The Thinking Practitioner

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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.

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Dec 11, 2024

133: ScarWork: Origins and Legacy (with Sharon Wheeler & Wojtek Cackowski)

Dec 11, 2024

1hr 5 min

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In this special episode, Til Luchau is joined by the Sharon Wheeler, a Structural Integration pioneer who trained under Dr. Ida P. Rolf and later developed the popular methodologies of ScarWork and BoneWork. Sharon shares captivating stories from her time at the iconic Esalen Institute, her unique experiences with Dr. Rolf, and how her innovative techniques emerged from an intuitive understanding of the body.

Learn about the power of light touch in addressing scars and bones, hear about Sharon’s global teaching journey, and learn how her methods are creating lasting change for practitioners and clients alike. Joined by guest Wojtek Cackowski, the conversation dives into the mystery and magic of manual therapy, offering fresh insights for anyone interested in the art and science of healing.

🌟 Highlights:

•Sharon’s Fascinating Path to Structural Integration and Beyond (02:02): Stories of Esalen Institute, dancing in San Francisco, and meeting Dr. Ida Rolf.

•How ScarWork Was Originated (20:05): Sharon’s journey of discovery while treating scars and the incredible results achieved with light touch.

•The Principles of BoneWork (49:25): Addressing bone structure and mobility with innovative, gentle techniques.

•Lessons from Esalen and Dr. Rolf (12:15): Early influences and Sharon’s unexpected acceptance into Rolf’s training program.

•The Global Impact of Sharon’s Work (57:24): Teaching ScarWork and BoneWork worldwide, including in Ukraine.

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Whitney Lowe’s site: AcademyOfClinicalMassage.com
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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sharon's site: sharonwheeler.com

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(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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