FAQs

Fascia is fascinating! Covering and supporting every structure and organ, even down to the cell, fascia (sometimes called connective tissue) is truly what holds your body together. Fascia is made to glide back and forth as we move. Injury, surgery, gravity over time, and chronic conditions cause adhesions and grips, making fascia less flexible, thickened, and restrictive.  Often what we think is joint or muscle pain is actually pain in our fascia. It’s been discovered that fascia surrounds our nerves and has a communication system, and both of these functions are impaired when fascia is “sticky”. Block Therapy is truly a whole body approach that impacts overall health, pain, and mobility as we support the body's natural processes for healing and fluidity.

By gradually improving the health and mobility of the fascia, we create an environment that supports better movement, alignment, circulation, and overall function. Many people—including those living with lipedema, hypermobility, fibromyalgia, migraine, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome—have found fascia work to be a valuable part of their wellness journey, often reporting improvements in comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Block Therapy uses gentle nudges rather than force to encourage gradual changes in the fascia. Using your own body weight, gravity, and proper diaphragmatic breathing, it supports the body's natural ability to improve fascia health and mobility over time.

Because of its slow, calm, and mindful approach, Block Therapy is both meditative and deeply relaxing. Many people find that, with consistent practice, they experience improvements in movement, posture, flexibility, comfort, and overall function.

The Block Buddy is the classic block, designed to fit most every body type and used in most classes.  The Block Baby is a smaller version of the Block Buddy, designed for those under 5 feet tall and to fit into smaller spaces of the body. Buying the two together gives you a considerable savings, plus optimal flexibility in your Block Therapy Practice. The is also an option to purchase a bundle with the Face Paddle.  This incredibly veratile tool is not only for the face but for small spaces where the other blocks might not work as well. It comes with its own programs and there are membership classes that use the Face Paddle in a variety of ways. 

Yes! Block Therapy's primary tools are your hands, a comfortable place to relax, and one or two specially designed wooden blocks. The blocks are made of wood which allows for gentle, sustained pressure that is difficult to achieve with softer materials like foam. Combined with your own body weight, gravity, and diaphragmatic breathing, the blocks help encourage gradual changes in fascia health and mobility over time. Unlike many forms of bodywork where someone else applies pressure, Block Therapy is completely self-directed. You control the amount of pressure, your positioning, and the pace, allowing you to work with your body in a gentle, mindful, and comfortable way.

I understand!  One of the beautiful—and practical—aspects of Block Therapy is that you are always in control. You decide where the pressure is applied and how much pressure is comfortable for your body. With thoughtful modifications and an individualized approach, the practice can often be adapted to meet you where you are in your health journey. Because I've been where you are, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to start something new when you're already in pain. My role is to encourage, educate, and guide you with personalized support so you can build confidence, move at a pace that feels right for your body, and work toward improved comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.

Absolutely! One of the things I love most about Block Therapy is that it gives you the freedom to care for your fascia in the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule. When you're living with a chronic condition, challenges like cost and travel are often compounded by pain, fatigue, limited mobility, and the emotional toll of navigating yet another appointment. Block Therapy gives you the opportunity to become more aware of your own body and learn techniques you can practice independently. With individualized guidance and support, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to address your unique needs—all in the place where you're most comfortable.

Compared to many treatments, Block Therapy is an affordable way to begin caring for your fascia.

All you need to get started is a towel and the Sampler Program, which costs less than $10. Many people find this is a comfortable and inexpensive way to explore the practice and begin building a consistent routine. As you're ready to progress, you can add one or two wooden blocks and the Starter Program. For those who want a more comprehensive experience, a Block Therapy Membership provides access to hundreds of instructional videos, guided classes, and specialized protocols for about $1 per day.

If you'd like personalized guidance, that's where I come in. I can help you understand your unique fascia patterns, develop individualized Block Therapy protocols, provide modifications and ongoing support, and integrate nutrition and lifestyle strategies into your overall wellness plan. This can be an invaluable part of your journey and many people find the support and insights of a professional fascia coach to be key to their experience. My goal is to help you use Block Therapy with confidence while creating an approach that's tailored specifically to your body and your goals.

For years I ate "healthy", but I still ended up with limited mobility and debilitating pain. By customizing a plan with you, instead of dictating "my" plan to every client, you are able to eat foods you love and create a nutrition plan that works for your body, your budget, and your lifestyle. With a focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods that support healing and health, there are no extreme calorie restrictions or feelings of failure. Together, we create a positive relationship with food while choosing foods that support your body's natural processes and an individualized approach to eating that may help reduce dietary sources of inflammation while optimizing the nutrition your body needs.

For me, true wellness involves more than just the physical body. Our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and spiritual lives all influence how we experience health and healing. I believe each person has inherent worth and purpose. I encourage clients to replace discouragement with hope, drawing on timeless Biblical principles that foster peace, resilience, and perseverance. Many people also find that physical healing journeys bring emotional experiences to the surface. As we work through physical restrictions in the body, it's not uncommon to become more aware of past stress, difficult experiences, or emotions. My goal is to support the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

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