Gentle touch. Lasting relief. A path back to freedom in your body.
Healing begins beneath the surface.
The Missing Link in Pain and Movement
Your body is wrapped in a continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue called fascia. This network surrounds every muscle, bone, organ, nerve, and blood vessel — holding your body together while allowing it to move and function as a whole.
When fascia becomes tight or restricted due to injury, trauma, inflammation, or stress, it can create tension, pain, and misalignment anywhere in the body. Because fascia is interconnected, pain often appears far from its source.
Example: A restriction in the pelvis might cause tension in the neck or shoulders.
Myofascial Release works by applying gentle, sustained pressure to these restrictions, not forcing but waiting for the tissue to soften and release naturally. This process restores fluidity and freedom of movement while calming the nervous system and allowing the body to self-correct.
A Gentle Touch That Creates Profound Change
Unlike deep-tissue massage or quick manipulations, Myofascial Release uses time and sustained pressure to engage the fascial network at its deepest layers.
During a session:
I assess posture, movement, and alignment to identify fascial restrictions.
Using gentle, sustained pressure, I follow the tissue’s natural direction of release.
As restrictions release, circulation, mobility, and balance are restored.
Clients often describe sensations of warmth, softening, and emotional release as the tissue unwinds. These shifts signal that the body is reorganizing itself toward greater alignment and ease.
MFR doesn’t force change; it allows it.
Where the Body and Emotions Meet
Fascia doesn’t just hold our structure; it holds our stories. Physical tension and emotional stress are intertwined. When we experience trauma or prolonged stress, the body contracts protectively, often long after the danger has passed.
Through Myofascial Release and Myofascial Unwinding, the body is invited to gently revisit and release these stored patterns. Clients frequently experience emotional shifts, deeper breath, and a renewed sense of presence in their bodies.
Understanding the Healing Crisis
After a Myofascial Release session, it’s common to feel temporary soreness, fatigue, or emotional shifts as your body adjusts and releases long-held tension. This short phase, known as a healing crisis, is a natural part of the process, a sign that your body is restoring balance and integrating change. With hydration, rest, and gentle movement, these sensations typically ease within a day or two, leaving you with greater freedom and ease.
Explore the Work of John F. Barnes
Myofascial Release of St. George is founded on the principles of John F. Barnes, PT, the originator of this unique, whole-body approach to healing.
John Barnes’ teachings emphasize the importance of presence, patience, and trust in the body’s wisdom. His work has transformed how practitioners around the world view pain and recovery.
Recommended Resources:
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Explore the official home of John F. Barnes Myofascial Release. You’ll find detailed explanations of the method, practitioner resources, and guidance for those seeking authentic MFR treatments and education.
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This groundbreaking book introduces the principles and philosophy of Myofascial Release. John F. Barnes shares how MFR helps resolve physical and emotional restrictions to create lasting healing and transformation.
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Watch demonstrations, client stories, and educational videos that show the power of gentle, sustained touch in restoring balance and freedom throughout the body.
See How the Body Responds to Gentle, Sustained Touch
This short video demonstrates how Myofascial Release can help correct postural imbalances, like subtle side shifts or uneven alignment, that often contribute to pain and movement restrictions. Using gentle, supportive positioning, the body is invited to soften and realign naturally, reducing tension and improving balance without force.
Experience It for Yourself
Myofascial Release isn’t just a treatment. It’s a dialogue with your body.
If you’re ready to move beyond pain, restriction, and disconnection, I invite you to experience this transformative work. Book a session today.