Haelen Hands

12/15/2025

I too know Kamila and am grateful to be in the company of so many incredible physical therapists from all over the world.

10/17/2025

Interesting information about astrocytes and their relationship to memory and understanding the impacts of PTSD.

https://neurosciencenews.com/astrocytes-emotional-memory-29815/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANfJhtjbGNrA18lV2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeij4odUO-PozyatVB3HNbo9Qx2rV-Ec8uzd-yZKNaH55sCHmrKivSbnGAWmQ_aem_91HC9x7kCkTLd8njgpu4Ig

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

10/15/2025

The Fascia Hub is a great resource for all things fascia. Very appreciative of all the work they do.

Ever wondered how your body moves with such coordinated ease, adapts to the internal and external forces that beset it, and is capable of amazing feats? The answer lies in a fascinating concept called biotensegrity.

Originally introduced by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stephen M. Levin, biotensegrity states that the body isn’t just a stack of bones with muscles attached; a system of pulleys and levers. Instead, it’s a self-organising, dynamic structure built on the continuous dance between tension and compression.

From cells to organs, bones to muscles, all surrounded and supported by the liquid crystalline matrix that is the fascia, the biotensegral body is resilient, low-energy and load-distributing; it self-formed in the embryo, has no 'core' and is internally balanced and fully adaptive to every situation.

When we understand biotensegrity, we stop seeing the body as a machine to be “fixed” and start recognising it as a living system with the ability to self heal; one that is responsive, resonant and highly sensitive on many levels.

Curious to dive deeper into how this shapes your work with the body, whether you are a movement educator, manual therapist, surgeon or osteopath? Become a Member of The Fascia Hub and explore our range of fascinating articles and videos on this subject. Just visit https://bit.ly/TFHMBSP to discover everything our membership has to offer. Take your understanding to the next level.

08/27/2025

So grateful for the nice shout out I got today on Instagram from a happy client.

08/27/2025

I came across this great video today and thought it would be a great thing to share here!

What used to be "intuited" can now be seen. In vivo living fascial tissue is now viewable. It IS fiber optics baby! Used by permission of Jean-Cleaude Gui...

08/05/2025

THIS!!!! BRILLIANTLY says what I struggle to describe to clients about the importance of micromovement and understanding emotions and their impact on our bodies. Thank you Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley

In this episode of Myofascial Magic in Action, Joanne and Paul explore how emotional experiences can crystallise into the tissue and how fascia holds, expres...

07/30/2025

I've been slow to post lately, partly because I took a mini vacation which was great. I got to listen to a lot of wonderful music, catch up with old friends and meet some new ones too. Always good to recharge your batteries! What do you do to recharge and have you done it recently?