Fascial course reflections

My brain has been braining this June.

When I began my BTEC Level 6 this March 2025 at the Jing Institute, I knew I was in for a journey, to learn more about the body through a clinical massage therapist’s lens.

But I wasn’t quite ready for the two weeks of the advanced myofascial release intensive course — or for what I’d take away from it.

My commutes to and from the hands-on days were spent re-reading notes, getting to grips with fascial lines, slings and trains, and appreciating the work of the legends before us who blew the world of fascia wide open and gave us all of these incredible techniques to share with people who really need them.

I’ve taken the past few weeks to feel it — to actually experience the work in my own body so I can better understand how it might help my clients. Every experience is individual. Every body responds differently.

But the guiding principle is the same:

a global treatment before going specific.

It’s true when I say in clinic that just because the shoulder hurts doesn’t mean that’s the source of the pain. The images of fascia lines running through our bodies rush to the front of my brain when I work, and I love being able to share this insight with my clients — to show them the whole-body connection at play.

One of the most profound takeaways for me was how emotionally connected we are to our fascia, and how deeply it interrelates with the nervous system. I had a powerful release during one of the fascial holds in week one that was linked to held grief — a topic I’m incredibly interested in exploring more.

One of the many reasons I massage is because I fell in love with fascial work a few years ago and became fasci-nated (yep, I said it) with how it can help us feel more at home in our bodies — more balanced, more released — whether physically or emotionally.

So, while I could talk about my connection to fascia all day, night, and most likely the rest of the week… I can hear you all saying:

Beth, what is fascia? Tell me now.

Here are some simple takeaways:

What it can help with:

Fascial work can support the body in a variety of ways — easing chronic pain, improving posture and mobility, enhancing recovery from injuries, and releasing long-held tension patterns. It can also support emotional wellbeing by regulating the nervous system and helping us reconnect to our bodies. Because fascia wraps around everything — muscles, bones, nerves, organs — treating it can often lead to deep and unexpected shifts.

The different ways we can work with it:

There are many approaches to fascial work. Some involve gentle, sustained pressure to invite the tissue to soften and release; others incorporate movement, breathwork, or guided stretching. We might work locally on a restricted area or zoom out and treat the whole fascial line to create space and balance. Sometimes the most powerful work comes from stillness and subtle listening.

How I plan to integrate it into my treatments:

I’ll be offering stand-alone fascial release sessions for those who want a focused treatment, but you’ll also feel this work flowing into my regular massage sessions. My goal is to meet your body where it’s at — whether we’re working on pain relief, emotional release, or simply helping you feel more connected. This training has expanded my toolkit, and I’m excited to use it in a way that feels intuitive, grounded, and tailored to you.

In closing…

This deep dive into fascia has left me feeling inspired, stretched (literally and mentally), and grateful. Learning how to listen to the body in this new way has been a game changer, and I can’t wait to share more of it with you in clinic. Whether you're curious, in pain, or just want to reconnect to yourself — fascia might just be the missing piece.

Let’s explore it together.

✨ Ready to experience fascial release for yourself?

I’m offering 10% off your first fascia-focused treatment if you book before 31st August 2025.Just quote FASCIA10 when booking.

Spaces are limited, so if you’re feeling the nudge — now’s the perfect time to give it a go.