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 091: When Nothing Else Works: Kylie Hicks on Trauma, Touch, and Trust
Kylie Hicks is a massage therapist in Mildura who uses touch, trauma, and trust to address chronic pain, bridging the gap between physical therapy and emotional healing.
Episode 066 : Garry Lavis – Massage for People With Parkinson’s Disease
Join David as he chats with Garry Lavis, the National President of Massage & Myotherapy Australia. With over 23 years of experience, Garry’s journey from a diesel mechanic to an expert in massage therapy. Like most of us, much of Garry’s work revolves around working with people with muscular skeletal needs – mostly tradies. However, Garry has developed a deep love for working with clients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, revealing how tailored massage techniques can significantly improve mobility, manage symptoms like stiffness and tremors, and enhance their overall quality of life. Garry discusses the emotional challenges of working with progressive conditions, the importance of understanding medication schedules, and the collaborative care model. He is working to develop an Australian training module in conjunction with Parkinson’s Australia so that therapists can get the critical information they need to have real impact with people with Parkinson’s disease.