Myofascial Release refers to a release of the muscle, fascia and the connective tissues of the body. Fascia is the fabric that binds our bodies together. It weaves throughout the body, as intricate as a cobweb in some areas and thick and fibrous in others. Tendons are examples of the thickest fascia in our bodies. The Acupuncture Meridians run through this fascia. Unwinding the fascia is a technique that applies soft touch to locate fascial restrictions and uses your own body movement to help release them.

Gillian Hansen’s treatment approach comes from an intention of function, form, and mobility. She believes everybody has their own life story, which creates a body and movement to be unique and individual. Therefore, no one-size treatment fits all!

Gillian’s broad experience, sensitivity, and gentle approach gives her an edge to meet the body without force and bring it back to a place of ease.  As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Gillian specializes in all things Fascia and has a whole-body approach. Gillian’s continuing education interests are in Z-health Neurocentric Movement Education, Barefoot Functional Movement, Understanding Pain, and Essential Oils. 

A passion for human movement and biomechanics began for Gillian early in her life when teaching skiing and earning her International Ski Instructors License. She also holds a NASM Personal Trainer Certification with additional Corrective Exercise, Functional Movement, and Pilates training.  

She loves the woods, mountains, and the oceans, and in her free time, since she doesn’t live near mountains or the sea, she enjoys drinking tea with a friend or two, taking hikes with her Corgi, and hanging out with her husband and two teenage kids.