Chronic Stress and Fascia: Understanding the Link Between Tension and Long-Term Holding Patterns

Chronic Stress and Fascia: Why Your Body Feels So Tight All the Time You stretch. You try to relax. You get massages. But no matter what you do, the tension keeps coming back. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people live with deep, lingering tightness in their bodies that doesn’t seem to go […]

The Abdomen: The Most Underrated, Yet Essential, Area for Healing

The abdomen is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. Not only is it home to vital organs, but it’s also where layers of fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything in your body—can hold tension and restrictions. By treating the fascia, we can gently address these restrictions, improving […]

MFR Vs Massage:What’s the Difference?

MFR  vs. Massage: What’s the Difference? Myofascial Release (MFR) and massage offered in Kelowna are both techniques used to address muscle pain and tension relief. While both aim to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility, they differ in their approach and in their focus. Treating the Fascia: The Key to MFR Fascia is the connective tissue […]

Fascia – The Missing Link in Your Treatment?

Fascia is the tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body much like a spider web giving the whole body shape, support and protection.   Fascia envelopes our muscles, bones, nerves, organs and blood vessels and reaches from our largest structures right down to the cellular levels. There is no beginning or end to the […]