Myofascial Release Northern Ireland

Why does Myofascial Release use sustained pressure rather than force? 🌿
With the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®, the aim isn’t to force the body to change.
Gentle, sustained pressure is applied to areas of fascial restriction and held for a period of time, allowing the tissues time to respond.
Rather than quickly moving from one area to another, MFR slows things down. I listen with my hands, follow what I feel within the tissue and allow the treatment to progress according to how your body responds.
This is one of the reasons an MFR session can feel quite different from a traditional massage.
More pressure doesn’t necessarily mean better treatment.
Sometimes, giving the body time rather than force is the more appropriate approach.
🌿 Gentle. Sustained. Individual to you.
📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🔗 Learn more or book your session through the links in my bio.
Linzi x

What is a fascial restriction? 🌿
Fascia is the connective tissue network that surrounds and supports structures throughout your body.
When an area of fascia becomes less mobile or restricted, it can influence the way tissues move and how tension is experienced. Because fascia is continuous throughout the body, the area where you feel tightness or discomfort may not always be the only area involved.
This is why the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach® considers the body as a whole.
During MFR, I use gentle, sustained pressure and allow time for the tissues to respond rather than forcing them.
Every body is different, so each treatment is guided by what I feel within the tissue and how your body responds during the session.
🌿 It’s about listening to the body, not forcing it.
📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🔗 Learn more or book your session through the links in my bio.
Linzi x

❄️ WINTER MFR THANK YOU ❄️
I wanted to do something this winter that includes all of my clients — both new and existing.
From 1 October to 31 December 2026, book a 90-minute Myofascial Release session and receive £15 credit toward your next 90-minute MFR session.
It's simply a little thank you for choosing and supporting Myofascial Release Northern Ireland. 🌿
How it works:
• Book a 90-minute MFR session between 1 October and 31 December 2026
• Receive £15 credit toward your next 90-minute MFR session
• Open to new and existing clients
• One Winter Thank You credit per client
• Credit must be used by 28 February 2027
• Not valid with 3- or 5-session packages or other offers
📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🔗 Book through the link in my bio.
Thank you for continuing to support my small business. 🤍
Linzi x

Your first Myofascial Release session — what can you expect? 🌿
Coming for your first MFR session can feel a little unfamiliar, especially if you’ve never experienced this type of treatment before.
We’ll begin by talking about your health history, what you’ve been experiencing and what you’d like to get from your sessions.
I’ll then look at your body as a whole, considering areas of tension and fascial restriction rather than focusing only on where you feel discomfort.
Treatment uses gentle, sustained pressure without forcing the tissues. I allow time for your body to respond, and your session is always tailored to you.
My aim is to provide a calm, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable throughout the process.
Every body is different. Every session is individual.
📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🌿 John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®
🔗 Learn more or book your session through the links in my bio.
Linzi x

What does Myofascial Release actually feel like? 🌿
If you’ve never experienced Myofascial Release before, you might expect a deep or forceful treatment. The John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach® uses gentle, sustained pressure rather than forcing the tissues.
During a session, you may notice areas beginning to soften, a sense of warmth, stretching or changes in tension as we work with areas of fascial restriction. Everyone experiences MFR differently, which is why each treatment is tailored to you and how your body responds.
My approach is whole-body focused — we don’t necessarily work only where you feel discomfort, because restrictions elsewhere in the body may also be relevant.
I have completed 400+ hours of advanced training in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach® and achieved Expert Level status.
📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🔗 Learn more or book a session through the links in my bio.
Linzi x

Hello and welcome to Myofascial Release Northern Ireland 🌿

I’m Linzi Buchanan, the therapist behind Myofascial Release Northern Ireland, based in Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry.

I specialise in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach® and have completed more than 400 hours of advanced MFR training, achieving Expert Level status.

My approach is gentle, intuitive and whole-body focused. I believe the body needs to be listened to, not forced, and every treatment is tailored to the individual.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more about fascia, Myofascial Release, cupping therapy, self-care and what you can expect when you come for a session.

If you’re new here, welcome — I’m glad you found me.

📍 Drumahoe, Derry/Londonderry
🌐 www.mfrni.co.uk

Linzi x