I met John F. Barnes at the introductory Myofascial Release 1 seminar in Wilmington, DE, in the spring of 2022 as a freshly licensed massage therapist. I hadn’t learned about the deep significance of the fascial system prior to this, and had a healthy dose of skepticism that this one form of therapy could really be the answer to so many diagnosis. But then I witnessed it as we were taught techniques, I felt the difference in my hands as we practiced with other therapists, and felt the fundamental difference in my own body when I received the work. This was something new.

I have helped patients get rid of chronic shoulder and back pain, and decrease pain that doctors have said they would have for the rest of their lives. I have helped patients regain mobility after surgeries, and be able to go on longer walks again. I educate patients so they understand why we treat the entire body instead of just what hurts. This is such empowering work. I regularly see a myofascial release therapist, to ensure I’m supporting my own healing journey. I have experienced profound physical and emotional healing and am so grateful.

I have now completed over 180 hours of continuing education units through John Barnes’ seminars, and had the incredible opportunity to work at the Sanctuary, one of John’s two clinics in the US, over the past year. Opening my own treatment office in my community has long been a dream, and it is an honor to be trusted with your care.

It was an honor to work at the Sanctuary in Malvern, PA for over a year before opening my space!

Creating a treatment room and waiting area has been a new experience. Here I just finished building the couch! The boxes in the background won’t be there when you’re here!