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Stress, Trauma and Your Posture

May 25, 2022 MayerWellness

We've all been told at least once (but probably hundreds of times) to "stand up straight." We know it's important, but we may not know the many reasons why or the profound effect that posture can have on our entire body including our fascia. While it's important to "stand up straight" as often as we… Continue reading Stress, Trauma and Your Posture

Resilience

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 MayerWellness

Your fascia surrounds and interpenetrates your entire body and all the systems within it. It is now being coined "the environment" of the body. If your fascia is stiff and tight, you are unable to move freely. Tight fascia also puts pressure on all your other body systems creating a variety of problems well beyond pain. Creating a… Continue reading Resilience

The Key to Getting Control of Your Back Pain May Be Your Chair

April 3, 2022April 4, 2022 MayerWellness

When it comes to fixing back pain, there is rarely a single answer. It often takes a variety of interventions; many you can do on your own and some that may require the input of an expert. My dear friend Christopher does a great job taking care of himself. He exercises regularly incorporating weights, HIIT… Continue reading The Key to Getting Control of Your Back Pain May Be Your Chair

Making Space for Babies

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 MayerWellness

Another blog based on questions my clients ask. I was recently teaching my Myofascial Self-Care Stretching Workshop and was asked the following question: "Is myofascial release helpful for pregnant women?" Rather than just saying YES, of course, it's great for everyone (because it is)! I did my usual, well, let's talk it through. Women's bodies… Continue reading Making Space for Babies

What is a “Beginner” Level Workout

February 11, 2022February 13, 2022 MayerWellness

Conversations with my clients often get me thinking and inspire me to write something that I believe can help others. I had a client recently who came and said, in her words, "everything hurt." This wasn't typical for her. She said that she had done a popular online training video. I won't say the name,… Continue reading What is a “Beginner” Level Workout

My Wish for You in 2022

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 MayerWellness

I recently came across the old Steve Martin SNL sketch where he is making a Christmas wish for everyone. He experiences quite a bit of confusion as he is trying to determine his priorities for his Christmas wish. He starts with the wish that all the children of the world would join hands and sing… Continue reading My Wish for You in 2022

Give Everyone the Gift of Yoga

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 MayerWellness

Anyone can practice yoga. Healthcare practitioners and fascia experts are recommending yoga to so many people from the very young, to people with disabilities to our elders with a variety of health issues. There is so much research to support yoga as a strategy for managing a huge variety of health issues. As a result,… Continue reading Give Everyone the Gift of Yoga

Stability Versus Mobility: Building a Resilient Back

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 MayerWellness

Why do activities around the holidays seem to create more back issues?

New eBook Based on the Myofascial Self-Care Workshop

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 MayerWellness

My eBook A Beginner's Guide to Myofascial Self-Care: How to Relieve Pain, Tension, and Stiffness Naturally and Start Feeling Better in Just Minutes is now available in two formats.If you've been to the workshop and want a reminder of all the great releases plus many more, this is it! It is 80+ pages of instructions with pictures.… Continue reading New eBook Based on the Myofascial Self-Care Workshop

You Can’t Heal if You Don’t Breathe

November 17, 2021November 22, 2021 MayerWellness

A settled nervous system is a prerequisite to healing. -Resmaa Menakem MSW, LICSW I recently participated in a book club. A new friend invited me because she was aware of the work I do and we had recently had a conversation on how to create yoga classes that are trauma sensitive. The book was My… Continue reading You Can’t Heal if You Don’t Breathe

Joanne Shannon

14:19 23 May 22

I see Amy as a client for MFR, I’ve been to her workshops and I’m taking her yoga classes on Zoom. Amy is excellent in all of these areas. She is a natural-born teacher and it shows as she is constantly relaying vital information and instruction while working with her clients and during classes. Amy is skillful, patient, teaches at your level and is passionate and enthusiastic about everything she does. I had a couple of Amy’s interns, who were her former students, work on me. I could see the respect they had for Amy which just showed they wanted to work with and continue learning from her.Amy’s website, newsletters and blogs are a fantastic way to get valuable information. I haven’t had the chance to read her book yet, but I know it will be packed full of vital and useful information for everyone who reads it.I highly recommend Amy and hope you’ll do yourself a favor by checking out her website, reading her book and taking a workshop and on-demand class. You won’t be sorry.

chris voorhees

14:17 11 May 22

Amy Mayer has never failed to offer excellent and effective advice on all manner of issues that have caused me pain or discomfort. From lower back pain to tinnitus, her knowledge and treatment has been instrumental in improving the quality of my life. Highly recommend consulting her for whatever is ailing you! In addition her classes are fun, affordable, and highly informative on a variety of health and wellness related topics. You won't regret meeting with her!

Cynthia M

14:39 07 May 22

As a myofascial release therapist, Amy Mayer has been a true health care partner on my journey to wellness and fitness. I have referred several friends and relatives to her. She will take an extensive history, listen to your concerns, address them at your visit (note that long-standing issues generally require multiple visits), and always provides specific self-care strategies so that you can continue to improve! Great yoga classes, too, which focus on yoga + myofascial release + functional fitness for everyday life.

Carol LaCroix

03:39 06 May 22

In 2019 I had the opportunity for personal evaluation by Amy with regards to my balance and alignment. Her insights about how to work with my fascia have been extremely helpful. Then I started taking her online Yoga and Natural Movement classes which enabled me to keep moving and learning despite the pandemic.

Kimberly Miller

00:21 05 May 22

Amy is an amazing Myofascial Release therapist. She is great at finding the tight spots and relieving pain. Amy is also very skilled in postural training and education so not only does she help relieve your pain but teaches you how to keep it away with stretches and exercises. She also provides a variety of classes to help you on your healing journey. I plan to continue regular treatments with her to keep me in alignment!I have also had the opportunity to attend her classes as an OT and highly recommend them as well. Amy is very passionate about her work and is constantly researching the latest and greatest both for her clients and students.