About M'elle

M'elle (Maryellen) is an advanced John Barnes Myofascial Release therapist with 10 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as a registered Physical Therapist. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College (Troy, NY) in 1996.

Her MFR courses include: Myofascial Mobilization, MFR I, MFR II, MFR III, Unwinding,  Fascial Pelvis, Cervical Thoracic, Skill Enhancement, Subtle Energy I and II, Healing Seminar, Rebounding, Therapy for the Therapist, Women's Health and Advanced Unwinding

M'elle is a coverage therapist at the Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, PA.

About The Fascial System

Fascia is a connective tissue made of elastin (a springy, stretchy substance) and collagen (a more fibrous, sticky substance that gives structures in the body strength and form). Fascia covers every muscle, tendon, nerve, bone, blood vessel and organ, It permeates every fiber, every cell in the body in a continuous system that runs from head to toe in a three-dimensional web. In effect, every part of the body is connected to every other part of the body and can influence every other part of the body through fascia.

What Is Myofascia Release?

Myofascial Release is a safe, effective, hands-on, whole-body approach used to treat patients with a variety of disorders on an individualized basis. It provides gentle sustained pressure into soft tissue restrictions in order to restore movement, and function and reduce or eliminate pain.

Who Might Benefit From Myofascial Release?

Anyone experiencing chronic pain and/or limited mobility. Myofascial Release (MFR) as developed by John Barnes has been consistently effective in the treatment of: neck and back pain, fibromyalgia, TMJ dysfunction, migraines, knee and shoulder problems, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, orthopedic, sports and neurologic injuries, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestion/elimination problems, pelvic floor dysfunction and menstrual problems, urinary incontinence and frequency, pregnancy and birthing problems.