Integrated Myofascial Therapy in Bristol

Integrated, Myofascial Therapy is a soft tissue rehabilitation therapy that aims to release restricted fascia within the body. Restoring the fascia back to its truest form can create a positive impact both physically and mentally. Consequently, the release can be quite profound.

“We have to accept the fact that each part of the body is responsible for supporting and creating integrity to all of it’s counterparts; no one part lives in isolation (tensengrity).”

- Ruth Duncan, Myofascial Release UK

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Pat

I cannot recommend Issey and her myofascial release therapy highly enough. As a person Issey is kind, sincere and understanding. She has wonderful funds of patience for relieving pain in mind and body. I have received several treatments from Issey and each time I am amazed by her skill and ability to give me pain free time from the chronic condition I have. I feel fully confident in giving Issey the highest of recommendations. Try her professional and personal skills for yourself and you will be glad that you did.

Hannah

Issey is totally magical. I came with mild scoliosis in my spine and chronic pain. I have had 3 sessions of MFR so far with exercises to continue at home. She has released such trauma in my body that I'm starting to feel straighter and more capable. The pain has also ebbed away, some days I have none at all and the days when I have it, I can manage it much better.

Issey truly is a healer - boundaried, safe, compassionate and with so much knowledge of the body.

Shellah

Issey was warm, welcoming, compassionate and also very professional and very clear in her explanation of MFR. I found the treatment both nourishing and powerful.

Pip

Issey is absolutely magic! Since my treatment I have been noticing changes in so much..... my movement is more easeful, my body feels more balanced. This goes beyond the physical though - I am sleeping better, I feel more energised. Very lovely treatment space too, feels safe and warm. Super professional.

Stephen

Issy is an absolute miracle worker! After months of physio, and even a hydrocortisone injection for knee and shoulder pain, I was making little progress. However, with a course of myofascial release therapy with Issy, I’m now back at work and well on my way to a full recovery. I cannot express how grateful I am. Not only for fixing the problem, but her patience and support throughout the process.

 

What is fascia?

Fascia is a weblike, three dimensional matrix that supports every other structure in the human body. It is a single, continuous sheet of tissue that surrounds, protects and makes up the shape on the body itself. The three main elements of fascia are collagen, elastic and ground substance.

How does myofascial release work?

The fascia is melted back into its free-flowing form via hands-on techniques on the skin (not through clothing). These can be subtle and gentle or deep and penetrating.

  1. MFR works on the entire fascial network

  2. Finds the pain and look elsewhere for the cause

  3. Has a key time element to enable the fascia to yield

  4. Is not protocol, each session offers a unique treatment

  5. Encourage clients to allow their body and mind to often to help promote interception (inner awareness)

  6. Engages the client during treatment to enhance responses

  7. Uses dynamic, spontaneous movement approaches

  8. Aims to reorganise physical and emotional holding patterns

Why might fascia be restricted?

  1. Injury or trauma (physical or emotional)

  2. Inflammatory responses

  3. Habitually poor posture

    Fascia is a tensional force transmission system and adapts to the demands placed upon it. When injured, the restrictions can create dysfunction along the lines of where tension has been placed, creating an array of symptoms that can be distant to the site of original injury.

    Restrictions in the fascia can occur at any point in our lives. The fascial web has stored memory and we can hold restrictions in the body for a long time.

What are the benefits of myofascial release?

Freeing the fascia from restriction can

  1. Alleviate aches and pains

  2. Improve general heath & wellbeing

  3. Encourage healing from injury

  4. Balance the body & mind

  5. Increase proprioception & interoception

  6. Reduce emotional discomfort and bring awareness to this

  7. Promote free-flowing movement

  8. Improve joint range and muscle function

  9. Increase the body’s healing capabilities.

  10. Maintain & promote mobility and performance

Everyone deserves to move freely and be pain-free. Therefore, I offer a flexible payment option.