In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes John Sharkey—clinical anatomist, neuromuscular therapist, and fascia research pioneer—for a deep and dynamic conversation on fascia’s evolving definition, its role in movement and manual therapy, and what’s next for the field.

With over four decades of experience and groundbreaking contributions to fascia science, John has helped shape the global conversation around fascia-focused therapies. His concept of Fasciategrity, co-developed with Joanne Avison, offers a tensegrity-based model of living anatomy that challenges traditional views and opens new doors for interdisciplinary collaboration.

This episode explores:

• The journey from neuromuscular therapy to fascia leadership

• A new interdisciplinary definition of fascia that emphasizes its sensory, pre-tensioned, and functional nature

• How targeted thigh fascia treatment may relieve symptoms of vertigo and jaw dysfunction

• Sharkey’s upcoming presentation at the Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans

• Why fascia is central to movement therapy, manual practice, and even surgical innovation

• Surprising discoveries about the body’s interconnected architecture

• Advice for practitioners integrating fascia into their work

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that bridges science, sensation, and the future of fascia—and discover why fascia may be the most intelligent tissue you’ve never truly met.