Fascial Connections Myofascial Release and Wellness Centre

Fascial Connections Myofascial Release and Wellness Centre A clinic dedicated to Women's Health, Oncology and Chronic Pain. We treat the total body using mult We are a wellness centre located in the West End of Ottawa.

We are specialized and dedicated to the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach™ a form of structural bodywork that releases restrictions in the connective tissue, helping your body restore itself to health and well-being. It is a form of manual therapy for pain and whole body healing. It can help anyone suffering from headaches/migraines, neck or back pain, chronic or acute pain, TMJ, women's

health issues, anxiety & stress and post surgical scars to name a few. Many individuals are looking for help where traditional rehab approaches have failed them. If you are the simplest or most complex of cases, we are here for you, treating the whole you, not just your symptoms. We help people return to their optimal, pain-free lifestyles. Understanding the importance of Total Health, we also offer Nutritional Counseling and Cancer Coaching. These modalities offered with the healing qualities of Myofascial Release truly encompass our total health approach in Mind, Body and Spirit. We look forward to working with you to facilitate your healing process and help you return to a pain free active lifestyle. Treatments are available by appointment. All Massage Therapists are Registered and Myofascial Release is covered under your massage therapy insurance plans. Please call 613-226-4637 or visit our website www.fascialconnections.ca for more info.

The long weekend is over… but sometimes the body takes a few extra days to catch up.  It’s only Wednesday, but for a lot...
05/20/2026

The long weekend is over… but sometimes the body takes a few extra days to catch up. It’s only Wednesday, but for a lot of people this week already feels long.

Maybe it was the extra driving.
The gardening.
The visiting.
The change in routine.
The busy houses and late nights.
The “go-go-go” pace of the long weekend.

And now the body is catching up.
The neck tightens.
The back starts talking.
The exhaustion shows up.

Sometimes we don’t notice how much tension we’ve been carrying until life quiets down again.
If your body is asking for a slower pace today, it may be worth listening. 💙

We are pleased to welcome Victoria Birch to Fascial Connections.Victoria brings a deeply integrative approach to wellnes...
05/18/2026

We are pleased to welcome Victoria Birch to Fascial Connections.

Victoria brings a deeply integrative approach to wellness, blending myofascial-based bodywork, nervous system support, energetic wellness practices, and holistic guidance to support the whole person.

Her work is gentle, grounded, and centered around helping clients reconnect with their bodies while supporting greater ease, regulation, and overall well-being.

Victoria offers integrative bodywork sessions that may incorporate nervous system support techniques, qi gong-based bodywork, Tui Na, Reiki, acupressure, holistic wellness guidance, and herbal wellness consultations.

We are looking forward to having her unique perspective and compassionate presence as part of our team.

You can learn more about Victoria and her approach here: https://fascialconnections.ca/team/

Victoria’s services are non-regulated wellness services and are not eligible for extended health benefit reimbursement.

05/11/2026

You’ve been here before.

Something feels tight.
You stretch it.
It eases… for a bit.

Then it comes back.
Same spot.
Same pattern.

At a certain point, it’s not about needing a better stretch—
it’s about recognizing the pattern the body has adapted into.

That’s usually where we start—
looking at why it keeps returning,
not just how to get temporary relief.

Held & Herd: The Release Method Saturday June 13th, 2026A different kind of experience—where the body is given space to ...
05/05/2026

Held & Herd: The Release Method
Saturday June 13th, 2026

A different kind of experience—
where the body is given space to slow down,
and respond in its own time.
Equi-Soul and Fascial Connections have come together to create a intimate, two-hour experience that brings together equine-assisted learning and myofascial release—held within a quiet, grounded, and supportive environment.
Over time, the body adapts to stress, to pace, to life as it unfolds—often holding more than we realize.
Not to fix.
Not to force change.
But to allow the body and nervous system to shift in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
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What to Expect

Each session is approximately 2 hours and includes a Equine-Assisted Learning session with Equi-Soul, Amber Denis, along with a Myofascial Release session with Fascial Connections, Tara Hagan-Fields RMT.

The experience moves between these two approaches, allowing space for the body and nervous system to respond, settle, and shift in their own time.
Along the way, there may be opportunities for:
– Grounding and awareness
– Breath and quiet presence
– Guided interaction with the horses
– Reflection and emotional awareness
– Time to rest and integrate
Snacks and refreshments are available throughout, offering space to pause and settle between sessions.
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Through guided interaction with the horses, many people begin to notice how their body and nervous system respond—often experiencing a greater sense of awareness, connection, and regulation.

Myofascial Release offers a gentle, hands-on approach that supports the body in releasing areas of tension and restriction, allowing space for improved movement, breath, and overall ease.

No horse experience is required.

All interactions take place on the ground, with guidance and support throughout.
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Session Details

Private Booking Experience
2 Hours | $399 + HST per person

Available Time Slots:
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
2:30 PM

Each time slot is limited to two participants to allow for a quiet, supported experience.

Advance booking required. Limited availability.
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Before Booking

Held & Herd is intended as a continuation of care for existing Fascial Connections patients who have already completed an initial Myofascial Release session with one of our therapists.
If you are new to the clinic and interested in participating, we’re happy to support you in getting started first through an initial appointment at Fascial Connections prior to booking this experience.

A receipt will be issued for the Myofascial Release portion of the experience for insurance purposes

https://fascialconnections.ca/held-herd-the-release-method-saturday-june-13th-2026/

Something is brewing… ☕️Two practitioners.Two ways of holding space.A new collaboration—a different kind of experiencequ...
05/03/2026

Something is brewing… ☕️

Two practitioners.
Two ways of holding space.

A new collaboration—
a different kind of experience
quietly taking shape.

Something meaningful is coming together.

June 13th.
More to come.

“Held & Herd”

❤️‍🩹🩷Choosing a therapist isn’t just about technique.It’s about presence.Listening.And the ability to meet the body wher...
04/27/2026

❤️‍🩹🩷Choosing a therapist isn’t just about technique.

It’s about presence.
Listening.
And the ability to meet the body where it is—without force.

The right practitioner understands that the body adapts.
That healing doesn’t happen in isolated parts.
And that lasting change takes time, space, and trust.

In our work, we don’t chase symptoms.
We follow patterns.
We stay with the tissue long enough for it to respond.

And just as importantly—
we guide you in understanding your own body,
so the work can continue beyond the treatment room.

Your body knows when it feels safe.
That’s often where the real work begins.

Choosing a highly experienced Myofascial Release therapist is about far more than certifications on a wall. True mastery is reflected in who they are, how they show up, and the depth of healing they continue to pursue within themselves. ❤️‍🩹

1- Look for a therapist who never stops learning—someone who continues to attend seminars, repeat advanced trainings, and refine their hands, presence, and intuition. The best therapists understand that healing is not a destination. It is a lifelong practice.

2- Look for someone who prioritizes their own healing journey. A therapist who does their inner work often has greater sensitivity, compassion, and the ability to hold space for others. They know what it means to move through pain, resistance, fear, and release.

3- Look for someone who leaves ego at the door. Your session should never be about proving how much they know. It should be about listening deeply to your body, honoring your intentions, and meeting you where you are. It’s not about their intentions, it’s yours that matters.

4- Look for someone who becomes centered and present before they enter the treatment room. A regulated nervous system can help regulate another. Presence matters. Energy matters. Intention matters.

5- Look for someone who may gently trigger what is ready to heal—not through force, but through safety, honesty, and skilled presence. Sometimes growth begins when old patterns surface in a space where they can finally be felt and released.

6- Look for someone you feel safe with. Someone whose presence allows your body to soften. Someone you can trust. Someone whose resonance feels genuine.

The right therapist is not just treating tissue. They are helping create the conditions where healing becomes safe and possible.

Your body knows when it is with the right practitioner. Listen to that wisdom.

Go to www.myofascialrelease.com to find MFR Therapist.

Pain isn’t always about the place you feel it most.The body organizes in patterns—and those patterns are worth listening...
04/24/2026

Pain isn’t always about the place you feel it most.

The body organizes in patterns—
and those patterns are worth listening to.

The body often tells a deeper story
when we give it the space to.

It’s not that it’s getting worse…it’s that it hasn’t fully resolved.You adjust.Work around it.Keep going.But it’s still ...
04/20/2026

It’s not that it’s getting worse…
it’s that it hasn’t fully resolved.

You adjust.
Work around it.
Keep going.

But it’s still there—
just beneath the surface.

Sometimes the body continues to hold,
even when things feel manageable—
because it has adapted around it.

And that’s why it can linger,
even when it doesn’t feel like a major issue.

Sometimes the body doesn’t need more effort—
it needs the right kind of support
to finally let go of what it’s been holding.

You can be active,moving regularly,doing all the right things—and still feel heavy or sluggish in your body.That’s usual...
04/17/2026

You can be active,
moving regularly,
doing all the right things—

and still feel heavy or sluggish in your body.

That’s usually not about effort.

It’s often about how the body has adapted over time.

When those adaptations create areas of compression,
fluid doesn’t move as efficiently.

And that can leave you feeling like something just isn’t flowing the way it should.

Most people try to fix this by doing more.

But that’s not always what the system needs.

If you’ve ever noticed this and wondered why,
we explain what’s actually happening in TRU Connections.

The lymphatic system depends on more than movement—it depends on the environment it exists within. When fascia becomes restricted through patterns of adaptation, fluid flow can become less efficient. This article explores how supporting the body’s structure can help restore function and ease.

04/10/2026

It’s not sharp.
Not urgent.

Just… there.

You notice it as you move through your day—
adjusting without really thinking about it.

It doesn’t stop you—
but it doesn’t fully leave either.

Sometimes this is how the body holds onto something
that hasn’t fully settled—

because this isn’t random.
It’s something the body has been carrying—
and when it’s met, it can begin to change.

04/07/2026

One area settles…
and something else starts.

Your neck begins to ease—
but now your shoulders feel tight.

Your shoulders improve—
and your low back begins to pull.

It can feel random.

But the body doesn’t work in isolated pieces.

As one area begins to let go,
another area may start to reveal what it’s been holding.

In treatment, we follow these shifts—
supporting the body as it works through each layer,
rather than trying to force one area to change.

Address

400-2200 Prince Of Wales Drive (Lower Unit)
Ottawa, ON
K2E6Z9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+16132264637

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