07/07/2026
I just finished up the monumental task of writing a detailed blog about fascia and its relevance to massage therapy. As a fascially focused therapist, I dive into what the tissue is, what its for, what its made of, and what exactly we are (or aren't) doing with it in our therapies. It's a well resourced and studied subject and the results of my findings may not be what you expect. Check it out through the link in the comments and let me know what you think!
Here's a snippet (and spoiler):
"The reason that I emphasize fascia in my therapy is because of this: the techniques that emphasize fascia incorporate more of the sensory system than most other manual therapy modalities. The long, slow, stretching strokes activate different sensory cells than a faster well-oiled stroke. There’s a degree of dimensionality to this approach that you won’t find in deep tissue, regular Swedish, or medical massage. The goal isn’t to change the physical structure of the fascia, it’s to speak to it in as many different languages as possible. Ideally this therapy would be coupled with a robust kinesthetic diet of unique movements to ensure a wide range of novel inputs. For some of us though, it’s challenging and often painful to begin a new movement practice - fascial therapy in this sense can serve as a wonderful foundation to begin experiencing our body in different contexts. The more ways we move and sense, the wider our capacity to attend to the lives that we’re living, including our pain."
