John F barnes
Myofascial Release Approach®
myofascial release
The myofascial release approach offered at Melt Massage Therapy is gentle in its application, easy on your body and a highly effective way of treating you for the best outcomes. The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® can be applied to most limbs and the torso to address tension, pain and other symptoms.
This is a manual hands on therapy that doesn't involve hard, painful or forceful manipulation and targets more than just soft tissue and muscles. Our aim is to help facilitate an environment where your body can heal by working with the fascia that holds our body together.
F.A.Q.
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A 2-piece bathing suit, or crop top and short shorts, so we can undertake a thorough postural assessment.
If you have coverage under your plan for Remedial Massage, you can claim on the spot with our HICAPS machine and only have to pay the gap.
Get in touch so we can assess your suitability for our treatment style and talk you through any questions you may have about what treatment is best for you.
Our building is in the residential streets of Ringwood North, in a purpose built studio, decked out with a waiting area, bathroom and spacious treatment space.
The method used by some therapists who perform myofascial release use a deep stripping approach. The John F Barnes Myofascial Release Approach originated in the USA. There are only a handful of Australian therapists that have travelled to the USA to train in this particular method.
There is no gliding over the skin with oils or creams. The therapy is hands on, a sensation which feels a little like stretching, gentle not painful, yet deep and highly effective. Holds on the tissue are held for around 5-7 minutes to achieve changes in the tissue to take pressure off pain sensitive structures.