My ScarWork clients often ask me: ‘Is there anything I can do at home between sessions to boost my results?’ I love this question because it signals an active commitment to healing and because the answer is ‘YES!’

There is a way to get that “ohh, I just got a massage feeling” every single day! The best part is it doesn’t take a ton of time, it’s inexpensive, and it’s really quite simple. Self-massage or Self Myofascial Release (SMR) is a way of performing massage techniques completely on your own — I’ll explain how!

(*This topic has never been more relevant than it is TODAY*) While we think of depression as more a mental health issue, it also affects your physical health and well-being. Having experienced depression myself in the past…. interestingly, chronic anxiety and depression is what actually got me into a hands-on profession as I personally experienced the healing powers of “touch therapies” myself. Learn more about some of the most common symptoms of depression, including how it can affect your entire body.

Ok, so I talk about “structural integration” umm, a lot! What can I say, I’m a BIG fan of this particular physical touch modality. I’ve also recently transitioned from offering primarily Remedial Massage Therapy to offering specialised myofascial release bodywork sessions and the more advanced protocol: Structural Integration. But, what does that all mean?! Let’s look beneath the layers and flesh out some definitions.