What is MFR Physical Therapy?
MFR Physical Therapy is a holistic and integrative Physical Therapy and Wellness Clinic.
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle whole body approach that is widely acknowledged and supported by scientific research and findings to be safe, gentle, and highly effective in relieving pain, restoring natural movement, and promoting health, and healing.
At MFR Physical Therapy we use Authentic MFR to release fascial adhesions that can cause discomfort, pain, and dysfunction. The treatments are primarily manual (hands on) to release the Fascial restrictions. Treatment may also include specific therapeutic movement and exercises with or without specially designed tools, props, or equipment.
MFR Therapy has developed a reputation for getting great results with difficult conditions including chronic and acute pain of all types.
*Please see the list of Conditions Treated, and Take the Test
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Our Goal at MFR
Our Goal at MFR Physical Therapy
Our Goal at MFR Physical Therapy is to provide a safe and comfortable, envirnoment to facilitate healing and restore qualtiy movement and help you to achieve your goals with safe, and effective treatment as quickly as possible. We do this through proven hands-on techniques, one-on -one therapy, individualized rehabilitation programs and treatments plans designed for each individual.
Introducing Marlaina
Marlaina B Vance, PT, LMT, NCBTMB
has been a licensed Physical Therapist for over 25 years.
Marlaina earned Expert Level as a Myofascial Release Practitioner (trained by world renowned authority on Myofascial Release, John F Barnes, and his staff) in 2016. After many years and experience with other modalities and certifications, she chose Authentic MFR as her primary modality. She finds Authentic MFR to be the most effective and long-lasting way to release painful and problematic restrictions, restore health, flexibility, and strength, and achieve an improved active, pain-free quality of life. Marlaina has helped hundreds of patients using the Authentic MFR Approach.
Marlaina also specializes in Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra, earning advanced certifications from the Amrit Yoga Institute. This accessible form of Yoga delivers a direct experience of Yoga with deep and peaceful relaxation, increased awareness and energy. It does not require excessive flexibility or strength, and it can be practiced from a chair. Marlaina started an Amrit Yoga class for Wellness members, and a Special Needs group at Providence Hospital in Alabama. She also taught Amrit Yoga in Health Clubs, Yoga Studios, and for a dance company.
Marlaina wrote and taught the CEC course "Yoga The Mystery Revealed" for Health and Wellness professionals. It was approved by The American Council on Exercise. She taught this course across the United States while also teaching Pilates I and II, and Exercise Ball for Behind the Scenes Fitness Company.
Marlaina has earned certifications in Personal Training and TRAGER, culminating in Massage Therapy Licensure and National Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She has taught TRAGER in several massage schools as well as Anatomy and Physiology, and Rehab for Massage Therapists. She also served as a Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Assistants for 4 years in Texas.
Marlaina enjoys helping her clients with unique, personalized, and effective programs that comes from her vast experience and training.
Marlaina takes a holistic approach to healing in order to achieve balance, helping each individual as a whole person. She has worked with a wide range of patients and clients with concerns including acute and chronic pain, stress, orthopedic concerns, surgical and neurological concerns, weight loss, sleep issues, and seniors with special needs.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a three-dimensional web-like structure. It connects to the skin and is continuous from head to toe. It surrounds and connects every part of the body, including covering individual muscle fibers, muscle bundles, bones, and organs, and it is also present in the brain (with a sponge-like formation). The nerves, blood, and lymph vessels also run through the healthy fascia. But they are restricted when Fascia is restricted. Please click on the video link below to see that illustrated. Fascia continues down to the cellular level and inside the cell itself. If there is any issue in the body, it is in this tissue as well.
Fascia connects every cell to all other cells throughout the body. Inflammation, chronic habitual poor posture, faulty movement, overuse or inactivity, accidents, falls, surgery, stress, dehydration, and birth traumas, can cause fascial adhesions. A fascial lesion in one part of the body may lead to pain or dysfunction in a completely different area since this web is interconnected throughout the body. MFR treatment releases the restrictions in the fascia and relieves many chronic pain symptoms.
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More Facts about Fascia...
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Myofascial Release Treats difficult conditions. Please see the list of conditions treated.
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Fascial lesions can create up to 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch and cause debilitating pain and cause postural imbalances and decreased function.
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Myofascial Release treatment improves the function of the entire body. MFR increases range of motion, decreases pain, and improves function, and strength.
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Fascia influences the quality of our movement much more than our muscles alone.
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Fascia plays a large role in how our cells communicate.
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Fascia has unique properties that require a specialized approach to training, recovery, and therapy.
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Maintaining Myofascial health is essential in order for a body to be mobile and resilient.
Testimonials
"I am grateful to have found MFR Physical Therapy in Bullhead City. I
have lived in several states from Boston to Las Vegas over a 30 year
period and had traditional Physical Therapy in all of those states (5). I
believed all Physical Therapy was the same, but Marlaina at MFR
Physical Therapy proves they are not all the same.
Marlaina, at MFR Physical Therapy, worked on my injuries with a
traditional Physical Therapy approach and also introduced me to
Myofascial Release (MFR). Until MFR I did not have complete pain
relief and functional mobility. She helped me more with a medial
meniscus tear than other PT's and the orthopedic doctor, and relief from
decades of neck and lower back pain.
All those years I've suffered with pain and reduced movement, with little
relief from the various PT's I worked with. I did not get the optimum
results I have achieved until going to MFR Physical Therapy. I wish
people with pain will become aware of MFR for pain relief, and healing."
TARA W.
"Wow! Marlaina is a very specialized Physical Therapist who does
myofascial release, which is hard to find. The equipment she uses is
also unique. The Zaaz body vibration machines give me a good work
out, helps with pain relief, and leaves me energized. The amethyst and
tourmaline crystal bed really relaxes me with the deep far infrared heat.
The office is layed out nicely, I like going there. Marlaina has been in
natural wholistic medicine most of her adult life and has supplements
and food suggestions based on my needs and concerns. I am so glad
that I met her. I have severe osteoarthritis and she has made my life
better."
KATHY B.
"Marlaina Vance, PT is a highly competent
professional in her field. I have known Marlaina for approximaltely 4
years. She has done hands on therapeutic work with me as a TRAGER
Practitioner and worked with me as a personal trainer utilizing Pilates,
Yoga, Stability Ball, Walking and weight training. Her instruction is
educational and safe as well as challenging.
My experience with Marlaina is that she is versatile in her abilities,
always knowledgeable (and if she does not know she will find out),
concerned and caring with her clients, consistent and reliable with her
approach and results. She is very talented, inspiring, and creative."
JAN E.
"Marlaina Vance is an excellent therapist and exhibits a high degree of
professional ability and character."
JAN S.
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