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

In 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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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 https://youtu.be/p35vivQ9kns.

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 (associate link)

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I 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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It'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 Lisa: Home | Lisa M. Basile MA LLC | Counseling Services | Emotional Wellness | Mind Body Spirit | Integrative

Check out the workshop: https://mayerwellness.offeringtree.com/offerings/myofascial-self-treatment-releasing-stuck-emotions

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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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102173

In 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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I 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.

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Today 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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Join 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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