Director’s Messages
Article Spotlights an Often-Neglected Part of the Body
September 27, 2023
I was so pleased to speak recently with The New York Times reporter, Danielle Friedman, for her recent story on fascia, “The Tissue That Connects Our Muscles May Be a Key to Better Health.” The role of fascia in how our bodies function and the impact on our health is a topic that hasn’t gotten enough attention, but that is beginning to change, and it’s encouraging to have a thoughtful discussion on this subject. Read more
Latest Messages From the Director
Including Spirituality Into a Fuller Picture of Research on Whole Person Health
August 18, 2023
Does health have a spiritual dimension? Read more
Funding Opportunity for Research on Myofascial Pain Biomarkers
August 8, 2023
I’m writing today to flag an important funding opportunity related to research on myofascial tissues and their role in musculoskeletal pain. Read more
Join Us for an NIH HEAL Initiative Workshop on Whole Joint Health
June 29, 2023
When people have pain in their joints, it’s often assumed that the cartilage in the joint is to blame, and that damage to cartilage is a progressive and irreversible process that can only be managed until the joint needs to be replaced. Read more