The Thinking Practitioner
Til Luchau & Whitney LoweFor the practitioner who’s never stopped being curious. Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe bring together leading researchers, master clinicians, and big questions from across bodywork, massage, and manual therapy — exploring not just what we do with our hands, but why it works and how to do it better. Smart, grounded, and genuinely useful conversations for the somatic arts and sciences.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CoursesAlternative HealthEducationHealth & Fitness | |||
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🎙 182: Shoulder Pain: Stop Blaming the Sore Spot (with Whitney Lowe & Til Luchau)
What if the sore spot isn’t the whole shoulder story—and the work that feels good today makes it worse tomorrow?
A tendon to treat, a joint to mobilize, a movement p... more
🎙 What Clients Actually Value (with Whitney Lowe & Til Luchau)
Can a session be worthwhile even when the client’s pain score doesn’t change?
Most of us judge our work by what’s easiest to measure: the pain scale, range of motion, how the technique... more
🎙 Fascial Elves and Vikings (with Heike Oellerich & Miriam Wessels)
Some people can fold themselves into almost any position but struggle to find stability; others feel strong and solid but can’t reach their toes—and the difference may start long b... more
🎙 Nerve Pain: Stop Blaming Compression (with Whitney Lowe & Til Luchau)
Ask almost any manual therapist what they learned about nerves in school, and you get some version of the same answer: not much.
Most of us were handed the wiring model. A ner... more
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With 20 years and counting as a massage therapist, this is one of many ways I keep my spark for the work aglow. These conversations help me refine my ‘why’ and keep me in the loop around current thinking in the bodywork field. Much appreciated Til and Whitney!
Apple Podcasts5hands of julie
United States2 years ago - Wonderful podcast!
It is refreshing to hear thoughtful, intelligent conversations in the field of massage. Til and Whitney are friendly, compassionate and fun to listen to. Thank you both for putting your hard work into this podcast, and for providing such meaningful and helpful content for us all.
Apple Podcasts5naturebodyconnectionUnited States2 years ago - So thankful for this podcast!
A great resource
Apple Podcasts5Gtaplayer47United States2 years ago - A must listen for massage therapists and more
I’ve been listening to this podcast since inception and every episode I learn something new. I especially like the fact that it’s grounded with scientific evidence which helps our industry be taken more seriously in the medical world
Apple Podcasts5We4ver
United Kingdom3 years ago - Brain food
Love this podcast; always interesting and thought provoking
I love the subjects and guests and always learn something new
Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5cridgieUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United States/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Canada/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Australia/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Germany/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Denmark/Education/Courses |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  South Africa/Education/Courses |
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A thoughtful show for practitioners in bodywork, manual therapy, and related fields, featuring deep conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and educators. Topics span movement, fascia, trauma, assessment, time perception in sessions, safeties in neck work, and the intersection of research with hands-on care, all grounded in practical application and professional development. Notable strengths include evidence-based framing, clear discussions of ethics and safety, and the inclusion of diverse expert perspectives to help listeners refine technique, expand their theoretical understanding, and stay current with trends in the field.
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The Thinking Practitioner launched 7 years ago and published 182 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Thinking Practitioner include:
1. Heike Oellerich
2. Miriam Wessels
3. Ruth Werner
4. Nuria Bowart
5. Dr. Kory Floyd
6. Peter Levine
7. Dr. Tina Wang
8. Walt Fritz
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