Treatment for the body

Medicine for the soul

What is Myofascial Release?

The John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach is a safe, gentle, hands-on technique that applies sustained pressure to release restrictions in the fascia — the protective tissue surrounding every muscle, nerve, and organ in the body. Trauma, stress, and inflammation can bind this tissue down like a straitjacket, causing pain that standard tests like X-rays and CT scans can't detect. Review the conditions below to see what myofascial release can help with.

What We Treat

A wide range of conditions respond to Myofascial Release, including but not limited to:

Pain & Injury
Back Pain
Painful Scars
Whiplash
Scoliosis
Head Trauma
Pelvic Floor Pain
Sports Injuries
Structural
Disc Problems
Cervical Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Limited Motion
TMJ
Adhesions
Neurological & Chronic
Migraines
Headaches
Spasms
Chronic Pain
Neurological Dysfunction
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Other
Infants/Children
Digestive Dysfunction
+ Many More Conditions

Treatment Options

What can I expect from my first session?

Attire: Men please bring loose shorts or a bathing suit to your session. Women, please bring sports bra, bathing suit top, or loose tank top.

Please do not use any lotions or oils on the day of your appointment. Your skin needs to be clean and dry for this technique.

Evaluation and treatment: Your first session will include the evaluation and treatment. A discussion of your current condition, your health history, current and previous injuries or trauma. The evaluation will include a whole body assessment of your mobility and posture, areas of pain, tenderness, and restrictions. Treatment will include a myofascial release therapy session and home stretches as warranted.

1 Hour Myofascial Release$115
1.5 Hour Myofascial Release$180
2 Hour Myofascial Release$225
Women's/Men's Health MFR (may include 30 min internal)$160
Pediatric MFR (12 & under, 45 min)$85
Self-Treatment Group Class$25
FSA / HSA / WEX & check accepted

About Me

Sheila is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 13 years of therapy experience.

During college, I immediately became interested in a more holistic approach to complete healing. After working in rehabilitation facilities for a few years, I finally found what was missing in my journey.

As an Expert level Myofascial Release (MFR) Therapist, I am not traditional, in that, I do not do what everyone else does. I actually use my hands! And most importantly, my heart. I use my hands to detect tension in the muscles and the surrounding fascia. I am trained in The 'John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach. I am dedicated to guiding you back to health and wholeness through treatment, education and awareness. Focused on an Individual care and plan of action, including self care techniques, to get you back to life. Together, we will discover the root cause of symptoms to assist your body in the healing process by using a hands-on technique that releases connective tissue adhesion and restriction, increase range of motion, and restore overall function.

This is a life-changing experience in which you are engaged to participate in creating real authentic change in your life and your body! I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. If I am not the right therapist for you then I will do my best to help you find the specialized therapist you need. I look forward to meeting you and starting you on your healing journey.

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