What is Myofascial Release? 
Myofascial Release is a whole-body, hands-on approach for the evaluation and treatment of the human structure. Myofascial Release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions.  

What is Fascia?

Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three-dimensional web from head to foot without interruption.  Trauma, posture or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in excessive pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, osseous structures and/or organs.  Since many of the standard tests such as x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc, do not show the fascial restrictions, it is thought that an extremely high % of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but most go undiagnosed. ​
Fascial restrictions can exert approximately 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch on pain sensitive structures producing pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, restrictions of motion, among others.



The John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach consists of the gentle application of sustained pressure into the fascial restrictions.  This essential "time element" has to do with the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate. 
Myofascial Release can help with a multitude of problems and diseases.  To name a few:
*Back Pain/cervical pain
*Headaches/migraines/whiplash
*Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
*Fibromyalgia
*Sports Injuries
*Carpal Tunnel
*Adhesions/scar tissue
*Sciatica
*Lymphedema
*Rehabilitation
*Pelvic Floor Dysfunction/Women's Health
*Etc. 
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Heather Ruff Secor is the Owner of Full of Life Therapies. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist. She graduated from Baker College of Flint, MI and has been practicing as an OT since 2007.
Heather is an Expert Level John Barnes Myofascial Release Practitioner that has been practicing MFR since 2010. Once she took her first course, she knew immediately that MFR was what she was meant to do. Heather is very passionate about MFR and has over 450 hours in training and has taken courses all across the country.
Heather is also a Licensed Massage Therapist’ that graduated from Irenes Myomassology institute in February 2016, from Southfield, MI. Heather loves to help people and realized massage was another tool in her bag to assist with that. Heather has been a certified member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals) since 2015.
Heather has a certification from Stratford Career Institute as a Relaxation Therapist that she acquired in 2015 as well. Heather currently uses Young Living essential oils and crystals for additional healing in her practice.
Heather takes pride in her business and follows all Covid precautions to ensure everyone’s safety. She looks forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals.