This work is for those seeking more than surface-level relief. Whether you’re navigating physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling disconnected from your body, this integrative approach offers a grounded path toward healing and reconnection.
You may benefit from this work if:
You’re experiencing chronic tension, pain, or nervous system dysregulation
You’ve tried conventional therapies but still feel “stuck” in your body
You’re in recovery from burnout, trauma, or stress-related fatigue
You want to move and heal in a way that honors your unique rhythm and inner awareness
You’re ready to explore gentle, hands-on support in a safe, therapeutic space
Through myofascial release, breath-led movement, and a nervous system-informed lens, I offer space for the body to unwind—naturally, intuitively, and with deep respect for your process.
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, sustained form of bodywork designed to release restrictions in the fascia—the body’s intricate web of connective tissue. Fascia surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in the body, acting like a full-body suit of tissue that can either flow with ease or bind us in tension.
Over time, stress, injury, surgery, or emotional trauma can cause the fascia to tighten and solidify. Imagine this network as a body-wide straightjacket—when the fascia becomes restricted, it tugs on muscles, compresses nerves, and pulls the body out of alignment, often resulting in chronic pain, reduced mobility, and a general sense of tightness or being “stuck.”
Myofascial Release works by applying sustained pressure into these fascial restrictions, encouraging the tissue to soften, unwind, and return to a more fluid, expansive state. Unlike traditional massage, MFR doesn’t force the body—it listens, follows, and holds until the tissue yields naturally.
By releasing the fascial “straightjacket,” MFR restores freedom of movement, enhances posture, and supports deep healing—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
I’m Joshua R. Christie, a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and certified hands-on Myofascial Release (MFR) practitioner trained in the John F. Barnes approach.
My work weaves together the meditative depth of yoga with the restorative, fascia-focused therapy of MFR. I help clients unwind chronic tension, reconnect with their bodies, and find a grounded sense of ease—whether they’re moving through pain, trauma, burnout, or simply seeking deeper embodiment.
In sessions, retreats, and group settings, I offer a nervous system-informed, trauma-sensitive space for healing through movement and touch. While I bring the perspective of a lifelong violinist to this work, my approach is open to anyone ready to soften, release, and return to themselves.
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