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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.
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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 Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.
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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.
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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 Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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 LMHP.
Thanks for listening!
Amy
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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)
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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)
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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.
At least take the free course. FREE 1HR CE
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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 turn to yoga not only to stay fit but also to manage pain and improve mental well-being. It is very likely that you will have clients who love yoga or could benefit from yoga. We have just the course to help you help them. Yoga for Your Health: Everything You Need to Know to Safely and Confidently Begin a Yoga Practice to Target Your Health Concerns
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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 course. Join us today. We're closing enrollment August 18th to implement our new online community features with our existing students! We'll hope you'll be part of it! The Fascia-Informed Therapist ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
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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 ™ - Grounded in science. Practicing on the cutting edge. (fasciainformed.com)
Side note: It was Lauren who encouraged me to do the podcast. Thank you, Lauren!
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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 creating your own framework. Hint: It helps to get very familiar with the science. Take the course!
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