FAQs

How should I prepare for my treatment session?

Myofascial Release is done directly on the skin. Please bring appropriate clothing that allows for hands-on contact with your body. It is recommended that women bring athletic or loose fitting shorts and a sports bra or tank top, and men bring athletic or loose fitting shorts. No lotion or oil on the skin the day of your session.

What happens during a session?

A Myofascial Release therapist utilizes a whole-body approach to treatment. During your initial session, your therapist will be looking for areas of fascial restriction in the body. The treatment approach will vary depending on where your particular areas of restriction lie. You may be treated in areas that seem unrelated to your condition. However, these areas may be creating a “drag” on adjacent pain-sensitive structures, thus contributing to your symptoms.

Treatment sessions are often very relaxing. There may or may not be a conversation with the therapist, and at the same time, the therapist will encourage you to be aware of sensations you may be feeling in your body. Feedback to the therapist about what you are feeling helps the therapist to be most effective.

How many sessions will it take?

Unfortunately there is no number of treatments that corresponds with age, diagnosis, years of pain or dysfunction. Each person responds at their own rate. Patients are tapered based on their progress. In general, patients who are motivated to achieve their goals and follow through with self-treatment, tend to resolve their pain and functional limitations in a shorter amount of time. Whereas people with chronic pain and symptoms may require more frequent sessions and more intensive therapy (frequency and duration).

Once it releases will it stay that way?

Myofascial Release treatment provides long term relief for a variety of ailments but nothing lasts forever. This would be the equivalent of saying, "I took a shower yesterday, do I really have to do it again today?" Sure, you can skip a few days, but eventually that will catch up with you. Each day brings on new stressors and physical demands that take a toll on our bodies over time. When we learn to take care of our physical, mental, emotional & spiritual needs, on a daily basis we can prevent the severity of future dis-ease. If you can dedicate a minimum of 5-7 minutes a day to self-treatment, you can prevent a lot of symptoms from settling in.

What is the cancellation policy?

Since I set aside your appointment time, especially for you, I request that you provide at least 24 hours notice to change or cancel your appointment. If less than 24 hours notice is given, you will be charged for the full amount of the visit.