About Us
JoAnn Abbott is the owner/therapist of I AM MFR-- Myofascial Release and Therapeutic Massage. Her passion for health through nutrition, fitness and body awareness while staying true to her holistic ideals led her to a career as a massage therapist. As a graduate of Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy, JoAnn strengthened her belief that the body, mind and spirit are interwoven and cannot be treated seperately. She continues her education studying The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® under John F Barnes. Thus, strengthening her desire to help clients heal themselves by teaching them to feel and trust what their body is saying. Her interest in the intricacies and physiological changes of the female body and the way our thoughts and emotions shape our movement led her to cr...
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I AM MFR Myofascial Release Therapy & Therapeutic Massage
4646 Princess Anne Rd, #103
Virginia Beach , VA 23462 map it
(757) 375-8405
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JoAnn A.
License: VA #0019013894
29 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment
Myofascial Release Therapy Follow-up Session
Cupping Therapy
Introduction to MFR Therapy
Therapeutic Massage
Neck and Shoulder Therapy
Special Offers
Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 90 Min Sessions(Does not include initial session)
Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 60 Min Sessions(does not include initial session)
Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 75 Min Sessions(does not include initial session)
by
Marilyn
on
Nov 13
JoAnn is my "go to" for both Myofascial Therapy and Therapeutic Massage. The best massage therapist I have been to in the 56 years I have lived in Va Beach. She addresses any issues I bring to her about specific areas of pain I may be experiencing. Always fell better the next day. I do believe the MTherapy will result in some long term benefits as I get older. Wish I had found her sooner to have begun that treatment earlier in my life
by
Anonymous
on
Oct 16
JoAnn is highly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what she is doing and why (MFR Therapy). And it works! She is extremely careful about sanitizing and protecting both herself and her client. An overall amazing experience!
by
Anonymous
on
Sep 13
JoAnn made me feel at ease and is very knowledgeable.
by
Caroline
on
Aug 01
Very professional and just after two session I feel improvement .
by
Peggy
on
Jun 05
JoAnn listens to your concerns/ questions. I have several physical restrictions, but she knows how to work around those, and I always leave her office feeling so much better than when I arrived!
by
Anonymous
on
Mar 02
She truly cares and wants to make a difference.
by
Anonymous
on
Feb 19
JoAnn's presence.
by
Jeri
on
Feb 02
Loved the relaxation of the session. I actually felt my body adjust! So awesome! JoAnn is excellent!
by
Richard
on
Dec 07
JoAnn and I have been working together during the past four years. She keeps my migraines at bay. I now run 6-12 miles a week, when we first started I couldn't even run a half mile with out something cramping or locking up.
by
Abby
on
Sep 27
Easily one of the best massages I've ever had. Amazing myofascial work, I'm still feeling the effects days later. Cupping was great, too. So much relief!
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by Marilyn on Nov 2020
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Service Received: 6 - 60 Minute Sessions with JoAnn A.
JoAnn is my "go to" for both Myofascial Therapy and Therapeutic Massage. The best massage therapist I have been to in the 56 years I have lived in Va Beach. She addresses any issues I bring to her about specific areas of pain I may be experiencing. Always fell better the next day. I do believe the MTherapy will result in some long term benefits as I get older. Wish I had found her sooner to have begun that treatment earlier in my life
by Anonymous on Oct 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 75 Min Sessions(does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
JoAnn is highly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what she is doing and why (MFR Therapy). And it works! She is extremely careful about sanitizing and protecting both herself and her client. An overall amazing experience!
by Anonymous on Sep 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
JoAnn made me feel at ease and is very knowledgeable.
by Caroline on Aug 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 60 Min Sessions(does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
Very professional and just after two session I feel improvement .
by Peggy on Jun 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (3) 90 Min Sessions(Does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
JoAnn listens to your concerns/ questions. I have several physical restrictions, but she knows how to work around those, and I always leave her office feeling so much better than when I arrived!
by Anonymous on Mar 2020
Verified
Service Received: Introduction to MFR Therapy with JoAnn A.
She truly cares and wants to make a difference.
by Anonymous on Feb 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
JoAnn's presence.
by Jeri on Feb 2020
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
Loved the relaxation of the session. I actually felt my body adjust! So awesome! JoAnn is excellent!
by Richard on Dec 2019
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Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy 60 Minute Follow-up with JoAnn A.
JoAnn and I have been working together during the past four years. She keeps my migraines at bay. I now run 6-12 miles a week, when we first started I couldn't even run a half mile with out something cramping or locking up.
by Abby on Sep 2019
Verified
Service Received: Awesome September Special with JoAnn A.
Easily one of the best massages I've ever had. Amazing myofascial work, I'm still feeling the effects days later. Cupping was great, too. So much relief!
by Cathy on Mar 2019
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
It was what I expected and more. Office is totally fine and professional and the treatment was individualized to my particular needs and was handled in the manner that was complete and, at the same time, instructive. JoAnn is the 'real deal' and you can expect overall body healing and confidence that you are doing for yourself what is right and healthy enabling fuller enjoyment of all life's activities.
by Pat on Jan 2019
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Follow-up with JoAnn A.
Awesome and terrific therapist!!!
by Anonymous on Jan 2019
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
JoAnn listens to you to hear your concerns and directly addresses those. She takes the time to explain techniques so you understand the processes involved. I am in daily discomfort with my back situation. After session this week, I have had two days with zero discomfort! I am thankful to have found I Am!
by Richard on Nov 2018
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy Follow-up with JoAnn A.
My lifestyle requires a lot from my body. Energy and activities are needed everyday. I've been working with JoAnn for four years now and some issues I thought I would have to live with are now gone and we just keep grinding away at other injuries or restrictions on a regular basis. I travel the world and I can tell you without hesitation, you will get results by seeing and working with her. Rich
by Jewel on Aug 2018
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Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
JoAnn is intuitive and caring. Her approach is gentle, yet very effective. Under her care, I feel so empowered and supported in my healing journey. She is helping me to feel good in my body again!
by Tracy on Jul 2018
Verified
Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
JoAnn makes you feel welcome and is very attentive to you and what your body needs. She is extremely knowledgeable about the human body and what it needs. I will be back to see her soon and will be sending friends and family to her add well!
by Kristy on Feb 2018
Verified
Service Received: Neck and Shoulder Therapy with JoAnn A.
My only dislike is that I didn't know about JoAnn sooner!
by Marilyn on Jan 2018
Verified
Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
I was please w/the premises, and the entire experience was amazing
by Anonymous on Nov 2017
Verified
Service Received: Rehabilitative Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
Very pleased with initial visit...
by Jessica on Nov 2017
Verified
Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
Everything was great, very relaxing and really helping with my pain management.
by Richard on Oct 2017
Verified
Service Received: Rehabilitative Myofascial Release Therapy Follow-up with JoAnn A.
Life changing!
by Anonymous on Oct 2017
Verified
Service Received: Rehabilitative Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
Loved the open communication, didn't feel ashamed or worried about confining in someone
by Carrollyn on Apr 2017
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
It truly WAS an amazing experience. Several little nagging items of discord in my body are gone, but what was more important, after spending the rest of my afternoon dealing with clients and their concerns and cooking dinner for 5, I went to bed at my usual time and slept for a solid block of more than 6 hours of continuous "restful sleep," according to my Misfit. Add a couple of additional hours of mixed restful and light sleep and the calm I felt at the end of the session remains.
by Megan on Mar 2017
Verified
Service Received: Rehabilitative Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
awesome !
by Janet on Feb 2017
Verified
Service Received: Myofascial Release Therapy (Does not include initial session) with JoAnn A.
very comfortable environment
by Denise on Jul 2016
Verified
Service Received: Rehabilitative Myofascial Release Therapy Initial Treatment with JoAnn A.
The entire experience was great! I look forward to my next visit!
by Anonymous on Jul 2016
Verified
Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
JoAnn is very knowledgeable and thorough.
by Richard on Jul 2016
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
I'm coming back for the analysis. The first appt. was just a glimps at what Joann can fix for me.
by Grace on Apr 2016
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Service Received: Therapeutic Massage with JoAnn A.
The neck and upper back work really helped the stiff neck. I also learned and understood JoAnn's knowledge of the connective tissues. Informative.
I AM MFR Myofascial Release Therapy & Therapeutic Massage
4646 Princess Anne Rd, #103
Virginia Beach , VA 23462 map it
Phone: (757) 375-8405