Abstract The heterogeneous connective tissue fascia is constructed upon a tensegrity-based architecture providing cells and organism’s with stability coupled with mobility. A term coined by Sharkey and Avison “Fasciategrity” used for the first time at the British Fascia Symposium 2018, speaks of the relationship of balance and integrity within the fascial net. Tensegrity construction principles…
We are, for the first time, celebrating National Complementary Therapy Week from March 23rd to March 29th 2020. To some, complementary therapy conjures up a vision of therapists practicing woo-woo therapies, alongside a misconception that what we offer is an alternative therapy. However, complementary therapy is anything but a replacement to conventional modern healthcare treatments,…
With my upcoming new workshop, an Introduction to NLP, fast approaching, I’ve been thinking more about intention and truth when working with others. As a novice therapist all those years ago, I would often feel for those people who came in through my treatment room doors searching for someone to help them. I was full…
In this episode Alastair McLoughlin founder founder of MSTR McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Therapy. Ever wondered why you have chronic pain that is not getting better with treatment? Maybe a scar is the underlying reason. This one you will want to listen to a few times. Lots of a-ha moment will hit ya. Get your brain…
Touch for Health – Kinesiology. An exercise to help integrate the left and right brain hemispheres. This may help to improve your energy levels, your concentration i.e. brain fog, reduce stress, help you to focus, help with your co-ordination, relieve tension and discomfort, and its Fun!
Abstract This short article addresses the question “is knowledge of human anatomy generally and fascia specifically, important to the Yoga teacher and physical therapist”. The science of human anatomy is changing. Anatomy has entered a new chapter in the understanding of human structure and form and this new vision entitled “Biotensegrity focused anatomy” is informing…
How can Massage help Mental Health Most people associate massage with the physical benefits it can bring, and rightly so, as there are many! However, our bodies are incredibly complex; our mental health can affect our physical health and vice versa. Massage is not just good for us on a physical level, it also has…
This is a useful balancing exercise from Touch for Health – Kinesiology. Let’s get ‘Switched On’. This may help to reduce the effects of stress, i.e. brain fog, fatigue, tiredness, can’t think etc. By using this technique the brain may be able to communicate more clearly with your body. You may be able to think…
ABSTRACT 19th century anatomy took a systematic, uniform approach as efforts were made to give each anatomical structure a precise description. Concerning red contractile proteins observed within a gastor, descriptive words provided little or no information concerning the anatomy or physiology of such structures. Latin names were provided describing shape (i.e. trapezius), size (i.e. maximus),…
The next coffee morning will be on Tuesday 16th March at 1030am. All our members are welcome to join in for information, questions or indeed just listen and drink a coffee. The Zoom meeting details are on the noticeboard in the members area on the website We love to see you all there.
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