by Louise | Apr 2, 2020 | Body, Bodywork Therapy, Chronic Injuries, Fascial Release, Fascial Restrictions, Fascial techniques, Trauma release
Anatomy of the myo-fascial system: Emma Gilmore (As published in Massage World Magazine November 2018) Myo-fascia is a word that is being used more and more frequently, but do we really understand what it is? Here is a brief explanation of the wonder tissue everyone...
by Louise | Apr 1, 2020 | News
Anatomy of the Fascial system Emma Gilmore, our School Director and Fascial Release tutor has been asked to write regular articles on Fascial Release for Massage World magazine. Here is the first of the published articles published in November 2018. Please Click here...
by Louise | Mar 11, 2020 | News
What Changes To The Massage Industry Would You Like To...
by Louise | Mar 11, 2020 | News
Watch our very own Emma Gilmore in her capacity as a ‘Muscle Whisperer’ for Massage Warehouse talks about what she thinks makes a successful therapist! Emma Gilmore on Success! Watch the video...
by Louise | Mar 1, 2020 | News
What advice would you give to therapists in these unprecendented times? How can they use their time wisely so they can come back stronger once the current situation...
by Louise | Sep 5, 2019 | News
Emma has been invited by Massage Warehouse to join their ‘Muscle Whisperer Panel’. With Emma’s considerable knowledge and experience she will be a true asset to the team! https://www.massagewarehouse.co.uk/pages/emma-Gilmore If you would like to sign up to the...
by Louise | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Simple Exercises to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve by Lars Lienhard, Ulla Schmid-Fetzer with Dr Eric Cobb An illustrated guide to help beat stress, depression, anxiety, pain and digestive problems Book reviewed by our very own Emma Gilmore, showing how her expertise...
by Louise | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Born to Walk by James Earls Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement Book reviewed by our very own Emma Gilmore, showing how her expertise & knowledge is well valued in the world of Fascia. Please CLICK HERE to read her review of this inspirational...
by Louise | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Fascial Fitness by Robert Schleip with Johanna Bayer Book reviewed by our very own Emma Gilmore, showing how her expertise & knowledge is well valued in the world of Fascia. Please CLICK HERE to read her review of this fascinating...
by Louise | Jul 4, 2019 | News
Our very own Emma Gilmore has been invited to judge at the The National Massage Championships on 29th & 30th September at the Olympia Beauty Show in London. Would you like to enter this fabulous competition? There are a variety of classes to choose from with...
by Louise | Nov 11, 2018 | Uncategorized, Bodywork Therapy, Massage Therapy
What is your cancellation policy? Do you adhere to it? So firstly – if you have no shows or last minute cancellations, how does it make you feel? As a complementary therapist we need to have our patients’ best interest at heart, however we also need to take care of...
by Louise | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Vasomotor response: It is common when applying myofascial release techniques to witness a vasomotor response beneath as well as beyond the contact of your hands. What is a Vasomotor response? There is a region in the medulla of the brain called the vasomotor...
by Louise | Nov 3, 2018 | Uncategorized, Body, Bodywork Therapy, Fascial Release, Fascial Restrictions, Fascial techniques, Health, Trauma release, Understanding Trauma
I was invited my Anne Marie Jensen Author of Fertility and Physical Therapy, to teach 14 physios in Copenhagen to release internal scar tissue and adhesions. What a great city and a fantastic group of therapists. Many of the physios specialised in women’s...
by Louise | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Originally published: Positive Health Online My journey with myofascial release started in 2009, when I discovered this amazing art, I studied intensively in the US and the UK, and immediately integrated these hands on techniques into my massage practice. I witnessed...
by Louise | Mar 14, 2017 | Body, Bodywork Therapy, Chronic Injuries, Fascial Release, Fascial Restrictions, Fascial techniques, Holding patterns, Massage Therapy, mind connection
It is now understood that “80% of our body is fascia and that muscle contraction is caused by fascia” Tom Meyers. Once fascia has been injured it can “harden, de-hydrated and thicken” Leon Chaitow, Helene Langevin & Robert Schleip. “Chronic mechanical stress...
by Louise | Feb 15, 2017 | Body, Chronic Injuries, Fascial Release, Fascial techniques, Trauma release, Understanding Trauma
How is fascia injured? One of the most important functions of fascia is that it is the shock absorber to the body, so even without a direct injury – it can become injured and bound down! What do I mean? Well every single stumble, fall and trip during our lifetime is...
by Louise | Feb 15, 2017 | Body, Body mind connection, Bodywork Therapy, Chronic Injuries, Fascial Release, Fascial Restrictions, Fascial techniques, Holding patterns, Massage Therapy
As traditional bodywork therapists we move the body tissues, manipulate and mobilise muscles, fascia and connective tissue. We flush through, lengthen, re-align and encourage the blood supply, amongst other things. So why during myofascial techniques are we suddenly...
by Louise | Dec 12, 2016 | Body, Bodywork Therapy, Chronic Injuries, Fascial Release, Fascial Restrictions, Fascial techniques, Grounding and being present, Health, Massage Therapy
There are many fantastic and profoundly effective techniques to access the facsial system, but today I am going to share with you on of my favourites. The Cross Hand Release has always been considered the “work horse” of myofascial release techniques. The Cross Hand...