Fascia and the Science of Therapeutic Presence

The Scientific Foundations of Integrative Therapies


This course offers an introduction and deep dive into the scientific foundations of fascia and integrative and holistic therapies. While emphasizing fascia it will include discussion of biotensegrity, bioenergy, holism, therapeutic presence, consciousness, empathy and energetic resonance.

An overview of selected research at the cellular level that supports positive clinical outcomes that we experience when using holistic, energy-based therapies will be presented.

This course will provide you the knowledge to  those who insist that holistic, energy-based approaches to healthcare are not based in science. This course offers a stunning,  alternative view to those who insist that holistic, energy-based approaches are not based in science. 

What Students Will Experience

  • Up-to-date view of living fascia

  • Overview of energy, bioenergy, and its impact on us

  • Science of living matter – biotensegrity

  • Commonalities of all holistic integrative therapies

  • Consciousness, interoception, and therapeutic presence

  • Sympathy, empathy, and energetic resonance in clinical care

What You Get with Your Enrollment

  • On-Going Access to Recording

  • Access to Community Fascia Board

Why Should You Take This Course?

This is a foundational course for understanding an overview of the up-to-date physics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology of living beings. This overview will prepare you to be able to do explain the scientific foundations of (and begin to do your own research in) the science of whatever integrative therapies you practice or are interested in. Emphasis is placed on what is known, and yet unknown, in effective therapeutic encounters. Most of all we focus on the marvelous mystery of the positive healing encounter, and recognize glimpsing the science that supports our work adds to our enjoyment of what we offer, and how we offer it.

Testimonials

Daniel Atchison-Nevel

"I believe every acupuncturist and holistic health provider should spend some time studying the science of fascia and therapeutic presence with the brilliant and inspirational Carol Davis. Actually anyone with a deep interest in consciousness and the science of living matter would enjoy this course! This is one of the courses I dreamed about when I first contemplated 3 Wombs Academy!" I personally can't wait to take it!”

PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA

Carol Davis

Carol M. Davis, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA is Professor Emerita and immediate past Vice Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami. She is also a clinician in clinical practice, primarily treating patients with cervical and lumbar spine pain utilizing energy-based manual therapy, myofascial release, along with functional exercise. Carol is an international lecturer and consultant and a respected author in rehabilitation literature. She is the author of Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation (4e), and Patient-Practitioner Interaction, (6e) published by Slack Books, Inc., and several textbook chapters, many focusing on the science of energy medicine and integrative therapies. She has published over 30 articles in peer reviewed journals. Her areas of scholarly interest include the histology and function of fascia and educating students in recognized manual therapy approaches that release fascial restrictions for improved function and quality of physical and emotional life.

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