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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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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
87: Shared Decision-Making (with Walt Fritz)
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Shared decision-making: In this episode, Whitney talks with Walt Fritz about key challenges in the world of manual therapy. We delve into:
- How he got started in manual therapy
- How manual therapy differs in physical therapy and massage therapy
- Ways to break down silos between our professions
- How important are specific techniques in our treatment strategies
- The value of working with clients in shared decision-making
- ...much more
Get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Resources:
- Free talk on shared decision-making
- Walt's website
- Kolb, W. H., McDevitt, A. W., Young, J., et al. "The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?" Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy 28(1) (2020): 1-3.
- Roy, N., Dietrich, M., Blomgren, M., et al. “Exploring the neural bases of primary muscle tension dysphonia: A case study using functional magnetic resonance imaging.” Journal of Voice 33(2) (2017): 183–
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About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

Sunday Feb 19, 2023
86: Body by Breath (with Jill Miller)
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Til and Whitney talk with self-care expert Jill Miller about her new book "Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience" and other topics including:
- Jill's "Five Ps:" levers on our own well-being
- Applying polyvagal theory in self-care
- Body image and body awareness in fitness
- Applications for massage and manual therapy
Check out the video, full transcript, and a special offer from Jill on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Sponsor Offers:
- The Back Jam: 1 body part, 17 amazing teachers, 4 days. Live in May or by recording
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
85: Collateral Damage: Acute Knee Injuries (with Til Luchau & Whitney Lowe)
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Whitney and Til talk about acute knee ligament injuries, with Til's recent ski accident being an apt case study. Topics include:
- Differences between the "big four" knee ligament injuries
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) specificies
- Rehabilitation and bracing controversies
- Psychological or mental impacts
- The role of manual therapy
Check out the video, illustrations, outline, and full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
Sponsor Offers:
- The Back Jam: 1 body part, 17 amazing teachers, 4 days. Live in May or by recording
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)
Episode image by Sarai Llamas reproduced under CC BY-NC 4.0 from: EFORT Open Reviews 6, 5; 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200127

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
84: Working With Veterans (with Nicole Miller)
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Essential skills in working with veterans: In this episode Whitney talks with Nicole Miller about her extensive work with the veterans population. We cover important topics such as
- How is massage therapy being supported by the VA
- What are important skills a massage therapist would need to work with veterans
- Where can you get further training to work with this population
- Essential precautions to be aware of in your work with veterans
- ...much more
Get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Resources:
- Connect with Nicole by email
- Connected Roots Education
- Connected Roots Website
- Learn about VSOs
- The Walton Pressure Scale
Sponsor Offers:
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
83: Business, Success, and Change (with Allissa Haines)
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
How do we think about our business? In this episode Whitney talks with Allissa Haines of Massage Business Blueprint about pertinent business topics such as: What's coming up for the new year? How to get more massage and bodywork clients? How to communicate with your client's healthcare practitioners? And much more.
Get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.com
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Resources:
- Massage Business Blueprint
- Communicating with a client's healthcare team
- How to get new massage clients
- The Walton Pressure Scale
Sponsor Offers:
- Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com.
- ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.
- Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.
About Whitney Lowe | About Til Luchau | Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com
(The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)