When pain and stiffness linger, the body often protects itself by tightening the fascia—the continuous, web-like connective tissue that surrounds muscles, nerves, and organs. That protective tension can limit motion, change posture, and keep you in a cycle of discomfort. Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) is a gentle, hands-on approach I use to reduce that tension, restore glide between tissues, and help you move—and live—more comfortably.
What Myofascial Release Is (and Isn’t)
- Gentle, sustained pressure: I use slow, precise contact that “waits” for fascial tissues to soften—no aggressive or painful digging.
- Whole-body lens: Because fascia is continuous, I look beyond the painful spot to related regions and movement patterns.
- Active partnership: You’ll learn simple breath and awareness cues so your nervous system can relax protective guarding.
What a Session Looks Like
- Listen & map: I review your story, triggers, and goals, then check posture, breathing, and motion.
- Hands-on work: Gentle myofascial and soft-tissue techniques to reduce restrictions in key areas (neck/shoulders, rib cage, hips, lower back, feet).
- Movement integration: Breath-guided mobility and right-sized strengthening to reinforce new motion without flares.
- Home plan: 1–3 short daily practices you can repeat easily.
Who Can Benefit
- Neck and shoulder pain, headaches, TMJ
- Low-back/hip tightness, sciatica-like symptoms
- Post-surgical stiffness and scar sensitivity
- Sports/overuse issues (ITB, plantar fascia, tendinopathies)
- Complex or persistent pain (including fibromyalgia)
Why This Works
Fascia responds to time-under-tension, not brute force. Sustained, comfortable pressure plus calm breathing helps tissues and the nervous system down-shift, restoring glide and allowing muscles to do their jobs. When I follow hands-on work with the right movement dose, gains last longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it hurt? No. I work below your flare threshold. Many people describe a gentle “melting” or easing sensation.
How quickly will I notice change? Some feel lighter or less restricted after the first session; lasting changes build over several visits with consistent home practice.
Is it all passive? No—I blend hands-on work with targeted movement so your body keeps the improvements.
Ready to Feel Looser and Move Easier?
I offer extended, one-on-one sessions so I can listen, treat, and teach without rushing.
- Phone: (443) 610-7022
- Email: micheleleasure@aol.com
- Address: 56 June Rd, North Salem, NY 10560