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Our integrative approach can help you get back to your best self. Myofascial release therapy in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Treatment approach
Our Belief in a Holistic Approach
My approach to treatment is grounded in the understanding that each person has a unique history, physical presentation, and set of needs.
John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release is the foundation of my practice. Through continued education and clinical experience, I have expanded the range of manual therapy approaches I draw from, allowing me to individualize treatment rather than rely on a single method.
I consider the person as a whole, taking into account their history, movement, areas of discomfort, functional limitations, and treatment goals. The techniques used during a session are selected according to the individual and may evolve as treatment progresses.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release, as developed and taught through the John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release, is central to my practice. This method uses specialized, sustained hands-on techniques to address restrictions in the fascial system.
My training in this approach continues to inform how I assess and treat each individual.
Integrative Manual Therapy
Visceral, Neural and Manual Articular Approaches
My training in Barral-based manual therapy approaches expands how I assess and address fascial restrictions throughout the body. Using listening techniques to follow the fascial network and identify areas of restriction, I incorporate specific manual techniques to address the tissues surrounding and associated with individual organs, nerves, and joints.
These approaches complement John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release, allowing me to work more specifically with areas of restriction while maintaining a whole-body perspective.
CranioSacral Therapy® (CST)
My training in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy® (CST) informs my hands-on assessment and treatment approach. By palpating the craniosacral rhythm, I assess subtle patterns that may help identify areas of restriction and guide my treatment.
This knowledge complements my John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release approach and allows me to tailor care to each individual's needs.
A Treatment Approach Tailored to You
These methods are not necessarily separate treatments. They are approaches I draw from as part of an individualized clinical process.
Each session is guided by the person in front of me, with attention to their needs, comfort, goals, and response to treatment. My aim is to provide thoughtful care that supports function, movement, and overall well-being.