John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release is a bodywork modality in which we treat the whole person- releasing a lifetime of trauma, scars, unhealthy patterns and pain which has been built up in the fascia. 

Fascia is a continuous web throughout your entire body, surrounding every nerve, vessel, bone and organ- encasing and making up our muscles, and being the basis for communication throughout our bodies.

When we experience any trauma, either physical or emotional, the fascia solidifies against the perceived threat. A system that is supposed to be fluid becomes restricted and stuck, and since our fascia when tightened can exert up to 2,000 pounds of pressure on our sensitive structures, we can experience pain and loss of function and mobility. During Myofascial Release, a gentle, supporting pressure is applied to areas of restriction for a few minutes until the fascia responds by releasing the adhesions and being restored to its original fluid state of health. Pain is finally released, old bracing patterns abandoned, and a healthy new level of functioning is now possible. 

A Myofascial Release practitioner trained by John F. Barnes will be happy to teach their clients to self treat with these methods, and encourage them to take care of themselves between visits, because true healing comes from within.