Episode 146 Body Mind Medicine | The Tensegrity Medicine Holistic Approach: Interview with Kelly Clancy

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What is Tensegrity Medicine and how can it complement traditional therapy practices? How can this holistic approach connect the body's structures and systems?

MEET Kelly Clancy

Kelly has been practicing in the field of rehabilitative medicine for over 36 years. Her focus is not only on the physical issues that may present in disease and dysfunction but also on the relationship of stress, cognitive belief patterns, and emotions and their relationship with the physical body. She utilizes the principles of tensegrity as a foundation for the evaluation of global structural patterns, along with the implementation of targeted light touch manual therapies, movement integration, and dialoguing, as a means to understand adaptation and to create balance within the whole person. Kelly is an Occupational therapist, structural integrator, massage therapist, holistic health counselor, and an IFS practitioner. She teaches nationally and internationally on the therapeutic method she developed called Tensegrity Medicine. She is on clinical faculty at the University of Washington's rehabilitation department, where she lectures on the topics of fascia, biotensegrity, innovative light touch manual therapies, and body-mind medicine.

Find out more at Tensegrity Medicine and connect with Kelly on Facebook

IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is Tensegrity? 3:14
• What is the relationship between trauma and chronic pain? 5:23
• How do Internal Family Systems and tensegrity medicine work together? 8:23
• What are the benefits of tensegrity medicine? 28:18

What Is Tensegrity?

• How to begin to discuss tensegrity medicine with clients
• What is the goal of tensegrity medicine?
• Helping clients notice where there are restrictions within their body
• Looking for protective patterns in our clients

What Is The Relationship Between Trauma and Chronic Pain?

• The importance of finding the root cause of health issues
• How to provide safety and choices for your clients
• What are important self-care skills to teach your clients

How Do Internal Family Systems & Tensegrity Medicine Work Together?

• Finding a balance between all of our systems
• What are our core belief systems?
• Teaching clients to have a dialogue with their bodies
• Integrating art and creativity into sessions
• How does tensegrity medicine integrate with mental health therapy?

What Are The Benefits Of Tensegrity Medicine?

• How to give your clients a sense of self-agency
• Teaching your clients that healing comes from within
• How is tensegrity medicine different from traditional medicine?
• Mind and body interconnectedness

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