Myofascial Release in Asheville, NC
Restore Mobility. Release Pain. Reconnect with Your Body.
If you’ve been living with chronic tension, pain, or limited movement, myofascial release therapy may be the missing piece in your healing process. At Asheville Medical Massage, we offer gentle, highly effective John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) to release long-held restrictions, rebalance your body, and help you feel truly free again.
WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE?
Treat the Root, Not Just the Symptoms
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a specialized hands-on technique that works with the fascia—the connective tissue system that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in your body. Trauma, inflammation, or repetitive stress can cause fascia to tighten and restrict movement, often leading to chronic pain or dysfunction.
WHY MYOFASCIAL RELEASE?
Our therapists practice the John F. Barnes method of Myofascial Release, a respected approach grounded in body-awareness, sustained pressure, and deep, intuitive listening to the tissue. Unlike traditional massage, this method doesn’t force or manipulate. It allows your body to unwind naturally and release what it’s been holding—sometimes for years.
BENEFITS OF POST-OP MASSAGE THERAPY
Support Your Body’s Natural Healing Process
Clients seeking post-op massage in Asheville come to us for expert care that offers:
CHRONIC PAIN AND TIGHTNESS
HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES
FIBROMYALGIA
POSTURAL ISSUES AND MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS
TMJ DYSFUNCTION
PELVIC FLOOR PAIN AND DYSFUNCTION
OLD INJURIES OR SURGICAL TRAUMA
EMOTIONAL HOLDING PATTERNS STORED IN THE BODY
Myofascial Release is not only physical—it often creates powerful emotional releases as well. You may feel more open, grounded, and connected after each session.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A SESSION
Slow, Intentional, and Profoundly Transformative
A typical MFR session begins with a brief check-in about your symptoms and goals. Then you’ll rest comfortably—usually in athletic shorts or loose clothing—while your therapist applies gentle, sustained pressure to fascial restrictions. These holds are often maintained for 3–5 minutes or more, allowing your body’s tissue to soften and reorganize naturally.
There is no lotion or gliding like traditional massage. Instead, your therapist “melts into” the tissue and follows your body’s lead. This process is deeply relaxing, but can also bring awareness to long-held patterns and provide lasting relief.
WHY CHOOSE ASHEVILLE MEDICAL MASSAGE FOR MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Training, Trust, and Trauma-Informed Care
Our MFR practitioners are trained in the John F. Barnes method, the gold standard in fascia-focused bodywork. You’ll be cared for by therapists who understand not just anatomy—but the physical and emotional journeys of healing.
At Asheville Medical Massage, we offer:
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Certified training in John F. Barnes Myofascial Release
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A safe, supportive environment for physical and emotional release
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Trauma-informed care that honors your body’s boundaries
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Individualized sessions based on your unique needs and history
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A collaborative approach to healing, not a “fix-it” mentality
Whether you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked—or you’re simply ready to go deeper—MFR offers a powerful, whole-body approach to healing.
BOOK YOUR MYOFASCIAL RELEASE SESSION IN ASHEVILLE TODAY
Gentle. Deep. Profound.
If you’re ready to move more freely, feel less pain, and reconnect with your body, Myofascial Release therapy may be right for you. Schedule your session today at Asheville Medical Massage and experience the transformative power of this respected, time-tested method.