The Painful Truth
Restricted Fascia
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds every organ, bone, muscle, and even individual muscle fibers in the human body. Not only does fascial tissue infiltrate and surround the structures we use for posture maintenance and movement, it creates continuity and can hinder or facilitate communication and function within the human system.
The health of our connective tissue is essential to human function. If fascial tissue gets restricted and doesn’t allow glide, we experience pain, muscle and nerve compression, and even restricted blood flow. Restrictions within the fascia can limit body awareness, create pain and postural dysfunction, and limit our ability to move. Current research is finding that restrictions within the fascial system are key components to many painful conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and repetitive stress or overuse injuries.
Myofascial Release
This slow, gentle treatment method utlizes low load, long duration techniques to allow the body to feel safe, release long-held tension patterns, and reduce inflammation. Working on the surface of the skin without lotion, your body’s natural healing processes are stimulated and the tissue is never forced.
60 min focused area | 90 min full body
Jaw Pain & Chronic Headaches
Fascial restrictions can play a huge part in jaw pain, popping, and misalignment. Restrictions throughout the muscles of the head, face, neck, and shoulders can make chronic headaches more intense and frequent. Try a Focused Fascial massage to experience relief.
Upper Body Stress Relief
Most of us are in a constant state of stress. So much so, that it can be difficult to switch the nervous system out of the “fight or flight” response. With the use of lymphatic, myofascial, and massage techniques, your body can finally reach a much needed state of relaxation. That means better digestion, breathing, and sleep!
Lymphatic Drainage
Blocked lymph pathways in the body can be responsible for chronic pain and even swelling or puffiness in the limbs. Lymphatic massage is useful for inflammation in the body, pre & post surgical recovery, and tissue healing.
Self Treatment Seminar
Learn how to use common self treatment tools to maintain your results in between sessions! These classes are done on yoga mats, so you should have the ability to get on and off the floor safely to participate. Bring a friend at no extra cost!
90 minutes
2025 Pricing
65 min
Focused Treatment- Intake & Assessment
- Fascial treatment – 1 focus area
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Jaw Pain / Chronic headaches
90 Min
Fascial Treatment- 90 min fascial treatments are most effective.
- The body needs time to process and integrate the work, and often times benefits most from additional self-treatment instruction or movement.
- Mix & match services to create the ideal treatment plan.
Get treated by a medical professional
Feel safe, be heard
Your fascial system forms a sort of dynamic web, connected from head to toe. Injury in one area can have widespread effects on your entire body. It is essential to treat the body as a whole in order to optimize healing. Dr. Marisa VanDyke is an occupational therapist and massage therapist who has worked treating fascial dysfunction of mature bodies since 2016. She has overcome her own chronic pain and manages a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with the fascial treatments she provides the public.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“A Great Find”
“My friend and I needed an idea for a double date activity and signed up for the self-treatemtent class. Everyone had so much fun & even the guys said they felt great!“
Sarah
“So Different”
“This was not what I expected. It was so gentle and yet so powerful. I felt amazing for days afterward. “
Cara
“Even mom liked it”
“My mother is 74 and has a variety of health issues. She’s always stiff and sore, but won’t get massage because it makes her hurt even more. She came out grinning and booked two more appointments.“
Jennifer
“Speechless”
“I was skeptical, I admit. It felt like not much was happening during the session, but the next day I could move so much better than usual! My leg muscles are always tight and I’ve gone to some pretty brutal therapy sessions. This one blew my mind.”
Jeff
Hours of Operation
Daily
by appointment only
Finding the office: Located in the SugarOak complex off of Carlisle Drive. When you enter the building (481), go right down the first hall and I’m all the way at the end on the right side!
Reach Out
Don’t be shy. What do you need? Texts and emails are best, as I am in massage sessions most of the day.