12/19/2025
It is a sad day for me and my fellow MFR therapists around the world. I have studied John Barnes' work for over 20 years. I enjoyed hundreds of hours of direct personal training in his classes. I was treated by and treated others through those years.
His work is epic. It will live on through the therapists that continue to do and train therapists in his methods and thought process.
I feel honored and privileged to have been an understudy of this great legend. Farewell my teacher and leader. I will forever practice MFR in your honor and memory.
Insight post:
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