I help you get out of pain and back to your active lifestyle.
Even, and especially if, you’ve tried everything else.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a safe, effective, hands on form of therapy which focuses on the fascial system as a key structure for creating lasting changes in the body. Fascia is a fluid, 3D web like connective tissue that runs from the top of the head, to the tips of the toes, without interruption. It is dense and multi-layered, covering and penetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein, and organ in the body (as a visual, think of the white pith in an orange). The therapist applies a gentle, sustained, pressure for a minimum of five minutes, into the fascia to release restrictions within your body which helps decrease pain and tension while increasing range of motion, blood and energy flow and overall health.
Healthy fascia is fluid and pliable. Trauma, inflammation, repetitive stress, scarring, poor posture and surgery can lead to a hardening and shortening of the fascia. These myofascial restrictions can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch, creating CRUSHING pressure on nerves, muscles, bones, blood vessels and organs. This can result in not only pain and range of motion restrictions, it can also have an adverse effect on the muscular, cellular, neurological, and metabolic systems. These restrictions do not appear on any standard diagnostic tests (x-rays, MRIs, CAT scans, electromyography), and can often be the undiscovered source for a myriad of problems in the body.
Human Clients
This form of MFR is extremely gentle and can be performed on people of all ages, from Newborns to Centennials. MFR is a whole body approach that does not use traditional protocols for a “one size fits all” form of treatment. It recognizes that each patient is a a unique individual with their own patterns and fascial restrictions. Each person is assessed and treated with a customized plan of care, understanding that the root cause of a symptom will not be the same in everyone.
Horse Clients
Fascial restrictions can alter a horse’s structural alignment which may lead to a loss of power, decreased flexibility, and difficulties maintaining gait. Lameness, pain, behavior changes, and fatigue are often the result of restrictions in the fascial system. MFR can treat and help with preventing all these issues, while regular maintenance treatments can help your horse stay healthier and recover from injury faster.
I travel to you in the comfort of your own home or at my tranquil office in Berkeley. I am fully vaccinated and wear appropriate PPE. Each session is customized towards your needs, and what is going on for you and your body in this moment in time.
Sessions
SCHEDULE
Monday: 9:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday: 11:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: 9:30am-3:00pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 9:00am-1:00pm (Call to request an appointment)
About Kris
I graduated from Physical Therapy school in 2004 from California State University at Long Beach, after receiving my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Southern California in 1999. I’ve worked in a variety of settings since then - outpatient, acute rehab, and inpatient.
In 2018, I discovered the John Barnes method of Myofascial Release - first as a patient then as a therapist. I use MFR every chance I get in my work with hospital patients, and have found it to be an effective and safe form of therapy for people who can be medically complex and in extreme amounts of pain. I’m passionate about this work because I’ve seen the difference it’s made in people who have tried everything, or who have been told by the medical community that nothing is wrong with them, and yet they continue to have significant pain and health issues that can’t be explained. At times, one session of MFR has produced more relief than some people have had in years, and the results are lasting.
I’ve recently expanded my practice to include horses and continue to learn and grow in this amazing work. My skills come from an investment and willingness to be my best both personally and professionally. Let me help you remove the myofascial restrictions and explore the barriers to becoming healthy.
Contact Me
Phone # 562-522-9002 // Email address Freespiritpt@yahoo.com