Episode 139: Marty Fry – Bringing Movement and Breathing into Practice
Remedial massage therapist and movement trainer Marty Fry discusses how movement and breathing became part of his clinical practice, what therapists can learn through observation, and how to introduce broader strategies without pathologising normal variation, exceeding scope or overcomplicating care.
Episode 135: Keep Asking Why: Andrea Pluck on Lymphatics, Case Studies and Continuing Education in Massage
Andrea Pluck joins us to discuss lymphatics, case studies, continuing education, niching, collaboration and why massage therapists should keep asking better questions in practice.
Episode 132: Paul Ingraham – Are We Overestimating What Massage Actually Does?
Does massage therapy work? Paul Ingraham believes it does. The more interesting question is whether we fully understand why. This conversation explores pain science, fascia, trigger points, clinical humility and how better questions can make us better therapists.
Episode 131: Aubrey Gowing – What Exactly Is Chronic Pain and Where Does Manual Therapy Fit?
Aubrey Gowing joins Folding Towels to discuss chronic pain, acute injury, clinical reasoning and pain-free manual therapy. The conversation explores why the painful area may not tell the whole story and how therapists can build a clearer treatment roadmap.
Episode 112: The Vibe You Bring: Massage, Presence and “Bodily Emanation” with Jason Del Gandio
Philosopher and author Jason Del Gandio joins Folding Towels to explore what he calls the vibe—the subtle exchange of energy between people. From the dance floor to the treatment room, he explains how awareness, intention, and presence shape human connection and how therapists can consciously work with the energy they project and receive.
Episode 077: Massage Meets Research: Building an Evidence Base for Massage Therapy
Discover how research can transform massage therapy in this insightful exploration featuring Rona Moore, Dr. Jan Douglass, and Dr. Sarah Fogarty. From case studies to practice-based evidence, learn actionable steps to contribute to the evidence base, overcome barriers, and enhance the credibility of massage therapy in healthcare. Perfect for therapists eager to grow and make a lasting impact.