More About Myofascial Release
and other FAQs
"The John F. Barnes' approach to Myofascial Release is one of the most important therapies in health care right now and for the future. This hands on therapy addresses the whole being as one energetic, physical and emotional body with its own innate intelligence to feel and heal, finding resonance within and without."
~Lorien Caldwell MFR therapist~
How is MFR going to help me?
MFR is the best option out there in the therapy world for fully resolving pain, injuries and traumas. It also connects you to your best feeling self. With MFR you can feel young again and be full of energy! This holistic therapy has a profound effect on the whole range of issues we experience.
"Working with Lorien, I am off all pain medications! I have a greater sense of trust and confidence in my balance, strength and awareness. My walking has improved in pace and enjoyment. I feel 20 years younger and 20 pounds lighter!"
~Patricia Fleming~
How is MFR different from other therapies?
MFR empowers you to heal yourself without the need to be fixed. You work in tandem with your therapist to achieve your goals and address the root cause of your issues and complaints. As an active participant you become that person without pain and other symptoms that have held you back.
"Over the past 40 years I have gone to many different forms of bodywork on a semi-monthly basis, from massage, reiki and acupuncture to chiropractic, EMDR and breathwork. I always felt that I responded well to these therapies and attributed that ‘success’ to the skills and competence of the practitioner and not to the interaction of my own body with the help of my therapist. With Lorien, I feel like I am working with her like a partner. She encourages me to tune into my inner experience and give voice to it. Directing me to my own healing energy to reduce the blocks within."
~Patricia Fleming~
What is MFR therapy?
The John Barnes' Approach to MFR encompasses hands-on technique, Unwinding, Rebounding and self care. This therapy allows for healing and increased circulation through areas of myofascial restriction providing relief from symptoms. It is deeply profound work that gets to the very root of the issues you are experiencing.
What is fascia?
Fascia is everywhere in your body, connecting all of your body parts together. It has no end and no beginning. It is composed of water, collagen and elastic fibers creating a liquid crystalline matrix. The health of your fascia is integral to your nutritional and hormonal functions as well as your optimal physical functioning.
What causes a 'fascial restriction'?
Stress, trauma, inflammation, postural issues, repetitive motion or surgical procedures create myofascial restrictions. Your fascia can produce tensile pressures up to 2,000 pounds per square inch! This explains why we feel so much pain and experience debilitating conditions and disease. These restrictions do not show up in any of the standard medical tests.
Will it hurt?
Pain is one of the main reasons some clients come to MFR and sometimes there is a concern about it hurting. MFR is gentle and effective. Therapeutic pain can happen during a session, but there is always a purpose to your pain and you have the opportunity to release it.