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For the practitioner who’s never stopped being curious. Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe bring together leading researchers, master clinicians, and big questions from across bodywork, massage, and manual therapy — exploring not just what we do with our hands, but why it works and how to do it better. Smart, grounded, and genuinely useful conversations for the somatic arts and sciences.
For professional practitioners in bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedics, sports massage, physical therapy, and osteopathy — as well as yoga, strength and conditioning, and allied professions.
This podcast is not medical or treatment advice.
For the practitioner who’s never stopped being curious. Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe bring together leading researchers, master clinicians, and big questions from across bodywork, massage, and manual therapy — exploring not just what we do with our hands, but why it works and how to do it better. Smart, grounded, and genuinely useful conversations for the somatic arts and sciences.
For professional practitioners in bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedics, sports massage, physical therapy, and osteopathy — as well as yoga, strength and conditioning, and allied professions.
This podcast is not medical or treatment advice.
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
120: Kinesiology, Pain Management, & Massage (with Justin Solace)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
🎙️In this episode Whitney and Justin discuss the benefits of a diverse educational background and the value of pursuing additional higher education for clinical massage practitioners. They also delve into some of the key facets of how massage and corrective movement can be used most effectively for pain management. 🔍🗣️👥🔊
Watch the video and get the full transcript of their conversation on Til or Whitney's sites:Â
- Til Luchau’s Advanced-Trainings.comÂ
- Whitney Lowe’s Academy of Clinical Massage
Key Points in the Podcast
- Introduction to the podcast (0:00)
- Background of Justin Solace (2:00)
- Pursuing a master's degree in kinesiology (6:00)
- Integrating exercise into massage therapy (10:00)
- The influence of psychology and motor learning on massage therapy (14:00)
- The boundaries of massage therapy and exercise recommendations (18:00)
- The role of massage therapy in pain management (22:00)
- The importance of validation in pain management (26:00)
- Balancing work and self-care as a massage therapist (30:00)
- Creating a supportive work environment for massage therapists (34:00)
- The future of the massage therapy field (38:00)
- How to connect with Justin Solace (42:00)
Resources:
- Hybrid Health:Â https://hybridpainrelief.com/
- Hybrid Health Continuing Education: https://www.facebook.com/Hybridhealtheducation
- Justin's email: info@hybridpainrelief.com
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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.)

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