Find Relief From Chronic Pain and Move With Ease

Personalized myofascial release therapy to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you feel at home in your body again.

Are you suffering from physical pain?

Are you struggling with ongoing physical pain that doesn’t seem to go away, no matter what you try? Myofascial restrictions can create tension and limit movement, leading to persistent discomfort.

Physical and Emotional Trauma

Pain isn’t always just physical. The body can hold onto emotional stress and trauma in the fascia creating tightness, fatigue, and pain that don’t respond to other treatments.

Root Cause and Benefits

Myofascial Release works by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. As the fascia releases, blood flow improves, movement becomes easier, and the body begins to heal naturally. Clients often feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to their body.

How You Can Treat It

Through gentle, sustained pressure and mindful touch, Myofascial Release helps the body unwind and restore balance. Each session is unique guided by what your body needs to release and heal.

Long Term Benefits

With consistent Myofascial Release therapy, clients often experience:

  • Reduced or eliminated chronic pain

  • Improved posture and mobility

  • Greater ease of movement

  • Fewer injuries or flare-ups

  • Better sleep and relaxation

  • Emotional release and calm

  • A deeper connection to the body

The Difference between Myofascial Release and Massages

  • Uses gentle, sustained pressure rather than force or muscle kneading

  • Works with the fascia, the connective tissue that supports your whole body

  • Releases deep tension and stored trauma, not just surface tightness

  • Creates lasting change with better mobility and less pain

  • Supports emotional balance and leaves you feeling lighter and more at ease

Myofascial Release Treatments

What is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release is a gentle yet powerful form of bodywork that focuses on the fascia, the continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in the body. Over time, physical strain, emotional stress, injury, or poor posture can cause this tissue to tighten and restrict movement, leading to discomfort and imbalance. Through slow, sustained pressure and mindful touch, Myofascial Release helps soften and unwind these restrictions, allowing the body to restore its natural alignment and flow. Portions of Reiki healing and guided meditation are also incorporated to support energetic balance, deepen relaxation, and create space for emotional release. As tension eases, many people experience greater mobility, reduced pain, and a renewed sense of calm, clarity, and inner balance.
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Josh has got to know his material very well and this was a very informative workshop with a lot of information packed within the session. I would highly reccommend him as he continue on his journey as a yoga teacher.

 

Tony Ryu

You’re the reason I stuck with a Yoga practice, and you made me excited to keep going!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment?

The ‘Book an Appointment’ button at the top of the page will take you to my online booking site. It will prompt you to create a profile to be able to secure a time slot. You will always receive a confirmation email for booked appointments. If you need assistance with booking please reach out to joshua@yogastrengthrelease.com.

Are there side effects of Myofascial Release Treatments?

Everyone responds differently to treatment. Occasionally, mild and temporary effects may arise, such as slight soreness, tenderness, or fatigue. These sensations are a normal part of the body’s natural healing process and typically last only a day or two. They indicate that the body is releasing tension and integrating the work for deeper, long-term balance and relief.

Is there anything important for sessions?

Make sure to drink lots of water before and after.

About Joshua

I am Joshua R. Christie, a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and certified hands on Myofascial Release (MFR) practitioner trained in the John F. Barnes approach in Sedona, Arizona.

In my personal practice I have been curious about the crossover between Chinese acupuncture meridians and myofascial release. This exploration has shown me how these perspectives can resonate with each other in supporting physical and emotional healing, and how they may help ease long held tension in the body. My work weaves together the restorative fascia focused therapy of MFR with a meditative awareness that allows clients to unwind chronic tension, reconnect with their bodies, and find a grounded sense of ease whether they are moving through pain, trauma, burnout, or simply seeking deeper embodiment.

In my sessions I offer a nervous system informed trauma sensitive space for healing through movement and touch. I also bring the perspective of a lifelong musician, both as a violinist and a bagpiper, which shapes the way I understand rhythm, flow, and harmony in the body. This long term relationship with music informs my work with clients, inviting them to soften, release, and return to themselves.

I draw inspiration from the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to guide how I see patterns of balance and flow. When I notice things that may be supported by a broader approach, I often refer clients to TCM practitioners and other complementary professionals to help them access the full range of care they may need.