“Rigid fascia acts like a straitjacket for the body. Imagine trying to move or benefit from manual therapy while your muscles and joints are locked in an oppressive constraint—this is exactly what happens when fascia loses its fluidity and remains tense. When fascia stiffens, it generates significant tensile forces—sometimes equivalent to several thousand pounds—limiting not […]
The Power of Your Breath: How it Affects Your Nervous System
December 26, 2024 by
The Power of Your Breath: How It Affects Your Nervous System ️ Did you know that every breath you take has a profound effect on your body and mind? Here are a few key principles to help you understand how different breathing patterns can influence your nervous system: 1. Inhale vs Exhale • Inhale = […]
Understanding The Freeze Response: How MFR Helps the Body Feel Safe Again
December 7, 2024 by
When we experience high levels of stress, the body activates the fight-or-flight response, preparing us to either confront or flee from a perceived threat. However, if neither of these options feels possible, the body may enter a third response: freeze. In the freeze state, stress levels rise, breathing becomes shallow, and muscles tighten, leaving us feeling immobilized or […]
Finding Pain Relief with Myofascial Release in Kelowna
November 2, 2024 by
If you’re dealing with unexplained pain, chronic issues, or recovering from an injury or surgery, Myofascial Release (MFR) can help. Traditional imaging tests like MRIs and X-rays often miss restrictions and soft tissue injuries which can lead to no diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Don’t continue to suffer, MFR can help, and you can get back to […]
Faster Healing with a MFR Intensive in Kelowna
October 10, 2024 by
If you have been living with chronic pain, chronic stress, and chronic restriction for years or have other complex issues a Myofacial Release Intensive in Kelowna may be just what you need to start things to shift. If you feel that you have tried everything (chiro, physio, massage acupuncture) but nothing seems to work, then […]
Fascia – The Missing Link in Your Treatment?
February 26, 2020 by
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 […]
