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Can you recognize when your body is in survival mode? Or, said differently, can you recognize the effects on your body when you have been in survival mode for a period of time? The answer is important. Like “fight or flight” (the instinctive response to danger each of us has inherently built into our natures),…
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A daily, consistent practice of effective at home myofascial release self treatment can make all the difference in how your body feels and moves. And the best part, it doesn’t have to be complicated! It’s all about creating space for tissues to heal and the body to begin to self correct. Here are some of…
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A new client recently asked, how can I tell if I have myofascial restrictions that need myofascial release? It is an excellent question. Despite the many advances of modern medicine, dysfunctional fascia does NOT show up in any imaging or testing! Ironically, though, myofascial restrictions can actually be easy to identify. Identification of Myofascial Restrictions…
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When I work with new clients, some of the most frequently asked questions revolve around what exactly it is that I do. Even long standing clients have difficulty describing to friends, family, and loved ones what it is that happens in treatment sessions. How Does Myofascial Release Create Space In The Body? The short answer…
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Recently, I received the following text from a 21 year old college student. “My back is in so much pain! Is there something I can do to help it feel better?” Janelle is in college several hours away, and there wasn’t much I could do directly to help her. However, there was much that she…
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I heard this question a LOT at a recent professional event I attended. It was the kind of event where I was asked frequently about my licensure as a massage therapist and what it is I do. Massage is not what I do. So What Is It I Do? I help people feel better. I…
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A client with anxiety and insomnia saw improvement through myofascial release therapy, which focused particularly on reducing strain on her body’s dural system. Myofascial restrictions that cause strain on the central and autonomic nervous systems can contribute to anxiety and disrupted sleep. Removing these restrictions can decrease the body’s “fight or flight” response, allowing for…
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Steroid injections, often used for treatment of various types of pain, are under scrutiny due to growing evidence suggesting they may cause more harm than good. Research indicates no lasting pain relief beyond six months, with some studies showing rapid progression of osteoarthritis, joint destruction, and bone loss. Alternatives, such as addressing the root cause…
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We received a great question this week for our Q&A With A Myofascial Expert! My body has been stuck in a fight or flight response for a long time. Can working with a myofascial release therapist help? The short answer is, yes. Work with the right type of myofascial release therapist can be extremely beneficial…
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I recently spent some time receiving a series of myofascial treatment sessions for myself. I wasn’t in crisis. Didn’t have anything seriously bothering me. But was aware of some nagging trouble that just never seems to resolve. How Aches And Pains Become “Normal” I refer to these as my “normal” aches and pains. You probably…
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Vanetta Servoss BA, MS, LMT
I believe there are universal lessons we all get the opportunity to experience at some point in our lives. We get to decide what we do with them. Whether we grow and learn and heal from those, or whether we repeat patterns and stay stuck.
Much of what I share here, I have learned through my own lived experience. Often after many repetitions through some experiences.
I also share what I have learned through working with so many of you – brave and amazing individuals who have dealt with some HARD stuff and are healing in spite of, and because of, it. Women are amazing!
Thank you for sharing the journey with me.
