Myofascial Release Massage Therapy
Many patients seek myofascial treatment after losing flexibility or function following an injury or if experiencing ongoing back, shoulder, hip, or virtually pain in any area containing soft tissue.
Myofascial pain can have two sources. Pain can be generated from the skeletal muscle or connective tissues that are 'bound down' by tight fascia. In addition, pain can also be generated from damaged myofascial tissue itself, sometimes at a 'trigger point' where a contraction of muscle fibers has occurred. In either case, the restriction or contraction inhibits blood flow to the affected structures, thus accentuating the contraction process further unless the area is treated.
The goal of myofascial therapy is to stretch and loosen the fascia so that it and other contiguous structures can move more freely, and the patient's motion is restored. For this reason, myofascial therapy is sometimes referred to as 'myofascial release' therapy. It may also be referred to as 'myofascial trigger point therapy' by others.
By targeting specific areas of the fascial system, myofascial therapy can help prepare patients for more aggressive forms of strengthening, or provide pain relief for patients with restricted flexibility and movement, thus allowing patients to return to normal movement and greater function.
Ashley Demaio
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley graduated from Georgian College in 2018 in the Advanced Massage Therapy Program. Previously, Ashley worked as a Physiotherapist Assistant at a sports clinic and Nursing home, gaining lots of experience working with a wide range of athletes and geriatric
population.
Ashley Played hockey and Lacrosse growing up having the opport... See More
Kelsey Watson
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist
Kelsey graduated from the Sir Stanford Fleming College massage program in 2021 with honours and has been working as a full-time RMT ever since. She has always had a passion for the body, fitness and keeping active through sports, all of which she brings to each and every one of her treatments. Kelsey has been trained in deep tissue massage, trig... See More
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Alyssa Point
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist
Alyssa graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2019 and earned her Diploma of Massage Therapy from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2020. She has also had the opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills working with sports teams and as a physiotherapist assistant. As an RMT, Alyssa’s main goal is to ... See More
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Natalia Rey Vidal
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist
A graduate from Sutherland Chan in Toronto Natalia has had the opportunity to both practice and teach massage. Natalia has had varied experiences from treating patients with chronic pain, neuropathy, pregnancy to sports massage. Natalia utilizes Swedish Massage techniques along with myofascial release and trigger point therapy to treat pain and... See More
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Tracey Donald
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Innisfil
Registered Massage Therapist
Tracey is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with 15 years of experience. She attended Georgian College in Barrie where she graduated with Honours and became licensed in 2008. She has continued her education throughout her career and is always looking to learn more about health and wellness. Through her continued education and experience, she ... See More
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Alisha Jiwan
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Newmarket
Registered Massage Therapist
Alisha graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in and received her Massage Therapy diploma with honours in 2019.
Going from being a personal trainer and coaching fitness classes, to working in law enforcement, as well as the oil fields, Alisha enters the clinic with great life experience and overall knowledge.
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Chloe Howe
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Innisfil
Registered Massage Therapist
Chloe graduated with Honours in Massage Therapy from Georgian College in 2020. She is specialized in deep tissue massage, trigger point release, Swedish techniques and stress management. She is passionate about everything she does and loves helping people become the best version of themselves. Regardless of your activity level, she will work har... See More
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Ashley Cotugno
RMT
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist
Ashley graduated from York University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science with Specialized Honours in Kinesiology. After taking some time off, she decided to pursue her passion in becoming a Massage Therapist by attending Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, graduating in 2019. She has had clinica... See More Book With Ashley
Rachel Zheng
RMT, R. Ac
Location: MyoDynamic Health - Barrie
Registered Massage Therapist and Registered Acupuncturist
Rachel has over 14 years of experience as a massage therapist and an experienced acupuncture practitioner specializing in acupuncture, guasha, and cupping to customize total wellness and healing programs for patients. Rachael's knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology enables her to treat a wide range of conditions, including h... See More