Holly’s Bodyworx: Restorative Massage & Wellness

06/22/2026

🧠 One of the biggest myths around concussion
is that you have to be knocked unconscious to have it.

The reality is that most people who experience a concussion never lose consciousness at all.

Which means it's surprisingly easy for symptoms to be missed, dismissed or explained away.

"You're probably just tired - rest up and you’ll feel better soon."

"Maybe you're stressed."

"Give it a few more weeks."

And yet people can still be dealing with headaches, dizziness, brain fog, poor sleep and concentration difficulties long after the original injury.

One of the ways you can help in relieving these symptoms, and hopefully get you back on the track to further recovery is CranioSacral Therapy (CST).

We have therapists all over the country (in fact all over the world!) who may be able to help on a one-to-one basis.

And, if you, or someone you love, is struggling with persistent Post Concussion symptoms that have been hard to help - and you’ve tried a whole list of things to little avail - then maybe you’ll be interested in this:

We’re running a rare, intensive CST programme (over 5 days, this November), where we’ll have multiple sessions, over multiple days, with multiple therapists… We’ve already shown that this can help people with these longer term head injury symptoms.

Forward this post or find out all about it here: upledgerprogrammes.org.uk/concussion-programme

06/19/2026

💜 The Sphenoid Bone: The “Keystone” of the Cranium

“When the center releases, the whole system can change.” 💜

The sphenoid bone is one of the most important bones in the body that most people have never heard of.

Often called the “keystone of the cranium,” it connects with every other cranial bone and sits deep behind the eyes, nose, and cheeks. Because of its central location, restrictions around the sphenoid can influence far more than the head and face.

When fascial restrictions surrounding the sphenoid begin to release through gentle, sustained John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, people may experience changes in:

✨ Headaches and migraines
✨ TMJ pain and jaw tension
✨ Eye strain and visual fatigue
✨ Sinus congestion
✨ Ear pressure or ringing
✨ Neck pain and stiffness
✨ Balance and dizziness issues
✨ Cranial and facial asymmetries
✨ Nervous system regulation

The sphenoid is also closely connected to the dura, cranial nerves, jaw, palate, tongue, and upper cervical spine.

When the sphenoid is under tension, the entire craniosacral and fascial system may compensate.

As John Barnes taught, healing doesn’t come from forcing tissues into place.

The body changes when restrictions are met with patience, safety, and sustained pressure.

Sometimes releasing tension around the sphenoid creates a sense of spaciousness throughout the head, jaw, neck, and even the entire body.

The body functions as one interconnected fascial system.
When the center begins to change, everything connected to it has the opportunity to change as well.

💜 Healing is not about fixing the body.It’s about creating the conditions for the body to heal itself.

Rowena Cua 💜
Expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist Trauma-Informed Healing
www.bodymfr.com

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

At Holly's Bodyworx, we're committed to helping you feel your bestphysically, emotionally, and energetically. We're excited to share that appointments are now available with Kelly for two powerful wellness experiences designed to help you relax, reset, and reconnect.

Reiki Tummo
Reiki Tummo is a heart-centered energy healing practice that supports deep relaxation, stress reduction, emotional balance, and a greater sense of connection and well-being. Many clients find it helps them feel calmer, more grounded, and more aligned with their personal healing journey.

Neuro-Harmonic Reset
This gentle session is designed to support nervous system regulation, helping the body shift from stress and overwhelm into a state of balance and restoration. Clients often report feeling more centered, relaxed, and mentally clear after their session.

Neuro-Harmonic Reset with Reiki Tummo
Experience the benefits of both modalities in one session. This combination supports energetic alignment while helping the nervous system settle into a deeply restorative state, creating an opportunity for profound relaxation and renewal.

Whether you're feeling stressed, emotionally drained, energetically stuck, or simply seeking a deeper sense of balance, these sessions can be a valuable addition to your wellness routine.

Appointments with Kelly are now available and can be booked online through our scheduling system.

We look forward to supporting you on your path to greater wellness and vitality.

Warmly,

Holly's Bodyworx
3125 Highgate Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(813) 343-1750
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06/17/2026

💜 The Psoas: Your Body’s Deep Core Protector

The psoas is one of the most important muscles in the body, yet many people have never heard of it.

Often called the “muscle of the soul,” the psoas connects your spine to your legs and sits deep within your core, close to many vital organs and the diaphragm.
Its job isn’t just movement.

The psoas is deeply connected to survival.
When the body experiences stress, trauma, fear, injury, or prolonged emotional strain, the psoas often tightens as part of the fight, flight, or freeze response.
Over time, this protective holding pattern may contribute to:

✨ Low back pain
✨ Hip pain
✨ Pelvic floor dysfunction
✨ Poor posture
✨ Breathing restrictions
✨ Digestive issues
✨ Anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
✨ Feeling “stuck” physically or emotionally

Many people spend years stretching their psoas without lasting results.

Why?

Because a psoas that is guarding does not need to be forced to relax.

It needs to feel safe.

In John F. Barnes Myofascial Release, we recognize that the body’s restrictions are often intelligent protective responses. When sustained pressure and a safe therapeutic environment allow the nervous system to down-regulate, the psoas can begin to release naturally.

Sometimes what appears to be a “tight muscle” is actually a body that has been carrying stress for far too long.

Healing happens when the body no longer feels it has to protect itself.

💜 The goal isn’t to force the psoas to let go.
The goal is to help the body remember that it is safe enough to do so.

Rowena Cua 💜
Expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist
Trauma Informed Healing
www.bodymfr.com

06/14/2026

💜 The Piriformis: The Muscle Everyone Blames… But Is It Really the Problem?

Many people have heard of Piriformis Syndrome and assume the piriformis muscle is the source of their pain.

But what if the piriformis is not the problem?
What if it’s actually working overtime because it’s trying to stabilize something else?

The piriformis is a small but powerful muscle deep in the pelvis. It helps stabilize the hip, rotate the leg, and support movement. When the piriformis becomes tight, tender, or painful, it’s often because it has been compensating for restrictions elsewhere in the body.

Common areas that can influence the piriformis include:

✨ The pelvis and sacrum
✨ The psoas muscle
✨ The pelvic floor
✨ The diaphragm
✨ The lumbar spine
✨ Scar tissue and fascial restrictions
✨ Trauma patterns held within the body

As John F. Barnes often taught, the body is an interconnected fascial system.
Treating only the painful area may provide temporary relief, but if the underlying restriction remains, the piriformis may continue to tighten and protect.

One of the things I frequently observe in Myofascial Release is that when deeper restrictions begin to release, the piriformis no longer has to work so hard.

The question becomes:
Is the piriformis the problem?

Or is it the messenger telling us to look deeper?

Sometimes the area that hurts the most is not the source of the problem—it’s simply the area asking for help.

💜 Listen to the messenger.

Rowena Cua 💜
Expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist
Trauma Informed Healing 
www.bodymfr.com

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

💜 The Science Behind John F. Barnes Myofascial Release

Long before fascia became a popular topic in healthcare, John F. Barnes, PT was teaching concepts that many therapists are only now beginning to explore.

His work highlighted five principles that help explain why sustained Myofascial Release can create profound changes in the body:

✨ Piezoelectricity — Fascia and cells possess electrical properties. Sustained pressure may create bioelectrical changes within the tissue.

✨ Mechanotransduction — Sustained pressure can stimulate biochemical responses, including the production of Interleukin-8 (IL-8), 3 and 1B, one of the body’s natural anti-inflammatory agents.

✨ Phase Transition — Restricted, dehydrated tissue can begin shifting toward a more fluid, hydrated state, allowing tissues to glide more freely and reducing pressure on sensitive structures.

✨ Chaos Theory — Healing is not always linear. Sometimes the body must move through a period of reorganization before finding a new level of balance and function.

✨ Resonance — Sustained therapeutic presence and pressure may facilitate release and change throughout the body.

One of John’s most important teachings was simple:

⏳ Time matters.

Many therapies are performed too quickly to allow these physiological changes to occur.

John taught that sustained pressure—often five minutes or longer at a restriction—gives the body the opportunity to soften, rehydrate, release, and self-correct.

This is why John F. Barnes Myofascial Release is not about forcing change.

It is about creating the conditions that allow the body to heal itself.

“The therapist is not the healer. The therapist simply facilitates the healing process.”

💜 We are facilitators, not fixers. Not healers. The body does the healing.

Rowena Cua 💜 Expert JFB Myofascial Release Therapist Trauma Informed Healing www.bodymfr.com