Celia McDermott

Myofascial Release since 2005.

To book an appointment, please text or call (770)653-1358, or email mcdmfr@gmail.com

What is MFR

John F. Barnes Approach Myofascial Release (MFR) is a full-body, hands on, very specialized manual therapy that releases the fascial system- a three dimensional web that connects and surrounds every muscle, organ, cell, and system in your body.

MFR helps to remove the straight-jacket effect from your body by releasing restricted fascia. Treatment is based on taking a look at and treating your entire body, helping to restore balance. By releasing the fascial restrictions throughout your body, MFR will decrease the crushing force, therefore decreasing pain and increasing function, blood flow, nutrition, and overall health- down to the cellular level. The goal of treatment is to help you return to function and activity! Please visit John Barnes’ website for more information about JFB-MFR, including articles.

Celia McDermott

John F. Barnes Approach trained Myofascial Release Therapist

Celia has extensive experience with all ages, including people with special needs. She has been in clinical practice since 1998, including children’s rehab, neurological rehab, orthopedic clinics, and private practice. Although adept at many rehab techniques, her passion and specialty is John Barnes’ Approach Myofascial Release.

More About Celia

Location

Healing Arts on Savannah
1500 Savannah Rd
Lewes, DE 19958

Hours

Mon-Fri by appointment only

Be sure to schedule a 90 minute appointment for your first visit

Contact

To book an appointment, please text or call
(770) 653-1358, or email mcdmfr@gmail.com

What is Fascia?

Fascia is the tough, connective tissue system that creates a three-dimensional web extending without interruption from head to toe. Fascia surrounds and infuses every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ in the body, all the way down to the cellular level.

The fascial system can affect every system and function in the body- muscular, cellular, neurological, metabolic, etc. The impact of unhealthy fascia on your body is profound!

Fascia is composed of an Elasto-collagenous complex which has three parts:

Elastin– The most elastic part of the complex, very stretchable.
Collagen– These fibers are extremely tough and give support to the structure. They coil around the elastic fibers in a relaxed, wavy configuration.
Ground Substance/Matrix– A gelatinous-like component that transports metabolic material through the body and also acts like a cushion.

When the fascial system is healthy and functioning well, its acts as the primary support system of the body, stabilizing and cushioning muscles, bones, organs, and all other systems within it. Healthy fascia is a beautiful, moving system, and creates space through which delicate nerves, blood vessels and fluids pass.

When fascia is restricted through trauma, repetitive motions, poor posture, repetitive positions, scar tissue, and/or the inflammatory process, this flowing, powerful system can become solidified. Think of taffy hardening. Fascia will thicken or reinforce in these areas of stress and, in turn,shorten the connective tissue, causing a fascial restriction.

Fascial restrictions have the capability of putting 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch in a restricted area. That pressure can compromise any system in the body,causing pain and dysfunction.

Call (770) 653-1358 for an appointment

Be sure to request a 90 minute session for your first visit.

Break the Cycle of Pain!

Common Questions

How do I know if I have fascial restrictions?

This is actually very simple to figure out. If you are feeling tight, compressed, or restricted, then you have fascial restrictions. That constant or intermittent back or neck pain, that too-often headache, that hip that just never feels right, that “pulled muscle” that’s always coming back… Too often we get used to little (or big) aches and pains, thinking they’re just part of aging,or normal wear and tear. They are not, and you don’t have to live in pain.

How is MFR different from massage or other therapies?

Think of 2000 pounds of pressure per square inch- that’s the pressure that restricted fascia has on your body. With traditional therapy, you may feel better for awhile, but because the collagen layer of the fascial system hasn’t been addressed, the fascia hasn’t been affected at all.

MFR provides long, slow, deep releases. You may feel a burning or tingling sensation as this straight-jacket finally lets go. The tissue will usually continue to release for a few days after each session. You will also receive some specific self treatment exercises to do at home to help these releases to continue.

How many sessions will it take?

This is different for each person, and depends totally on the severity of your symptoms. After the initial visit, we’ll have a better idea of how to progress. Typically at least a few sessions are required, but again, every person’s situation is different.

What disorders can MFR treat?

This list includes, but is not limited to:

back/neck pain
torticollis
fibromyalgia
chronic fatigue syndrome
neurological conditions
orthopedic conditions
multiple sclerosis
chronic headaches/ migraines
pelvic pain
jaw pain (TMJD)
disc problems
myofascial pain syndrome
carpal tunnel
adhesions/ scars
scoliosis
post- cancer related pain
sciatica

Can MFR help with athletic performance?

Absolutely. Postural imbalances can tremendously affect athletic performance, and can eventually cause an injury. Think about running with an uneven pelvis, or swinging a golf club or tennis racquet with a restricted shoulder. You end up working a lot harder to compensate for the restrictions, and alternate musculature is recuited to overcome the deficiencies created by the original restrictions. Over time, the alternate areas become tighter and more injury-prone, creating yet another set of problems with another set of restrictions… not helping at all with your game. MFR helps to release these restrictions, helps to correct posture, and helps to develop physical awareness, thus improving your perfomance.

What are your rates?

The first session is 90 minutes, includes a consultation and treatment, as well as self-care ideas.
After the initial session, rates are as follows:

$150 – 60 minutes
$215- 90 minutes

There is a no tipping policy here, so these are flat rates. cash, check and most credit cards are accepted.

Is this covered by insurance?

Possibly, but this is up to you to research. In order to keep our rates low and provide excellent patient care, we do not have contracts with insurance companies.

Please call (770)653-1358 for more information.

What should I expect on my first visit?

Please bring or wear gym shorts and sports bra (if indicated), or bathing suit or underwear if you are comfortable that way. (If wearing a bra or swimsuit top, please be sure that opens in the back.)We will need to see what’s going on.

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time to fill out the patient history form, and for discussion and initial assessment.

Please be very well-hydrated. During treatment, you will benefit from the intake of 12-16 eight oz glasses of water per day.

Please no lotions or perfumes. Lotions make it difficult to obtain long, slow releases essential to reaching that collagen layer, and perfumes may trigger allergic reactions in other patients.

My Experience

Celia began her career as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, and after discovering the benefits of JFB-MFR, enrolled in massage school to be able to obtain her LMT, open her own practice and bring JFB-MFR to all ages in the Metro Atlanta area. She has been very fortunate in being able to train extensively with Mr. Barnes, and to assist him with his seminars. She has earned the honor of teaching seminars around the country for John Barnes since 2018. She is a lifelong learner, is passionate about helping people, and is always looking for ways to assist her clients. She also hosted the Metro Atlanta JFB-MFR Study Group, to help therapists fine tune their techniques, and to foster a strong local community of MFR practitioners. After more than 20 years in Metro Atlanta, Celia has recently relocated to beautiful coastal Delaware. She is so excited to join the wonderful group of practitioners at “Healing Arts on Savannah”, bringing MFR to the community here.

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