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Discover our life changing body work practice that helps release pain, excess weight, reverse premature aging & gain balance. Her body began to change.
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Deanna Hansen is Certified Athletic Therapist and founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a bodywork practice that is a meditation, exercise and therapy all in one. Deanna began her practice as an Athletic Therapist in 1995, always focusing on deep tissue work. She built up a thriving practice but unfortunately Deanna’s physical health and mental wellbeing were eluding her. In 2000, Deanna experienced a major breakthrough. While experiencing the worst of a series of anxiety attacks, Deanna intuitively pushed her hand into her abdomen and at that moment began a path of self-discovery. Her weight was dropping, the chronic pain and issues were improving and her depression and anxiety were lifting. She immediately began applying this to her existing patients and the results were immediate and outstanding. For almost 14 more years Deanna owned clinics where she practiced. In 2006 as word was spreading of the benefits of Fluid Isometrics, she began teaching other therapists. It has been a combination of transforming her own body and life and working with others that gives her such a rich understanding of the connective tissue called fascia. Deanna’s journey working with individuals was incredibly rewarding yet her true passion is to teach people how to self-care. Fluid Isometrics Block Therapy became the solution. Deanna took what she did in the treatment room and translated it into a self-help practice using a handcrafted cedar wooden block, called the Block Buddy. This simple, efficient, inexpensive approach is gaining credibility as people around the world are experiencing the benefits and sharing with others. Today, it is Deanna’s goal to certify as many Block Therapy Instructors as possible. She has developed an on-line teacher-training program so people around the world can teach to their communities and empower others to become their own health advocates.

10/27/2025

Your breath might be the reason your core looks + feels the way it does.

Most people don’t realize that how you breathe physically changes the way your core functions and even how it appears.

👉 When your diaphragm is weak, the rib cage collapses into the core space, pushing the belly outward (“spare tire” effect).

👉 When it’s strong, your breath supports the spine, lifts your organs, boosts digestion, and even gives your heart and lungs an internal massage.

Your breath is more powerful than crunches. Train it, and you’ll transform your core from the inside out. 💙

💨 Ready to learn how to breathe properly? Comment below “BREATHE” and we’ll send you a video straight to your inbox!

10/26/2025

Here are 7 reasons to keep your fascia healthy 👇

✨ Less pain
✨ More mobility
✨ Better posture
✨ Injury prevention
✨ Stronger performance
✨ Stress relief
✨ Mind-body connection

The best part? A few minutes a day can make a HUGE difference.

➡️ Swipe through to see why fascia care matters and how Block Therapy can help you get started.

10/23/2025

One of the most overlooked foundations of health is learning how to breathe optimally. Oxygen is our body’s most essential nutrient, yet most people never consider how effectively they’re actually absorbing it.

In this video, I’ll share 4 simple yet powerful tips to improve your breathing throughout the day. It may sound basic, but mastering your breath should sit at the very top of your health hierarchy.

10/22/2025

Your tight jaw might be aging your face faster than you realize. 😬

Here’s a quick test:
👉 Place your fingers on your temples.
👉 Clench your jaw.

Feel that tension? Over time, chewing more on one side can overwork certain muscles, creating facial asymmetry.

Asymmetry doesn’t just affect appearance, it also leads to fascial adhesions that block blood and oxygen flow, accelerating the signs of aging.

✨ One simple shift: Pay attention to how you chew. Bringing balance to both sides helps restore symmetry, flow, and a more youthful look.

Have you ever noticed if you chew more on one side?

10/21/2025

If you have a belly button, this info is for YOU 👇

Your navel isn’t just a scar from birth, it’s a powerful hub for your fascia, energy, and lymphatic flow.

In Block Therapy, we always begin here because…
✨ It’s where 72,000 energy currents meet
✨ 70% of your lymphatic system lies deep in the gut
✨ Releasing adhesions here supports whole-body health

Start with the belly position and notice how much lighter, freer, and more energized your body feels. 🌟

Would you ever have guessed your belly button was this important?

10/20/2025

Your throat holds more than you think. 🤐

The platysma muscle (jaw to collarbone) often stores unspoken words and suppressed emotions, creating tension and even fear of speaking your truth.

✨ Releasing it through techniques like tongue decompression can free both your fascia and your voice. Don’t be surprised if emotional releases show up, that’s your body finally letting go.

10/16/2025

Many people stretch their glutes after workouts to improve hip mobility or ease tension in the hips and lower back. While stretching can offer temporary relief, it often leaves you chasing the same tight spot again and again.

Why is this? Traditional stretching only lengthens the muscle fibers that are already available to move. It doesn’t generate enough pressure to release the fascial adhesions that restrict true length and mobility in the glutes and hip socket.

Instead, try this targeted fascia release technique, whether before or after your workout, and feel how it helps restore genuine hip mobility and ease through your lower body.

10/15/2025

They told me how to manage pain, but nothing actually worked on my own body.

That changed when I discovered Block Therapy.

Daniel’s recovery reminds me why this work matters. After a traumatic brain injury left him with limited movement and speech, we used breath, pressure, and time to help his body reconnect.

This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a healing journey from the inside out.
Your body holds wisdom. We just have to listen.

10/14/2025

✨ And just like that, the Block Therapy Academy Workshop has come to a close! What an incredible few days surrounded by amazing people who are helping us share the power of this modality. Seeing fresh faces join the community, alongside so many returning ones, always fills our hearts with gratitude.

On behalf of the entire Block Therapy team, THANK YOU for your energy, passion, and presence. This year’s workshop was unforgettable, and we cannot wait to come together again next year! 🧡

10/08/2025

Fascial adhesions can form in the body for many reasons — including lack of movement, repetitive overtraining, muscle isolation exercises, trauma, injury, or surgery. When this happens, the ground substance within our fascia — the fluid-like matrix that allows tissues to slide and glide — begins to dehydrate. As a result, collagen fibers start to stick together, much like how layers of plastic wrap cling to one another. Some adhesions are mild and release easily, while others are denser and require more time, hydration, and patience to loosen.

To release fascial adhesions, sustained pressure for at least 3 minutes is key. This duration allows your tissues to generate piezoelectric charge, stimulating the ground substance to separate electrical charges and form exclusion zone (EZ) water — a structured form of water essential for rehydrating fascia and restoring its elasticity and flow.

Equally important is connecting your breath to the process. Practice diaphragmatic breathing, extending your exhale slightly longer than your inhale. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling your body to relax and allowing your fascia to “let its guard down,” making the release more effective.

Try this mindful combination of pressure, hydration, and breath and notice how your body begins to feel more open, fluid, and alive.

10/06/2025

Do You Have A Deviated Septum? Before You Book Surgery… Try This First. 👃✨

If your nose is crooked or your breathing feels restricted, there’s likely scar tissue and fascial adhesions affecting your facial alignment. A deviated septum doesn’t always mean surgery is your only option.

In this video, Deanna shares powerful self-release techniques using your hands, and tools like the Block Paddle, that help melt adhesions, balance facial structure, and restore breath flow.

✨ Focus on the cause, not just the symptom.
🌀 Open up lymphatic flow
🌬 Improve oxygen delivery
🔄 Realign facial symmetry

Curious to learn more about our Face Lifter Kit? Comment “Glow” in the comments and we’ll DM you the link.

10/05/2025

✨ Is your fascia stuck? ✨

Your fascia is the body’s hidden web... when it’s tight, dehydrated, or displaced, it can leave you feeling puffy, stiff, and stuck in pain patterns.

👉 Swipe through to discover:
1️⃣ The signs your fascia needs attention
2️⃣ Why stretching alone isn’t enough
3️⃣ What your fascia really needs to heal

The good news? With just minutes a day, you can decompress your fascia and start transforming your pain, posture, and overall health. 🌿💛

💛 Ready to begin? Block Therapy combines intention, pressure, and breath to guide your fascia back into balance.

➡️ Follow for simple fascia release techniques you can do at home.

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1408-1 Evergreen Place
Winnipeg, MB
R3L0E9

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+18442743666

Website

https://blocktherapy.com/

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