessment and why it is so important.In our practice EVERY new client's posture is assessed. Posture has a profound effect on the health of the fascia. It can either put more tension in or help get it out. In this episode we'll discuss postural influences, it's importance to fascial health and how we can assess it objectively. The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-04-2833 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp4 Who is paying attention to fascia and why.Many industries are capitalizing on fascia science because it directly affects their bottom line. Why is healthcare so slow to adopt? We'll discuss why. Join me for another edition! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-04-2120 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp3 In My Practice, I Feel I have a Duty to Offer EVERYTHING I Can to Help My Clients HealIn my practice I don't just use myofascial release techniques to help my clients heal. I also offer a wide range of scientifically valid strategies and techniques to help them heal. MFR definitely does this but what happens when they go back out into the world? The tension builds again. My goal is to help my clients be independent with managing tension and less dependent on me. If you want to help your clients heal faster, this is the episode for you.
2024-04-2120 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp2 A Walk Through Our Foundational Course for OTPs and You ALL Need ItI LOVE my profession and want to keep us all on the cutting edge of science. Fascia science can help us help our clients in so many ways beyond helping them with pain, which should be enough alone. I explain why I developed this course and why everyone needs it.
The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-04-0526 min
The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ Podcast; Occupational Therapy, Myofascial Release, Fascial System, Posture, Movement, and MoreEp1 Why I Believe So Strongly in the Importance of Fascia Science and Want to Share It with YouThis is the first episode of The Fascia-Informed Therapist™ and I'm beyond excited to share what I know about fascia science and how I see it supporting occupational therapy practice across ALL practice settings.
The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
2024-04-0514 min