What is John F Barnes’

Myofacial Release?

John F Barnes’ Myofascial Release (JFBMFR) therapists are taught to gently apply pressure to slowly sink into the body’s tissue to find fascial restrictions within that are causing tightness, pain, and lack of motion. This pressure can be light or deep adjusting to each unique individual. Once restrictions are found the therapist will wait and hold space until the body softens and releases, allowing the therapist to sink even deeper to find new layers of restrictions. It is necessary for a John F Barnes’ MFR therapist to develop skilled and sensitive hands to be able to, not only feel the restrictions and releases, but to follow them 3 dimensionally throughout the body.

There is a respect for your body’s innate wisdom and therefore, there is never any forcing or leading. In this environment the body learns to trust and together we can teach your body how to tap into its own healing power. Occasionally, the body will release trapped memories, energy or emotion. These can sometimes be the glue that holds together the physical restrictions. Again, space will be held for you to process through this in your own way.