A frequently-asked question from a follower about what direction to take a career change into the field of bodywork / movement and Tom’s reply. Tom – With absolute sincerity, thank you for your reply. I understand how busy you are and I’m truly grateful. For some background on me: I’m 34. I have early mornings,… Read more
While at Robert Schleip’s Fascia Summer School – held in Leipzig this year – I was very pleased to have a talk with Dr Jan Wilke on his research review into the myofascial continuities. Here is a new article he gave me about the specific Lateral Line connection between the so-called ilio-TIBIAL tract and the… Read more
I am currently working my through the “Feeling your way through the Lines” webinar. It’s great. I am a yin yoga teacher and am trying to find if there is any research to support the 5-10 minute time frame of being in a yin pose / shape (to target the deep fascia?) – can you… Read more
I am pleased and proud to have my name and quote on the cover of the September/October 2016 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine. My article, Understanding Fascia, will you give you some history of my own journey with fascia — “Fascia is not new; awareness of fascia is.” More importantly, they highlighted the latest work… Read more
Dear Tom, Your research and sharing has affected my life beyond measure. In your research of the very important fascia, have you witnessed either in cadavers or while using MFR on people, that some of us seem to have more adhesive, or drier fascia than others? My fascia can be so “stuck” that cups are… Read more
Read this fascinating exchange between Tom and one of our followers on Facebook about working with Scheuermann’s kyphosis. Jacob: I’m a personal trainer and I love your work! Any advice for an athlete with Scheuermann’s kyphosis? I’ve been attempting lots of different thoracic rotations/extensions. Strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings seems to mitigate pain. One issue is… Read more
