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A New Home. The Same Heart.
Read more: A New Home. The Same Heart.Ten years ago, a dream took shape. A dream to create a home. Not simply a clinic or a place to receive treatment, but a…
Reflections
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A New Home. The Same Heart.
Read more: A New Home. The Same Heart.Ten years ago, a dream took shape. A dream to create a home. Not simply a clinic or a place to receive treatment, but a space where people could feel safe enough to heal from their pasts. A place where they could begin to feel what, for so many reasons, may have felt overwhelming for…
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With Gratitude
Read more: With GratitudeCelebrating 10 Years of Fascial Connections Ten years ago, Fascial Connections opened its doors with one simple hope. To create a place where people felt safe. Safe to arrive exactly as they were. Safe to be heard. Safe to be supported. Safe to allow healing to unfold—whatever that healing looked like, however it sounded, and…
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The Rock
Read more: The RockThere are moments in our lives that quietly shape who we become. Not because someone teaches us something. But because we experience something we carry with us forever. Years ago, after completing John F. Barnes Myofascial Release III – Beyond Technique in Sedona, I unexpectedly found myself with one more day before returning home. At…
Understanding the Body
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The Wall We Become
Read more: The Wall We BecomeWhy Pain Isn’t Always Where the Problem Begins “My shoulder hurts.” “My hip keeps catching.” “My neck has been tight for years.” It’s completely understandable. Pain asks for our attention. It demands that we notice it. But over the years, I’ve learned something that continues to amaze me. Pain is often the end of…
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The Body Behind the Ride
Read more: The Body Behind the RideCycling discomfort is often dismissed as “part of the sport,” but poor bike ergonomics and underlying fascial tension can place unnecessary strain on the body. Physiotherapist Liza Fortier explores how proper bike fitting, saddle positioning, and myofascial release can help support comfort, mobility, and a healthier cycling season.
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When Flow is Supported: Fascia, Lymphatics, and the cost of Adaptation
Read more: When Flow is Supported: Fascia, Lymphatics, and the cost of AdaptationThe lymphatic system depends on more than movement—it depends on the environment it exists within. When fascia becomes restricted through patterns of adaptation, fluid flow can become less efficient. This article explores how supporting the body’s structure can help restore function and ease.
Helpful Resources
These curated resources may provide additional support beyond the clinic setting.
Myofascial Release
- MFR – John F. Barnes Myofascial Release
- MFR Therapists – Myofascial Release Directory
- The Barral Institute – Information on Visceral and Neural Manipulation from the Barral Institute
Cancer Support
- Canadian Cancer Society – Canadian Cancer Society
- Canadian Breast Cancer Network – Breast & Hereditary Cancer Support
Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
- Ottawa Fertility Centre – Ottawa Fertility Centre
- Ottawa Birth Wellness -Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
- Monarch Centre – Monarch Centre for Maternal and Newborn Health
- SOGC – The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada