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All Fascial Voice Postings:
Here is an interesting story from Dianne Hargroder, PT, RMT one of our premier Myofascial Release therapists. Our 2012 Seminar will be coming out in early January. For those of you who have yet to experience the awesomeness of Myofascial Release, we encourage you to sign up and attend one of
our seminars so that you too can share the passion and be a part of this amazing group of therapists.
Sharing the Work
I had a great experience this weekend that I feel I want to share. It is a testimony to the work John (and of course those supporting the work with him) has taught and continues to teach and share without fear, with all who listen with open minds, hearts and hands. A testimony of just how much
this work we are honored to do has spread, has become more the expectation, the desired, the "known" even if not yet seen.
I had been asked to present about "what I do" at the Society Of Urologic Nurses ands Associates annual conference this past weekend, and was allowed the forum of 4, thirty minute, back to back slots of hands-on time to educate about pelvic floor PT as I know it/practice it. It was a
great group of advanced nurse practitioners that I couldn't have handed picked, about 125 in total from around the country, a few of whom had had the experience of working with some of you MFR therapists already, some of whom had heard about the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach
(JFBMFR) wanting to know more, some who experienced first time awareness of new possibilities, many of whom had been told that we who did this work were "miracle workers", and most of whom were SO excited about what I had to say that the forum could not have been more amazing. I know
there is always "one" in every crowd who nay-says, but honestly, I could not identify this time…and that in of itself was a fresh breath of expansion that grew session after session. I had the opportunity to explain how pelvic floor PT from an MFR perspective differed from
traditional pelvic floor therapy, and how JFBMFR differed from other forms that may present themselves in the field. The questions were so on target, and as I spoke of fascia, restrictions, pelvic floor mobility, 90-120 second holds, structure and beyond structure, I had the honor of seeing
lights go on in an audience that I have never witnessed from the stance perspective I held…all in large part to the work that we all do every day, and I thank you John, for this experience that helped me appreciate the joy of teaching in a way not before felt here.
I cannot help but remember back 10 years ago or so when first speaking (yes timidly from this voice I might add) about MFR resulted in base interest no doubt, but nothing close to understanding or excitement from the received. Even a few 4-5 years ago, the engagement of the audience of such
folks would, I believe, not have been palpable. But yesterday…the eagerness, the energy, the yearning for adding this work, for referring to practitioners who so closely hold the space as we do for their patients, was there. It was there before I spoke, it grew as I demonstrated with
my tensegrity model, it expanded as I shared clinical patient experiences and obviously oozed with my passion, and it overflowed between sessions beyond my control. No need for research to back me up…no need to "prove" anything. They simply…got it.
I ran out of my MFR info cards, although none of these attendees have practices even close to San Antonio. I gave the website information and told of appropriate questions they should ask in searching for a JFBMFR practitioner for referral in there perspective home towns, and I was honored to
be able to give, even if in silence, back to John and all who have taught ME over the years in such a different way. I hope many of you, or even one of you gets a call from this. No matter what, I know the limitless value of even one mind turned into the open, to explore the space of new…
Dianne Hargroder PT, RMT
All Classes, repeats, intensives, instructor dianne@hargroderpt.com.
Join us for the Upcoming Seminar Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!!
Escape the cold and snow this January and join John F. Barnes, PT in sunny, Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a seminar series including Cervical-Thoracic Myofascial Release, Myofascial Rebounding and the Advanced Myofascial Unwinding. MFR has offered this unique seminar
series so that therapists can take advantage of the east coast location while soaking up the warm sunshine and enjoying the year-round ocean breezes and world famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale, embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and its many scenic inland
waterways, is considered to be the "Venice of America".
Therapists, please note that this is the only east coast location for the Advanced Myofascial Unwinding Seminar in the 2012 calendar year.
Make your reservation today and sign up to attend or retake at half price. Sign-up for all 3 classes and receive $300 off!
Cervical Thoracic – January 5-8 (1/2 days) 2012
(Prerequisite: MFR I)
Myofascial Rebounding – January 9-11, 2012
Prerequisite: MFR I)
Advanced Myofascial Unwinding – January 12-15 (1/2 days) 2012
Prerequisites: MFR I, Myofascial Unwinding, MFR II )
Speaker: John Barnes, PT
Seminars Site:
Hyatt Regency Pier 66
(954) 525-6666
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Sneak Peak at Austin, Texas Seminar Series!!!
Keep these dates and seminars in mind as you welcome the New Year and look at furthering your Myofascial skills. Myofascial Release Seminars will be visiting the lone star state and the vibrant capital ofAustin, Texas for Myofascial Release I, Myofascial Unwinding and
Myofascial Release II. The dates and location are listed below:
Myofascial Release I – January 20-22, 2012
Myofascial Unwinding – January 24-26, 2012
Myofascial Release II – January 27-29, 2012
Speaker: John Barnes, PT
Seminar Site:
Hyatt Regency
(512) 477-1234
Myofascial Release for Traumatic & Surgical Scars Published in the September Issue of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa (www.lneonline.com)
Myofascial Release is a gentle, hands-on technique that has been proven to be highly effective in reducing pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, increasing tone of the face and neck areas, and in general produces a more youthful appearance. Traumatic or surgical
scars can be a problem because they tend to grow inside the individual in a very unique pattern similar to a vine. Scars you see on the surface are just the tip of the iceberg. As scars begin to pull on pain sensitive structures it can create pain and are
the cause of deepening the lines of the face making one look older than necessary.
Scars can have an internal drag effect, coupled with gravity on the musculature and skin increasing the sagging that tends to occur in some people. Myofascial restrictions tend to overstretch the elastic Myofascial complex. The Myofascial complex consists
of collagen, elastin and musculature and the stretching of the elastic component is what leads to the acceleration of the aging process, creating lines and wrinkles and decrease tone.
First I would like to share with you some important information about the fascial system. Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three dimensional web from head to foot without interruption. The fascia surrounds every
muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body, all the way down to the cellular level. Therefore, malfunction of the fascial system due to trauma, surgery, or inflammation can create a binding down of the fascia, resulting in abnormal pressure on
nerves, muscles, bones, or organs.
It is thought that an extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain, unwanted premature effects of aging, and/or lack of motion may be having myofascial problems; but most go undiagnosed, as the importance of fascia is just now being recognized.
All of the standard tests, such as x-rays, mylelograms, CAT scans; electromyography, etc. do not show myofascial restrictions.
Fascial restrictions can exert tremendous tensile forces on the fascial, neuromuscular-skeletal and pain sensitive structures. This enormous pressure (approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch) can create the symptoms of pain, decreased muscular tone in
the face and neck or chronic facial tension.
Photo by Permission of Dr. J.C. Guimberteau
Fascia
Fascia at the cellular level creates the interstitial spaces and has an extremely important function of support, protection, separation, cellular respiration, nutrition, elimination, metabolism, fluid and lymphatic flow. In other words, the fascia is the
immediate environment of every cell of the body! This means that any trauma, surgery or malfunction of the fascia can set up the environment for poor cellular efficiency, necrosis, disease, pain and dysfunction throughout the face, neck and body.
Problematic Scars- Mastectomy, Breast Reduction, Augmentation and/or Face Lifts
Myofascial Release can be very helpful post surgery from mastectomies, breast reduction and augmentation. Once healing has occurred after a mastectomy Myofascial Release techniques performed below and above the scar area can be very helpful in eliminating
the pain that often and this technique can also soften the scar. The problem is that scars growing inside like a vine and go into the respiratory diaphragm and into the neck. This can cause both breathing problems and due to the strength of the
‘vine’ can cause a pull forcing the woman forward creating a strain pattern posterior in the back and neck creating symptoms of pain, headaches, neck and back pain.
Breast reduction scars are usually under the breast like a “C” on its back. It then can come up under the breast midline and there usually is a scar around the nipples. The nipples have to be repositioned and many sensory nerves are severed.
This is not attractive can become thick and dark. Myofascial Release can be helpful in softening and lightening up these scars. Many times the sensory nerves become hypersensitive and the breasts can't be touched. Bras and blouses can become very
uncomfortable.
Augmentation is performed most of the time for cosmetic reasons or after mastectomies. Too many times the breasts do not look natural, they can become hard and don't feel or look normal or sometimes the breasts are not level. Unfortunately, many surgeons do
not recognize that fascia twists throughout the body creating torque. When the patient is lying on the surgical table they appear to be level, but since they are out of gravity, it is not until the woman is standing that you can see the fascia drag creating
one high or low breast. After augmentation breast can also become hypersensitive or have decreased sensation.
Myofascial Release can reposition the breast to where woman is happy, more soft and supple appearing and feeling more natural.
Except in emergencies, before any surgical procedures are considered, it would be wise to perform the techniques that were described in the Fascial Facial Unwinding! For a More Youthful Appearance which ran in the December issue of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa
(www.LNEONLINE.com)
Problematic Cosmetic Facial Surgeries
Many people who have had surgical cosmetic facial procedures have very positive and dramatic result. But, sometimes the face looks and feels abnormally tight; this can create pain, headaches, TMJ (jaw) pain and can produce an unnatural look to one's face.
In my Myofascial Release I Seminar, I teach the importance of doing self treatment, so you can treat yourself and you can also treat your clients. Participates in my advanced
Myofascial Release seminars and that take my advice of doing regular self treatment state that they are now pain-free and look and feel younger! Myofascial Release can enhance your beauty and help you, help others.
John F. Barnes, PT
John F. Barnes, PT, LMT, NCTMB is the President of the Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and International Myofascial Release Seminars. John F. Barnes, PT has trained over 50,000 therapists and physicians in his highly successful Myofascial Release
Approach. He was named one of the most influential persons in the therapeutic profession in the last century in one of the leading therapeutic publications whose featured article was titled "Stars of the Century." In addition, John F. Barnes, PT
has been a keynote speaker at the American Back Society Symposiums for over 25 years and presented Myofascial Release at their recent symposium whose theme was the most important advances in healthcare in the last century
For more information call 1-800-FASCIAL (327-2425) or visit www.myofascialrelease, visit us on Facebook, and to view a portion of our
Fireside Chat DVD.
A Sneak Peek at the Extraordinary Myofascial Release III Seminar
Myofascial Release III- October 18-23, 2011
(Prerequisites: MFR I, Fascial-Pelvis, Cervical-Thoracic, Rebounding, Unwinding, MFR III, Advanced Unwinding and a 1 week Skill Enhancement Seminar)
Have you ever wondered what this unique seminar is all about? The following is a letter from John F. Barnes, PT to this year's Myofascial Release III participants. If the following resonates with you, start planning now
for next year's Myofascial Release class in 2012!
Dear Myofascial Release III Participants,
As the time approaches for our experience together in the red rock canyons of Sedona, I would like you to consider the following:
- receiving Myofascial Release treatment regularly
- balancing your diet
- decreasing your food intake
- increasing your water intake
- begin an exercise program of aerobics of some form (walking, running, swimming, etc.)
- flexibility and strengthening exercises
Your goal is to be in excellent shape for Sedona to facilitate your growth.
We will spend some time each day sharing stimulating, intellectual discussions. I would appreciate if you would spend some quiet time asking yourself some questions. Please deeply ponder these questions, then center yourself and allow the answer to come
in any form.
Accept what you get! It doesn't have to be logical. Also, please make a list of questions that concern you for our group or individual discussions.
- What is another name for the electromagnetic energy flowing through your body?
- Is true control the ability to let go of control?
- What are we doing?
- Have you ever really paid attention to your various internal voices? Begin to become aware of your many different internal voices,
your body postures associated with them, how you feel and their emotional tones. Our inner voices are masks covering your
essence, the "real" you, like a suit of armor. One of your goals will be to the discover the "real" you.
- What is death?
- What was your worst moment? Why?…What was your happiest moment? Why?
- Are you prepared to stretch and leap out of your "comfort zone?""
- Who are you?
- Why are you really coming to Sedona?
During your preparation for our experience together, please visualize the following daily, in silence -
The drive from Phoenix to Sedona is a beautiful 2-hour drive. As you turn off the main road onto the final road to Sedona, see yourself soaring into an indescribable, peaceful land of great antiquity and beauty. Your whole body and mind is relaxed
and you are totally tranquil.
You can drop the pretensions imposed by society and be fully and comfortably yourself!
Each day you have grown in every way and are more and more calm, confident and joyful.
On the last day see yourself in three-dimension, in vivid color and great detail with that date imprinted on your shirt. You have a brilliant light emanating from you. See and feel yourself exactly the way you want to be, mentally, emotionally and
physically filled with love, power and joy!
Be prepared to fully enjoy yourself!
See you soon…
Love,
John
P.S. Dare to be Great!
Need Continuing Education Credits?
Look no further. For over 30 years Myofascial Release Seminars has been providing the highest quality "hands-on" seminars attracting therapists of the highest caliber who are dedicated to learning and practicing the techniques that will lead
their patients on the road to a pain-free lifestyle. All of the seminars offered focus on releasing the fascia, which is the fibrous connective tissue that spreads throughout the entire body in a three-dimensional web from head to toe without
interruption.
The John Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach® has led the way to expanding the awareness and effectiveness of Myofascial Release and has made it one of the most sought after treatments.
- Expand and Energize Your Career
- Fulfill Your Obligatory Licensure Requirements
- Help Your Patients/Clients on Their Journey to Optimum Health
Continuing Education Units (CEU's)
Myofascial Release Seminars are approved by the following organizations for the following core seminars unless otherwise noted- Myofascial Mobilization, Pediatric Myofascial Release, Myofascial Release I, Fascial- Pelvis, Cervical-Thoracic,
Myofascial Unwinding, Myofascial Release II.
 American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Provider #3338. All core seminars with the exception of the Fascial-Pelvis Seminar. As
of April 2009, the following 25 states recognize AOTA Approved Providers, either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. "The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply
endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.- Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
- Alaska Physical Therapy Association
- Arizona Physical Therapy Association
- Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
- Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy
- California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. 9581
- California Physical Therapy Association, select classes
Myofascial Mobilization - 11.75 contact Hours, Pediatric Myofascial Release - 14 hours, Myofascial Release I - 19.25, Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release - 18 hours, Cervical-Thoracic Myofascial Release - 19 hours, Myofascial Unwinding - 15.25
hours, Myofascial Release II - 19.25 hours, Women's Health: Myofascial Release - 23.25 hours
- Connecticut Physical Therapy Association
- Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapy
- Delaware Committee on Massage/Bodywork Practitioners
- Florida Department of Health, Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Florida Physical Therapy Association
- Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
- Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
- Georgia Physical Therapy Association
- Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Licensed PT & PTA Continuing Education Sponsor for the State of Illinois - Provider #216000087
- Illinois Massage Therapy - Division of Professional Regulation
- Indiana Chapter, APTA
- Kansas Physical Therapy Association
- Kansas Occupational Therapy Association
- Kentucky Physical Therapy Association
- Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy. #LAP0026. Contact your State Board for approved courses and locations.
- Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Massachusetts Physical Therapy Association
- Michigan Physical Therapy Association
- Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
- Mississippi State Department of Health, Physical Therapists
- Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
- Missouri Physical Therapy Association
- Montana Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association
- Nebraska Board of Examiners in Massage Therapy
- Nevada Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, excluding Myofascial Mobilization
- New Hampshire Chapter APTA
- New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- New Mexico Physical Therapy Licensing Board
- New Mexico Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
- New York State Board for Physical Therapy
- North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
- Ohio Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association
- Oklahoma State Physical Therapy Advisory Committee Board of Medical Licensure
- Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee of the Board of Medical Licensure
- Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy
- Rhode Island Physical Therapy Association
- South Carolina Physical Therapy Association
- Texas Department of Health, Massage Therapy Program - CE0022
- Texas Physical Therapy Association
- Texas Occupational Therapy Association. A TOTA Provider from February 19, 2010 to February 19, 2011, Provider #109. Myofascial Mobilization is approved for 12 hours of Type Two Education, Pediatric Myofascial Release is approved for 12 hours
of Type Two Education, Myofascial Release I is approved for 19.25 hours of Type Two Education, Fascial Pelvis Myofascial Release is approved for 16.75 hours of Type Two Education, Cervical Thoracic Myofascial Release is approved for 17.5
hours of Type 2 Education, Myofascial Unwinding is approved for 16.75 hours of Type Two Education, Myofascial Release II is approved for 19.25 hours of Type Two Education.
- Utah Physical Therapy Association
- Vermont Physical Therapy Association
- Virginia Physical Therapy Association Provider #P0817. Only the Myofascial Release I Seminar has been granted CEU approval.
- West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association
 Myofascial Release Seminars is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
#025821-00 MFR Seminars is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider Number P463.- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
- Alberta Massage Therapist Association
- College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. All core seminars with the exception of Myofascial Unwinding.
- Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists
- Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia
- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
- Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan
- Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba
The following Myofascial Release courses are offered for ASHA CEUs:
How does the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach® Differ from Other MFR Classes?
Any successful venture will generate imitators. Be cautious since many of these courses only teach what is called the ‘old form’ of Myofascial that is forceful, mechanical, very painful, producing only
temporary results. Many of the theories of physical, occupational, massage therapy, and other courses that incorporate Myofascial Release training are based on information that has been obsolete for over 70 years. John F. Barnes' Myofascial
Release® principles were developed from his personal experience with pain.
The John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach® is safe, gentle, and produces consistent results in reducing pain, headaches, fibromyalgia symptoms, and increases range of motion and function. We hope that you find the following comments
from some of our trained therapists to be helpful in clarifying the uniqueness and importance of our Myofascial Release Approach for your professional development.
What Your Colleagues Are Saying…
I often verbalized frustration over not knowing what to do for pain, especially after being put in charge of a chronic pain program at the hospital I worked in back in 1992! John Barnes' MFR I was the first MFR class I took, although not the first manual
therapy course, as I studied many other approaches in attempt to learn techniques and "tools" to help my patients. I soon learned that John's classes were vastly different than others because I was producing amazing results.
John's way of teaching, while presenting the science behind the work, is unique in practically every aspect, even I recognized this from the beginning. The seminars are orchestrated to facilitate learning regardless of where you are in your hands-on
training and palpatory skills. The pressures used with guidance, the postural assessments, feedback on technique received, time frame held, physics lesson reminders, listening skills presented, sensory information encouraged are so important to the end
result. I have learned as much about what I need to learn to help facilitate change in my patients as I have about specifics, and this is long term knowledge.
No other approach I have encountered provides the results, and I have a successful, word of mouth, PT practice built on the principles I continue to learn from John's seminars (with gratitude.) Dianne, PT, RMT, Texas
I have studied with John since 1994, as others have said "thumbs of steel" is old school. John teaches a full spectrum approach that encompasses structural work to purely energetic. John teaches us we can only
take our patients/clients as far as we are willing to go ourselves. John's students are able to apply the techniques immediately upon returning to their clinic. Peter, MSPT, New York.
John Barnes style MFR has completely changed the way I treat in my clinic. The seminars are like nothing you ever got in PT school. I have always had a strong interest in manual therapy, and took electives in school,
but I rarely use any of that "knowledge" in treatments anymore. I am busier than ever, and in the middle of the most severe economic down turn this country has seen in a generation.
Are the seminars worth it? You bet! Every penny, and then some. The best part is that repeats are half price. Why would I need to repeat any seminar? Because there is so much in every seminar and I was so busy trying to absorb and process as much as I
could, that I missed things, or misremembered, or just needed a brush up. And, you get three days (or more) of treatment! I do realize that I am extremely biased on this topic, as I have taken almost every seminar JFB offers, some several times. As John
likes to say in MFR 1, don't believe a thing I have said until you experience it for yourself. Get treated, take a seminar, jump in with both feet and find out what we are all talking about; you won't regret it! J. Christopher, PT, DPT,
Pennsylvania
I'm an Occupational Therapist and would like to encourage any OT's out there reading this to take John's courses. I practiced for over 30 years before beginning my MFR journey, and have since completed nearly all courses
and repeated some. I have left all my old OT techniques behind and now do only John's version of MFR with incredible results. The best part is that their healing has been at a much faster pace and with little or no pain. I've seen their lives become
richer as they heal emotionally and spiritually, as well as physically because of John's holistic approach. An example of how truly remarkable this work is, is that a traditional PT sent me, an OT, her knee patient because I could get more range and
function from that leg than she could! I have paid for all courses out of my own pocket, and think it would have been a bargain at twice the price. There are no words to describe how MFR performed using John's methods changes your patients' and your
life, and ripples out to all those in your life's circle. MFR saved my knee which would have been replaced, removed many physical pains and restrictions, and has allowed me, at 67, to live a non-stop, active life filled with energy, joy and love. I don't
know of another manual therapy approach that can make such claims. Marilyn, OT, Illinois
I was the "queen of deep tissue massage". Steel thumbs, knuckles, elbows. It was so hard on me, and on my clients. Yet, this old form of Myofascial work, which is really soft tissue mobilization, cannot compare
with JFB MFR. This is true, long lasting "release" of the tissue, body, self. And as mentioned, often so gentle, patient sustained holding, following the tissue as it begins to soften and stretch. Not forcing. Whole body perspective, as
everything is connected. As you've seen, MFR is a generic term, and often is just another way to say soft tissue mobilization. JFB MFR engages with the core of fascia, and catalyzes change in the collagenous layer and ground substance. Real change.
Experience the difference yourself - get treated by an experienced Barnes' Myofascial Release® therapist! That's the best way to begin feeling the difference. Eileen RN, MRT, CMT, Indiana
Cherry Hill, New Jersey Myofascial Release Seminars Series Just Added to our Seminar Schedule!
Myofascial Release Seminars is pleased to announce that we have added another seminar series for 2011 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Cherry Hill was recently named among the 'Best Places to Live' in the US with quaint shops and wonderful restaurants Cherry Hill is
only 5 miles from downtown Philadelphia and only 20 miles from the Eastern Myofascial Release Treatment Center. Get treated at our Center while you learn Myofascial Release!
Make your reservations today and sign up to attend or retake:
Myofascial Release I - December 2-4, 2011
Myofascial Unwinding - December 6-8, 2011
Myofascial Release II - December 9-11, 2011
Seminar Site:
Crowne Plaza
(856) 665-6666
Speaker: John F. Barnes, PT
As a final note, look for our 2011-2012 seminar brochure to be coming out right after the July 4th holiday.
Introducing a fabulous new product - CranioCradle™
We have recently discovered the CranioCradle™ a wonderful product that beautifully complements the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach™.
John F. Barnes, PT says-
"We always emphasize the importance of self-treatment. The CranioCradle™ is helpful with cervical pain and tightness, releasing the sub-occipital space, and is wonderful for relieving headaches. It can also be placed under the ilia for
treatment of the lumbo-sacral area and it gives the therapist an extra pair of hands while treating restrictions."
The CranioCradle™ was tested and fine-tuned with the collaboration of experienced hands-on therapists. It is easy to use in the comfort of your own home.
To order, call 1-800-FASCIAL (327-2425)
Cost: $40, plus $8 s/h.
The Quantum Leap! Seminar
The Quantum Leap! Seminar was a huge success. This seminar was so well attended and received such high accolades that we are considering offering it in the Philadelphia area in December 2011. Please let us know if you would be interested in attending.
Feedback from two of the participants -
Hello all,
I just wanted to thank John and his assisting crew for the wonderful Quantum Leap class in Sedona. It was really nice to see some familiar faces and meet some therapists that are new to me. I think I can mark this one as one of my favorites (next to
Myofascial Rebounding). There is something about being bounced around, stirring things up, than really feeling the buzzing energy during the calm. The bonus too was that I learned more self treating techniques that will be very useful since I don't have
an advanced MFR nearby. I actually feel like I had a Therapy for the therapist from this class! I felt like I had been hit by a Mack Truck the third day! I guess my body needed that. I was even begging Rich to give me more of his weight with his knee in
my back! He was beginning to look at me like I was crazy. But I know my body needs it, I get to feeling soooo stiff and tight. Now if I could just figure out where the fear is coming from, I wouldn't have to feel like cement!
Ok, the real reason I wrote this email was that I didn't take any notes and I was just wondering if there would be a kind person that could list the books and authors that John mentioned. I really just wanted to be present and grounded through the whole
seminar, and feel the energy coming from the class and soak up what information I could, especially the dialoging part. I find that to be challenging.
Thanks again John for the true meaning of Life.
Sue Bird, PA-C, OTR, LMT
Here are the books that John recommended during the Quantum Leap seminar. What a great seminar that was. I am still unwinding. Thanks John and staff! Love you all!
Peace,
Laramee Paradise, CMT
- The Presence of the Past: Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature [Paperback] - Rupert Sheldrake
- The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles [Hardcover] Bruce H. Lipton
DVD & Video: The Biology of Perception, the Psychology of Change Bruce H. Lipton
- The Wisdom of Your Cells: How Your Beliefs Control Your Biology [Audio CD] Bruce H. Lipton
- Science and the Akashic Field: An Integral Theory of Everything Ervin Laszlo
- The Agony and the Ecstasy (1961) is a biographical novel of
Michelangelo Buonarroti written by American author Irving Stone. "Listening Below the
Noise" Ann Mclare
- Listening Below the Noise: The Transformative Power of Silence Anne D. Leclaire
- The Five Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- John's Article - "Without Awareness there is no Choice"
We are pleased to recommend a new book titled ‘Figuring out Fibromyalgia’ by Ginerva Liptan, MD. Several years ago Dr. Liptan had the opportunity of being treated at our Eastern Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, Pennsylvania. In
her new book she goes into much detail about how the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach is effective in treating Fibromyalgia.
This is an excerpt from Chapter 11 by Dr. Liptan.
“I never had much improvement in pain after getting a conventional massage, sometimes feeling more achy and tired afterwards. I tried many styles of massage, but it was only after stumbling across Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy that I found
significant pain relief. Unfortunately the term Myofascial Release has become widely and inappropriately used as a generic term for massage and many practitioners claiming to use these techniques are actually just performing deep tissue massage. When I
refer to Myofascial Release in this chapter, I am referring specifically to the specialized technique originated by a physical therapist named John F. Barnes, PT.”
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue that affects 6-10 million people in the United States. Huge progress in research over the past decade has established dysfunction in sleep, pain, and the stress
response in fibromyalgia. Current research suggests that the muscle pain of fibromyalgia may be generated from the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding each muscle of the body. As medical understanding of fibromyalgia has increased, so have our
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Greetings!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you a very highly skilled therapist, Joyce Patterson, P.T. who is now a full time staff therapist here at the Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, PA. She comes to us from Maine where she
owned and operated her own private practice specializing in John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach. Joyce has specialized in Myofascial Release for the past 12 years and has taken all of John's seminars as well as repeated several.
Many of you may know Joyce from the chatline as she has contributed many insightful posts over the last few years, and we look forward to her continued contributions on behalf of our treatment center. She is deeply committed to the MFR approach which has
helped her to grow tremendously both personally and professionally over the many years we have known her. This quality will be an asset to our patients in her work here at our center and we have already received favorable response from our patients
regarding their treatment with Joyce.
We are glad to have Joyce join our team here in Paoli and hope that you will have the opportunity to work with her at our center or seminars!
Welcome Joyce!
Fascia Photo by Permission of Dr. J.C. Guimberteau
Enhance Your Beauty!
John was asked to contribute his expertise in the ‘Les Nouvelles Esthetiques and Spa’ publication whose theme for the December issue was Unwind from the Holidays with services and treatments that de-stress, detox and rejuvenate the mind and
body.
‘Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa’ is a gorgeous magazine that has an international network that spans the globe; this 57 year old publication was established in Paris in 1952 and has grown into a state-of-the-art publication with a
world-wide reputation.
The father of the current Editor in Chief had attended seminars with John in Sedona in the early 90's and always spoke highly of John and his Myofascial Release Approach. When their magazine was featuring an issue on enhancing the body, face, and mind
they immediately contacted John to showcase his Myofascial Release Approach.
Your female patients will love the esthetic appeal of the December issue and as a bonus John explains how Myofascial Release can enhance your internal and external beauty.
We suggest you that you purchase this beautiful magazine for your waiting rooms at www.LNEonline.com. You can also view John's article Fascial Facial
Unwinding for a More Youthful Appearance by clicking on the Free Digital Magazine.
Comments from Myofascial Release III
‘Beyond Technique’ October 2010
Hello Wonderful Group!
As I return to life after MFR III, I realize now more than ever how open, real and honest MFR therapists are. Day to day life has shown me how much people hide, put on airs, compete and judge. WOW! How the honesty and openness empowers all of us to be
real!!
Thank you, dear MFR family, for being supportive, genuine and showing me I don't have to just blend in with the people in my life who choose to be small. The love and support of this group is an incredible gift and a gentle push to finding our true
selves.
Thank you sincerely, John. Much gratitude to Donna, Rob, and Bryan also for making our experience in Sedona for III so fabulous!
See you in Chicago for Rebounding!!
Love, Angie
Angie Balsmeyer, PTA, CMT
MFR I, II, FPx2, CT, Unw, WHS, SES, Reb, AUW, Mobs, Equine, SE, MFR III
Fort Wayne, IN
I would like to extend my gratitude to John for making all of this possible. For believing in yourself and moving forward because it felt right to you. You have taught me much more than technique, holding the barriers, feeling through the energy and
tissue. I treasure this gift you so freely give and only hope to pass it on in the same manner with which you have intended it to be taught.
To feel, grounded, center and spacious at one time is awesome.
To all my classmates our energy together rocked the mesa!!
To my housemates you are all incredible women with amazing strength, wisdom and great senses of humor!! I have not laughed like that in a very long time. Thanks for being who you are.
This whole experience has been spectacular and I can't wait to do it again!!
Peace, love & light,
Karen Remele, PTA/L (CT & NY)
MFR; Mobs, I, UW, II, FP, CT, RB, SES, WHS, HS, AUW, SE I, MFR III, Equine, Asst Instructor, Repeats k_s_remele@hotmail.com Shoreline Physical Therapy, CT Wholistic Physical Therapy, NY
Tx Xchange Web-based Software Special Offer to all John F. Barnes', PT MFR Therapists
For the last two years I have been using our web-based software Tx Xchange in my clinic. Tx Xchange is easy to use online software, where therapists deliver to patients their home exercise and treatment programs, communicate with them via private
messaging, and actively market their services. The #1 most important aspect of care to today's healthcare consumer wants is “access to their provider and communication”. Patients love it! The exercise and treatment plans are video-based and
patients have access to their therapist and treatment plans online no matter where they are. Tx Xchange has created over 65 specialized MFR treatments used by the MFR Treatment Centers and has all the MFR articles in its library for you to give to
patients.
We also use Tx Xchange messaging capabilities to reach out to current and past patients to get them back in the clinic for follow-up care and inform them of clinic events/specials. We are filling up empty appointments every week simply by sending a quick
message to our patient community. Tx Xchange is being used, in addition to clinical care, as an active and engaging marketing platform.
As we work to continually provide more value to all the loyal John Barnes' MFR therapists we're very pleased to announce a valuable discount you will receive from Tx Xchange. The Tx Xchange telehealth network is web-based software for you and your
patients or clients to use between visits or post-discharge. With Tx Xchange, you can:
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competition do that?
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To view a brief video on how MFR therapists can use Tx Xchange to provide specialized MFR treatment plans to their patients, click HERE.
Healthcare consumers and Social Networks
There is very high healthcare consumer demand for what is considered complementary and alternative medicine CAM in this country. Americans spent over $34 billion out-of-pocket on CAM last year and it is well known that over 65% of adults (potential
patients) are surfing the web looking for help. Myofascial release is a growing, hot alternative to traditional care because of its impressive results and patients are finding MFR therapist simply by searching the web. Although this is working very well,
we want to do more to help our subscribers get more patients/clients coming through their clinic door. In the next month we will be announcing new features and partnerships that will actively improve referrals to you and your business.
Part 2 of this post will cover the new active ways we bringing awareness to John's myofascial release and patients to your directory listing. We will also announce an exciting relationship with Tx Xchange, web-based software to further build your patient
community and deliver the best care to your patients.
Join the John Barnes' Therapist Directory and increase your referrals! Contact:
wendy@somapt.com or go to www.myofascialrelease.com to the therapist directory to sign up online.
The John Barnes' Therapist Directory
The John Barnes' Therapist Directory is going strong and our subscribers are seeing a return on their investment right away. We now have 126 clinics in 36 states plus Canada and our retention rate is 97%. We want to welcome 12 new clinics from 10 states
who subscribed to the directory in the last two months.
The MFR directory is essentially a tight community of therapists that have taken John’s courses and want to not only to deliver the best care to their patients, but continually build their patient/client base. Our directory gives each therapist and their
clinic more visibility to MFR patients wanting care and allows those patients to know the level of training each therapist has in MFR. Also, depending on the work each clinic has done to present themselves i.e. a web presence, the directory listing is a
portal to even more information for patients/clients about that clinic and the services they offer.
To increase patient traffic to the directory we are designating a new web address for the directory. It will be found at www.johnbarnestherapistdirectory.com and will continue to
reside in the www.myofascialrelease.com site under "Therapist Directory". This will help with search engine traffic between the therapist directory and the number one searched site for myofascial release on the web- John's. The next step will be
continued SEO (search engine optimization) of the directory page linking it to various related high traffic sites including directory subscriber web pages which will give it more exposure to MFR searches and patients seeking care.
There are new exciting things in store for directory subscribers. Let’s consider what really builds a practice. Our research suggests that greater than 65% of patient volume comes from satisfied patients; patients that got better and enjoy your services
returning for more treatment and/or sending friends and family. These patients are our greatest asset and one of our greatest referral sources. They are our patient community and I would suggest we continually find ways to leverage their satisfaction
while always being a giver.
'Therapy on the Rocks' the western Myofascial Release Treatment Center would like to spotlight one of our therapists, Mya Rueda, PT, DPT.
Mya was born and raised in Alaska. She moved to Arizona and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Anatomy/Biology at Grand Canyon University. She then went on to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences, (a
branch of A.T. Stills University). Her work experience includes orthopedics, aquatics, and equine assisted therapy. Mya has worked with all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a wide range of diagnoses, in a variety of settings.
Robert Maggio, PT, Director
‘Therapy on the Rocks’
“I was first introduced to myofascial release while working in a traditional out patient orthopedic setting. My colleague was treating a patient that had a plateau with traditional therapy so several of us were called in to “hold a
limb» and “follow the motion.” The patient then went into an unwinding which replicated the fall down a flight of stairs that had caused her injuries. This very stoic, professional businesswoman also had a significant emotional release.
I was curious about what I had witnessed because it was unlike anything that I had ever seen. The next day the patient returned verbalizing and demonstrating astonishing gains. This made me want to understand the process even more but my boss made it
very clear that she only did that type of treatment when she had to and did not want to discuss it further. While I understood that what I had observed was out of the ordinary I also knew that the benefits that the patient reported were also out of the
ordinary. I was intrigued.”
“Years later I attended a seminar taught by a well known physical therapist. The method that he was discussing sounded somewhat like what I had seen but the demonstrations that he gave did not. I wasn't really sure what he was teaching and I wasn't
really sure what I had observed years earlier so I asked him if he could explain to me the difference between unwinding and what he was doing. I sometimes ask the wrong questions to the wrong person at exactly the wrong time. He exploded. I triggered
such a strong response that, although it was negative against myofascial release, I knew that I had to find out who this John Barnes man was and what technique he might be doing to make this therapist so upset.”
“It was these two powerful experiences that led me to take one of John's classes. I arrived as a physical therapist, looking for tools to put into my traditional therapy toolbox, to help my patients. I even braved the crowd and went on stage in my
sports bra and shorts (the horror) to learn a technique for one of my patients. As John worked on me I remember thinking what a great therapist he was, I could feel my body moving but knew that I wasn't doing it so he must be, but he was so subtle. Then
my eyes started doing REM. Now that's weird, I thought, how is he making my eyes do REM? I can't even make that happen myself. For the rest of the seminar I felt like I was both in a cognitive fog and my senses were clearer than they had ever been, at
the same time. When I would work on others, I could feel things I hadn’t before and amazing things would occur. The next day I realized that the pains in my jaw and hip, that I had learned to live with and ignore, were gone. I am a ‘I have to see
it to believe it’ type of girl. I felt changes in myself that I hadn’t even realized needed to be changed. I was hooked.” “I came looking to help others what I got instead was like a giant slap technique to my own body followed by a
new lens through which to view the world.”
“On the drive home from that first seminar I knew that I had found my purpose. The gift of that is beyond words. Thank you, John. I did not know how easily things would fall into place now that I was on the right path.”
“I was so excited about this life altering experience. I started thinking about the people in my life that I could help. I wasn't sure of how to articulate what I had learned but I knew that I had to share it. One of the people that came to mind
was my neighbor. I'm not sure why she popped into my short list of people to share this with. I barely knew her and rarely ever saw her. Now how was I going to articulate what I had learned? When I drove into my driveway she was standing there wanting to
talk to me. I started to tell her about my experience and she, without knowing anything about myofascial release, was immediately excited and knew exactly what I was talking about. Her cancer was terminal and she had just finished the last experimental
study that she could participate in. She allowed me to treat her and, although I was new at this work, I was able to facilitate phenomenal changes. For example, she reported feeling connected to her abdominal region, which she had disassociated with when
first diagnosed with cancer in that area. Her energy level changed allowing her to be able to do her ADL's and even take an important trip she otherwise would not have been able to make. She was able to do more of her activities of daily living with more
ease. This was just the beginning.”
“I was so excited about this new work but not sure how effective it would be in the traditional physical therapy setting that I was working in. I worked in a very busy practice in which the many therapists performed manual therapy on tables
surrounding a large gym full of activity and people. The strangest thing happened, myofascial release continued to work. My patients immediately noticed a difference in my manual techniques without me saying a word. Their results also spoke for the
work.”
“Prior to taking John's seminars I had wanted to start my own practice in order to be able to provide high quality, one-on-one patient care. But I felt like I was missing something. This new found knowledge in JFB Myofascial release and John's
encouraging words were all that I needed to take the plunge. So I did. During courses John often says that if you are willing to start your own practice with this work you should be prepared for it to take off. And it did.”
“During one of my frequent visits to Sedona I thought about how much I would love for myself and my family to live in Sedona. Growing up in Alaska, I wished for my children to also be raised around trees and play in the dirt. Despite the many
reasons that could never happen, I put it out there I then returned to the real world. My husband laughed at my ‘let's move to Sedona’ idea. I did the opposite of what I would usually have done and did not push the issue.”
“I was so busy with my business, too busy. I could feel that a shift was about to occur. I just wasn't sure how it would transpire. I thought that it would come in the form of making some major changes such as renting larger space and hiring more
help. I wasn't sure of the best way to proceed. I asked for help.”
“The opportunity at Therapy on the Rocks presented itself again. This time, my husband's laughter did not last as long; he took pause and listened to my reasoning, then applied for a job in the region. Things fell into place in such a way that it
was blatantly obvious that moving to Sedona was the correct path for us.”
“I love being a member of the ‘Therapy on the Rocks’ team. I bring with me my own experiences, my education, and my passion for this work. I am honored to be working side by side with the leading professionals and most talented
therapists in my field. I am grateful to the patients that allow me to play a role in their transformations.”
Mya Rueda, PT, DPT
Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, Pennsylvania will be offering a special FREE presentation to Nurse Practitioners in the Delaware Valley Area in the spring of 2010!
Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, Pennsylvania will be offering a special FREE presentation to Nurse Practitioners in the Delaware Valley Area in the spring of 2010!
This special presentation may help you identify why your difficult patients are not responding to treatment, Myofascial restrictions may be blocking their recovery. We will teach you how to treat your patients with Myofascial Release to eliminate their
pain, headaches, and reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia, and when it is appropriate to refer your patients for our specialized help. The presentation will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM at our Eastern Myofascial Release
Treatment Center, 222 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301.
We welcome all Nurse Practitioners to attend this informative event. Please RSVP by February 26, 2010 to Valerie@myofascialrelease.com or 1-800-327-2425 x 13.
Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli Presents In-Services to Local Doctors
Several of our Physical Therapists recently provided free-in-services to local physicians and nurses demonstrating and lecturing on the benefits of Myofascial Release. Hands-on instruction, brief treatments and a PowerPoint presentation all contributed
to successful in-services with the ultimate benefit being an increased in awareness of Myofascial Release in the Philadelphia area and an increase in patient referrals to our Center.
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