Gil Hedley

PhD

Gil Hedley is a PhD who is known for his work in integral anatomy and somatic education and started his adult learning journey at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.

He is the founder of Somanautics Workshops, Inc., which provides professional continuing education to both physicians and allied health professionals.

Hedley is dedicated to exploring inner space and has been teaching integral anatomy via dissection for over 25 years. He is the producer of "The Integral Anatomy Series," which is a collection of videos that explore the human body through dissection.

Hedley's work focuses on the importance of fascia and connective tissue in the body, and he has developed a unique approach to somatic education that emphasizes the importance of embodied awareness. His work has been influential in the fields of anatomy, somatic education, and bodywork, and he is known for his engaging teaching style and unique approach to exploring the human body.

One of his most distinctive contributions to the field is his groundbreaking work in the Visible Human Project, where he meticulously dissected human cadavers layer by layer to create a comprehensive atlas of human anatomy, including fascia. This pioneering effort provided valuable insights into the structure and function of fascia and its intricate relationship with other anatomical components.

He has a strong online presence, with a website that offers free video courses and an Instagram account where he shares his work and teachings

• 2019
  Fascial Nomenclature: Update on Related Consensus Process
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• 19 Dec 2018
  The discovery of a new cell at the 2018 Fascia Research Congress in Berlin

  Fascia research has sparked a wildfire of new insights that are challenging conventional belief about how the body works – and the latest insights are presented at the 2018 Fascia Research Congress in Berlin.

• 29 Aug 2016
  To understand Fascia we need to cross the bridge & see things from another perspective

  Exclusive interview with Gil Headly explaining how Fascia changes the perspective on how we look at the body at the 2015 Fascia Research Congress in Washington DC.