Fascial Connections Myofascial Release and Wellness Centre

01/23/2026

A simple check-in as the week ends.
Is your body craving rest — or gentle movement today?

01/19/2026

Winter asks a lot of our nervous systems.
Less light.
Less movement.
More holding.
When the system stays in “get through the day” mode, tissues often adapt by becoming more guarded — not because they’re broken, but because they’re protecting.

01/16/2026

As the week unfolds, many people notice a subtle shift.

The pace has eased just enough for the body to register what it’s been carrying.

That doesn’t mean something is wrong.
It often means there’s finally space to feel what was held together earlier.

Listening — without urgency or fixing — can be a meaningful form of support.

01/13/2026

Sometimes the most important shifts don’t happen when we’re doing more —
they happen when things finally quiet enough to notice.

Mid-January often sits in that in-between space.
The holidays are behind us, routines haven’t fully settled, and the body is still catching up.

This is often when people start to feel things more clearly —
not because something is wrong,
but because there’s finally room to listen.

Gentle attention matters here.
Not fixing.
Not pushing.
Just noticing what your body might be asking for right now.

01/10/2026

01/08/2026

01/06/2026

Why Does My Neck Hurt When I’m Stressed?

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care — and it’s rarely just about the neck itself.

The neck sits at a meeting point for many systems in the body. It supports the head, carries important neural and circulatory pathways, and plays a key role in balance, vision, breath, and how we respond to what’s happening around us.

When life becomes demanding — emotionally, mentally, or physically — the nervous system often shifts into a state of heightened alertness. This isn’t a problem or a failure. It’s a protective response.


In this state, the body subtly reorganizes. Muscle tone may increase, breathing can become quieter or more guarded, and connective tissues adapt to create stability rather than ease. The neck and shoulders frequently take on this extra load because they help the body stay oriented and ready.

Over time, being asked to hold this level of tension can reduce the tissues’ ability to soften — not because anything is damaged, but because the system has been carrying more than it can comfortably integrate.

This is why stress-related neck pain often fluctuates, lingers despite stretching or exercise, or shows up alongside headaches, jaw tension, or throat tightness. These patterns aren’t random, and they aren’t signs of weakness.

They reflect a body prioritizing protection during periods of demand.

Myofascial Release works with this understanding by supporting both connective tissue and nervous system regulation. When the body feels safe enough, tissues can regain glide, circulation can improve, and tension often redistributes — sometimes far beyond where the pain was first felt.

If your neck feels louder during stressful seasons, that makes sense.
Your body isn’t breaking down — it’s communicating.

01/04/2026

🌿 Pregnancy & Your Changing Body: Support, Not Fixing

Pregnancy is a time of incredible adaptation — not just hormonally, but structurally and neurologically too.

As your body changes, fascia (the connective tissue that supports and links everything) must lengthen, shift, and reorganize. This happens alongside changes in posture, load, breath, and nervous system demand.
When tissues are asked to adapt faster than they can integrate, you might notice things like:
• Pelvic or low-back discomfort
• Rib, hip, or sacral tension
• Abdominal pulling or pressure
• Neck and shoulder strain
• A general sense of tightness or fatigue

These sensations don’t mean your body is failing.
They often mean it’s working very hard to adjust.

Myofascial Release takes a gentle, whole-body approach to pregnancy care. Rather than forcing change, MFR supports the body’s natural capacity to soften, redistribute tension, and find more ease — respecting both the growing baby and the nervous system.

Care during pregnancy is about supporting adaptability, not correcting posture or “fixing” pain.
It’s about meeting your body where it is, and giving it time and space to respond.

Every pregnancy is different.
Your care should be too. 🤍

01/03/2026

Fascia & Movement: Why the Body Doesn’t Move in Parts

When we move, stretch, or experience pain, it’s easy to think in terms of individual muscles or joints.
But movement science tells a much bigger story.

Fascia is the connective tissue network that wraps and links every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in the body. Rather than functioning as separate pieces, the body moves as an integrated, tension-sharing system. This concept is often described as force transmission — how load, movement, and strain travel through connective tissue pathways, not just isolated muscles.

Research shows that:

Fascia plays a key role in force distribution, helping movement feel coordinated rather than fragmented

Restrictions in one area can influence mobility and comfort elsewhere in the body

Fascia adapts over time to posture, repetitive movement, injury, stress, and lack of variability

Movement quality depends not only on strength, but on tissue glide, hydration, and adaptability

This helps explain why pain or stiffness doesn’t always resolve when we only treat the place where symptoms appear.

From a myofascial perspective, movement is not about forcing range or “fixing” a weak muscle. It’s about supporting the body’s ability to distribute load, respond to change, and move with less effort and strain.

Myofascial Release works with this system by addressing fascial restrictions that may limit how force and movement are shared. As restrictions soften, movement can feel more coordinated, responsive, and efficient — often with less guarding from the nervous system.

If movement feels limited, effortful, or unpredictable, it isn’t a failure of your body.
It’s information.

Your body is always adapting.
Sometimes it just needs support to do so with more ease.

01/02/2026

Available Appointments Jan 6th to Jan 9th 2026

• Tuesday Jan 6th: 11:15 am with Lori RMT (ongoing treatment plan)
• Tuesday Jan 6th: 11:30 am with Shea DOMP (ongoing treatment plan),

• Wednesday Jan 7th: 9:00 am with Lori RMT (new or ongoing treatment plan)
• Wednesday Jan 7th: 9:00 am with Shea DOMP (new or ongoing treatment plan)
• Wednesday Jan 7th: 10:30 am with Liza PT (ongoing treatment plan)

• Thursday Jan 8th: 9:45 am with Shea DOMP (new or ongoing treatment plan)
• Thursday Jan 8th: 11:45 am with Lori RMT (new or ongoing treatment plan)
• Thursday Jan 8th: 1:30 pm with Christine RMT (new or ongoing treatment plan)

• Friday Jan 9th: 10:45 am with Lori RMT (ongoing treatment plan)

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01/01/2026

🌿 Why Pain Can Feel Different Every Day
Many people notice that their pain doesn’t stay the same from one day to the next. Some mornings feel heavier or more restricted, while other days bring a sense of ease or movement — even when nothing obvious has changed.
From a myofascial perspective, this variability is expected.
Fascia is a responsive tissue system. It adapts to physical load, posture, movement, hydration, temperature, emotional stress, and nervous system state. As these factors shift, the tension, glide, and sensitivity within the tissues can shift as well — influencing how pain is felt.
The nervous system also plays an important role. When it is more alert or protective, sensations may feel amplified or widespread. When the system feels calmer or better supported, symptoms often soften, change, or become easier to tolerate.
This doesn’t mean your body is unpredictable or failing.
It means it is constantly gathering information and adapting.
In Myofascial Release, we take this day-to-day variability into account. Treatment is guided by how your tissues respond in the moment, allowing the body to settle and reorganize at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
If your pain seems inconsistent or hard to explain, please know: this pattern is common — and it makes sense within a connected, adaptive system.

12/29/2025

🌿 Pain Rarely Lives in One Place
When discomfort lingers or seems to shift, it can leave you wondering why your body feels the way it does — especially when the pain doesn’t stay neatly in one spot.
From a myofascial perspective, this is not unusual.
The body is organized as a whole, connected through fascia — a living tissue network that supports, stabilizes, and communicates throughout the entire system.
Because of this continuity, tension held in one area may influence another. The body adapts by distributing load, creating compensations, and holding patterns that often develop gradually and quietly over time.
These patterns aren’t a sign that something is wrong.
They reflect a system doing its best to protect, support, and adapt.
This is why Myofascial Release at our clinic doesn’t focus solely on where symptoms are felt. We listen to how your body responds, follow its cues, and work with the broader fascial system to support ease, circulation, and regulation — at a pace that feels safe and respectful.
If your pain feels complex, layered, or difficult to explain, please know: your experience makes sense.
Your body is not working against you — it is communicating through connection.