Fascia, Embodiment & the Architecture of Healing — with Joanne Avison
Description
In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Joanne Avison—fascia therapist, somatic educator, and author of Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement—for a deep and soulful conversation on fascia’s role in healing, movement, and human potential.
With over 30 years of experience translating fascia science into embodied practice, Joanne shares her journey from manual therapy to spiritual anatomy, and her reflections from the 7th International Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans. Her work bridges biomechanics and biomotional intelligence, helping practitioners move from classical anatomy to connected awareness.
This episode explores:
Joanne’s path into fascia therapy and the evolution of her work
Highlights from the Fascia Research Congress, including global collaboration and emerging insights
How fascia acts as a living intelligence—more than just connective tissue
The importance of embodiment and archetypal movement patterns
How fascia therapy transforms trauma, posture, and perception
Challenges and opportunities for fascia practitioners today
What’s next for Joanne and the future of fascia education
🎧 Tune in for a conversation that invites you to feel fascia not just as structure—but as a spiritual interface, a sensory matrix, and a pathway to healing.
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