James River Myofascial Release

James River Myofascial Release We help Richmond, VA return to a pain-free, active life, w/o injections, pills, or excess doc visits. Expert hands-on pain relief in Richmond, VA.

Specializing in John Barnes Myofascial Release.

Not only does it cover everything within, it is embedded within the bones, muscles, organs, nerves, etc. Everything. All...
01/06/2026

Not only does it cover everything within, it is embedded within the bones, muscles, organs, nerves, etc. Everything.

All the way down to the individual cells. They have their own fascial suit and also reaches within them to communicate to the WHOLE.

My mentor and friend, John F Barnes, the Father of Myofascial Release, passed this past Friday into the next chapter of ...
12/22/2025

My mentor and friend, John F Barnes, the Father of Myofascial Release, passed this past Friday into the next chapter of his life. I am thankful I was able to learn from John. He was, is, and will continue to be a major influence in my work and my life.

MFR answered an ask I wanted from the universe early on in my massage career. I asked the to be able to truly help people that would come through my doors and not just patch them up. I didn't want to another bandaid therapist. And MFR answered that ask, with John holding open the door. And in fact, MFR taught me to rip off the bandaid and lean into what lied within. To face it and not tip toe around it.

John, there is so much I'd wish to say of your presence, your teaching, your impact on me and the many therapists and clients I saw the light bulb flip on through your classes and what I learned from you....

I always appreciate when we were in our heads, you'd guide us to step back, take a breath and quiet down, soften, and come back feeling with our hearts.

John recently came upon this artist and his presence when singing "Amazing Grace". It grew to be one of his favorites. I'll do my best to paraphrase John - when you listen to this song, soften your gaze and listen to his voice. Let his voice stir you. Let it move you. Whatever feelings come up, fully feel them.

https://youtu.be/89g9yMGFGlM?si=x9fDvu_eQk6qm0TR

I'll miss you John and look forward to meeting up again when that time comes. Love You. šŸ’–

šŸ‘JAMES RIVER MFR CAN HELP YOUR GUTS?šŸ‘ˆYes indeedy! Generally folks tend to think MFR solely helps with muscular-skeletal ...
10/01/2025

šŸ‘JAMES RIVER MFR CAN HELP YOUR GUTS?šŸ‘ˆ

Yes indeedy! Generally folks tend to think MFR solely helps with muscular-skeletal pain.

Ow, my neck! Ow, my back! Oh no, my IBS?

Yes. And not only IBS. Fascia weaves through every system in your body. Not JUST muscles and bones. So our guts are supported and organized by fascia too, when happy. When scarred or stressed, fascia turns into a straight jacket and your guts are not having a good day.

And if your guts aren't having a good day, they will cause angst in other parts of your body. I knew this in MFR originally and with added education from my Visceral Manipulation classes. Like a restricted liver can be a cause for right sided back, neck, or shoulder pain. Left sided sciatica can be caused by a restricted sigmoid colon. A restricted sigmoid can also be locally responsible for IBS, colitis, SIBO for example.

And know, we also have a gall bladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, small intestines. Lots of parts that need their own space to function optimally.

Scar tissue in your abdominal area, NO MATTER THE SCAR'S SIZE, can create digestive pain, pelvic pain, poor digestion, slow digestive motility, diarrhea, constipation, poor circulation and/or lymph flow in the pelvis, legs, and feet.

Any of this can crank on your posture b/c our bodies tend to tighten up/shield up around weak or hurting areas to avoid or minimize ticking it off more. Now your shoulders, neck, and/or back starts to round. Vertebrae slowly creeps closer together, collapsing on the discs and nerves. Your attention is constantly robbed by your pain. Now,.... you feel like you are trapped inside pain, discomfort, stress.

So just know, James River MFR, b/c of the nature and deeeeep influence of fascia, can help not just your muscular-skeletal pain, but also your guts too.

I've seen a lot of positives with digestive issues, pooping and peeing issues, muscular-skeletal pain that restricted organs were causing through clientele I treated here at James River MFR.

āž”ļøQuestions or scheduling treatment can be done at jamesrivermfr.com.

Day one of another weekend of learning! Even a cloudy sunrise is beautiful!
07/11/2025

Day one of another weekend of learning! Even a cloudy sunrise is beautiful!

Earlier this month I got to assist this wonderful class. We had a great turn out and even got some fireworks on Saturday...
06/24/2025

Earlier this month I got to assist this wonderful class. We had a great turn out and even got some fireworks on Saturday as Harborfest, down in Norfolk, VA, was happening.

Fascial Pelvis comes back to our foundation in MFR. The pelvis.

I’m always assessing the pelvis with every one of you I see. If it’s out of balance, you are as well. It is underestimated how much your pelvis does for you. Bringing it back into alignment reaffirms your communication, connection, and confidence with every step you take from here forward. Not just in your stride, but your being.

I can’t express how important this can feel. But you can feel it, and know it, when you come to see me.

Schedule an MFR treatment with me at jamesrivermfr.com.

Last day of a wonderfully easy going weekend of learning. Got neck or thorax related pain or issues? I got some new tech...
04/06/2025

Last day of a wonderfully easy going weekend of learning. Got neck or thorax related pain or issues? I got some new techniques fer ya! 🫵😁

Been in Baltimore this weekend for more Barral work study! Bringing together the whole mind-body in this particular Barr...
03/22/2025

Been in Baltimore this weekend for more Barral work study! Bringing together the whole mind-body in this particular Barral course.

The physical is always involved, regardless if it was the cause or the effect. It, our most densest form of consciousness, must be treated in concert with the mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic.

In Barnes work, we are well aware of this. It’s a wonderful reaffirmation from another modality.

Into Day 3 of a deeper dive into the fascia of the nervous system!Look for more nuance and curiosity in my touch when I ...
01/18/2025

Into Day 3 of a deeper dive into the fascia of the nervous system!

Look for more nuance and curiosity in my touch when I work with you from here on out!

It’s a brisk delight here in Madison. Will be flying out when the mercury nips my nose at a ā€œjovialā€ -3. 🄶🤣

And these next 4 days folks is a dive into the Pelvis through a Visceral Manipulation lense! See you on the other side!
12/08/2024

And these next 4 days folks is a dive into the Pelvis through a Visceral Manipulation lense! See you on the other side!

Squeaking out one more class for the while before a break till December! Expanding on to Barral’s way of finding tissue ...
09/27/2024

Squeaking out one more class for the while before a break till December! Expanding on to Barral’s way of finding tissue issues with uncanny precision!

More fun in the class room this weekend!
09/13/2024

More fun in the class room this weekend!

Enjoying another weekend of learning!
07/26/2024

Enjoying another weekend of learning!

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Glen Allen, VA
23060

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