9 Ducklings Glide Behind Behind Their Parents I felt a gigantic smile erupt in my heart when I saw nine ducklings swimming behind their parents at our pond. They glided effortlessly across the water, showing no signs of strain or hesitation. Watching them glide so smoothly, reminded me of the work I do at MFR Works Therapuetic Touch. I specialize in the John H Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release. I recall John repeating over and over again at his seminars that the fas

Stress affects both horses and humans in strikingly similar ways. When a horse meets a new rider, it often experiences stress just as a person might in unfamiliar situations. In this post, I explore how horses and humans respond to stress, share calming techniques I use with my Morgan mare, and explain how these insights relate to Myofascial Release (MFR) treatment. Understanding the nervous system’s role in stress and relaxation helps us support both ourselves and our equin

I like to design the sessions at MFRWorks to feel wondrous! My reasons for this are strategic: to maximize the results of a myofascial release session, it is optimal that a client lets down their guard, slows down their breath; shifting their nervous system into a healing mode. Studies actually show that therapeutic touch stimulates this shift faster than swallowing any pill or tablet. Amazing! One of my favorite “go to” places to touch on a client’s face is their sphe

Approaching 90 years old, my mother’s contributions to the neighborhood continue to expand. Last week we drove her 1981 Chevy Baja...