Myofascial Release Therapy
I Help You Get Out of Pain & Back to The Life You Love
Even, and especially if, you’ve tried everything else.
Specializing in John Barnes Myofascial Release® - a whole-body approach to chronic and persistent pain.
You're Functioning.
But You're Not Thriving.
You've seen the specialists, tried the medications, the injections, the physical therapy. Some of it helped, for a while. But the pain came back, or never completely resolved. Maybe they said everything looks normal, or that there are no more solutions available. And that this is just something you have to live with.
That answer doesn't sit right with you. Good. It shouldn't.
The issue usually isn't that treatment failed. It's that the body was treated as a collection of separate parts rather than a connected whole. When that's the lens, something important almost always gets missed, which is often why people plateau despite doing everything right.
You are not out of options.
A Different Kind of Care
I spent years as a physical therapist doing everything right by conventional standards and still watching people plateau. I was frustrated. Something felt missing, though I couldn't name it yet.
In 2018, I found John Barnes Myofascial Release. I experienced it first as a patient, before I ever practiced it. What I felt in my own body changed how I understood healing. I saw how the body responds when it finally feels safe and listened to. And I knew I'd found the missing piece.
That experience is the foundation of everything I do now. I don't rush sessions. I don't chase symptoms. I don't treat you like a diagnosis. I listen to your story, your goals, and what your body is communicating, because pain is often not where the problem started.
I bring over 20 years of clinical training to each session, along with a genuine belief that your body is not broken. It's working to heal. My job is to help create the conditions where that can actually happen.
Credentials:
Master’s in Physical Therapy, CSU Long Beach
Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, USC
Expert level John Barnes Myofascial Release Practitioner
20+ Years Clinical Experience
Testimonials
A Process That Treats
You as a Whole Person
Step 1:
Book your first session.
No consultation call required. Just choose a time and I’ll send you my paperwork which includes an intake form so I have your history before we meet.
Step 2:
We assess and build
your plan together.
Your first session includes a thorough conversation about your history and goals, followed by hands-on Myofascial Release treatment.
Step 3:
We build on the work
session by session.
Each visit builds on the last. As your body responds and begins to shift, we adapt your care accordingly.
Step 4:
You get back to your life. Less pain. More freedom.
A body you can trust again, and a clearer sense of what's actually possible for you long term.
Frequently Asked
Questions
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I trained as a physical therapist and practiced conventionally for years, so I understand that framework well. But what I offer here is not physical therapy. I practice Myofascial Release exclusively - and I bring my PT background as an additional lens, not as the method.
Traditional PT tends to treat the body in parts, following protocols tied to specific diagnoses. Myofascial Release looks at the body as a connected whole, addressing the deeper patterns of restriction that often don't show up on imaging and don't respond to targeted treatment. You get the benefit of that clinical foundation, applied through a fundamentally different approach.
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Myofascial Release works with the connective tissue called fascia that surrounds and connects every structure in your body, down to the cellular level. When fascia becomes restricted through injury, stress, or accumulated tension, it can create pain and limitation that's hard to trace to a single source. The work is gentle and sustained, and it tends to reach places that other treatments miss.
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It depends on your history, your body, and your goals, and I'll be honest with you about what I'm seeing as we go. Most people notice meaningful shifts within the first few sessions. Deeper, lasting change typically unfolds over several months of consistent work. We'll talk through what makes sense for your situation before you commit to anything. It’s important to remember that it took time for your body to get to this place (sometimes months or years), and it’s going to take time for it to heal and get back to balance.
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This is a private-pay practice. Sessions are $300/hour. I know that's a real investment, and I don't take it lightly. Most clients who come here have already spent significant time and money on approaches that provided incomplete relief. What they're looking for now is something that actually works. That's what I'm committed to providing. I may be able to provide a Superbill for you to submit, depending on your insurance - though please note I am not a Medicare provider.
If You're Ready for Something Different, I'd Love to Help
You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out. If you're curious — even cautiously curious — that's enough. Book a session or let's have a conversation and see if this feels like the right fit.