Swan Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release

Testimonials -
Swan Physical Therapy
and Myofascial Release

What our patients are saying about Swan Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release:

"I appreciate all of your efforts to help with my issues--and for all of your caring and support."

"I had been dealing with chronic pain from a neck injury I had in 2007. My treatments over time included frequent epidural & steroid injections, nerve ablations, and PT (massage, stretching, traction, scraping, etc). These helped soften the edge, but the pain remained ever present. I started MFR therapy earlier this year and the pain is literally gone; something I never thought possible. I sleep better, work out more and just enjoy life more.
Thx Mya, Melissa and Sequoia!"

- Chris Harrison

"Thank you for all of your help. I know my body was a challenge because of all the multiple things going on. You were patient but persistent."

"Thank you so much for all you have done for me. I honestly don’t know where I would be right now if it weren’t for all your work. God truly smiled upon me the day I found you online."

"It was very beneficial for me, in alleviating symptoms that I have been difficult to find relief from with other more traditional exercises/stretching approaches and hands-on treatment. I would definitely come back if necessary in the future."

"Everyone is very pleasant and the treatment has been explained very well. Love the improvement my body is feeling overall."

- Karen

"I believe your program has been the most beneficial for my son, of all his therapies."

- Tina

"Everyone is kind and courteous. It’s a pleasure being here."

- Pat Brackney

"Thank you so much for devoting so much time to me and my healing. I truly appreciate you!"

"My ankle is so much stronger and I learned so much from our time together."

"I am amazed at the changes the work is making in my body."

- Pat Brackney

"The pain in my lower left back is gone!!! Now I just feel it in the right. I’ll be back for another cotreat as soon as possible. That was absolutely the most impact I’ve ever felt in my lower back after a session!! My lower back on the left hasn’t felt this relief in over a year. I cried tears of joy."

- Melissa S.

"I’ve most benefited from all the aspects of treatment: Actual treatment, stretches and exercise at home, as well as learning how to use certain tools."

- Sarah

"Care is amazing! The experience is like no other. I recommend to everyone!"

- Sarah

"When I returned to my Pilates & exercises programs after 9 months treatment, my body felt stronger & more integral than BEFORE I had given birth - and that's with 9 months not exercising at all. Now that so much physical healing has happened (and there is less physical to do) its becoming more spiritually activating."

- Elizabeth Butler

"Great energy. I trust the practitioners because they're knowledgeable and create space for all parts of the healing process."

- Nicole Olsen

"My baby boy was born with his left testicle undescended. From the beginning, our pediatrician told us that if it didn't come down within six months, we'd likely need surgery. At 18 months, a surgeon confirmed: it hadn't, and surgery was recommended.

Right there, I paused-and knew it was time to take him to Self Solace for myofascial treatment with Mya and Melissa. I've been receiving myofascial treatments from them since my son was born, and I've experienced the healing power of this work. I went in expecting it might take several sessions, but in that first treatment, Mya worked with such gentleness and presence that we saw a major shift. His testicle descended.

Over the next few days, it held. Both sides balanced and settled. We avoided surgery completely. Zack is doing great, and we are so deeply grateful for Swan Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release and their brilliant, sensitive care."

- Elizabeth Page

Testimonials -
Classes

What our patients are saying about our classes:

"[In the Self Treatment Class Series,] I love reinforcing what I know and learning extra little movements to make it effective."

- Sarah

"Happiest day joining in class today. I really enjoyed it and it helped my back immensely!"

- LD

Testimonials -
Mya Swan, PT, DPT

What our patients are saying about Mya Swan, PT, DPT:

"I highly recommend Mya to anyone having chronic pain. I have had back pain on and off for over twenty years and the past three years it was chronic, daily, severe pain. In the past three years I tried acupuncture, manual physical therapy, chiropractic care, and medication through a pain clinic. They all helped a little bit but it was not until I began seeing Mya that I experienced significant relief. It has not been a quick fix but I had many years of restrictions built up. My body was full of knots and tender points from past injuries that were pulling me out of alignment and causing shooting nerve pain. Now most of that is gone! Over the past month I have experienced little to no pain. I am so grateful to Mya. She is compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, skilled and a gifted healer. Thank you Mya for the incredible work you do!"

"Unparalleled one-on-one care -- Through the years, I've been a patient of medical professionals of all disciplines, and I can honestly say that I've never received one-on-one care as detailed as I've received from Mya with Swan Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release. She looks at me holistically, and even more importantly, as a human being, not just a medical chart. She takes into consideration so many things that wouldn't even seem to be directly related to physical therapy -- she also considers psychological, emotional, and other medical factors and their impact upon my physical condition. This attention to detail has led to great improvements in my health as a result of her care."

"Professional and caring -- I was completely impressed with the service that I was provided. I've never had a health care professional take that much time really looking at what was bothering me. She (Mya) was not only thorough, but I'm actually getting results from her therapy...something that I have not received from two other physical therapists for the same issue. I could not recommend her more."

"Finally, a therapist that looks at the whole body! -- Great one on one sessions! She takes time and listens to your goals to help get you back functioning. Unlike most therapists, she thinks out of the box and has given me different techniques as well as a newfound hope that I will be pain free and back to athletics. I am impressed that she is current on the latest techniques and not stuck in a rut and only looking at one body part at a time. I wish I had found Swan Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release years ago!"

"In my 10+ years of coming to [Mya] for MFR therapy, there have been many 'success stories'. But the one that most deserves recognition is the fact that when I first came to you I could barely raise my arms, my legs were so stiff that if I sat for more than a few minutes I could barely walk. I really feared spending the rest of my life in a wheelchair, and for someone who has always loved to travel and been somewhat athletic (regular walks, tennis, bike riding) that was a horrible thought. However, within several months of MFR therapy I was my 'old self'. My colleagues at work who had seen me suffer for months (I had been in a car accident 1-1/2 years previous) trying various types of physical therapy, shots in my legs, etc that did not help, could not believe what they were seeing! I was continually asked how I had come to recover--especially so quickly. I thank God that a friend of mine had been at one of John Barnes' MFR® seminars, been so impressed with John and your talents in MFR that he suggest I give you a try. By coming to you periodically and using the stretching techniques you have taught me, I am able to still (in my 70s) do the things I love and hope to do so for many years to come."

- Jane Myers

"Don't Give Up! Bring your 'diagnosis', chronic labels and hopelessness to Self Solace (JFB MFR®) and leave them there. I came to Mya with issues concerning my nervous system. I had been told many times there was no 'cure' and the traditional treatments didn't work for me (drugs and Botox). After the drugs failed, I tried acupuncture and meditation--both wonderful modalities--but it turns out I didn't need to be still and quiet I needed to MOVE! My nervous system is healing and strong, but in the last year I've also lowered my blood pressure, lost 18 pounds, I run again, I'm happy and alive. If you are on this website you are where you need to be to start your journey, WHATEVER IT IS. Mya will envelop you in her expertise, warmth, and wisdom. She will teach and support you as you proceed on your way to healing. You've made the first step--take a breath and jump into the lovely pool that is Self Solace JFB MFR®--you will never regret it."

- Jeannie Beeaff

"I am a senior citizen and had sciatica for years, very painful. Mya performed some treatments and taught me some homework which I did for 3 days and it was gone forever - thank you, Mya!"

- Don H.

"I would like to thank you for helping me get through the most painful and worst time in my life. I am truly thankful to God that I found you. You are a wonderful physical therapist and a very warm caring person. I will forever be in your debt."

"Mya is very powerful, yet gentle."

"Mya Swan, with her MFR training with John F. Barnes, has changed my life. After many years of chronic pain and traditional treatment, or shoulder shrugging from other disciplines, Mya has done something wonderful for me; not only has she treated and given me relief but listens and respects me as she continues to help reveal ways for me to help myself to a more enjoyable life. I will forever be grateful to the friend who recommended Mya and have shared my experience with friends and family."

- Sterling Beeaff

"Mya Swan is a gifted and talented Myofascial Release and physical therapist. Always the consummate professional--she is both clinician and artist. She is present and focused when treating you and is intensely committed to supporting you in your journey to good health. There is a gentleness to her spirit and touch which is partnered with training, education, and hands on experience, to provide an effective integrated whole body treatment experience. From the first moment her hands touched me, I knew I had found a practitioner who could help."

"Our little girl arrived on Wednesday! She was 10lb 7oz and I was able to deliver her with no medication, no pain while pushing and no tearing! I attribute that to all of the work we did together and I can’t thank you enough! It was the birth experience I had dreamed of and a big part of it was thanks to you. I am looking forward to our appointment with baby."

"Mya is AMAZING! Doctors wanted to do hernia surgery on me and after one treatment with Mya my symptoms have completely resolved!"

"If you suffer with any pain, please reach out to Mya! I'm a 35-year-old woman, and last year my chronic pain caused me to not be able to stand or walk for more than about 10 minutes. I had to ride in an electronic cart at the grocery store, and could no longer cook, go hiking, or walk around the mall. If I over did it, I would not be able to walk for days. I was in a very sad, depressed and painful place.

I was in a few horse accidents growing up, three to be exact. I had two bad car accidents, one where I hit my head (impact speed of 35 mph--not wearing a seat belt). Since the age of 15, I have been seeking the help of chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, physical therapists, primary care physicians, pain specialists, orthopedic specialists and never found any real answers. They wanted to medicate me and put me in a category of having fibromyalgia and move onto the next patient.

At the beginning of 2015, I fell and really hurt my hip. Limping around caused my whole musculoskeletal system to be thrown out of whack. I was on a mission to figure out what was causing my pain and somehow get some answers. I went to go see yet another orthopedic specialist, and the doctor asked me why I bothered to try to figure out what was wrong, as I had fibromyalgia. I would always be in pain so what would it matter. I was dumbfounded.

A friend told me about Mya. I called and was put on her waiting list and was so excited when I finally got the call! After talking to her and my initial exam, she agreed I was definitely I 'head-to-toe patient.' She really took the time to explain how the fascia system works and what I could expect to feel in our sessions. My body absolutely responded to her touch. Granted it took multiple two-hour sessions over the course of many months to get me back walking again. I had years of untreated injuries that just built up scar tissue. My entire pelvis was twisted. I also ended up having a hysterectomy in August of 2015, and that took time to recover from.

Mya also helped me realize I was part of my own problem. Due to life changing events, I stopped walking the 5 miles I used to walk (death of a Siberian Husky and working from home) almost every other day. My poor posture and low activity levels when I was at home, was actually causing my body to revert to same place before treatment. She helped me identify what I needed to fix, and I fixed every single thing. I started slowly increasing my activity level by swimming in the pool, and I would incorporate the release techniques I leaned in my workout routines.

I also invested in what I call my 'tool kit' (yoga mat, cranial cradle, white ball, wedges, Porcupine foot thingy, white foam roller) and use it almost every day. I figured if I would go to see Mya for two hours, for at least 30 minutes to an hour, once or twice a day.

I can now say that while I am not 100% pain-free, I am off all of my pain medications, including muscle relaxers, and have been able enjoy life again! I'm shopping, cooking, hiking ravines, and cycling for 15-20 miles. I can't wait to take all of her classes as I'm sure the tools I learn, I will be able to use the rest of my life. She is the best thing that has happened to me in 20 years! The only thing I miss about not being able to walk, is not being spoiled from the two-hour sessions! Makes me almost want to fall again... almost! Thanks Mya!"

"Thank you with all of my heart for all you’ve done and continue to do to help improve my life and the lives of many others. You’ve made such a profound impression on my physical and mental body. I am so thankful to have found you! I truly appreciate your gentle, skillful approach and kind heart."