In this episode, ASO team member Erica Donnison continues her conversation with Dr. Tim Cacciatore, co-author of the open-access paper Central Mechanisms of Muscle Tone Regulation. Tim explores how these findings connect to key concepts in Alexander Technique teaching. A must-watch for teachers, trainees, and students. Paper linked in the article.

In our 50th episode, Erica Donnison interviews Dr. Tim Cacciatore on muscle tone regulation, its role in balance, pain, and performance, and its significance for AT practitioners and clinicians. He addresses misconceptions about the reflex model and highlights how modern neuroscience advances our understanding of AT. Stay tuned for Part II. The paper linked here is open-access.

In Episode 49, we explore the intersection of practice and research with Mandy Brass, MSc, a Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture practitioner. Mandy shares insights from her service evaluation at Dimbleby Cancer Care, an integrative oncology center in London. Using self-report measures, she captured her patients' experiences, offering valuable lessons for Alexander Technique teachers seeking to integrate research into their professional development.