Bodywork Remedies

DFR® (Dermal-Fascial Restoration®) and FST (Fascia Stretch Therapy™) are both fascia-focused techniques, but they work very differently.

DFR starts with the superficial layers, assessing how the skin and fascia move and glide. When those layers are restricted, they can influence how the deeper tissues and ultimately the whole body move.

FST looks at movement from a different angle, using assisted stretching, traction, and movement through multiple joints to improve mobility and freedom of movement.

This is why I love having both tools available.

Sometimes I find an area where the tissue itself isn’t gliding well. Other times, I see that the body isn’t moving well through a particular pattern. And very often, it’s a little bit of both.

You don’t need to come in knowing whether you need DFR or FST. I’m assessing that throughout your session and adjusting the work based on what I find.

Because the goal isn’t to fit your body into a technique.

It’s to use the right technique for your body.

The past couple of weeks have been full of mountain biking, hiking, family time, and making memories. Every time I’m able to do these things, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to have my body back. There was a time I wasn’t sure I’d ride again. Pain has a way of making your world smaller, and when you’ve lived through that, you never look at movement the same way. That’s a big part of why I do what I do. Helping people move with less pain isn’t just about improving range of motion. It’s about helping them get back to the people, places, and activities that make life feel like their life again. Thanks for sticking around while I took a little break. What’s one activity that pain has kept you from doing... or one you’re grateful to be able to do again? #painrelief #getyourlifeback #santarosacalifornia #fascia