Pressure Sensitive MFR

Pressure Sensitive MFR Tim Richardson: USA trained John Barnes Myofascial Release and BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist Postural imbalances, chronic pain conditions (e.g.

Pressure Sensitive helps people live a pain-free, active lifestyle and to tune into the inbuilt healing potential of their own bodies. I undertook a Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy at the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) in 2017 and I have since focussed my additional training in Myofascial Release Therapy, specifically travelling to the USA to train with the world's leading MFR pioneer John F Barnes and also working closely with his study group leader in the UK. As a recipient of various bodywork therapies myself over the years, nothing has had as profound an effect on my own body as John Barnes MFR. I intend to deepen my knowledge of this gentle but powerful modality by returning to the USA as often as possible for further training. fibromyalgia), movement restrictions, headaches, circulatory diseases (e.g high blood pressure), painful scar tissue, emotional trauma and recovery from surgery can all be greatly improved with Myofascial Release treatments. I will continue to offer soft tissue therapy options alongside my growing MFR work because I recognise that some people may find this more familiar and need to build a trusting relationship with therapist before feeling ready to consider a different treatment modality. As bodywork therapists worldwide try to rebuild from the damage inflicted by Covid-19 on our businesses, I will continue to follow guidance from my professional association The Institute of Soft Tissue Therapists (ISRM). Clients may be asked to complete a Covid screening questionnaire ahead of bookings and temperature checks, hand sanitising and mask wearing may be requested during treatment.

Happy to announce that I'm settling in nicely to my new home for Pressure Sensitive in the Basepoint Business Centre, Oa...
10/11/2025

Happy to announce that I'm settling in nicely to my new home for Pressure Sensitive in the Basepoint Business Centre, Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury, GL20 8SD.

It's a friendly and clean professional environment with modern facilities, dedicated parking, lift access to all floors and located just a couple of minutes from Junction 9 of the M5 motorway and on the 41 & 71 bus routes.

Looking forward to bringing the magic of John Barnes approach Myofascial Release bodywork (MFR) to more people here in town to support injury rehab', reduce chronic pain, improve mobility and help people Release somatic trauma. .

22/10/2025
22/10/2025

Just enjoying a quick cuppa in between clients in my lovely room at Nailsworth Natural Health Centre. Always love bringing the magic of John F Barnes Myofascial Release to this friendly space.

Interesting...
06/10/2025

Interesting...

🧠 Long COVID brain fog is real — and now, we know what’s causing it.

A breakthrough brain scan reveals the science behind the symptoms.

Scientists in Japan have identified a biological cause behind the cognitive “brain fog” experienced by many Long COVID patients—a breakthrough that could lead to reliable diagnosis and treatment.

A team at Yokohama City University used a cutting-edge brain imaging method to detect abnormal increases in AMPA receptors (AMPARs), molecules essential for learning and memory, in people suffering from Long COVID. These elevated receptor levels, observed using [11C]K-2 PET imaging, were closely linked to the severity of cognitive symptoms and inflammation markers, offering the first clear molecular explanation for the condition.

The findings, published in Brain Communications, show that AMPAR density not only tracks with brain fog severity but also enables near-perfect distinction between affected and healthy individuals—100% sensitivity and 91% specificity. This offers promise for both diagnostic tools and treatments, such as drugs that suppress AMPAR activity. With brain fog affecting over 80% of Long COVID sufferers globally, this research marks a significant step toward validating the condition and accelerating efforts to address it with targeted therapies.

Reference: “Systemic increase of AMPA receptors associated with cognitive impairment of long COVID” by Yu Fujimoto et al., 1 October 2025, Brain Communications.

I'm back home after a 2-week stint doing more advanced MFR trainings with the peerless John F Barnes team in Arizona. Ne...
03/10/2025

I'm back home after a 2-week stint doing more advanced MFR trainings with the peerless John F Barnes team in Arizona. New techniques to implement, affirmation that my connection is deepening and a sense of rapid acceleration regarding my own fascial system opening up and personal growth.

Now feeling very excited about the weeks ahead. A new venue in Tewkesbury to launch. MFR Intensive programmes and workshops to add to my service offer, lots more networking and some ongoing NLP training which will add another layer to my skillset.

Bring it on!

Just been having a nice chat with the fish while I eat my lunch in our cosy waiting area at The Clifton Practice, Bristo...
19/07/2025

Just been having a nice chat with the fish while I eat my lunch in our cosy waiting area at The Clifton Practice, Bristol. A busy afternoon of client treatments kicks off at 1.00pm.

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I spent 2017 professionally retraining at The London School of Sports Massage, successfully completing a Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy in January 2018. This manual bodywork discipline is built on a foundation of high quality remedial massage, but then adds a number of higher level assessment and treatment techniques more familiar to osteopaths and physiotherapists. I regularly embed postural assessment, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue release, neuromuscular pressure and myofascial release into my treatments.

To date I have helped many clients with a variety of conditions causing pain and movement restriction. These include joint replacements, tight scar tissue, osteo arthritis, shoulder pain & rotator cuff dysfunction, diabetes, neck and upper back pain, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, sciatica symptoms and sports injury rehabilitation. I believe that soft tissue therapies can be hugely beneficial for many people in society, and that long term sustainable improvements come from good collaboration between client and therapist to embrace treatment, remedial exercises and subtle lifestyle changes. I have a modern treatment space in Harlow, Essex, and I intend to develop a regular client base in London during 2020. I am also qualified in chair-based onsite massage and have a small number of corporate clients for whom I provide wellbeing visits to work colleagues. I intend to grow this area of my work too in the next few years, both working alone and also in collaboration with a hugely talented therapist and teacher called Sally Morris (www.onthespotmassage.co.uk). Looking ahead I will seek to develop my own therapeutic skills further, particularly regarding myofascial release and pursue new opportunities to benefit my local community.