Myofascial Therapy for Improved Health and Wellness
Do your muscles ever feel tight, or does post-workout soreness tend to linger? Maybe you’ve been searching for a way to improve how your body moves and feels every day. CORE57’s new myofascial therapies are here to support you. Designed with your unique needs in mind, this therapy combines personalized care with powerful techniques like cupping, gua sha, and myofascial release to help your body recover, strengthen, and thrive.
If you are not sure where to start with myofascial therapy or wondering if it is for you, we are here to walk you through the basics. From how it works to when it is most helpful, we will show you why it’s a great option if you want to feel stronger, more flexible, and less sore.
What is Myofascial Therapy?
Your fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds every part of your body, plays a huge role in how you feel day-to-day. It touches your muscles, tendons, ligaments, tissues, organs, nerves, joints, and bones, and when healthy, it moves with you to support your body. When it becomes tight or tangled up in "knots" (trigger points), it can lead to discomfort, decreased mobility, and even chronic pain. Myofascial therapy focuses on addressing these trouble spots, releasing tension, and restoring movement by physically manipulating and stretching the fascia.
After a session, it’s normal to feel a little sore in the areas treated, but that soreness tends to fade quickly. Instead, you will notice that those parts of your body feel looser and more free than they have in ages.
Key Techniques that Work for You
At CORE57, our myofascial therapy offerings include a combination of efficient, evidence-based methods that deliver results. Here is a breakdown of the types of therapies we use to help you recover:
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses suction to stimulate blood flow and relieve stubborn tension in your muscles. Chances are you’ve seen those distinctive circular marks on athletes; those are from cupping! This process helps flush out built-up toxins, promotes healing deep in the muscles, and restores flexibility. If you are sore after a workout or dealing with chronic muscle tension, cupping offers targeted relief and quicker recovery.
Gua Sha
This ancient technique uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin, boosting circulation and easing inflammation. Gua sha is great for easing sore, overworked muscles and promoting lymphatic drainage to flush out toxins, helping you recover faster. It’s a great way to tackle muscle tightness and soreness, especially after intense workouts or long periods of physical stress. Plus, studies show gua sha can significantly reduce muscle pain and even offer lasting anti-inflammatory and mobility benefits.
Myofascial Release
Sometimes soreness and discomfort come from deeply hidden “knots” or scar tissue you didn’t even know existed. Myofascial release targets these areas with precise, hands-on pressure, helping to break down adhesions, increase mobility, and soothe chronic pain. Whether you are recovering from an overuse injury or trying to move more freely, this technique digs deep to provide lasting relief.
These methods, used individually or together, are designed to enhance your body’s natural ability to heal and recover.
Benefits of Myofascial Therapy
While research on myofascial therapy is still growing, the benefits reported by those who use it are undeniable—and it’s not just about feeling better in the moment. Here is what you can look forward to with consistent treatment according to medical research:
Pain management: Address muscle soreness and support your body’s natural recovery process.
Improved movement: Gain back range of motion so you can move comfortably and efficiently.
Boosted circulation: Help blood and oxygen flow smoothly through your muscles, speeding healing.
Relaxation: Release tension in tight areas and feel calmer overall.
Stress reduction: Get the relief your body needs from the constant stress of modern life.
With each session, you will feel your body respond more positively, moving closer to better comfort and performance.
When Should You Consider Myofascial Therapy?
Everyone can benefit from myofascial therapy, but here are a few scenarios where it works wonders:
After an intense workout when your muscles are stiff and sore.
When you’re recovering from an injury and need to rebuild strength safely.
If you’re feeling chronic tension or pain, whether from exercise, work, or stress.
Whenever you want to enhance your performance, improve range of motion, or prevent future injuries.
You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from these therapies—they are designed for anyone who wants to feel better in their body, at any stage of life. Even if you’re not experiencing pain, these treatments can help keep your body in peak condition so you can stay ahead of any issues before they arise.
Meet Heather Love, Your Myofascial Therapist
Here is the great news for CORE57 members—this isn’t coming from someone you don’t know. Heather Love, one of our amazing and experienced trainers, now brings her skill and expertise to this new service. If you have already worked with Heather in the gym, you know just how invested she is in helping people reach their goals. Now, she’s taking her passion for wellness one step further.
With her expertise in cupping, gua sha, and myofascial release, Heather has plenty of tools to help ease pain and improve movement. Whether you’re dealing with stiff shoulders from too much desk time or gearing up for peak performance, Heather works with you to make sure that every session delivers both care and results.
Personalized Healing at CORE57
Wellness is never one-size-fits-all, and at CORE57, we believe the best treatments are those tailored to you. With myofascial therapy, every session is designed to meet where your body is today while preparing it for whatever challenges tomorrow brings. It’s a step toward a more balanced, pain-free lifestyle—and who doesn’t want that?
Are you ready to experience relief and improved movement? Don’t wait—book a session with Heather today and take the first step toward recovery and strength. Give your body the care it deserves, and the results will speak for themselves.
Take the first step—you will wonder why you didn’t try it sooner!