12/30/2025
Why Myofascial Release Is at the Heart of Oasis
Myofascial release didn’t begin in massage therapy — it began in physical therapy, decades ago, as clinicians searched for answers when pain and restriction didn’t respond to traditional methods.
They discovered that fascia — the connective tissue surrounding and supporting everything in the body — played a much larger role than anyone had realized.
In the late 1980s and 1990s, as physical therapy shifted toward shorter, insurance-driven visits, many phyiscal therapists began teaching myofascial techniques to massage therapists through continuing education.
Massage therapists had the time, the hands-on skill, and the ability to slow down enough to truly listen to the tissue.
That’s how myofascial release found a new home — and how the gentle, sustained, tissue-led approach was preserved.
For me, this work is also deeply personal.
When I was a student back in 2000, myofascial release was the technique that helped heal my body.
Experiencing that transformation firsthand shaped the direction of my entire career.
I stayed with myofascial release and prenatal work as my core techniques then — and I still do today.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside clients from 6 weeks old to 97 years young, and everyone in between.
What I’ve learned is this: healing looks different for every body, but the fascia always tells the story.
Myofascial release allows us to map the body, follow the fascia, and gently support it as it returns to a more natural, balanced state.
There is no forcing — only listening, patience, and respect for the body’s wisdom.
This work isn’t about fixing people.
It’s about walking with them.
And I’m grateful, every day, to continue this journey — just as someone once walked with me.
💙 Healing happens when the body feels safe enough to let go.
I’m honored to serve you as a massage therapist specializing in fascia care.
Tammy
