We want to answer as many questions as we can up front so we can focus on making your experience with Myofascial Release a success. Below you will find many of the frequently asked questions we encounter. If you are looking for our Polices, such as our cancelation policy, please check out our Policies and Procedures page. If we haven’t covered a question, ask us!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Myofascial Therapy doesn’t require the patient to fully uncloth, however, loose clothing is important. At MFR Clinic, we want you to be comfortable, so undress only to your level of comfort. In fact, we encourage men to wear loose shorts and women to wear a sports bra with loose shorts during a session. Draping is done if you choose to fully undress. We have heated tables that adjust for height, blankets and private rooms for your comfort. Sheets are changed and tables sterilized between every session.
We get this question often. So often, we wrote a blog explaining “Massage versus Myofascial Release.” MFR (Myofascial Release) is a specific modality aimed at reducing pain and increasing mobility. It does not involve rubbing in long strokes across the muscles, as massage traditionally provides. Rather, MFR consists of sustained, targeted pressure on the parts of your body that are the key drivers of your pain. MFR is focused on nurturing your body to heal, adapt, decrease inflammation and reduce constriction. MFR was developed by a Physical Therapist to fill a void in caring for injuries and pain. Where massage is focused on relaxation and spa-like experiences, MFR is focused more on long-term pain relief and increased mobility.
Being trained in multiple modalities enables us to select from a variety of techniques to assist each patient in their health journey. Our intake interview enables us to see the whole picture of your pain or challenge and discuss the options available along with MFR.
MFR, MAT, IASTM and K-Tape are included in our sessions. Cupping may have an additional charge if done outside of a session.
Oils and lotions are not used with MFR therapy. In fact, oils and lotions can interfere with the work we do. It’s best to have clean skin and loose clothing (you undress to your comfort level). The fact that oils and lotions are not used means that you can remain clothed in lightweight, loose clothing to the level of your comfort during a session.
We currently do not file insurance for our clients. However, we do keep SOAP notes and can provide monthly statements to facilitate your filing for reimbursement from your insurance company. We can also provide a receipt at time of payment that can be used to file to your HSA or insurance. If you need a monthly statement sent each month, please let us know.
We do accept credit cards and HSA cards. In addition to VISA, Mastercard (MC), AmericanExpress (AMEX) and Discover, we accept checks and cash.
Yes to both! We offer prepay programs of 6-prepaid sessions. We do offer a discount for prepayment of sessions, however, if paying with a credit card, there will be a payment processing fee. Prepaid sessions must be used within 6 months and are not refundable.
No. We will allow you a prepaid session to be used for another family member, if desired, but we cannot refund prepaid sessions.
Yes. Please arrange this in advance so we are aware that your family member will be using a prepaid session and that you approve using one of your prepaid sessions by a family member.
