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In this episode of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast, I’m joined by manual therapist and movement educator Jenn Slade. Jenn shares her inspiring (and honest!) journey from wanting to attend medical school, to massage therapy to Structural Integration, and how it radically changed her understanding of the human body.

We talk about the role of fascia, her love of dissection labs, why mentorship is crucial when niching down, and what it really takes to shift your practice when your heart wants something more.

​If you’ve ever felt pulled to explore a new path—or wondered if Structural Integration is for you—this episode is a must.
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Jenn recently completed her 2nd half marathon!
TAKEAWAYS​
  • Get curious, not perfect. You don’t need to know every anatomical term to begin exploring advanced studies like dissection or SI. Let curiosity lead.
  • Mentorship matters. When transitioning into a specialized niche, having guidance from experienced practitioners is key.
  • Re-educate your clients. Changing your modality means changing expectations. Some clients will follow, some won’t—and that’s okay.
  • Respect the title. You can integrate what you learn into your practice, but don’t claim titles (like Structural Integrator) without the full certification. 
  • Freedom comes from focus. Specializing can bring deeper fulfillment, stronger boundaries, and even better work-life balance—even if it feels financially risky at first.
ABOUT
Jenn Slade is a manual therapist and movement educator based in Southeastern North Carolina. She is a certified Structural Integration practitioner through Anatomy Trains, a licensed massage therapist, and a certified yoga teacher. Jenn holds a Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Movement, as well as an undergraduate degree in Premedical Biochemistry. In addition to her hands-on practice, she works as a laboratory teaching assistant in a human dissection lab, bringing a unique and deeply informed perspective to her work with the body. Jenn is passionate about helping people move and feel better in their bodies by addressing fascial health, movement patterns, and structural balance.

​CONTACT

[email protected]
Instagram: @Threewavesbodywork
https://www.anatomytrains.com/ 

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“I’m not just looking at what hurts. I’m looking at how the whole system is moving—or not moving—and how we can reorganize it to feel better in your body.”- Jenn Slade on a what a typical structural integration session looks like with her.

TRANSCRIPT
​EPISODE #124 From Massage to Movement: How Structural Integration Changed My Life: Jenn Slade, Manual and Movement Therapist, M.S. Ex. Sci., ATSI, LMBT, CYT

​​* Transcripts are automatically generated and may not be word for word accurate. 

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