Coastal Blue Myofascial Release LLC

05/18/2026

Today is a bittersweet moment. It was the last day of operation at Coastal Blue Myofascial Release. I never planned to open a business when I moved to Myrtle Beach 10 years ago but could not resist the draw of the healing I received from Myofascial Release. It was been a wonderful 7 1/2 years.

I am grateful to everyone who supported my dream along the way. Those who have shared and spread the word on social media. I am grateful to my husband who stood beside me and supported my growth, changes and dreams for many years. I am thankful to the wonderful people I have met along the way who allowed me to be a part of their healing journey. You all have taught me so much as I expanded my technique, presence and use of the energetic field around us. I am thankful for John F Barnes for his powerful presence and sharing of this healing technique. It is time for me to spend more time with my family, focus on my health and travel around the country a bit.

Coastal Blue is signing off. Thanks for the memories Myrtle Beach.

05/08/2026

Some clarification between Rolfing and Myofascial Release

Rolfing vs. John Barnes Myofascial Release

There’s a growing awareness around fascia, which is powerful. But with that comes confusion—especially between Rolfing and John Barnes’ Myofascial Release (MFR).

Let’s break it down in a real, honest way:

Rolfing (Structural Integration)

Developed by Ida Rolf, Rolfing focuses on aligning the body in gravity.

Uses systematic, protocol-based sessions (often a 10-session series)
Approach is goal-oriented and practitioner-directed
Often involves deep, sometimes intense pressure
Focus is on posture, alignment, and structural balance
Can be effective for improving biomechanics and physical organization
👉 In simple terms: Rolfing works from the outside in—organizing structure to influence function.

John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR)

Developed by John F. Barnes, this approach is completely different in philosophy and application.

Uses sustained, gentle pressure (typically 2–5+ minutes)
No protocols—each session follows the body’s cues
Focuses on listening to the tissue, not forcing change
Works with the nervous system, fascia, and emotional memory
Allows for unwinding, stillpoints, and deeper release without force
👉 This is inside-out healing—you’re not fixing the body, you’re creating the space for it to release what it’s been holding.

The Core Difference

Rolfing

👉🏻 Directs change

👉🏻 Applies force to create alignment

👉🏻 Works structurally

MFR

👉🏻 Allows change

👉🏻 Uses time, presence, and gentle pressure

👉🏻 Works with the nervous system, fascia, and stored trauma

Why This Matters

Fascia isn’t just tissue—it’s a sensory organ connected to your nervous system.

When you apply aggressive force, the body can go into protective mode.
When you slow down and stay present, the body can shift into healing mode.

That’s where the difference becomes undeniable.

My Perspective as a Practitioner

We are not here to fix people.

We are here to facilitate an environment where the body feels safe enough to let go.

That’s the work.

If you’ve experienced both, you already know—
they feel completely different in your body.

And your body will always tell you what it needs.

04/24/2026

04/15/2026

No prior knowledge necessary for help with your pain, injury, anxiety or movement problem.

04/08/2026

Fascinating discovery in human biology is changing how we understand communication inside the body. Scientists have found that our fascia forms a quantum electromagnetic network that surrounds and connects every cell, acting as the primary communication system.

Unlike the nervous system, which transmits signals through neurons, fascia uses electromagnetic interactions to coordinate activities across tissues. This web-like network allows cells to exchange information efficiently, supporting movement, repair, and overall bodily function in a way that complements but can surpass the nervous system.

This finding stands out because it links science, innovation, and human health in a new way. Understanding fascia’s role could influence treatments in physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and bioengineering. It also aligns with modern research trends exploring how quantum-level interactions affect biological systems.

Even though invisible to the naked eye, fascia’s communication network is essential for life. Science continues to uncover these hidden systems, revealing that the body’s inner coordination is far more complex and connected than previously imagined.

03/31/2026

Quotes from the treatment room. If you are open to it, and let your body lead the way, you will experience immeasurable healing and changes.

03/30/2026

Often while treating my thinking mind is disengaged. I am floating moment to moment and not cataloguing observations. If you need a play by play during your session let me know ahead of time as I will otherwise just intuitively follow the subtle presentations as they arise.
But here’s the thing. What you think and feel is really the crux of it. It is your body, your fascia and your subconscious bringing things forward. The more important question is not what am I thinking, but rather what are you feeling? Where are you having trouble softening and letting go? What thoughts, memories or feelings is your subconscious bringing forward. How are you interpreting what you felt and experienced. These are questions that you can consider even long after the session is over. The meaning often sneaks in quietly when we are not focused on figuring it out.

Photo: Kings Mountain NC