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Myofascial Release Therapy

The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® offers safe, gentle, and consistently effective therapy for fascial restrictions caused by muscular imbalances due to inflammation, surgery, deeply held tension, physical or emotional trauma (subconscious or otherwise), and poor posture.

Fascia is an uninterrupted web of connective tissue that runs from head to toe, surrounding muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and cells. It is a highly complex, dense structure that supports and holds our internal body systems in place. Though seemingly local, distortions in the fascia often have widespread effects throughout the body. Myofascial Release works on the entire mind-body system, easing the pressure caused by restricted connective tissue (often referred to as the “straightjacket”) that leads to pain and dysfunction.

Imagine fascia as a netting that suspends your bones and organs, a delicate and intricate biological fabric that holds everything together. With approximately 70 trillion cells within this three-dimensional web, fascia houses nerves, blood vessels, and cells crucial for the body’s function. When fascia becomes tight or strained, it can create up to 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch, pulling and squeezing around any given body system. This leads to pain, discomfort, and dysfunction.

Through sustained, gentle pressure, Myofascial Release helps to ease these tight, guarded, and painful restrictions. Over time, you will feel your body and mind shift from resistance to release, allowing the body to regain balance and movement.MFR is able to help reduce or eliminate symptoms from:

  • Arthritis & Joint Pain

  • Back Pain (Upper/Middle/Low)

  • Breathing Problems

  • Breast Care (Pre/Post Cancer)

  • Cancer Recovery

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Chronic Pain

  • Digestive Pain/Discomfort

  • Elderly-Aging

  • Emotional Holding Patterns

  • Explants (breast, etc)

  • Fibromyalgia/Myofascial Pain Syndrome

  • Frozen Shoulder

  • Headaches/Migraines

  • Inflammation

  • Menstrual Problems

  • Neck Pain

  • Pelvic Floor (external only)

  • Pelvic Girdle Problems/Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Rotator Cuff Injuries

  • Scar Tissue Pain and/or Tightness

  • Sinus Conditions

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis

  • Shoulder Pain and/or Tightness

  • Sports Injuries

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • TMJ Conditions

Myoskeletal Alignment Technique Therapy

Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT) is a specialized form of bodywork developed by Erik Dalton, PhD, of the Freedom From Pain Institute. MAT focuses on detecting and correcting muscle imbalances—both long and short muscle lever issues—that lead to distortions in the body’s structural framework.

This modality integrates spinal biomechanics with deep tissue work, but with a gentler, more mindful approach. MAT emphasizes the prevention of dysfunctional compensatory patterns and focuses on restoring balance and realignment to the body. It specifically addresses the strain patterns that cause common neck and back imbalances, correcting them before they manifest as pain within the skeletal and muscular systems.

The first step is to bring the body back into balance, and once this is achieved, we focus on maintaining that balance to prevent future recurrences.

Myofascial Stretching

Myofascial Stretching is a unique self-treatment technique that distills the principles of Myofascial Release into an effective, accessible practice. It promotes the permanent lengthening of the body’s connective tissue and can significantly enhance your overall health and quality of life.

The technique involves applying sustained pressure and gentle elongation to fascia restrictions, allowing the tissue to release and restore balance. In addition to these hands-on techniques, we incorporate retraining exercises and alignment practices to reinforce lasting, healthful changes.

Let’s work together to improve your body’s alignment and unlock greater freedom and ease in your movements.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Method)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized bodywork technique aimed at stimulating the movement of lymph and interstitial fluid throughout the body. Gentle, rhythmic pressure is applied in a way that follows the natural anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.

Please note that MLD has specific contraindications, and as such, requires your physician’s approval before proceeding.

In addition to its standalone benefits, MLD can be integrated into any bodywork session to help alleviate sympathetic nervous system symptoms, promoting a calming, analgesic response that reduces pain and discomfort.

MLD can help with:

  • Acute and Chronic Stress

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

  • Chronic Pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Headaches/Migraine/Sinus HA

  • Hematoma

  • Inflammation

  • Lymphedema

  • Oncology

  • Palliative/Hospice Care

  • Post Surgical and Post Traumatic Edema

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

  • Scleroderma

  • Sprains

  • Tinnitus

  • Whiplash

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy offers a wide range of benefits for the body, mind, and soul, from relaxation to relief from pain and stress. Here are just a few of the ways it can support your well-being:

  • Relieve Pain: Massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, while also reducing fluid build-up that causes inflammation and tension.

  • Improve Circulation: By increasing blood flow to muscles, massage helps reduce pain, stiffness, and enhances your range of motion.

  • Promote Better Sleep: Massage promotes relaxation, relieves pain, and stimulates hormones that improve sleep quality.

  • Manage Stress: Massage helps release serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that promote positive feelings, while lowering cortisol levels to calm the central nervous system.

  • Enhance Flexibility: Loosening tight muscles, massage increases flexibility and range of motion.

  • Speed Up Healing: Massage accelerates the recovery process from soft tissue injuries.

  • Reduce Swelling: Massage can alleviate swelling, particularly during pregnancy.

  • Alleviate Cancer Pain: Massage can help reduce pain and ease the body’s stress from chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

  • Boost Immunity: By stimulating lymphatic flow, massage can help enhance the body’s immune system.