Myofascial STL Plus

12/15/2025

A Holiday Gift for You

Free Remote Express Yoga Class Online
December 30, 1-1:30

Michelle will be leading a FREE Express Yoga Class as a Holiday Gift to Myofascial STL Plus Clients and any of their interested friends and family members. The class will be offered via Zoom. Express Yoga is not a flexibility and stretching form of yoga. It is a Westernized form of Yoga based on Sahdja Yoga as developed by Sri Mataji Nirmali in East India in the 1970's. It is a combination of affirmations, quiet mind, meditation and body awareness. It is composed of 9 hand positions and a series of positive affirmations which reset the neurological system automatically. The affirmations are designed to allow the client to release guilt, forgive themselves and others, feel safe in their bodies, and quiet their minds while allowing the nervous system to shift down and calm itself.

DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM
LENGTH OF CLASS: 30 MINUTES
LOCATION: ONLINE VIA ZOOM

TEXT MICHELLE TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK.

Increased Cortisol Increases Fascial Tension In the Body

Times are particularly stressful and as we become stressed, we experience an increase in cortisol levels. Increased cortisol levels creates tension in fascial holding patterns, placing tension on structures that result in a myriad of body symptoms. Some of these symptoms can result in pain, nausea, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, headaches-just about anything that is regulated by the digestive, nervous or muscular systems. Stress increases, cortisol increases and fascial tension increases. Myofascial release and fascial techniques begin to interrupt the cortisol production cycle, therefor reducing fascial tension and beginning to provide relief in these symptoms. Vagal breathing can begin to provide some relief from fascial tension as well. Take a deep belly breathe to stimulate the vagus nerve. Build this into your daily routine, especially at this busy time of year.

Calming and Sleep Gummies Available

Just a gentle reminder as we head into 2026, we have Calming and Sleep Gummies available at Myofascial STL Plus. A lot of clients are reassessing and making major life changes. These Gummies are a nice compliment, non pharmaceutical, no chemicals or preservatives. All of Charlie's Kitchen Gummies are adaptogenic, the body gently uses them exactly where the body needs them. They are cost effective, organic and any ingredient can be removed if there are allergy sensitivities.

The Calming or Focus and Clarity Gummies pair nicely with listening to Solfeggio frequencies for a well intentioned downshift for the nervous system.
We have our onsite pick up locker. Text us and we can arrange your locker pick up!

11/19/2025

Transform any stretch into a fascia stretch

Any stretch can easily be transformed into a fascial stretch. What are the advantages of switching from a muscle stretch to a fascial stretch? The biggest advantage is reduced length of time stretching with increased efficiency. Muscles are arranged to allow for elasticity. What limits the capacity of a muscle to stretch is the fascia. The fascia is interwoven within and around the muscle cells, fibers and muscle body itself. By stretching the fascia, you increase the length of the muscle.

One of the simplest ways to turn a muscle stretch into a fascia stretch is to add vagal breathing. Instead of aggressively stretching to the end of the motion, gently approach the end of the motion, pause, take a belly breath (it has to be a belly breath to stretch the vagus nerve) and allow the motion to relax when you exhale. Don't force the motion. Allow the motion to gently relax with each exhale. This is a fascia stretch. You only need to do about 4 of these to stretch the fascia and it will subsequently stretch the muscle as the two are inseparable. Experiment with it. Remember, you do not need to force the motion and the more you are able to subtly pick up on a slight resistance from the motion, the more effective the fascial stretch will be with the exhale. Stop at each resistance point and execute a vagal breath.
It takes a bit to get used to this technique as we are used to "pushing to the end of the stretch" and holding that position. This fascial technique is completely different, applies less pressure, is more effective and takes less time. Give yourself some time to adjust and experiment. You'll be glad you gave it a chance.

More About Those Gummies

As stress levels increase around the holiday season, so can your cortisol levels. Increased cortisol levels can lead to more inflammation. Here's a few quick reminders about Charlies Kitchen Gummies:

1. THEY CONTAIN NO CBD OR THC
2. They are created from organic, high quality, non chemical ingredients
3. They are non pharmaceutical.
4. They are adaptogenic, the body puts them where they are needed.
5.They are subtle, gentle and plant based.
6. Any ingredients can be removed if you have specific needs, they are made
right here in St. Louis.
7. We have a pick up locker in the waiting area. You can leave us a
check/cash/use card on file and pick up any weekday. Text us for availability.

Charlie's Kitchen Gummies Varieties Available:

Inflammation
Power Wash Detox (Use Inflammation First)
Calming (Keep Calm During the Day)
Sleep (Rest Well without feeling Drugged)
Focus and Clarity (Great for ADHD)
Energy Boost
Women's Midlife

11/03/2025

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10/21/2025

10/21/2025

Sample the InHarmony Vibroacoustic Meditation Cushion FREE

Wed, Oct 29 from 1-5

Many clients have been asking about the InHarmony Meditation cushion. The Meditation cushion assists you in taking a much needed break from the craziness of the world around you. It connects via bluetooth to your device. Wear the earphones and eyemask for an immersive inner journey. Reset your nervous system and enjoy the benefits that vibroacoustics has to offer.

The InHarmony Meditation Cushion is an ideal holiday gift for the family. This year, gift the entire family. Give an experience that lasts. The InHarmony Meditation Cushion is $699 and now offering FREE HEADPHONES THROUGH CYBER MONDAY WITH EVERY ORDER A SAVINGS OF $99! Before making the investment, come in an try it out for yourself. You will be surprised how easy it is to reset your nervous system and achieve an ultra relaxed state. WE HAVE A DISCOUNT CODE THAT CAN SAVE YOU EVEN MORE ON YOUR PURCHASE! USE MFRSTL WHEN YOU ORDER TO RECEIVE A GREATER DISCOUNT THAN THE ONLINE DISCOUNT PROVIDED BY INHARMONY! Payment plans are even available.

I look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, Oct 29, between 1-5. Come by and try it out and ask questions as well as receive a token of appreciation.

New Gummie Pick Up Locker for Charlie's Kitchen Gummies

We now have a pick up locker in the waiting area of Myofascial STL Plus. If you are needing any of the Charlie's Kitchen Gummies, let us know and we will fill the order and place in the locker. This is the ordering process:

1. Text you Charlie's Kitchen Order to 314-965-4404. Include the following:
Your Name
Gummie Requested
Quantity
Payment Preference-Check (leave in locker upon pickup), Venmo (Myofascial
STL Plus will send a pay request so we need your
Venmo user name), or charge card on file.
2. Myofascial STL Plus will fill the order and place in the pick up locker in the waiting area, with your name on your order.
3. Myofascial STL Plus will text you when your order is ready for pick up.
4. You can come in and pick up your order from the locker anytime during the day from 9-5 M,T,TH,F, 9-1 W.
The Key for the pick up locker is on the desk.

10/10/2025

Feeling Lighter After Myofascial Release

After a Myofascial Release session, clients often state : "I feel (long pause) lighter?". How can someone feel lighter after a session? The answer is quite simple. Fascia is a liquid crystalline structure. It can transform from one orientation to another. Fascial "restrictions" are actually densities. Fascia can orientate in sheets, bands, knots- there are many possibilities. I use aluminum foil as an example of fascial densities. A sheet of aluminum foil is not dense. You could throw that sheet of aluminum foil at someone and they would barely feel it. However, imagine that every time you are stressed, a new wrinkle forms in the foil. Eventually, these stressful situations result in the foil forming into a ball. If you throw this foil ball at someone, they will definitely feel it. It's the same piece of foil, but stress has transformed that sheet of aluminum foil into a dense ball. As a sheet of foil, it lacks density. As a ball of foil it becomes dense. The same is true of fascial tissue. Stress (specifically the release of cortisol) begins to result in the fascia "doubling up" on itself. When this occurs it is no longer mobile and fails to glide in the body. This lack of mobility affects and pulls on other structures, ultimately affecting the way they function. For example, if the ball becomes big enough it can press on a nerve resulting in pain. So when someone states, "I feel lighter" following a session, they actually are "lighter". The fascia is less dense because Myofascial Release begins to reverse those densities. Feeling "lighter" may not be a crazy as it sounds.

Meet Myrtle, LMT and former nurse

Myofascial STL Plus would like to welcome our newest clinician, Myrtle. Myrtle is a former LPN (nurse) with experience in long term care. Her career was abruptly halted when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent emergency neurosurgery. She was left with a visual impairment that redirected her career.

She successfully incorporates and integrates the high level of anxiety that results from the loss of visual sensory input. She understands the intricate influence of the fight or flight system on the body and how the body can unintentionally store trauma in the fascial system.
She feels there is so much to enjoy in life, but it is difficult the enjoy when the body is just trying to get by day by day. Because of her personal experience, she knows that healing is not a clear cut path and that traditional healthcare can be frustrating.
Myrtle is scheduling clients on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays. Be sure to select Myrtle when scheduling online, you will be glad you did!

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09/22/2025

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07/11/2025

A Whole Lot of Shakin' Goin' On!

The use of vibration plates, or shake plates, for health has been growing in popularity. Some studies have indicated that they can be beneficial for your health, however, you should always investigate the source of the research study. All well constructed research studies indicate areas for further research on the subject at the end of the research article. Some of the studies have small research subject groups, under 20 people. It's important to look at the sample of subjects that participated in the study as well. Most research studies in general, until recently, was conducted on men unless the study was specifically designed for women.

What is important to know about vibration plates? Vibration plates use mechanical energy, or movement, to engage your muscles. This movement can engage deeper, or core muscles. However, if you have a condition or disease that affects your muscle tone, it may not benefit your muscles, but may actually result in excess fatigue or deplete your energy reserve. This would actually have a damaging effect on your body systems. If you have a neuromuscular condition, keep in mind that the use of a vibration plate could deplete an already compromised, or weakened, system. It would be best to avoid use or to use minimally (less than 1 minute).

Vibration plates mechanically move larger waste products, or toxins, into your lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system differs from your blood vessels as your lymphatic system actually has large openings in the lymph vessels that will allow larger molecules (or waste products) to pass through. Once these waste products enter the lymph vessel, they travel through the lymph vessels into the heart where they enter the circulatory system. These toxins can enter the lymph vessels when you use a vibration plate by simply being "shaken" into the system. The shaking motion creates passive pressure gradients that can facilitate the movement of the waste products into the lymph vessels.

The user can experience a "detoxification" effect when using a vibration plate for the first time. It may not be a good idea to use a vibration plate for longer than 5 minutes, as you can experience a "detoxification effect" that can actually make the user feel a bit sick. Too much use can result in what is referred to as a "healing crisis". A healing crisis is when the body detoxifies too quickly and you become sick as a result of losing a large amount of toxins quickly. When it comes to using a vibration plate, more is not better. Use it in small increments, 5 minutes or less, once a day.

Charlie's Kitchen Gummies Now At Myofascial STL Plus

NO-Charlie's Kitchen Gummies DO NOT HAVE THC OR CBD. I thought I would clarify that right away. Charlie, Charolette Jones, is a clinical herbalist with a license to compound plants. She learned about herbology from her grandmother, who was the Tribal Leader of the Osage Tribe. Charlie herself is a member of the Northern Osage Tribe, Hummingbird Clan. She has a Masters in Clinical Herbalism.

What makes Charlie's Kitchen Gummies different? They are formulated with high quality herbs and plants. She takes special care to be sure to aquire the best part of the plant to formulate her gummies. Did you know that when you buy herbs they can technically use any part of the plant to package and sell over the counter? Charlie is aware of this, so she goes through great lengths to obtain the best part of the plants to compound her products. She uses adaptogenic plants. Adaptogenic means that they assist the body in modulating stress and returning to balance. There are no artificial colors, minimal added sugar or preservatives in her products. They are vegan and gluten free. They are, however, produced in an area that is exposed to nuts. So if you have nut allergies, these products are not recommended. She has a variety of products and the three we are currently carrying are The Inflammation Gummies, The Power Wash Detox Gummies, and The Calming Gummies.

Inflammation Gummies-ideal for anyone who has arthritis, autoimmune challenges, inflammation, neurological symptoms. Take 1 daily on an empty stomache. $36 for a one month supply.

Power Wash Detox Gummies-ideal for anyone who has digestive issues, immune challenges, allergies, toxin build up, chronic conditions. Take 1 daily on a empty stomach. $38 for a one month supply.

Calming Gummies-ideal to help wind down and relax with calming Kava. Take 1 daily to assist in managing stress. $36 for a one month supply.

Other Gummies we can carry if there is enough interest:
Mushroom Sleepy Gummy
Energy Gummy
Women's Vitality Gummy
Men's Vitality Gummy
Focus and Clarity Gummy

Charlie can compound any combination, so there are lots of possibilities and if there is an ingredient that you are allergic to-just let us know and she can compound especially for YOU!
Our prices a few dollars higher than her online prices to account for delivery and processing. If you would rather order directly from her website, feel free to do so. We will be keeping stock at Myofascial, so you can always call us and we can charge your card on file. Soon we will have a product locker that we can leave your order inside and you can pick up if we are in session with a client.

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07/08/2025

What results!

This is big. 📣

We’re excited to share new data from the largest study to date on the effects of vibroacoustic therapy using inHarmony devices.

This preliminary research, Evaluating the Effects of Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) Using inHarmony Devices, highlights early findings on how our tech supports relaxation and overall well-being.

This is a major milestone for sound therapy.

📥 Check out the study or learn how to get involved:
https://iaminharmony.com/pages/science-research

07/08/2025

This is big. 📣

We’re excited to share new data from the largest study to date on the effects of vibroacoustic therapy using inHarmony devices.

This preliminary research, Evaluating the Effects of Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) Using inHarmony Devices, highlights early findings on how our tech supports relaxation and overall well-being.

This is a major milestone for sound therapy.

📥 Check out the study or learn how to get involved:
https://iaminharmony.com/pages/science-research