Broadleaf Healing: empowering health through Myofascial Release Therapy - MFR - a specialized form of Massage Therapy taught by John F. Barnes.
 Myofascial Release (MFR) - Spencer Leek is one of the few therapists in Portland, Oregon trained in Myofascial Release Therapy by John F. Barnes. Myofascial Release is an authentic healing art which helps remove the crushing forces caused by the restrictions within our fascial system. Scientists have found that fascia can dehydrate over time or after trauma and can exert up to 2,000 pounds per square inch. When this compressive force is applied to pain sensitive structures, it can cause chronic pain. Fascial restrictions can also take us out of proper alignment, causing our joints to compress in ways which cause joint degeneration, pain, and weakness. Fascia can also compress internal organs
or nerves leading into and from organs - leading to a myriad of symptoms including digestive problems and vertigo.
One core principle of Myofascial Release Therapy is that the source of pain is rarely the site of the symptom. For example, back pain can originate with restrictions in the anterior toro (psoas) or from a misaligned pelvis. Shoulder pain could arise from stuck facet joints in the vertebrae. MFR therapists scan the entire body for restrictions which are often the cause of your symptoms.
Because fascial restrictions are the source of so many symptoms, MFR can augment existing therapies and help relieve pain associated with:
MFR can augment existing medical therapies by allowing medication and nutrition to reach injured or diseased areas of the body. Additionally, MFR allows the body to flush toxins and cellular waste.
Learn more about Spencer or contact him to learn more:
spencer@broadleafhealing.com
503.501.7581 |
Spencer Leek, LMT
Advanced MFR Therapist
Oregon License #16735
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Broadleaf Healing has moved into
The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia with Ginevra Liptan, MD
Cheryl Hryciw, FNP
Keith Ironside, MD
6400 SW Canyon Court, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97221
Directions
The new office is in the Sylvan area of SW Portland. The new office is easily accessible from Highway 26, parking is plentiful, and there are no stairs to climb.
-Do you have a family member or friend in the military returning home from conflict? Spencer is offering time to veterans for free 1 time per month.
- Erin's Story: "About two years ago, I began to lose muscle in my arm at a frighteningly rapid pace" ...
: "I awoke thinking something was wrong as it was light outside, and I never sleep through the night.". ...
: A PDF of an article by John Barnes in LNEOnline.com. ...
: A nice news story on another MFR provider. ...
: A descriptive video, with human cadavers, about fascia and how it can become stuck. ...
: An excerpt from an article by John Barnes:
I [ John Barnes] believe the solidification of the ground substance blocks cellular excretion and does not allow this and the toxins to reach the lymphatic system so they become trapped and cannot flush out to purify cells. ...
Videos about MFR from John Barnes:
YouTube Video 1
YouTube Video 2
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