Returning as a Student: Reflections on Myofascial Release Seminars

One of the most powerful parts of my work as a Myofascial Release (MFR) therapist is that I’m always learning. Professional development seminars are not simply about adding new techniques to my toolbox. They’re about returning to the work with fresh eyes, deeper awareness, and a renewed sense of connection.

When I retake a seminar, I arrive as a different person than the last time I attended. My body has gone through new experiences. My hands have worked with hundreds of different clients. My perspective, both personally and professionally, has shifted. That means each seminar feels brand new, like walking into it for the very first time.

What makes these gatherings extraordinary is the community. Students come from all over the world, some attending for the very first time, others seasoned practitioners at the expert level.

We meet each other as peers, each one bringing a unique perspective, each one willing to be both teacher and student.

A vital part of these seminars is not just practicing techniques but receiving them. As I exchange treatments with other expert-level therapists, I’m reminded firsthand of what this work feels like in my own body. There is no substitute for that. When I experience deep release or emotional unwinding myself, I carry that awareness back into the treatment room. It gives me a renewed empathy for my clients and a deeper understanding of what is possible through this work.

And, there is equal value in receiving treatment from new practitioners. Their touch may be less seasoned, but it carries a fresh perspective and a sincerity that is just as transformative. Supporting them in their learning, offering feedback, and allowing them to experience feedback from me as a client creates growth on both ends. In that exchange, I am reminded that MFR isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, patience, and trust in the process.

Every seminar reinforces a truth that I hold dear: Myofascial Release is not static. It’s alive, evolving with every person who practices it and every body that receives it. The learning never ends because healing never looks the same twice.

This is why I keep showing up as a student. Because each time, I leave with more than knowledge;  leave with transformation.