Trauma-Informed Neuroscience
Whether you’re a clinician, coach, educator, or just curious about the nervous system, these posts are here to support your growth and deepen your understanding of trauma, chronic pain, and human relationships.
How Massage, Neuroscience, and Trauma Intersect: My Conversation on The Thinking Practitioner Podcast
In this episode, I join Whitney Lowe and Til Luchau for a lively conversation about the intersection of neuroscience, trauma, and massage therapy. We explore the complex processes behind pain perception, the role of descending modulation, and how we can create lasting change through manual therapy—often in ways that go far beyond tissue effects.
How NARM Supports Trauma-Informed Bodywork: A Conversation with The Transforming Trauma Podcast
In this episode of Transforming Trauma, I speak with host Sarah Buino about my work at the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork in Kauai, where we integrated massage therapy with somatic psychology, contemplative practice, and affective neuroscience—all within a trauma-informed framework.
The Benefits and Challenges of Massage Therapy for Trauma Survivors: My Conversation on The Essential Healing Podcast
In this episode of Essential Healing, Dawn Petek and I discuss how massage therapy can support those who have experienced trauma, and why we need the field of massage therapy to be more fully trauma-informed.
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