Focus on Fascia I (Myofascial Release)

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

 

“FOF I is a great introduction to MFR. It’s the right amount of technique to be able to start to incorporate into your practices. This class is wonderful.”

Amie Bjorklund, Burbank CA

 

“I have taken a lot of electives at many different schools but this was the first I felt a total mind and body connection in both receiving AND giving. The giving was just as wonderfully peaceful - which was a joy!”

Irena Kurpiel, North Hollywood CA

 

“The Myofascial class is a class that takes me into a journey. This is an opening for anyone. It’s a great class. Thank you Frances, you are a great teacher.”

Mary

 

“This is an excellent class and the techniques taught allow you to be able to give amazing therapeutic sessions. Thank you for offering this great course. I truly enjoyed all the techniques and am looking forward to using them to help people heal.”

Paola Jarrin, Burbank CA

 

“I feel like I can now give an MFR session and I am so inspired to continue learning/practicing this modality. It is transformative both physically and emotionally. Thank you Frances for sharing your knowledge (and great moves)!!!”

MF, Los Angeles CA

 

“This class has brought my skills up to a whole new level. I feel I have been given the ability to work more deeply on many levels. The information given is clear and concise and the class is structured so there is plenty of time for hands on experience and for questions/concerns.”

Mimi Poor, Tujunga CA

 

“The class time was used constructively. There was sufficient time to practice the techniques.”

Aisha Nouh, Los Angeles CA

 

“Class was well organized. There were chances to ask questions and time between classes to practice what we learned. FOF I and II has been an amazing learning experience and fulfilled all my expectations and more.”

S.G., Burbank CA

 

“This work is great for more structural, long-term, lasting effects. It is easy on the therapist’s body as well. Frances is the best. She is patient, answers all questions and gives a lot of time for questions, discussion, and experiences.”

Carla Epstein, South Pasadena CA

 

 “I felt safe to go beyond my safety zone, and really get in touch with my hidden pain. And I learned to help others release, in a safe way, that doesn’t hurt my body.”

Ahn Lottman, Monrovia CA

 

“Frances is very passionate about Focus on Fascia. She makes the course fun and full of knowledge. I felt safe going through the unwinding.”

Rosie Alegria, Pasadena CA

 

“This class will blow your mind!  It’s a combination of education, learning about your body and so much about yourself.  This is life changing!!!  Why didn’t I learn this before?  Frances has the ability to make it a safe space.”

Vicky Saikali, Glendora CA

 

“I loved the opening and closing circles.  That’s when all my doubts and questions were addressed and I felt safe to bring up any issues I was dealing with.  I can’t wait to take more myofascial release classes.”

Veronica Pena, Pacoima CA

 

“Taking Focus on Fascia I has greatly improved my confidence and knowledge of the fascial system.”

Diana Spink, Panorama City CA

 

One of the strengths of the course is the trust within the group to have emotional releases.”

Laura Apoliona, Los Angeles CA

 

“This Class is unreal. Absolutely amazing! If you let it, the body can do wonderful things. I really enjoyed the class and the time flew. Frances is an awesome instructor and I sure learned a lot. Great class!”

Barbara Uyeda, Pasadena CA

 

“The class made me feel much more competent as a therapist. I feel much more equipped to handle any pain my clients have. It was truly eye opening to the power of bodywork and especially MFR, which I was ignorant about before. I have much more enthusiasm about this field now”

Jonathon Cowie, Los Angeles CA  

 

“Such a great exposure to the world of fascia + how important it is to our health + well-being. Francis is an excellent instructor + her enthusiasm for the subject is infectious.”

Steve Davis, Tujunga CA

 

“Focus on Fascia 1: simply amazing! This class introduces a brand new way of working a clients body, instead of heavy hands, moving muscles and deep digging – long steady holding, stretching and “listening to your clients inner physician is the way. Devine, wonderful, helpful, and very effective!”

Dawn Lunde, La Crescenta CA

 

“I’m hooked on Fascia. I’ve discovered my therapist within and reaped the benefits of healing after our series of cross hand, arm pulls and rotations. I love this modality. Frances is a gifted instructor.”

Laura Weston, Montrose CA

 

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