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Deanna Hansen is Certified Athletic Therapist and founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a bodywork practice that is a meditation, exercise and therapy all in one. Deanna began her practice as an Athletic Therapist in 1995, always focusing on deep tissue work. She built up a thriving practice but unfortunately Deanna’s physical health and mental wellbeing were eluding her. In 2000, Deanna experienced a major breakthrough. While experiencing the worst of a series of anxiety attacks, Deanna intuitively pushed her hand into her abdomen and at that moment began a path of self-discovery. Her weight was dropping, the chronic pain and issues were improving and her depression and anxiety were lifting. She immediately began applying this to her existing patients and the results were immediate and outstanding. For almost 14 more years Deanna owned clinics where she practiced. In 2006 as word was spreading of the benefits of Fluid Isometrics, she began teaching other therapists. It has been a combination of transforming her own body and life and working with others that gives her such a rich understanding of the connective tissue called fascia. Deanna’s journey working with individuals was incredibly rewarding yet her true passion is to teach people how to self-care. Fluid Isometrics Block Therapy became the solution. Deanna took what she did in the treatment room and translated it into a self-help practice using a handcrafted cedar wooden block, called the Block Buddy. This simple, efficient, inexpensive approach is gaining credibility as people around the world are experiencing the benefits and sharing with others. Today, it is Deanna’s goal to certify as many Block Therapy Instructors as possible. She has developed an on-line teacher-training program so people around the world can teach to their communities and empower others to become their own health advocates.

01/15/2026

In this video, I break down my top three reasons why foam rolling isn’t giving you long-term results. While foam rolling can feel good and has its place, it often fails to create lasting change. I’ll also walk you through a more effective approach to fascia decompression if you actually want long-term improvements in posture, mobility, and pain.

01/14/2026

What is Block Therapy? ✨

It’s a fascia decompression practice that helps you create space in the body where time, gravity, and stress have compressed your tissue.

Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds every single cell. When it becomes tight, dense, or stuck, it restricts blood + oxygen flow and creates pain, aging, and inflammation in the body.

Block Therapy uses a specially designed tool + diaphragmatic breathing to:

✅ Melt adhesions and stuck fascia

✅ Reopen internal space for circulation

✅ Bring heat, blood, and oxygen into cells that have been cut off

✅ Rebalance alignment, posture, and breath

✅ Reduce pain, inflammation, and tension at the root cause

All you do is lie on the Block, breathe, and let time + pressure do the work.

The heat from your breath softens the tissue, the pressure decompresses it, and your body begins to heal from the inside out.

This is how we restore flow, improve mobility, calm the nervous system, and bring ease back into a body that’s been living in dis-ease. 💛

👇 Want to learn how to start?

Comment “BLOCK THERAPY” and we’ll DM you the details.

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01/13/2026

Tension in the jaw, neck, and upper chest rarely comes from just one spot. The entire fascial line from the chin through the neck and into the ribcage influences how supported your head feels, how freely you breathe, and how your posture organizes.

Releasing the full line helps create more ease in the neck, fuller breathing, and a calmer nervous system.

Here are 3 Block Therapy fascia decompression positions to help release the chin, upper ribs, and SCM. You can use your Block or a rolled-up towel for each one:

1️⃣ Chin — Gently decompresses dense fascia beneath the jaw that contributes to clenching, facial tension, and restricted neck mobility.

2️⃣ Upper Ribs — Creates space through the upper chest to support rib expansion, diaphragmatic breathing, and improved posture. (Repeat on both sides.)

3️⃣ SCM (Sternocleidomastoid) — Helps unwind tension in this key neck muscle that influences head position, jaw tension, and nervous system regulation. (Repeat on both sides.)

Stay in each position for at least 3 minutes, connect to your diaphragmatic breath, and allow your body to soften into the support.

Gentle, consistent decompression is where true ease in the jaw, neck, and breath begins. ✨

Save this for your next fascia session.

01/09/2026

A neck hump (often called a dowager’s hump) isn’t just a “weak upper back” or neck problem. It’s commonly the result of a collapsed rib cage and sternum combined with a forward head posture.

Where most people go wrong is skipping the first step. Strengthening your back isn’t the solution yet. Before your posture can actually change, you need to reduce the compression and constant forward pull on the front of the body. That starts with restoring expansion through the rib cage and directing your breath into the areas that are most compressed.

Once the rib cage and breathing mechanics improve, strength work can be a great addition.

01/07/2026

Did you know your jaw tension could be the reason your hips are misaligned?

Try it for yourself and let us know what you feel.

💙 Save this post & share it with someone who needs it.

🔗 Link to the full video is in the comments.

01/03/2026

If you constantly feel the urge to stretch your hip flexors—and it only brings temporary relief—it’s worth looking deeper at why they feel tight in the first place.

Spending hours sitting keeps the hip flexors in a shortened position. When you stand up, this often pulls the pelvis forward into an anterior pelvic tilt, which creates more tension and discomfort. Stretching alone doesn’t address this pattern.

For lasting change, we need to do two things: release the built-up tension and retrain the body to reposition itself so the pelvis and diaphragm are properly stacked. Try these two drills daily for the next 1–2 weeks and notice how your hips, posture, and overall movement begin to change.

12/29/2025

You can’t think your way out of trauma your body is still holding.

No amount of logic can release what’s been locked into the fascia for years, sometimes decades.

That charge lives in the body… not the mind.

Real change happens when we:
• open space
• reconnect to the breath
• allow the body to soften and release

Because when the body lets go, the mind follows.

Healing isn’t about forcing your way forward, it’s about clearing the space to move forward with ease. 🤍

I recently had a powerful conversation with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine, about how trauma isn’t just a memory — it’s something the body physically holds.

If you want to watch the full discussion, comment “SEND” below and we’ll send the link straight to your DMs.

12/27/2025

Fascia adapts over time.

Hydrated fascia can support:

• Optimal blood & lymph flow
• Healthy metabolism
• A body that moves with more ease
• Strong bones
• Healthy skin, hair & nails
• A more balanced nervous system

Dehydrated fascia may contribute to:

• Chronic pain
• Stiffness & tension
• Low energy
• Dry skin, brittle hair & nails
• Nervous system dysregulation
• A general sense of dis-ease

This work isn’t about forcing change.

It’s about restoring internal space, supporting diaphragmatic breathing, and creating the conditions for the body to reorganize naturally.

💬 Want to begin diving into your fascia?

Comment “learn more” and we’ll send you a link to our YouTube channel, where you can learn all things fascia.

12/26/2025

There’s an important difference between training hip mobility in open-chain versus closed-chain positions. If you’re constantly working on hip mobility without creating a connection to the foot, those gains often won’t stick.

The moment we take a step, if the foot doesn’t know how to change shape or make the correct ground contacts relative to what the hip is doing, that connection is lost.

Instead of only training hip mobility in open-chain drills, try this exercise to teach the foot and hip to communicate together, improving how we move through pronation and supination during real world movement.

12/22/2025

Migraines slowing you down? The cause isn’t always in the head, it often starts in the upper chest and shoulder fascia, where blood flow and lymph drainage get restricted.

Try this simple 3-minute release:
🟡 Place your 3rd + 4th fingers into the tight area under the collarbone/pec
🟡 Gently move your arm while holding pressure
🟡 Breathe deeply (long exhale) and explore the tension

Do 3 minutes per side and notice how your shoulders drop back and your head feels lighter, that’s blood + lymph flow returning.

Save this for your next migraine or tension headache. 💛

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12/19/2025

The words you use matter. ✨

When we shift language from force to ease, the body responds with deeper release, better breathing, and more sustainable alignment.

These 3 cue swaps help reduce gripping, support diaphragmatic breathing, and create true decompression — whether you’re teaching or practicing on your own.

Save this and come back to it often.
Your cues shape how your body lets go.

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1408-1 Evergreen Place
Winnipeg, MB
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https://blocktherapy.com/

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