Mountain Sports Massage and Myofascial Release

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"Now I look beyond what I can't do and focus on what I CAN." ~ Robert M. Hensel

About Us

At Mountain Sports Massage, we are therapists and mountain enthusiasts who want to help you get back to your active lifestyle.

We use Myofascial release techniques, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Sports Treatment Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques, Trigger Point Therapy and Facilitated Stretching Techniques. We do a full individual assessment and talk about your treatment goals, to help us create a truly personalised therapy session for each client.

At Mountain Sports Massage, we are therapists and mountain enthusiasts who want to help you get back to your active lifestyle.

When you enter the building, your will see a desk. If there is someone at the desk, they are usually another practitioner in the practice and are most likely to be friendly and welcoming. They will direct you around the wall behind the desk to a nice little waiting area where you will find seating and an area where you can help yourself to a cup of tea or a glass of water. If no one is at the desk, feel free to come into the waiting area and relax. I will be out to collect you at your appointment time.

WHAT IS FASCIA and MYOFASCIAL RELEASE?

Fascia is a whole body connective tissue system that is woven like a three dimensional web from front to back, head to foot. It responds to gentle sustained traction or compression. Restrictions and tightness in the fascial tissue can put pressure (up to 2000 pounds per square inch) on structures such as joints, nerves and organs creating pain. Fascial restrictions do not show up on standard imaging such as MRIs, CT scans, myelograms, or PET scans and can often be responsible for pain that seems to have no structural cause. The role of fascia is multidimensional: providing structure and communication throughout the entire body and functioning as a transport medium for nutrients and waste products. The Fascial tissue also stores tissue memory and emotion...even consciousness. Due to its uninterrupted nature, treating fascia allows the practitioner to address the body as a whole instead of treating isolated body parts.

For more information on John Barnes' Approach to fascia, visit https://www.myofascialrelease.com.

What causes fascial restrictions?

Fascial restrictions can be caused by a multitude of factors including prolonged or repetitive postures and motions, thwarted inflammatory processes, surgeries, falls, and both physical and emotional trauma.

What is the physiologic process behind Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release Approach is different from other forms of therapy in that the techniques are held at the collagenous barrier for a prolonged (greater than 5 minutes) amount of time without sliding on the skin. After about 5 minutes or more the patient's body produces piezoelectricity (pressure electricity) due to its crystalline nature under pressure. This is then coupled with mechanotransduction when a biomechanical, hormonal effect at the cellular level occurs. This also produces interleukin 8 which is the bodies natural anti-inflammatory and cancer killer. The body then moves into phase transition which is when the solidified ground substance of the fascial system starts to become more fluid, taking pressure off pain sensitive structures and allowing resonance or a "release" to occur. For a more in depth explanation click here for a recently published article on the topic in Massage Today Magazine.

What does it feel like when a release occurs?

The response is highly individual for each person. For some, it is a relief of pain, pressure or tightness. Other sensations include increased sense of heat, cold, itchiness, or a pulling sensation in perhaps a seemingly unrelated part of the body. Sometimes there is an emotional response, consistent with the belief that fascia also contains tissue memory and emotion and verifying the mind body connection.

How can I facilitate a release of the fascia?

Quieting the mind and increasing body awareness during the session (less talking and thinking, more feeling), combined with an intention of letting go of current or old bracing patterns and opening up to new possibilities of healing, create an environment for change.

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Mountain Sports Massage and Myofascial Release

1405 Fraser Street

Building F 101

Bellingham , WA 98229 map it

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Mountain Sports Massage and Myofascial Release

1405 Fraser Street

Building F 101

Bellingham , WA 98229 map it

License: #MA61188187

Hours of Operation

M By Appointment Only

T By Appointment Only

W By Appointment Only

Th By Appointment Only

F By Appointment Only

Sa Closed

S Closed

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Pip is amazing and very caring.

Pip was extremely knowledgeable, kind, professional and sweet. I'm excited to see her again!
Pip is amazing! She is very skilled and knowledgeable. I highly recommmend!

Pip is an amazing massage therapist. She listens to her patients and finds the areas that need improvement. I always feel amazing after my massage and encouraged to continue doing my best live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life.
Best massage I have ever had! Would highly reccommend.

I love going to see Pip! My body feels free and relaxed after my myofascial appointments with her and I feel that we're addressing things at a really deep level. I absolutely recommend Pip's care!
Great experience! Will come back!

Absolutely
Pip is amazing, great massage and great tips on how to move forward.

I’m experiencing more ease of movement with every session!

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Evaluation and Treatment (First Visit)

The Initial Visit will include clinical assessment, discussion of issues, and development of an individualised Massage or Myofascial Release treatment to address issues/injuries and develop an individual exercise/stretching recovery plan.

$150

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Follow-up Visit Myofascial Release

A follow-up visit will include a brief discussion with the client about current issues they are experiencing, and an individual treatment session utilising a combination of bodywork techniques, including Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Treatment Work, Myofascial Release, PNF, and Assisted Stretching.

$100

60min

$150

90min

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Follow-up Visit Sports Massage

Sports massage uses a variety of massage techniques designed to help your body feel freer and stronger. It is particularly great for those with active lifestyles. When booking, please indicate if this is a pre or post-event massage.

$90

60min

$140

90min

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Follow-up Visit Treatment Massage

Focused bodywork on trouble areas. Treatment massage is great for helping to release those tight spots we all experience from time to time.

$90

60min

$140

90min

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Follow-up Visit Deep Tissue Massage

Designed to remove severe tension, deep tissue massage is a technique used to relieve both muscles and connective tissue below the surface. It helps to improve range of motion and heal injuries below the surface.

$90

60min

$140

90min

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Assisted Stretching Program

On table assisted stretching routine for strength and flexibility. Targeting the muscle complexes used most in athletics for strength and power. Individual assessment and development of a personalised strength and flexibility routine designed for the individual athlete.

$50

30min

$100

60min

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I am an active mountain sport enthusiast who spends much of my free time outside on my mountain bike, climbing, snowboarding/splitboarding, hiking and backpacking.I came to massage therapy because of my personal experience with physical limitations and regaining my physical health.
My active lifestyle came to a halt when pain prevented me from enjoying the mountains I love so much. After years of being physically active, involved in sports that abused my body, and dealing with pain that sent me to a PT for help. He worked on my lower back, using Myofascial Release techniques and after a few sessions, My pain was gone and I was able to return to an active lifestyle. I began riding and racing mountain bikes; returned to snowboarding, climbing and backpacking. All I had thought I had lost.
The experience of losing something you love and the gift of its return inspired me to go back to the classroom and become a licensed massage therapist. I want to give that gift to others, to help them return to the activities they love.
~ Pip Forrest LMT

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by Rick on Oct 27

Pip is amazing and very caring.

by Adrienne on Mar 24

Pip was extremely knowledgeable, kind, professional and sweet. I'm excited to see her again!

by Kelly on Mar 06

Pip is amazing! She is very skilled and knowledgeable. I highly recommmend!

by Stephanie on Feb 09

Pip is an amazing massage therapist. She listens to her patients and finds the areas that need improvement. I always feel amazing after my massage and encouraged to continue doing my best live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life.

by Anonymous on Jan 14

Best massage I have ever had! Would highly reccommend.

by Lisa on Sep 27

I love going to see Pip! My body feels free and relaxed after my myofascial appointments with her and I feel that we're addressing things at a really deep level. I absolutely recommend Pip's care!

by Monica on Sep 10

Great experience! Will come back!

by Pam on Sep 07

Absolutely

by Rick on Aug 31

Pip is amazing, great massage and great tips on how to move forward.

by Marybeth on Aug 24

I’m experiencing more ease of movement with every session!

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by Rick on Oct 2023

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Pip is amazing and very caring.

by Adrienne on Mar 2023

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Pip was extremely knowledgeable, kind, professional and sweet. I'm excited to see her again!

by Kelly on Mar 2023

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Pip is amazing! She is very skilled and knowledgeable. I highly recommmend!

by Stephanie on Feb 2023

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by Anonymous on Jan 2023

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Best massage I have ever had! Would highly reccommend.

by Lisa on Sep 2022

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I love going to see Pip! My body feels free and relaxed after my myofascial appointments with her and I feel that we're addressing things at a really deep level. I absolutely recommend Pip's care!

by Monica on Sep 2022

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Great experience! Will come back!

by Pam on Sep 2022

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Absolutely

by Rick on Aug 2022

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Pip is amazing, great massage and great tips on how to move forward.

by Marybeth on Aug 2022

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I’m experiencing more ease of movement with every session!

by Annie on Aug 2022

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Pip has an intuitive healing quality. The experience was exceptional.

by Kristin on Jul 2022

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I highly recommend Pip for massage and Myofascial Release Therapy. She is very intuitive and is also great at listening to client concerns and preferences. She is very thorough and caring. Go see her!

by Anonymous on Jul 2022

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Pip is highly skilled, maybe even gifted! She beautifully applied her technique in the right places with the right pressure for healing. I’m looking forward to my next appointment!

by Matthew on May 2022

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My pain was resolved quickly and thoroughly. Thank you!

by Craig on May 2022

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Pip is comfortable to work with and has quickly helped me with a lingering neck injury.

by Lorna on May 2022

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Pip has a true skill with MFR that has restored my mobility! Amazing!

by Liz on May 2022

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Yes. I would recommend PIP.

by Anonymous on Apr 2022

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Very good and professional!

by Diana on Apr 2022

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Very knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend.

by Brie on Apr 2022

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World class!

by Claire on Apr 2022

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Pip identified my trouble spot immediately and explained clearly to me what was happening with the muscles in the affected area. The massage was thorough and so therapeutic. I will go back as soon as I can!

by Jodi on Mar 2022

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So helpful! I feel so amazing after that and my neck tightness is gone!

by Angela on Mar 2022

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Great Experience!! I will definitely go back.

by Anonymous on Mar 2022

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Great massage.

by Matt on Mar 2022

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Pip is exceptional at what she does!

by Anonymous on Mar 2022

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Pip is fantastic! She is very talented and oriented towards a client-centered approach.

by Heather on Mar 2022

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Pip is fantastic! Very Intuitive, Communicative, and nothing get by her! She is my new go to!

by Anonymous on Mar 2022

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She had a strong yet gentle presence. Her office was very comforting and quiet. The session was 90 min and it fly by - felt like 10 min. I could have been on her table all day. I will be coming in weekly.

by Matt on Feb 2022

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Had a great first experience.

by Lori on Feb 2022

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Pip did an amazing job! The nearly constant pain I have from hip muscle issues is so relieved, I can barely believe it! Will come back to her every time I come to Bellingham to visit!

by Mark on Feb 2022

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Pip was great. Great experience all around. I’ll definitely be back!

by Kevin on Feb 2022

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Pip is incredible! Professional, highly skilled, and very easy to communicate with. If you have an active lifestyle, look no further.

by Anonymous on Dec 2021

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I was so fortunate to get in last minute as I had pain from some epic roller skating! Pip helped me feel so much better. So therapeutic. Thanks!!!

by Andrew on Nov 2021

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Pip was great! Got a sports massage after a long summer of activity and feel ready to go again!

by Claudia on Nov 2021

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Pip provides highly skilled treatments that addresses my pain related to a separate injury I incurred a year after my successful total knee replacement. My goal is to continue enjoying an active life style that includes skiing, hiking and jogging. Pip applies advance techniques that is specialized and highly effective.

by Nicola on Nov 2021

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Thanks! Pip provided a good mix of relaxation and treatment. The balance of focused work on some specific areas with caring touch was just what I needed.

by Anonymous on Nov 2021

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I would tell my friends and family to go see Pip, without question.

by Pam on Aug 2021

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Easy to talk to & listens to your needs

by Sarah on Aug 2021

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Very skillful therapist, the massage was great and very relaxing.

Mountain Sports Massage and Myofascial Release

1405 Fraser Street

Building F 101

Bellingham , WA 98229 map it

Phone:

License: #MA61188187

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1405 Fraser Street
Building F 101
Bellingham , WA 98229
License: #MA61188187
http://Mountainsportmassage.com
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