The Functional Release Method™ is a comprehensive bodywork system I’ve developed and refined over more than a decade of clinical practice.
It goes beyond temporary relief by freeing the body from the hidden patterns of strain, tension, and imbalance that underlie pain. Each session works with the body as a whole, helping to restore natural alignment, improve movement, and create transformation that lasts.
Over the years I’ve worked with athletes, dancers, and people overcoming chronic pain, injuries, and postural imbalances. This method was created to address the deeper causes of long-standing tension and imbalances that keep pain recurring.
Alongside the hands-on work, I incorporate Functional Movement & Postural Assessment to understand what’s out of balance and causing the issues. This allows me to tailor each session specifically to bringing the body back into alignment. Corrective Exercise strategies then strengthen the areas that are weak or unstable, supporting the changes created through the bodywork and helping them hold long-term.
By working with the deeper layers and connected fascial chains in a way that feels balanced and easeful, the body can unravel long-held restrictions and imbalances written into the tissue. In doing so, it becomes possible to resolve chronic pain, restore mobility, improve posture, enhance circulation, and regulate the nervous system — restoring balance so your body can feel and function at its best.
Functional Release Method™


Pain & Injuries
Chronic pain
Old injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain & impingement
Frozen shoulder
Hip pain
Knee pain
Ankle & foot pain
Plantar fasciitis
Sciatica
Tendonitis (tennis & golfer’s elbow)
TMJ & jaw tension
Issues the Functional Release Method™ can help with:
Posture & Movement
Postural imbalances
Compensation patterns
Pelvic misalignment
Sacroiliac issues
Scoliosis
Limited range of motion
Joint stiffness
Repetitive strain injuries
Nervous System & Stress
Nervous system dysregulation
Stress-related tension
Headaches & migraines
Stored emotions in the body & nervous system
Breathing
Breathing restrictions
Diaphragm tension
Performance & Recovery
Enhanced performance and faster recovery for athletes & dancers

What Makes FRM™ Unique
Root-cause focused (not just symptom relief)
Resolves hidden compensation patterns instead of masking them
Fully tailored to each individual’s body
Blends Orthopedic Massage, Structural Integration, and Somatic Bodywork
Integrates movement assessments & corrective exercise strategies for lasting results
Especially effective for complex or long-standing issues
MARCEL JAVORI
Orthopedic Bodywork
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Functional Release Method™
CA & NY State Licensed Massage Therapist
Resolve Pain • Realign Posture • Restore Performance