The basics…

• n. pl. fas·ci·ae (fsh-, fsh-)  1. Anatomy A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles, organs, and other soft tissue structures of the body.
• Myofascial Release (Myo means muscle) is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle to firm sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions.  Think of your fascia as clay. This type of therapy is designed to ‘re-sculpt’ your body into better alignment, eliminating pain and muscle tension as well as restore motion and overall optimal function in the whole body.
• Trigger Points (also known as muscle knots) are points on the body that have either local or referred pain.  They are often felt as “lumps” and can often be quite sensitive to the touch.  The trigger point model states that unexplained pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas, sometimes distant from the trigger point itself.   These broader areas would be areas within the fascia, which is why trigger points can easily and effectively be addressed and resolved alongside Myofascial Release.  Both forms of healing require a slower and more in depth pace and approach and use little to no oil.

What are the benefits of these therapies?

• Educates your body towards developing and maintaining its’ ideal alignment, movement patterns and posture
• Educates your mind towards deepening your awareness of yourself and body
• Experience greater freedom and ease of movement with increased range of motion
• Unlocks energetic blockages and restores your body’s natural balance
• Feel a profound sense of rejuvenation and increased energy
• Resolves and assists in recovery from surgery, illness, injuries, chronic pain, and tension
• May be used as an alternative to certain surgeries caused by tension, injuries, overuse and pain.

What symptoms can be alleviated?

• Chronic Pain
• Low back discomfort
• Neck and shoulder crankiness
• Postural imbalances and strains
• Plantar fasciitis
• TMJ
• Sciatica
• Migraines
• Sleep Dysfuntion
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Shallow breathing