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 therapist 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.

11/15/2025

Some advice to new cold plungers: get a thermometer that is kinda of cute. I even gave mine a name, Lobby 🦀

11/12/2025

Woke up to find my ice bath completely frozen over 🥶 The water was 34°F and the air was 23°F. Yep, the ice bath was actually warmer than the air! Still brutal… but that’s the point. Do hard things!

11/12/2025

Woke up to find my ice bath completely frozen over 🥶 The water was 34°F and the air was 23°F. Yep, the ice bath was actually warmer than the air! Still brutal… but that’s the point. Do hard things!

11/11/2025

First snowfall of the season! So exciting!❄️

11/09/2025

Undo the Damage of Sitting | Myofascial Self-Treatment for Hip & Low Back Pain

Sitting tightens your fascia and pulls on your low back, sometimes creating pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. This simple self-treatment using the CALM Technique™ helps open your hips, ease tension, and restore freer movement. Consistency makes all the difference. 💜🧡

💜🧡

11/07/2025

Essential Therapies is moving... right next door to our old location! Come visit our new office at 7584 King's Pointe Rd in Toledo, or give is a call at (419) 344-2223 to book an appointment today.

— Dr. Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD
Essential Therapies | www.esstherapy.com

10/31/2025

Theresa has availability Monday morning! We are set up and ready to go!🧡

Call or text 419-344-2223!

Moving day! 🙌🏻
10/31/2025

Moving day! 🙌🏻

This superhero stretch relieves low-back tension fast! 🦸‍♀️Even Elastigirl needs recovery time! After all that stretching and saving the day, she knows the ...

10/30/2025

We just wrapped up our last patient at 7596 Kings Pointe Rd and Theresa and I will see you next month at 7584 Kings Pointe Rd next month! 😃

10/27/2025

This is it, our last week at our large location in Toledo! Welcome to Pioneer!🧡

https://youtu.be/VypIQOwd0Ho?si=P6NdhHboepbkvAXwIn this episode, Cindy and Brooke open up about their personal and profe...
10/06/2025

https://youtu.be/VypIQOwd0Ho?si=P6NdhHboepbkvAXw

In this episode, Cindy and Brooke open up about their personal and professional journeys into the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®. Their reflections go beyond technique, highlighting the emotional and spiritual connections within the body — both in their own healing and in the experiences of their patients and clients.

Cindy shares how Myofascial Release has taught her to soften through life’s challenges, while Brooke emphasizes the freedom that comes from “taking your brakes off” and meeting people exactly where they are. They also explore the powerful process of Myofascial Unwinding, where the body’s innate wisdom guides release and transformation.

Together, they share heartfelt stories of healing, feeling, and learning along the way, offering insights into how Myofascial Release can transform not only the body, but the whole self.

In this episode, Cindy and Brooke open up about their personal and professional journeys into the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®. Their reflecti...

Address

7596 King’s Pointe Road
Toledo, OH
43617

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14193442223

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Essential Therapies posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Essential Therapies:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category