In this episode, Dana Jones talks with Dr. Gabriel Posner, somatic educator, neuromuscular therapist, and author of Somatic Techniques for Massage Therapists. Gabriel shares how his path from psychology and massage therapy led him into clinical somatics, and why helping people get out of pain starts with helping them reconnect with their bodies. They explore sensory motor amnesia, elevated resting tone, and why many chronic pain patterns are tied more to habit, tension, and loss of awareness than to structural damage. Gabriel also explains how touch, movement, and slow mindful release can help clients and practitioners unlock more ease, better self-regulation, and lasting change.

They also discuss the importance of treating the whole person, not just the symptom, and how practitioners in massage, training, PT, and other bodywork fields can use somatic principles to reduce burnout and improve results. Gabriel closes by sharing details about his book, trainings, and his mission to help bodyworkers work more effectively, sustainably, and compassionately.

Gabriel’s links:

Web: https://www.elevatedsomatics.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevated_somatics

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soma_to_soma?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Somatics Book: https://www.elevatedsomatics.com/book/somatic-techniques-for-massage-therapists-book

Dana’s Links:

⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠

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