Resolve pain,
Realign posture, Restore performance.
My work unravels the deep compensation patterns behind chronic pain, tension, old injuries, postural imbalances, and mobility issues. The goal is restring natural alignment, functional mobility, and a greater sense of freedom in your body.
“Even after the first session my knees felt pain-free for the first time in five years.”
William Wergert
Dance Teacher & Martial Arts Instructor
WHAT MARCEL DOES
Restoration
The Functional Release Method™ integrates Orthopedic Bodywork, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration, and Somatic Bodywork to restore balance and mobility by unraveling the restrictions that keep pain and dysfunction locked in place.
Prevention
By identifying imbalances early through postural and functional movement assessments, this work stops issues before they return. Corrective exercise strategies, combined with advanced bodywork, restore balance, reduce tension, and prevent overuse injuries — breaking the cycle of compensation.
Ongoing care sustains mobility, posture, and balance while keeping old problems from resurfacing. With consistent, focused bodywork, the Functional Release Method™ reinforces alignment, preserves mobility, and supports long-term performance.
Maintenance
“ Beyond relief. Transformation.”
Chronic pain & old injuries
Postural imbalances & movement restrictions
Back, neck, hip & shoulder pain
Sciatica & nerve-related pain
Headaches, migraines & jaw tension
Stress, fatigue & nervous system imbalance
Enhanced recovery & performance for athletes & dancers
Issues I Help With:
“I highly recommend Marcel for bodywork. He did magic for my body a few days ago.
I arrived in Bali with chronic SI joint pain and subsequent tension all around my lower back and the back of my legs
Last night I could dance pain-free and I have my full mobility again today. Yay! ✨
Note: massage and bodywork for me is not the same. Bodywork is a specialized service designed to realign and rebalance the body. It will not put you to sleep, but it may just give your life back.”
— Alina Mihai
Mentor, Strategist & Dancer
Functional Release Method™
The Functional Release Method™️ unites orthopedic massage, myofascial release, structural integration, and somatic bodywork into one powerful system— designed to resolve pain, realign posture, and unlock your best performance.
ABOUT THE METHOD
“Marcel is magic! He’s the best bodyworker in the world! He’s helped me so many times over the years. Recently I had some really bad hip pain that was getting worse, and he made it disappear.”
Anderson Mendes Rocha
Dance Teacher & Performer, Eutonia Therapist
Every session is a collaboration. I take time to understand your story and assess your body’s patterns, then design the work around what will help you perform and feel your best. Sessions are unhurried, precise, and deeply focused, creating the conditions for meaningful, lasting results.
The Experience
Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy | Myofascial Release | Structural Integration | Neuromuscular Therapy | Active Release Therapy | Functional Movement Assessment | Gait and Postural Analysis | Manual Muscle Testing | Applied Functional Biomechanics | Trigger Point Therapy | Medical Thai Massage | Sports Massage Therapy | Muscle Energy Technique | Triple Vagal Method Somatic Bodywork
Techniques & Approaches
Each month I share effective tips on posture, movement, and pain relief based on real experience with clients. Think of it as gentle guidance delivered straight to your inbox.
“My guy is truly amazing because last year Marcel fixed my post-car accident shoulder blade knot that I had in me for years, just after a session with him during the retreat. 🙂”
Han Han
Dancer & Retreat ParticipanT
"Marcel is one of my biggest highlights and has become a VIP in my healing journey. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive, and helped me clear out a lot of scar tissue from an old neck injury from an accident. I’ve been enjoying so much more range of motion since working with him. I’d highly recommend trying to get some time in with him if you’ve had injuries, or haven’t experienced him yet. Marcel is truly amazing ✨🙏"
Candice Young
Founder of Trek Relief
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MARCEL JAVORI
Orthopedic Bodywork
Contact
Functional Release Method™
CA & NY State Licensed Massage Therapist
Resolve Pain • Realign Posture • Restore Performance
