Essential Therapies

Essential Therapies Essential Therapies is a holistic physical therapy and wellness practice specializing in John F. Barnes My work is holistic.

Barnes Myofascial Release Approach, yoga, essential oils and total body wellness owned and operated by Cindy Hodgson, MS, PT, PhD. With over two decades of extensive training and experience, I bring compassionate care to every patient I treat. My goal is to relieve pain and restore ease and function to those seeking healing that traditional medicine has been unable to provide. I am a physical ther

apist extensively trained in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach (JFBMFR), and hold graduate degrees in exercise physiology and biomechanics. I initially became intrigued by the power of MFR during my student internship when a simple cross-hand technique on a patient’s chest eliminated months of unabating pain. This revelation led me to seek my own healing through these methods. I have a long and successful track record of treating patients from all walks of life and in a myriad of settings including my own clinic. I have an expertise in women’s health after having trained and worked exclusively with women seeking help with fertility, pain and bladder issues. I have successfully treated TMJ, abdominal adhesions (scarring), headaches, postural dysfunction as well as many other conditions. I am interested in empowering you through learning self-care techniques that will enhance and solidify the work we do together. I enjoy teaching both patients and fellow therapists, and continue to explore the life-long benefits to be gained from fitness, nutrition, and yoga. I look forward to helping you advance your goal toward a pain free and healthy life.

05/09/2026

Did you hear about the introductory classes from Essential Therapies?

We’re excited to announce the first Essential Therapies class series at Jim’s Gym in Pioneer. 🧡This small-group series i...
05/06/2026

We’re excited to announce the first Essential Therapies class series at Jim’s Gym in Pioneer. 🧡

This small-group series is designed to help you move better, feel better, and connect more deeply with your body through education, gentle movement, posture awareness, and guided myofascial self-treatment using principles from The CALM Technique™.

Each session will focus on practical tools you can use right away to reduce tension, improve alignment, increase body awareness, and create more ease in your daily life.

Tuesdays from 10:30–11:30 AM

May 19, May 26, June 2

Jim’s Gym • Upstairs Studio • Pioneer

Session 1: Core, Spine & Posture
Session 2: Legs Up the Wall
Session 3: Hips & Mobility

Introductory Series Rate: $49
Founding Participant Pricing

Space is limited.
Text 419-344-2223 (tel:419-344-2223) to reserve your spot or follow the link in the comments.

You are creating tomorrow’s body today. 🧡

Excited to present today at the Rooted in Wellness Expo!
04/28/2026

Excited to present today at the Rooted in Wellness Expo!

03/31/2026

We start tomorrow.

If you think you’re too busy… you’re exactly who this is for.

This is about learning how to take care of your body in real life — and actually staying consistent.

Comment “INFO” and I’ll send you the details 👇🏻

We start tomorrow! 💫🧡✨If you’ve been seeing me talk about Launching 60 and aren’t quite sure what it is, I recorded a sh...
03/31/2026

We start tomorrow! 💫🧡✨

If you’ve been seeing me talk about Launching 60 and aren’t quite sure what it is, I recorded a short video explaining it simply:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/TRDJGwtrA8U?si=UMPnrwwuL2RMwNzi

This is a 60-day program where I guide you step-by-step on how to take care of your body — and support you so you actually stay consistent.

And I know… life is busy.

I’m busy too.🤪

That’s exactly why I created this — to help you learn how to take care of your body within your real life, not outside of it… and to show you things you may not even be aware of that can make it easier to stay consistent.

Each week we meet live on Zoom to learn, ask questions, and apply what you’re dealing with in your own body (and everything is recorded if you can’t make it live).

Then during the week, you’re not on your own — you have ongoing support, and for those in the Inner Circle, additional video guidance from me to help you stay on track.

If you’re still unsure, I’m hosting a live Zoom Q&A tomorrow night where you can ask anything.

Comment “INFO” and I’ll send you the Zoom link 👇🏻

Or if you’re ready to join:
👉 comment “YES” and I’ll reach out to get you signed up!

I’d love to have you in this first group. 🧡

Cindy 🧡💫

03/29/2026

Been hearing about
Launching 60, but still confused? If you’ve been curious, this will clear it up.🧡

03/25/2026

Connection and compassion are essential for real change.

In this video, I continue the Launching 60 series with C — Connection & Compassion.

So many people are disconnected from their body… and often trying to fix it from a place of frustration or force.

But real change doesn’t happen that way.

When we begin to reconnect to the body—and meet it with compassion instead of judgment—everything starts to shift.

This is a key part of the Launching 60 journey, where we build awareness, connection, and a new relationship with the body through movement, fascia-focused self-treatment, and the CALM Technique™.

This is part of the Launching 60 series.

Next: D — Devotion

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If this resonates with you, you can learn more and join the 60-day journey here:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=643899&stype=-8&sTG=52&sVT=2237&sView=day&sLoc=1&sTrn=4&date=04/01/26

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Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD
Essential Therapies






HealthyAging

03/23/2026

Join me April 1st for a 60 day Embodiment Journey where you will learn a multitude of Essential Therapies to help you feel better, move better and live better overall. As I am launching the Essential Therapies app, I’m bringing to you for the first time 60 days of self-care, including Myofascial Release, stress, management, breath awareness, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and so much more! Comment “Launch 60“ and I will send you the link to join. 🧡🙏🏻🙌🏻

03/23/2026

Gearing up for 60 days of Embodiment

03/19/2026

Turning 60 isn’t about slowing down…

For me, it’s about launching into something new. 🧡

I’ve created a 60-day journey called Launching 60: A New Age — designed to help you feel better in your body and get more out of life.

This isn’t just about movement or reducing pain.

It’s about learning how to listen to your body, release tension, build strength… and begin to approach your life with more joy, acceptance, and self-love.

This is a guided coaching experience with weekly live sessions, app access, and a supportive community — and I’m opening it now to the first group of Pioneer Members.

There are two ways to join: the Pioneer Journey, or the Pioneer Inner Circle, which includes everything in the journey plus additional video guidance and support from me throughout the week.

We begin April 1.

If this resonates with you, comment “PIONEER” below and I’ll send you the link to join.

Let’s see what’s possible in the next chapter. 💜

03/14/2026

“Without awareness, there is no choice.” — John Barnes

This video is part of the Launching 60 series.

Awareness is the first step of the Launching 60 embodiment journey.

In this video I share how awareness first began shaping my life—starting with martial arts and self-defense training, then strength training, posture awareness as a physical therapist, and ultimately a deeper understanding of how awareness connects the mind and body.

When we begin paying attention to our posture, breath, tension patterns, and emotions, we open the door to real change. Awareness allows us to make different choices in how we move, how we respond, and how we care for ourselves.

This video begins the ABCs of Launching 60.

Next in the series: B — Breath

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Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD
Essential Therapies





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