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

EP 56 A Chat with Jena Schroeder, MS, OTR/L, Certified FST® Practitioner and Owner of Stretch SpOT

In this episode, I chat with Jena Schroeder, MS, OTR/L, Certified FST® Practitioner, FST® instructor and founder of Stretch SpOT, to explore how fascia-focused care and Fascial Stretch Therapy® are expanding what's possible in rehabilitation and wellness. Jena shares her journey from traditional OT to integrative practice owner, and offers insights into how FST® is reshaping the way we approach mobility, pain, and performance. Whether you're an OT, wellness provider, or fascia-curious listener, this conversation will stretch your thinking in all the right ways.
Learn more about Jena here: Stretch SpOT: Fascial Stretch Therapy
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EP 55 If you work with clients 40+, please listen! A skill we all need.

This skill of getting down and up from the floor is vital as we age. I share some interesting data, some case stories and an assessment you can try. Oh, and how fascia-informed techniques can help. 
A video I made a few years ago:
The Number One Movement Everyone 50+ (maybe 40s too) Should be Doing Regularly: Getting Up and Down
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Ep54 Hamstring SOS: A Fascia-Informed Rescue Mission

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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EP53 What is Fascia Stretch Therapy®? Ian Ray, owner of a practice in Baltimore, MD explains!

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.

EP52 We are in the age of Spatial Medicine! What you need to know.

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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Ep 51 Thoughts on the Intersection of Fascia and Chiropractic Care

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!
Health Professionals | Mayer Fascia Wellness Courses
 
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EP50 An Innovative Collaboration to Support Emotional Healing Via the Fascia with Integrative Psychotherapist Lisa Basile MA LMHP

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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EP49 Who is leading the way using integrative health in traditional settings? It is not OTPs.

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

EP48 A Drill-Down on Post Breast Cancer Care Articles

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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EP47 Myofascial Release in the Treatment of Many Diseases: A 2024 Study

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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