GatesWay Massage Therapy & Reflexology

02/09/2026

Just a reminder, this is my week in Oklahoma. I will be back in Texas next Monday.

02/09/2026

❄️🚗 When Impact Gets Stored in the Body 🚗❄️

During the ice storm, many people experienced two things:

• Falls on the ice
• Auto accidents

Both create the same underlying issue: sudden force moving through the body.

When you slip and land on your tailbone, your spine is moving downward…
Then suddenly the tailbone stops while the upper body is still moving.

When you’re in a car accident, the vehicle stops…
But your body keeps moving forward until the seatbelt or steering wheel stops you.

Some parts of you are still moving forward
while other parts are being forced backward.

That force has to go somewhere.

At first, you may just feel sore.
You rest.
You soak.
You move carefully.

But fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, nerves, and organs — can tighten and trap those impact patterns.

Weeks or months later it may show up as:

• Neck tightness
• Shoulder pain
• Mid-back stiffness
• Hip discomfort
• Pain that “doesn’t seem connected” to anything

Myofascial Release isn’t about cracking or forcing anything back into place.

It’s gentle, sustained work that helps the fascia soften and release stored tension so the body can unwind naturally.

If you fell during the ice storm…
Or were involved in one of the many wrecks…

It may be wise to address the tissue now before those patterns become long-term compensation.

Therapy Designed for You 🤍
LaVonna Gates, LMT
Gatesway Therapy & Wellness
Decatur, TX

Message me if you’d like to schedule.

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

2026 prices
Reflexology $40
60 minute massage $60
75 minute $75
90 minute $90

Master Massage Therapist
Medical Massage
Therapeutic Massage.

01/05/2026

Myofascial Release and injury repair

Myofascial Release (MFR) helps injury repair by targeting tight fascia (connective tissue) and muscles, breaking up scar tissue/adhesions, improving circulation, restoring mobility, reducing pain, and promoting better movement by releasing restrictions caused by trauma or overuse, speeding recovery and enhancing function for various musculoskeletal issues. It involves gentle, sustained pressure to stretch and release fascial restrictions, distinguishing itself from deep tissue massage by focusing on the fascia itself, not just muscles.
How it works for injury repair:
Releases Restrictions: Gently applies pressure to loosen tight fascia and "knots" (trigger points) that limit movement after injury.
Breaks Down Scar Tissue: Helps separate adhered tissues and scar tissue that form post-injury, improving flexibility.
Improves Circulation & Oxygenation: Enhances blood flow to injured areas, delivering nutrients and removing waste, which speeds healing.
Reduces Pain & Inflammation: Decreases mechanical stress on irritated tissues, alleviating pain and promoting a healthier environment for repair.
Restores Function: By addressing underlying fascial restrictions, it helps restore normal muscle function, balance, and range of motion.
Common conditions treated:
Sports injuries (e.g., runner's knee, shin splints, rotator cuff)
Plantar fasciitis, TMJ dysfunction
Nerve entrapments, tendinitis
Low back pain
Post-surgical tightness and stiffness
How it's done:
Manual Therapy: A therapist uses hands-on techniques, applying slow, sustained pressure without oils or lotions to feel for fascial tightness.
Self-Myofascial Release (SMR): Using tools like foam rollers or balls for self-treatment, focusing on tender spots and breathing into the tension.
Key takeaway:
MFR isn't just massage; it's a targeted technique to release the fascial web, addressing the root cause of restricted movement and pain to support the body's natural healing process for injuries and chronic issues.

01/05/2026

Just a reminder. The holidays are over and I back at work this week in Texas.

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