Myofascial Release
60-90 minute sessions from $80
Slow, intentional bodywork to help unwind deep patterns of tension.
Myofascial Release
The word myofascial simply refers to muscle (myo) and fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles, joints and other structures throughout the body.
Myofascial release is a gentle, slower-paced approach that works with these tissues to encourage areas of tension and restriction to soften and ease. It can be particularly useful when areas feel tight, stiff or generally like they’re not moving as freely as they could.
Your session is tailored to where you’re holding tension and how your body is responding. We may work with a particular area, or look at how different parts of the body are connected and contributing to how you’re feeling.
Sometimes the work will be lighter and closer to the surface, while at other times we may gradually work into deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The aim is still the same — to encourage the body to ease and soften rather than forcing our way into tight areas.
The work is done without oil, allowing for more direct contact with the tissues and a better sense of how your body is responding. This helps me work more slowly and precisely, rather than simply gliding over the surface.
My approach is about softening rather than forcing. You shouldn’t have to grit your teeth and endure pain for a treatment to be useful.
Myofascial release can be used on its own or combined with massage, depending on what feels most appropriate for you on the day. It can be a lovely option when you’re looking for something quieter and more focused, while still giving your body some space to let go.
As with all my sessions, we’ll have a chat beforehand about what’s going on and what you’d like to get from your treatment, and I’ll work from there.
