Last weekend (Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June 2025), I had the pleasure of
attending the Fascia Swedish Convention, an enlightening event that brought
together leading voices in fascia research, holistic therapy, and integrative
medicine. Held in a serene Swedish setting, this wasn’t just a conference—it
felt like the beginning of a movement.
The setting
The natural beauty of the venue provided the ideal space for thoughtful
learning and meaningful connection. Surrounded by like-minded practitioners and
researchers, the energy throughout the weekend was both grounded and
expansive — a fitting metaphor for fascia itself.
The Birth of a Movement
From the very first keynote, there was a shared sense that fascia is no longer
the quiet connective tissue of the body. It’s becoming the foundation of a new,
interdisciplinary health paradigm. I’m genuinely grateful I was there, because
this event marked a turning point, the start of something that’s going to ripple
through healthcare, wellness, and science for years to come.
Standout Insights and Presentations
While the weekend was full of inspiring content, a few presentations truly stood
out:
- Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau– a retired plastic and reconstructive
surgeon– presented his groundbreaking visual research on living fascia.
His high-resolution endoscopic films portrayed the fascia’s polyhedral
architecture, showcasing its ability to retract, expand, adapt to tension,
and maintain unpredictable yet continuous motion throughout the body.
His work brought fascia to life—literally—revealing a breathtaking
internal landscape of dynamic structure.
See his visuals and work here - Neil Theise, a pathologist with a deeply integrative perspective,
presented a truly mind-expanding concept: Everyone in a shared living
space—including pets—effectively shares a single microbiome. This means
our bodies are not as self-contained as we might think. Our microbiomes
merge, influence each other, and create shared ecosystems that impact
immunity, mood, and health at large. It was a powerful reminder of the
interconnected nature of our biological and social worlds. - Dr. Gerald Pollack introduced us to the “fourth phase of water,” also
known as EZ water (exclusion zone water). This structured form of water
forms next to hydrophilic surfaces and may be key to understanding cell
behaviour and energy flow in the body—an area with direct relevance to
fascia’s fluidity and function.
Watch his TEDx talk here
Community and Connection
What struck me most, beyond the brilliant presentations, was the genuine sense
of community. During breaks, meals, and late-night chats, I found myself in deep
conversation with people from diverse backgrounds; manual therapists,
researchers, bodyworkers, physicians, all united by a shared curiosity and a
common goal: better understanding the human body through the lens of fascia.
Final Thoughts
I left the Fascia Swedish Convention with a full heart and a notebook brimming
with insights. This wasn’t just an event—it was a launchpad. A movement is
taking shape around fascia as a living, intelligent system, and I’m excited to be
part of its evolution.
Being there felt like standing at the threshold of a new era in health and
healing, and I’m glad I witnessed its beginning
