Carolyn Hough MFR Therapy

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, the body often asks for more softness, not more effort.

Myofascial Release creates space, ease, and a calmer foundation for the year ahead, one gentle shift at a time.

If your body is ready to release what it’s been holding, this is a beautiful place to begin.

12/26/2025

“Carolyn is a kind and compassionate therapist who can work out the kinks without hurting your body, and knows where they originate better than even you do.”

This is what expert-level Myofascial Release looks like:
- listening before forcing,
- understanding before pushing,
- and creating change without overwhelming the nervous system.

If you’re looking for gentle, precise care that actually addresses the source, not just the symptoms, Myofascial Release may be the missing piece.

📍 Melbourne, FL
✨ Appointments available

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas

12/22/2025

The holidays often bring extra tension, and the fascia feels it first.

Gentle movement, slower breathing, and mindful pauses help the body shift away from stress and into a state where healing is possible.

A softer season begins within.

12/20/2025

FROM John F Barnes MFR Headquarters 💔 :

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved leader, teacher, mentor and friend, John F. Barnes, PT.
John will be missed more than words can say. His kindness, generosity, sense of humor and deep love and connection he felt for all of us is a rare and special gift, which will be felt in our hearts forever.
As we reflect upon the impact John has had on each of us, we are reminded of what he brought to this world and what a better place it is because of him. We are forever grateful for the positive influence that John has had, not only on our lives, but on the lives of countless patients and MFR therapists throughout the world.
John’s life’s mission was to spread the awareness of the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach®.
Moving forward, we are dedicated to carrying out John’s mission through our Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars.
This has become John's favorite artist, and he always commented on the power and passion in his voice. Please allow yourselves to get quiet, reflect, visualize and feel deeply as you listen to this song❤️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89g9yMGFGlM
Sincerely,
Staff at Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars in Malvern, PA and Sedona, AZ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPTKZVji6KQ

John F. Barnes shares a Myofascial technique for helping with pain and helps with lumbosacral decompression

12/18/2025

Soft tools create safety, the foundation of healing.

From inflatable balls to the cranial cradle, these tools offer gentle, sustained resistance that allows the body to shift into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state.

Hard tools often ask the body to endure.

Soft tools invite the nervous system to feel safe enough to soften, melt, and release.

This is where true change begins, not through force, but through awareness and ease.

12/16/2025

Myofascial symptoms often intensify when the fascia is under constant tension, from chronic stress, posture patterns, limited movement, or old injuries.

The good news: with the right gentle approach, these patterns can begin to unwind, creating more space, comfort, and ease in the body.

If your pain keeps returning, it may be time to look beyond the symptom and address the restriction beneath it.

Listen to your body, and consider professional myofascial care.

12/13/2025

One of the most common surprises in Myofascial Release is referred pain.

Fascial tension can send discomfort to a completely different area, making whole-body, hands-on assessment essential.

Understanding where pain truly begins creates space for real, lasting change.

If you’re curious whether referred pain may be affecting you, learn more or schedule a session to explore it further.

12/10/2025

Healing doesn’t happen through force. It happens through ease.

With John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, gentle, sustained pressure allows the body to soften, unwind, and shift out of the fight-or-flight state where tension lives.

This is where lasting change begins.

12/07/2025

Children respond to gentle, patient care, especially when their bodies are still developing.

Pediatric Myofascial Release (MFR) supports issues like postural habits, tongue-tie tension, breathing restrictions, and developmental compensation by using soft, sustained pressure that calms the nervous system and releases tight fascia.

Awareness matters. Growing bodies deserve space to expand, unwind, and move freely.

If you're curious whether Pediatric MFR may help your child, reach out to schedule a consultation.

12/02/2025

Soft symptoms can signal deeper fascial restrictions.

If discomfort keeps returning, or spreads without a clear cause, it may be more than muscle soreness.

Gentle, hands-on Myofascial Release can help uncover the root of these patterns and guide the body back to balance.

11/28/2025

More pressure doesn’t equal deeper healing, especially in authentic Myofascial Release.

Lasting change happens when the body shifts out of “fight or flight” and into the parasympathetic rest and digest state.

That only occurs with gentle, sustained, patient pressure, never force.

When the body feels safe, it softens…
When it softens, it releases.
When it releases, healing happens.

✨ Gentle treatment is effective treatment.