Aubrey Marcus Podcast Healing and Trauma Recovery Through Bodywork w/Tom Myers #516
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Dec 29, 2025 Tom Myers, a seasoned bodyworker and fascia expert, dives into the fascinating world of trauma recovery through bodywork. He reveals how targeted fascial work can melt scar tissue and uncover buried emotional pain. Their conversation highlights the intricate connection between trauma and physical health, emphasizing the importance of body awareness. Myers also discusses the role of fascia vs. muscle, modern movement practices, and even the impact of environmental context on healing. It's an enlightening exploration of how our bodies hold memories and how movement can reclaim lost sensations.
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Restoring Damaged Tissue Reclaimed Sensation
- Aubrey Marcus described Tom Myers locating and treating long-standing scar tissue from a car wreck and prolotherapy, which visibly improved Aubrey's facial balance and sensation.
- Tom explained that restoring kinesthetic sense in neglected tissues can bring back physical and emotional memories during treatment.
Fascia Adapts — Muscles Drive Movement
- Tom Myers clarified that muscles contract and fascia adapts, so fascia does not directly receive motor nerves.
- Fascia remodels to hold new muscle patterns when muscles stay contracted long enough.
Train Tendons With Short Rhythmic Loading
- Train elastic qualities into tendons and fascia with short rhythmic loading around one second to build spring-like tendons.
- Use bouncing, running, and plyometric-style rhythms to store and return elastic energy via tendons.
