Lori Hanna, RMT, Myofascial Release: MFR Practitioner

10/28/2025

If I had been gentle, I may not have been bitten as I was. A game of zoomies turned painful when I tried to quickly grab my dog and gripped him too hard; he squealed and the result was a bitten hand. He wanted to continue his play, but I was in a rush to get home.

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Force only makes the bite tighter.
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The body works the same way.
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When we rush, push, stretch, or force our way through tension or pain, the body protects. It braces. It holds tighter.
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In John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, we meet the body with patience and sustained presence — inviting it to let go in its own time.
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✨ Healing doesn’t come from force. It comes from listening, waiting, and allowing the body to feel safe again.

10/27/2025

It’s a frost and glow morning. Have a wonderful day, Smiths Falls!

10/26/2025

When you want a vacay, but an afternoon of admin is upon you….

10/25/2025

Your path to greater health is unique to you…

No two bodies hold tension, trauma, or stress in quite the same way. That’s why John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) meets you exactly where you are — gently unwinding layers of restriction that have built up over time, allowing your body to return to balance naturally.

Unlike treatments that simply chase symptoms, Myofascial Release looks deeper — into the connective tissue (fascia) that weaves through every muscle, organ, and cell. When fascia becomes tight or restricted from injury, surgery, or emotional stress, it can create pain and limit movement. Through sustained, gentle pressure, MFR helps the body soften, release, and realign itself from the inside out.

This work isn’t about forcing change — it’s about creating space for your body to heal on its own terms. Each session honors your individual story, your pace, and your body’s innate wisdom.

✨ Your healing journey is uniquely yours. Myofascial Release simply helps you reconnect with it.

Feel the freedom of letting go…

10/23/2025

Gritting your teeth through the pain doesn’t lead to better healing; when forcing the body into protection mode, progress stops. John Barnes’ Myofascial Release® works with your body—using gentle, sustained pressure to create lasting change.

10/21/2025

🍁 There’s something delightful about witnessing the light filter softly through the autumn leaves…

That softness and clarity are always just beneath the surface if we create the space for them to shine through.

Myofascial Release works the same way: gently softening the restrictions in your fascia so movement, breath, and energy can flow freely again. Like light through the trees, your body knows how to find its path back to a softening, freedom and restored mobility.

….feel the freedom of letting go…

10/12/2025

I’m starting to feel as though I am clutching tightly to the beautiful bright warmth of the morning light as the days inevitably get shorter, hoping to hang onto every last ray of it. I hope you’re enjoying the sunshine and getting outside on these fabulous bright sunny days, so good for our mental health.

10/07/2025

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Welche Laufgeschwindigkeit ist optimal für dich?
Stell dir vor, du hast 5 km vor dir – welches Tempo bringt die besten Gesundheitseffekte?

✨ Mein Tipp:
• Schnelles Laufen → super fürs Herz-Kreislauf-System ❤️
• Abwechslungsreiche Varianten (schnell, langsam, Hopserlauf …) → Top für deine Faszien 🌀
• Die Überraschung: Sehr langsames Gehen → optimal wirksam zur Vorbeugung von Rückenschmerzen. Je länger die Gehzeit umso höher die Wirkung!

👉 Diese letzte Empfehlung mag teilweise überraschend klingen, ist aber durch eine brandneue Studie im renommierten JAMA Network Open belegt

👉 Link zur Studie: https://tinyurl.com/5aefazr5

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🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Which walking or running pace benefits you most?
Imagine you’re covering 5 km – which tempo brings the greatest health effects?

✨ My tip:
• Fast walking or running → great for cardiovascular fitness ❤️
• Playful variations (fast, slow, skipping, …) → excellent for your fascia 🌀
• The surprise: Very slow walking → especially effective for preventing back pain 🦴

👉 This last recommendation may sound unexpected, but it’s backed by a brand-new study in the renowned JAMA Network Open

👉 Link to study: https://tinyurl.com/5aefazr5

10/06/2025

Yet another beautiful morning, Smiths Falls! ☀️☀️☀️

10/04/2025

I love dramatic shadows, especially when they are cast by my corgi or a beautiful tree. A metaphor is played out by a smaller object casting a huge silhouette….something seemingly minor becomes immense. This metaphor can speak directly to your health- the choice between playing small and playing big. Which then leads me to ask- When did it last serve you to play it small…in your life, relationships, career…but most importantly your health? Over time, even a small amount of neglect casts a large shadow. Working on your own wellbeing casts its own empowering silhouette of resilience, vitality and powerful intention. How’s your shadow looking?

10/04/2025