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Q&A How did Myofascial Release Seminars get its start? Over 50 years ago, I had a severe back injury while training for a weightlifting competition. All forms of therapy and surgery unfortunately let me down. Over time, I developed the principles of Myofascial Release that eventually allowed me to eliminate my pain and restore my function. As I continued with my career as a physical therapist and licensed massage therapist (treating clients from all over the world), along with teaching my Myofascial Release Seminars, I continued to create new techniques and concepts for treating the entire human being. What sort of therapist should take your classes? Is there a minimum experience level or amount of training a therapist should have before taking your courses? The majority of students that attend our seminars are massage therapists, bodyworkers, and physical and occupational therapists, along with nurses and physicians. Myofascial Release (MFR) is not a protocol. It is truly individualized care. There are over 7 billion human beings in this world, therefore there are an infinite number of fascial strain pain patterns. Treating the individual's specific fascial restrictions is of utmost importance, which will benefit the novice and advanced therapist. What special opportunities for education does Myofascial Release Seminars offer? What sets these seminars apart from other massage and bodywork training programs? The opportunity to receive Myofascial Release techniques, as well as providing or giving myofascial release to a fellow therapist in a seminar setting while MFR staff is present, is an invaluable and unique learning experience. This involvement allows the therapist to eliminate their own pain and provides new and highly effective techniques for clients as well. Are your training courses in-person, online, or a combination of both? Every Myofascial Release Seminar that is given is an "in-person" experience. The only authentic way to learn and understand the principles of my approach is by "feel" through gentle, sustained, therapeutic touch. John Barnes Founder, Myofascial Release Approach sponsored by EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Myofascial Release is not a protocol. It is truly individualized care.