Myofascial Release schooling

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan L. Sullivan on February 4, 2010 at 3:36pm

There are other teachers, hopefully taught by Barnes, some are for specialties, like Pediatric MFR (Reggie Boehm), and probly lots i don't know about. Other specialties are like MFR, Craniosacral for example is MFR basically for the head mostly, but i'm oversimplifying, though Upledger has good programs. Personally i like Barnes, i've had three classes so far, but many teachers of fascial technique exist from the the Rolf Institute for example.

Techniques/schmetniques they're expensive to learn.

jon

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Yon on February 4, 2010 at 5:35pm

Hi! Myofascial work is becoming my specialty as my practice grows, almost organically. I didn't really choose it, it chose me! My clients love it and get so much benefit from it. John Barnes is sort of the myofascial guru, and I would love to attend some of his classes, but haven't yet. Thomas Myers is another wonderful myofascial master. I recently completed Erik Dalton's myoskeletal alignment course, which borrows from Rolfing, structural integration, and myofascial release, and I LOVE it. I also like George Kousaleos' work with myofascial spreading (CORE Institute). I'm planning in April to attend a structural integration training class by Judah Lyons (Lyons Institute), too. There is so much out there for the myofascial worker, you will never grow bored with this modality. It is amazing work. --elizabeth

Permalink Reply by Rick Johnson on February 14, 2010 at 6:57pm

In the Wash.DC, Maryland, Virginia,Ohio region I have taken about 40 hours of MFR from Howard Rontel, a Heller worker(Rolfer) . My next class will be in March for an additional 20 hours. Anyone in this part of the country can learn more about him at WWW.howardrontel.com. The classes are well taught, covering all you need to get started in this wonderful work.

Permalink Reply by Rick Johnson on February 14, 2010 at 6:59pm

Hi Elizabeth,
Can you explain what you mean by it chose you? Thanks.

Elizabeth Yon said:

Hi! Myofascial work is becoming my specialty as my practice grows, almost organically. I didn't really choose it, it chose me! My clients love it and get so much benefit from it. John Barnes is sort of the myofascial guru, and I would love to attend some of his classes, but haven't yet. Thomas Myers is another wonderful myofascial master. I recently completed Erik Dalton's myoskeletal alignment course, which borrows from Rolfing, structural integration, and myofascial release, and I LOVE it. I also like George Kousaleos' work with myofascial spreading (CORE Institute). I'm planning in April to attend a structural integration training class by Judah Lyons (Lyons Institute), too. There is so much out there for the myofascial worker, you will never grow bored with this modality. It is amazing work. --elizabeth

Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Yon on February 15, 2010 at 7:25am

Hi Rick,

When I was going through massage school, we had our semester of myofascial training and I thought it was intriguing but not something I would focus my practice on. I was all about energy work at that time (not really thinking about the energy component in myofascial work). After I started my practice, my clientele began to guide and shape it. I live in a small rural community, and I see my clients regularly - so we get to know each other quite well. They are farmers and truck drivers, factory workers and homemakers. They needed the work and I began using it more and more. I fell in love with the work, seeing the great benefits they derived from it, and they loved it because it helped them without pain. One by one, all of my "spa style" offerings and energy modalities have fallen away and I am left with a very satisfying clinical practice that is heavily based in myofascial work, myoskeletal alignment techniques, and manual lymph drainage. And it's right for me! My hands seem to go there naturally. I was all over the board at first, wanting to do this and that, and my clients helped me find my path. And I found the energy work in the clinical work - it blooms from focused presence, listening hands, and trusting my intuition.

Rick Johnson said:

Hi Elizabeth,
Can you explain what you mean by it chose you? Thanks.

Elizabeth Yon said:

Hi! Myofascial work is becoming my specialty as my practice grows, almost organically. I didn't really choose it, it chose me! My clients love it and get so much benefit from it. John Barnes is sort of the myofascial guru, and I would love to attend some of his classes, but haven't yet. Thomas Myers is another wonderful myofascial master. I recently completed Erik Dalton's myoskeletal alignment course, which borrows from Rolfing, structural integration, and myofascial release, and I LOVE it. I also like George Kousaleos' work with myofascial spreading (CORE Institute). I'm planning in April to attend a structural integration training class by Judah Lyons (Lyons Institute), too. There is so much out there for the myofascial worker, you will never grow bored with this modality. It is amazing work. --elizabeth

Permalink Reply by Rick Johnson on February 15, 2010 at 7:54am

Interesting! Thanks Elizabeth.

Permalink Reply by Frances Nicolais on July 27, 2010 at 11:13am

I think it depends on where you live. The massage school in Los Angeles where I teach, offers over 240 hours of MFR training. Our MFR classes are called Focus on Fascia, but since I have been trained by John Barnes (over 400 hours), his style is certainly ingrained in me and influences all the classes I teach. Since we teach classes at a massage school, not seminars, the cost is MUCH less expensive, approximately $14 per hour for class time. Our school is called Hands on Healing Institute and their website is www.gotohhi.org.

Permalink Reply by Dianne Hansen on July 28, 2010 at 8:53am

Kori,

I am glad you have heard of John Barnes, and puzzled whiy you want to look for other programs when John Barnes' classes are so successful. I have found his classes to be life changing for clients and myself. In the Barnes method, one leans into the fascial barrier, following the body as it releases, while supporting the client in space. My clients love it, and are making great progress! This whole-person approach works well! Myofascial therapists get to use this approach in their own lives as well as support clients with the techniques. Especially as a new therapist,it is wonderful to take classes from the leader in field--you can learn and grow successfully. The group of myofascial release colleagues is growing, -- a great group of people-- I am pleased to welcome you to be part of that group!
Dianne Hansen