The Functional Release Method™ is an advanced bodywork system I’ve been developing and refining through clinical practice since 2012. It draws from Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Structural Integration, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Active Release Techniques and other forms of therapeutic bodywork.

Each session begins with an assessment of posture, functional movement, joint mobility, muscle function, and movements that reproduce your symptoms. I look at how different areas of the body are moving and working together to identify restrictions, imbalances, and patterns that may be contributing to what you’re experiencing.

The hands-on work is based on what I find during the assessment and may include myofascial work, active release techniques, trigger point therapy, active and passive pin-and-stretch techniques, joint mobilization, and a variety of other orthopedic manual therapy techniques and modalities.

Assessment continues throughout the session. I’ll often retest movement, mobility, muscle function, or other findings from the assessment after working on a specific area of restriction. I use those changes to see how your body is responding, identify other areas that may be involved, and guide the treatment.

I look at the relationships between different areas of the body as part of this process. A shoulder issue may involve the chest, rib cage, neck, or shoulder blade. Hip or knee symptoms may involve the pelvis, foot and ankle, or the way the hip is moving and stabilizing.

When appropriate, I’ll also recommend targeted corrective exercises or mobility work based on what we find during the session, with a focus on specific areas of strength, stability, or mobility that need attention.

Functional Release Method™