The Intuitive Body Expert Myofascial Release/OT Practice

11/03/2025

Beautiful visual of the natural fluidity of our facial system, which was created to move three-dimensionally, uninterrupted, head to toe.

10/31/2025

An old crabber’s saying: “Stick and stay and make it pay.” This is a lot like what Myofascial Release therapists do. Clients often comment, “I can’t believe how long you can hold that!” as we apply gentle sustained traction or compression into restricted and painful areas. Old forms of “myofascial release” were deep tissue work, and called for somewhat forcefully holding a stretch at maximum range + a little bit more.....or pushing into restrictions forcefully for 2-3 seconds and then moving on to another area. This abbreviated amount of time and forceful manipulation of the tissue did not allow for release, only stretch, and stretching without releasing provides only frustrating, temporary results, at best. Having been taught the old form of myofascial release, I can attest that this forceful and repetitive therapy was also exhausting! Patients have also been taught this same philosophy of “no pain, no gain”..... “if a little is good, more is better.” It takes time for both therapists and patients to unlearn these techniques and philosophy. John Barnes teaches therapists and patients how to use gentle, sustained compression and traction to assess and treat areas of the body which are in distress. He reminds everyone: “If it feels like you’re working too hard, you’re working too hard!”

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Wellness Wednesday 🪻

Did you know your face and neck are full of delicate lymphatic pathways that help clear away cellular waste, reduce puffiness, and keep your skin naturally radiant?

The lymphatic system is like a gentle river beneath your skin constantly flowing, filtering, and nourishing your tissues. When it becomes sluggish (due to stress, poor sleep, dehydration, or illness), you may notice dullness, congestion, or swelling.

Facial Lymphatic Drainage supports:
🪷Reduced puffiness and fluid retention
🪷Clearer, healthier-looking skin
🪷Better circulation and glow
🪷Relaxation of facial muscles and jaw tension

Regular lymphatic facial treatments are not only soothing they’re a form of inner skin therapy, helping your body restore balance and calm from within.

www.khealthmassage.com.au

10/22/2025

My alma mater.

120 years ago, , the Loma Linda Sanitarium accepted the first two patients. Within two months of operation, 25 patients were housed.

Today, we have 1,046 beds, six hospitals, and serve over one million patients annually.

10/22/2025

"Your genes are not your destiny. In fact, your genes cause less than 10 percent of all disease. Your beliefs, along with your relationships, the food you eat, the air you breathe, the way you handle stress, and many other internal and external factors, are what trigger how your genes get expressed."
— Christiane Northrup, M.D.

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Of interest!

10/14/2025

Yes, you may choose this type of deep tissue treatment, or you may choose the gentle but effective John F. Barnes Approach ®️ to releasing fascial restrictions, which can cause crushing pressures of up to 2000 lbs per square inch!

The fascial system cannot be forced! The JFB MFR Approach ®️utilizes sustained gentle pressure and/or traction to soften, lengthen and open fascial structures of the body

Did you know that blood, vessels, nerves, muscles, organs, skin and bones are all highly specialized fascial tissue?

As your JFB MFR Therapist gently releases your tissues, your entire body is being treated….. some localized symptomatic areas are treated specifically, with the knowledge that the whole body is being treated as well.

Clients feel the connection between their symptoms and other areas of the body where restrictions often cause the symptoms.

For more information, or to find a JFB MFR Therapist near you, visit www.myofascial release.com to see the Therapist Directory and articles that may relate to your symptoms!

10/10/2025