Anatriptic Alchemy

09/25/2025

This is amazing! A Huge Thank You to the Massage Therapy Foundation! Thank You CHOP!

Massage Therapy Foundation is excited to announce the award of a $299,465 Research Grant to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for their three-year study, “Myofascial Release Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.”
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the impact of abdominal myofascial release—a gentle, manual therapy—on symptom relief, quality of life, and bowel function in adolescents with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.
Funds for this groundbreaking research project were provided by American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA, in alignment with their shared mission with MTF to advance the art, science, and practice of massage therapy.
Read the Press Release: http://bit.ly/41XHBtC

09/18/2025

09/01/2025

Sometimes you have to rinse and spit a couple times before you really get into the groove though.

08/13/2025

We watched this a couple weeks ago. It is worth your time! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18KFxgVePf/

The film Audrey's Children, which tells the incredible true story of CHOP trailblazer and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, will be available on Peacock TV starting this Friday, August 15th across the U.S.! Watch as Dr. Evans creates the first ever staging system for neuroblastoma and revolutionizes how we care for children with cancer.

08/12/2025

If you ever wished you could learn more about massage research.............

Because you don’t need a PhD to understand research—just curiosity, calm breath, and a good cup of tea.

08/10/2025

If you know Chris and I you know we are always reading, saying we need more research, more education and awareness. Here is a news story about a rare cancer you may not have heard of.

At just 21-year-old, Chester County’s Kylar Kelly passed away after being diagnosed with Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma, a rare form of cancer. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia shares their story. And, For more information visit www.fightehe.org.

08/04/2025

Something a few of you might appreciate.

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