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Meet Kristen Holmes of Desert Rose Myofascial Release in Chandler

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristen Holmes.

Kristen, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Desert Rose Myofascial Release was birthed as a remembrance of my soul’s true purpose, which is to be a guide for others to come home to their most authentic selves; remembering what it is like to be connected to their body, mind, and spirit. There was a time when I lived in a much different lifestyle then I do now, burning myself out in the corporate world addicted to the social rat race of overdoing and achievement. I was physically dependent on stimulants and my mind and body were in a constant state of living in survival mode, disconnected and exhausted. However, this is the part of my life I am most grateful for because it was through this very darkness that I rediscovered the parts of myself I had lost along the way. I walked away from all the things that drained my energy. When walking away from all of this, I made a very important promise to myself and told myself I would commit to and never look back on.

This promise was to follow my heart’s desire to help others. From there I began training to be a massage therapist. It was there that I was introduced to myofascial release. I instantly fell in love with the myofascial release because of the results with clients and the uniqueness of this treatment. Since then I felt a strong calling to be a JFB therapist and decided to further my education by attending JFB Myofascial Seminars. I continue to attend these seminars to this day to deepen and further my skills. After learning this wonderful treatment I trained to be a Reiki Master, to help clients go even deeper and heal the subconscious programming that holds them back from living the life of their dreams. Additionally, I trained to be a life coach where I could teach others how to take their power back and find the answers within!

Has it been a smooth road?
I have been fortunate that my journey has been a fairly smooth road. I believe when your following your passion and purpose everything falls into alignment for you! I think the largest struggle I have come across along the way is getting people to understand what Myofascial Release is. Often people think it is a facial or a massage. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth!

My approach goes against the grain of mainstream massage therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc. I spend most of my time educating people on the fascial system and how this plays a crucial roll in our overall health and well being. These days it’s all about instant gratification and quick fixes of making the pain go away overnight. However, people don’t realize the long term detriments that these quick fixes have on their body long term.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Desert Rose Myofascial Release is different from traditional physical therapy, massage, or chiropractic facilities as we address a significant and commonly overlooked head-to-toe system and structure of the body – the fascial system. In doing so, we address the root cause of the pain, not just the symptoms. When we can treat the actual root cause, symptoms can finally be eliminated.

At Desert Rose Myofascial Release, we specialize in John F. Barnes Myofascial Release aka MFR and Usui Reiki. These two modalities are the perfect marriage as they allow me to view each patient as a unique individual and is particularly helpful in the treatment of both new and stubborn chronic problems that have NOT been resolved by traditional methods.

You may ask yourself what is Myofascial release. As I mentioned in an earlier question many people confuse it for a facial or massage. However, MFR is none of these things. I think it is important to first look at what Fascia is before diving into what Myofascial release is.

So what is Fascia? Fascia is a web-like tissue that runs three-dimensionally throughout the body. It surrounds and supports every cell, nerve, organ, muscle, and bone in your body. When it is restricted, it dehydrates and becomes like glue. It not only loses its mobility, but it can also exert force on underlying structures — up to 2,000 lbs. per square inch! This tension can create pain when applied directly into pain-sensitive structures. It can also reduce the range of motion in joints, cause muscle pain and fatigue when muscles have to work against the tight fascia, and can even cause bizarre, seemingly unrelated symptoms when fascia entraps nerves.

So now that I’ve given you a glimpse at what fascia is. Let’s talk about what John F. Barnes myofascial release is. Myofascial Release specifically addresses the fascia, the connective tissue that runs throughout the body. MFR involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. By going slowly and waiting for the body’s natural rhythm, the fascia responds by elongating, rehydrating, and reorganizing.

MFR is a hands-on treatment performed on the skin with no oils or creams. The gentle tension between the therapist’s hands and the patient’s skin is what allows access to the fascia in a way that the gliding effect of the traditional massage cannot achieve. By following the unique lines of tension in each patient’s body, the MFR therapist can uncover significant restrictions. It is because of this that we can address the root cause of the pain and not just the symptoms.

What I have found over the years of treating patients is that symptoms are a message from the body trying to tell you something very important. Since childhood, we learned to numb those messages with drugs, food, work, and many other things. I believe myofascial release will empower you to tap into the root cause of imbalances in your mind and body. Each thought you hold has an energetic effect on how you feel. Each choice you make or don’t make also affects you. Becoming aware of this provides a transformed way of living and being.

It’s my mission to help clients discover how their bodies talk to them! The more you become conscious of it the faster your life changes. There is a life force within you that directs you. By tuning into the energetic language of your mind, body and soul you no longer look outside of yourself but rather within.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love that Chandler is pretty centralized. The residents here are very kind and there are good restaurants around.

Pricing:

  • Myofascial Release 60 Mins $110
  • Myofascial Release 90 Mins- $135
  • Reiki-$65

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Denise Nicole Photography

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