Treatment Tips & Videos
Please wear comfortable loose fitting shorts, underwear, swimsuit or bra. This is important so I am able to evaluate the balance of your body through a visual assessment. Please do not apply any lotions/creams/oils to your body the day of your treatment.
Breathe. Breath is a major key to helping you notice what is going on and relaxing sensations you feel. Breathe into areas that are uncomfortable and areas being treated. Explore and focus your awareness on your sensations even unpleasant ones through feeling, not thought.
Awareness. Allow the areas being worked on to feel as if they are melting, flowing, sinking, gliding, spreading, opening. As you feel these shifts, scan your whole body to feel the connections in other area. Allow yourself to melt like butter. Provide feel back to me when you feel you want to share. This is helpful so I know what you are experiencing.
Unwind. Fascia is not linear, so releases will not be as well. Allow spontaneous motion to occur. With movement fascial restrictions will unwind and release.
Expression. Emotions, images and memories can be a natural response to treatment. Allow yourself to feel what may come up during and after your session.
Pain. The sensation of pain is a signal. Consider giving yourself the space to listen with curiosity and love. Let pain or the sensation you are feeling be your teacher.
Communication. During treatment I may ask you questions. You always have the option of not answering. When answering, allow your response to come from your feeling body rather than your thinking head.
Myofascial Release addresses restrictions in your fascial system. The effect of your treatment occurs for hours once you get off the table, this is normal. For the next few days continue to pay attention to how you feel. You may be able to put words to your feelings and you may not. Be patient and gentle with yourself.
As restrictions begin to release your body may be shifting back into alignment. You may feel soreness in areas you have not noticed before. This is your body telling you to listen. Remember to gently stretch and drink lots of water.
“I have chronic pain due to long distant running, strenuous workouts, fibromyalgia, scoliosis and poor self-care. After years of trying multiple physical and massage therapists and chiropractors, I had given up on being able to perform well at an active job, run or workout without severe pain. Valerie has helped me reduce my pain and allowed me to start running again! I am able to get through my work day without feeling miserable. Through myofascial release my quality of life has improved and I am inspired me to take better care of myself. MFR allows you to feel better physically and emotionally, all at the same time.” - N. Ghram