** Nurturing Brain & Body: A Whole-Health Approach This June
June 1, 2025
June is here, bringing with it sunshine (we hope!), fresh air, and the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and ourselves. Whether you’re planting in the garden, going for a walk, or enjoying time with friends and family, this is the season to embrace movement and mindfulness.
As you begin to spend more time outdoors, it’s also a great time to check in with how your body feels—especially your fascial system. That’s the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles, bones, and organs. This often-overlooked system plays a vital role in posture, mobility, and overall well-being.
At our clinic, we’re passionate about helping patients restore balance and movement through Myofascial Release Therapy—a gentle, hands-on approach that relieves tension, improves circulation, and supports healing at a deep, lasting level. It’s especially beneficial for those experiencing chronic pain, limited range of motion, or recovering from injury or illness.
💜 June is also Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—a powerful reminder of how deeply connected our brain health is to the rest of the body. The fascial system and nervous system work hand-in-hand; supporting one helps nurture the other.
Whether you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, navigating your own cognitive wellness, or simply seeking ways to stay sharp and grounded, therapies like Myofascial Release can offer meaningful support—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This month, we invite you to explore how gentle movement, outdoor connection, and therapeutic care can nourish your brain and body from the inside out.
✨ Looking for more ways to support your wellness journey? Follow us on social media for simple tips, inspiration, and reminders to stay connected to what matters most—your health, your heart, and your healing path.
Here’s to a vibrant, mindful start to the summer.
Warmly, Your FC team
Gardening with Fascia in Mind 🌱
As your garden comes alive this spring, it’s the perfect time to reconnect—with the earth, the season, and your own body. Just like your plants, your fascia—the connective tissue that links and supports every part of you—thrives when treated with care. Gardening offers a beautiful opportunity to move with purpose. By keeping your spine long, your posture aligned, and your tools within easy reach, you help protect your body from unnecessary strain and support long-term mobility. The photo shows how small shifts in posture can make a big difference. With every mindful movement, you’re not just nurturing your garden—you’re cultivating resilience in yourself. 🌸
** 🥗 Inspired by Greta Podleski’s Mediterranean Farro Salad
For a refreshing, nutrient-rich option this season, try the Mediterranean Farro Salad from Every Salad Ever by Greta Podleski—a celebrated Ontario-based author whose recipes are as nourishing as they are delicious. This hearty bowl features wholesome farro tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Topped with feta, it’s the perfect balance of fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein—supporting energy, digestion, and fascia health.
📘 As a clinic that values community and whole-body wellness, we love to highlight the work of local businesses—and Greta’s book is a staple we’re proud to share. You’ll find this beautiful recipe (and many more!) in Every Salad Ever, available online or at local bookstores. Explore more → (https://www.everysaladever.com)
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** 💜 Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
How Myofascial Release Supports Brain Health and Cognitive Wellness
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of brain health, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and explore supportive approaches for cognitive wellness.
While there’s no single solution for preventing or reversing neurodegenerative conditions, there are ways to support the brain, nervous system, and whole-body function—especially when we consider how interconnected everything truly is.
One often-overlooked component of neurological health is the fascial system: the body’s connective tissue web that wraps around the brain, spinal cord, and every organ, muscle, and nerve. As we age or experience stress, trauma, or illness, the fascia can become restricted and dehydrated, affecting circulation, nerve function, and the body’s ability to self-regulate.
That’s where John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy (JFB-MFR) offers unique support.
** How JFB-MFR Can Help:
* Gently unwinds fascial restrictions affecting the brain and central nervous system
* Encourages blood flow and lymphatic drainage, vital for brain detoxification
* Supports nervous system regulation and emotional calm
* Creates conditions that may enhance clarity, presence, and ease
* Offers relief from physical tension, headaches, and stress—common in caregivers and those navigating cognitive change
While Myofascial Release is not a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be a powerful complementary therapy—supporting quality of life, relaxation, and body-mind connection for both those diagnosed and their caregivers.
💜 Whether you’re caring for a loved one or navigating your own wellness journey, know that you’re not alone—and gentle, holistic support is available.
Let’s continue raising awareness, deepening compassion, and sharing real tools for healing and connection.
** 🐾 Meet Catherine — And Learn About Our Expanding Animal Therapy Services!
We’re excited to share not just one, but two pieces of wonderful news from the clinic!
First, please join us in welcoming Catherine, our new Clinic Administrator! Catherine will be helping support our therapists and patients in the clinic—managing scheduling, coordinating care, and keeping everything flowing smoothly behind the scenes.
But there’s more! Catherine is also currently in training to become a Canine Therapist, specializing in Myofascial Release for dogs. Her deep love for animals and natural healing instincts make her a perfect fit for this work, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of our team.
Catherine’s arrival also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the clinic:
We’re in the process of expanding our services to include canine and equine myofascial release therapy. Several of our therapists are currently undergoing training to bring this powerful, gentle healing modality to the animals in your lives.
Whether supporting an aging pet, a recovering performance horse, or simply offering maintenance care for beloved companions, we’re honored to extend the same level of compassion and skill to our four-legged clients.
Stay tuned for updates as these offerings become available—and be sure to say hello to Catherine next time you visit!
** 📣 Important Update: Rate Adjustment Beginning August 1, 2025
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and personalized attention you’ve come to expect from our team. In order to continue offering that level of service and to reflect the experience, training, and dedication of our therapists, a rate adjustment will go into effect starting August 1, 2025 for the following practitioners:
* Tara
* Lori
* Shea
We understand that changes like this may impact your planning, and we want to offer as much notice as possible so you can prepare accordingly. Existing appointments before August 1st will remain at the current rate.
We truly value the trust you place in us and appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions about this update or need assistance adjusting future appointments, please don’t hesitate to reach out.