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The Thinking Practitioner

Til Luchau & Whitney Lowe
Manual Therapy
Pain Management
Baker's Cysts
Chronic Cough
Knee Pain
Nerve Tour
Oncology Massage
Voice Disorders
Breast Cancer
Metastasis
Orthopedic Concerns
Massage Therapy
Nervous System
Anatomy Education
Breathing Techniques
Psychosocial Effects Of Cough
Fluid Accumulation
Client Education
Bodywork Practices
Fascia

Join two of the leading educators in manual therapy, bodywork, and massage therapy, as they delve into the most intriguing issues, questions, research, and client conditions that hands-on practitioners face. Stimulate your thinking with imaginative conversations, tips, and interviews related to the somatic arts and sciences.

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Latest Episodes

🎙 Is Your Work Valuable? The Psychology of Perceived Value in Hands-On Practice

What makes clients value your work — and come back for more? Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe explore the results of a survey of over 2,000 practitioners to uncover the surp... more

🎙 What Happens When the Body Lets Go? Werner Klingler on Anesthesia, Altered States & the Physiology of Relaxation

What actually happens when the body "lets go" — in anesthesia, trance, or the deep relaxation familiar to hands-on practitioners? Til... more

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🎙 Celebrating 50 Years of Massage: Benny Vaughn’s Legacy of Professionalism, Perseverance & Touch

Whitney Lowe sits down with legendary massage therapist Benny Vaughn to celebrate his 50 years in the massage and bodywork profession — a career that ... more

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🎙A better understanding of the very human emotion of disgust can help us navigate boundaries, empathy, and connection in our hands-on work—and in the wider world.

This week, Til welcomes back Todd Hargrove—Certified Rolfer™, movement educator, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Werner Klingler
A physician, anesthesiologist, and fascia researcher with expertise in muscle physiology and pain medicine.
Ulm University
Episode: 157: What Happens When the Body Lets Go? (with Werner Klingler)
Benny Vaughn
Massage therapist with 50 years of experience and a pioneer in integrating massage therapy into sports performance care.
Episode: 156: Lessons from 50 Years (with Benny Vaughn)
Todd Hargrove
Certified Rolfer, movement educator, and author
bettermovement.org
Episode: 155: The Value of Disgust: What Our Bodies Tell Us About Boundaries & Connection (with Todd Hargrove)
Eric Franklin
Developer of the Franklin Method, focusing on movement and mental imagery
Episode: 153: Conversations from the 7th Fascial Research Congress (with Robert Schleip, Gil Hedley, & more)
Gavin Ruiz
Recent graduate of massage school
Episode: 153: Conversations from the 7th Fascial Research Congress (with Robert Schleip, Gil Hedley, & more)
Sneha Krishna
Pilates educator and manual therapist
Transcendfit
Episode: 153: Conversations from the 7th Fascial Research Congress (with Robert Schleip, Gil Hedley, & more)
Miriam Wessels
Sports scientist and co-author
Fascio
Episode: 153: Conversations from the 7th Fascial Research Congress (with Robert Schleip, Gil Hedley, & more)
Heike von Hohenberg
Osteopath and educator
Episode: 153: Conversations from the 7th Fascial Research Congress (with Robert Schleip, Gil Hedley, & more)
Stephen Porges
Distinguished neuroscientist and originator of Polyvagal Theory
Episode: 149: Bodywork through the Polyvagal Lens (with Stephen Porges)

Hosts

Whitney Lowe
Co-host and educator in manual therapy, with a focus on advanced and integrative practices in the field.
Til Luchau
Co-host and educator in manual therapy, known for his contributions to teaching and advanced training in bodywork techniques.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Ignite!

    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 Podcasts
    5
    hands of julie
    United States8 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    naturebodyconnection
    United Statesa year ago
  • So thankful for this podcast!

    A great resource

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gtaplayer47
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    We4ver
    United Kingdom2 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 Podcasts
    5
    cridgie
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The dynamic dialogues with expert guests are frequently praised for enriching listeners' understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of massage and bodywork.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, scientific approach to modern bodywork, encouraging continued education and professional growth.
Many comments highlight the engaging manner in which hosts discuss complex topics, making them accessible and interesting to their audience.

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157: What Happens When the Body Lets Go? (with Werner Klingler)
Q: How do those states of anesthesia map out onto other states, like trance or deep relaxation in bodywork?
The different states are influenced by various neurotransmitters and hormones, controlling relaxation, movement, and cognition, similar to how anesthesia affects these systems.
157: What Happens When the Body Lets Go? (with Werner Klingler)
Q: What happens at the tissue or fascia or muscle level when we relax deeply?
Relaxation involves muscle relaxation and the influence of anesthesia affecting all parts of the connective tissue, neural tension, and muscle activity, leading to altered perception and response.
149: Bodywork through the Polyvagal Lens (with Stephen Porges)
Q: Was there a way when you had done that study to sort of discriminate that those results were specifically ascribed to the pelvic tilt and not just the manipulation of tissues in general?
The study did include manipulation that was not specific but there was a control group to differentiate the results.
146: Inflammation, Touch, & the Grieving Body (with Mary-Frances O’Connor)
Q: How do we define a beneficial impact on grief?
Dr. O'Connor emphasizes that only the grieving person can define what counts as beneficial, and it can differ for each individual.
146: Inflammation, Touch, & the Grieving Body (with Mary-Frances O’Connor)
Q: How does grief relate to inflammation?
Dr. O'Connor explains that bereaved individuals often experience heightened inflammation as part of their body's response to grief.

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A resourceful platform for professionals in manual therapy, bodywork, and massage therapy, featuring insightful discussions on up-to-date research, practitioners' challenges, and innovative techniques. Key topics include the intricacies of fascia, the dynamics of bodywork and trauma, as well as the integration of neuroscience in therapy. The conversations are enriched by interviews with experts in the field, providing listeners with a deepened understanding of contemporary practices and evidence-based approaches in somatic arts and sciences. This podcast is likely to appeal to practitioners seeking professional development, fostering a sense of community among those dedicated to advancing their understanding of bodywork.

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1. Professor Werner Klingler
2. Benny Vaughn
3. Todd Hargrove
4. Eric Franklin
5. Gavin Ruiz
6. Sneha Krishna
7. Miriam Wessels
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