John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach® is a safe, gentle, and effective method for adults and children to relieve pressure on the body from injuries, inflammation, trauma, and postural imbalances. It leaves us feeling more light, calm, and ease of movement for a higher quality of life. 

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During myofascial release treatment sessions, in addition to a structural evaluation, I utilize tuning forks for relaxation and identifying where the body is beginning to release and where it is still stuck. We can incorporate learning self treatment methods into sessions so you can continue your progress between sessions. 

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I was first introduced to myofascial release as a treatment method to facilitate improved chewing and swallowing function in 2019 by John Kelly, PT at a continuing education class. It was an exciting weekend of practicing this method on classmates and feeling them practice on me, we could feel the release of tightness in the fascia that allowed an ease of movement of the muscles. We were instructed to complete a certain amount of slow strokes per area and plan areas to treat based on the client's impaired function. I immediately started applying this method to help all of my client's who needed to improve their movement in some way for improved quality of life. It was magical, my clients were relaxed, some even falling asleep. They were immediately able to chew and swallow with more ease. It was also easy to teach them or their caregivers how to apply self treatment at home. My client's were meeting their goals more quickly but then coming back about every 3 weeks for a "tune-up" when they noticed stiffness returning.

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In 2020 I took my first John F, Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach® Course. His methods for making gentle sustained contact and letting the body lead the way result in lasting changes to a person's structure that do not require the same maintenance as the previous style I had been practicing. Myself and my clients have been delighted to discover that this treatment helps them to improve on all levels- physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. I went to John's course to help my patients make more progress and I walked away with so much more, my life has changed in profound ways from receiving this treatment. The tightness around my throat and head have dissipated, I feel clarity of mind, confidence to speak my truth, and joy for discovering more ease within all aspects of my life. I am continuously taking more courses and experiencing this treatment so that I can be the best version of myself. 

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