Deirdre Brigid Murray is an Advanced level Myofascial Release therapist with almost a decade of experience. Originally from Ireland, she lived in the US for 13 years where she trained with John F. Barnes, known as the Father of Myofascial Release. She is also certified MotherCircle facilitator and holds regular online circles to support mothers. Deirdre also incorporates somatic techniques into her work.
“Myofascial Release helped me to come back into my body. To remember who I truly was, to shed layers of conditioning. It has given me relief from physical pain and helped me to release emotional trauma. This work has transformed my life and that of my clients. The ripples of positive change spread far beyond the original issue.
As my work with MFR deepened I became curious about somatic practices and the nervous system. Integrating somatic practices with Myofascial Release has provided a unique healing opportunity to truly release the pain, emotions and experiences stuck in our physical bodies for lasting, meaningful changes.
I believe in meaningful connections and in empowering people to find freedom within. I love to travel, be in nature, move organically, write creatively and of course hang out with my two little boys who I love more than anything.”
ABOUT MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Barnes Myofascial Release works on the body’s fascia to release physical and emotional holding patterns providing deep, lasting relief.
Fascia (also known as connective tissue) is completely interconnected web that surrounds and interfaces with every single cell in the body – including muscle, nerve, blood, and brain cells. It’s literally everywhere. Fascia’s role is to protect us and give us structure. It holds onto pain, emotions and memories. Fascia is the container for consciousness in our bodies.
When we have an injury, an accident, a surgery or a trauma – major or minor – our fascia begins to tighten down around that area and solidify. A “tight” area is created called a restriction. Restrictions then pull into the entire fascial web in the body and start to cause pain and dysfunction.
Barnes Myofascial Release applies gentle, sustained pressure into these restrictions to give a true release. Myofascial Release never forces, trying to force causes our system to go into protection mode.
The fascia is completely interconnected from head to toe. Only addressing the area of symptoms will only provide temporary relief. Barnes Myofascial Release addresses the body as a whole. A restriction in one area of the fascia may be the cause of symptoms in a far away area. If we only address the symptoms we usually miss the root cause. Addressing and releasing the root cause allows for true healing to occur.
Myofascial Self-Treatment
I teach all my clients techniques to continue their treatment at home. This empowers you to take control of your own health and wellbeing.
Myofascial Release may help with:
Healing from birth – Preparation for vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) – Preparation for birth – Pre and post mastectomy and reconstruction – Endometriosis – Back Pain – Chronic Pain – Disc Problems – Headaches – Migraines – Fibromyalgia – Jaw Pain /TMJ Dysfunction – Pelvic Pain – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Painful Scars – Scoliosis – Sciatica – Whiplash – Sports Injuries – Adhesions – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Neck Pain – Neurological Dysfunction – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome –Myofascial Pain Syndrome.