Myofascial Therapy aims to release tightness, tension, and/or pain in the fascial tissues throughout the body.

Myofascial Therapy

What is Fascia

Fascia is a stringy, white substance made mostly of collagen. Collagen is a type of protein that provides strength and flexibility. Fascia is soft, loose, and made up of multiple layers. A liquid called hyaluronan is between each layer. The hyaluronan helps your fascia stretch as you move. Inflammation and trauma can dry up the hyaluronan and damage your fascia. When your fascia is healthy, it’s flexible and stretches with you. When your fascia is tight, it can restrict the movement of your muscles and tissues, causing pain and other health conditions.

  • As your Massage Therapist I will work gently, applying continuous pressure in one section at a time until I feel the tension as well as the release. I do Hands-on technique, which is gentle, safe, and highly effective when treating connective tissue restrictions that causes the acute and chronic pain which can lead to loss of mobility and functions of your body.

  • Anybody. Some people utilize it during prenatal stages, postpartum, emotional trauma, post surgeries, chronic pain, migraines, neuropathy, acute pain, autoimmune disorders, TMJ, venous insufficiency and many, many more… The body is a 3 D web that connects bone, muscles, nerves, and the organs of your body from head to toe, inside out. Its function is to provide support and structure to your body, and it acts as a bracing mechanism and shock absorber to protect the body from injuries. However, one size does not fit all. I will personalize the services based on your own needs.

  • Myofascial release by massage therapy has very few risks. Whether you’re trying to relax or aiming to ease back pain, myofascial therapy may be beneficial for pain reduction. However, myofascial release isn’t ideal for people:

    - With burns, injuries, or painful wounds

    - With fractures or broken bones

    - With fragile or weak bones

    - With deep vein thrombosis or deep vein issues

    - Taking blood-thinning medications

  • Again, everybody is different. The average client experiences a sense of euphoria aka healing stated for 1 or 2 days after the first session. This is due to the release of toxins stored in your body. You may also experience slight soreness in the mainly worked areas. In addition, you may also feel tired or drained. All these symptoms are normal.