Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Myofascial Release painful?
A: Wonderfully, no. Myofascial Release Therapy is actually very gentle and profoundly relaxing. Many people actually fall asleep during treatment due to the fascial release process. You will feel “loopy” and deeply relaxed post treatment!
Q: Is it Massage?
A: It isn’t. Even though it is a massage therapy modality, it is not conventional massage like “deep tissue”. Myofascial Release Therapy is extremely precise acupressure which targets and releases tight fascia that is restricting your mobility, circulation, and mostly likely causing pain. MFR, paradoxically, goes deeper than “deep tissue”.
Q: How many sessions will it take?
A: Because the human body is so complex on an anatomical and structural level, it typically takes more than one session to fully release a chronically tight, achy area. While your therapist will likely achieve significant release in the first session – often resulting in noticeable relief and a reduction in pain – the Fascial System is vast and interconnected. As a result, it usually requires several sessions to fully address your primary concern and then the related areas, since everything in the body is incredibly connected.
There are several factors that play a part in how much MFR therapy it will take which are, but not limited to:
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How frozen the musculoskeletal (fascial) tissue is and how far the tension goes
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Other areas connected to main area
It’s challenging to put a number on how many sessions you’ll need as everyone’s tensions are similar, yet we have differentiating tension patterns. My answer has always been, “As many as it takes, until you’ll only need to see me for maintenance treatments”.
Q: Why won’t deep tissue last?
A: Traditional massage modalities like deep tissue, often provide only temporary relief due to the complex nature of the Neuromuscular and Fascial systems. Conventional massage techniques tend to move too quickly or harshly for the nervous system to fully respond. In contrast, myofascial focused therapy takes a slower, more intentional approach that honors the body’s natural release process. By engaging the nervous system, it gently warms the fascia, allowing it to release – freeing tight muscles, and relieving pressure on trapped nerves.
Q: “So is this because I fly too much, stress too much, sit too much, work out too much, ___________too much?
A: E: All of the Above. Tension is a natural part of life. It builds gradually, often over years. Myofascial release therapy supports the body’s ability to let go of that tension. As the fascia unwinds, your body instinctively knows how to realign itself, restoring structural balance from within.
We may think the problem simply is they we have ‘bad posture’, when really, this tension has been building for years – pulling your body out of alignment – resulting in limited ROM (Range of Motion) and pain. It feels like it’s just our shoulders and neck - when actually - there’s a lot more involved.
Myofascial Release Therapy returns tightened fascia back to its healthy, flexible, and collagenous state, via hyper-precise acupressure and a time window.
When fascia is in a healthy state, the musculoskeletal system returns to its natural free-flowing alignment. The role of a myofascial therapist is to help restore that state. As a result, posture improves and the effects can last for a significant period. Overtime, however, tension may gradually return – at which point another session can help release it again with ease.
Q: Does Insurance Cover Fascial Release?
A: unfortunately, at the current time it is not. However, many clients get reimbursed by HSA’s.
Q: Do you accept in person payments?
We no longer accept in-person payments, as our online booking and payment system is streamlined, secure, and easy to use. Our encrypted checkout process supports multiple payment options including Apple Pay, Google pay, and more.
Q: Why are you closed on the weekend?
A: The historic Barr Building in the Golden Triangle at Farragut Square is closed over the weekend in which there’s no HVAC which will get pretty warm during the summer or cold during winter. It is also closed on major holidays.
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