Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fascial Release painful?
No. Fascial Integration Therapy™ is generally very gentle and deeply relaxing. Many clients fall asleep during treatment as the fascial system begins to release.
After a session, it’s common to feel calm, grounded, and deeply relaxed—sometimes even a little “loopy” in the best way.
Is this massage?
Not in the conventional sense.
While Fascial Integration Therapy™ falls under the umbrella of massage therapy, it is not traditional massage or “deep tissue.” The work is slow, precise, and highly intentional, using targeted acupressure and sustained contact to release fascial restrictions that limit mobility, circulation, and comfort.
Paradoxically, this gentle approach often reaches deeper and longer-lasting layers than aggressive techniques, allowing long-standing tension patterns and pain to resolve more effectively.
How many sessions will I need?
The body is complex and highly interconnected, so chronic tension usually requires more than one session to fully resolve.
Many clients experience meaningful relief during their first visit, including reduced pain and improved mobility. However, because the fascial system spans the entire body, additional sessions are often needed to address related areas and underlying patterns.
The number of sessions varies depending on factors such as:
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How restricted or “frozen” the fascial tissue is
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How widespread the tension patterns are
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How long the issue has been present
Rather than assigning a fixed number, the goal is to work until symptoms are resolved and care becomes maintenance-based.
Why doesn’t deep tissue massage last?
Traditional techniques like deep tissue massage often provide temporary relief because they move too quickly or forcefully for the nervous system and connective tissue to fully integrate change.
Fascial Release works more slowly and intentionally, allowing the nervous system to engage and the fascia to soften naturally. This approach helps release pressure on muscles and nerves, supporting longer-lasting results rather than short-term relief.
Is my pain from stress, sitting, travel, workouts… or all of the above?
All of the above.
Tension accumulates gradually over time—often over years. Stress, posture, repetitive movement, injury, travel, and physical training all contribute to fascial restriction.
As the fascia unwinds, the body naturally begins to realign itself, restoring balance, range of motion, and ease of movement from within. What often feels like a simple posture issue is usually part of a much larger pattern.
How does this work improve posture and mobility?
Healthy fascia is flexible, hydrated (Interstitial Fluid, General Circulation), and resilient. When it becomes restricted, it pulls the body out of alignment, limits range of motion, and contributes to pain.
Through precise, sustained contact over time, Fascial Integration Therapy™ helps restore fascia toward a healthier, more elastic state. As restrictions resolve, the musculoskeletal system can return to its natural alignment. Posture improves, movement feels easier, and results often last for an extended period.
Does insurance cover this work?
At this time, services are not directly covered by insurance. However, many clients successfully use HSA or FSA funds for reimbursement. Please check with your provider for details.
How does Fascia Centers maintain a professional environment?
We are committed to providing a respectful, professional, and comfortable experience for both clients and practitioners. Clear communication and professionalism are expected at all times.
Any inappropriate or disruptive behavior may result in immediate termination of services, and unused sessions may be forfeited.
Why are you closed on weekends and holidays?
Our clinic is located in the historic Barr Building near Farragut Square. The building is closed on weekends and major holidays and does not operate HVAC during those times, making temperature regulation unreliable.
This work doesn’t chase pain - it addresses the system beneath it. As the fascia releases, the body begins to integrate, often experienced as subtle shifts, tingling, or gentle movement - signs of balance being restored from within.