Myofascial Release Therapy in Los Angeles
Gentle, hands-on care that gets to the root of chronic pain, so you can move freely and feel at home in your body again.
John F. Barnes-trained · Office in Canoga Park · Mobile sessions across Los Angeles County
Serving Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley
Clients come to me for
Chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain
Headaches and jaw (TMJ) tension
Hip pain and sciatica-type pain
Stiffness and limited range of motion
Recovery after injuries, accidents, or surgery
Stress that lives in the body
Pain no one has been able to explain
Go Inward
The moment we take responsibility for our pain is the moment we take our first steps toward healing. What is causing our discomfort or dis-ease (the absence of ease) starts inside of us. We’re the common denominator
Unwind
While this should never be the goal, unwinding is a state of spontaneous movement that can include twisting or turning, bending or shaking. These movements are within a client’s comfort zone and allow for restrictions to release naturally
Release
Let restrictions soften and let go, so you can regain range of motion, move more freely, and feel less sore
Sessions in my Canoga Park office or in your home
What to expect in your first session
Talk: We go over your history, your pain, and your goals.
Assess: I look at your posture and movement and feel for fascial restrictions.
Treat: About 60 minutes of hands-on myofascial release, done directly on the skin with no oils or lotions. Wear comfortable shorts and a sports bra or tank top.
Plan: You leave with simple self-care tips and a recommendation for next steps.
A different kind of bodywork
Slow, sustained pressure. I hold gentle pressure for 90 seconds to five minutes at a time, giving fascia time to soften and release instead of forcing the muscles.
No oils or lotions. Working directly on the skin lets me feel exactly where restrictions are and follow them.
The whole you. Pain often shows up far from where it starts, so I look at how your whole body is holding tension, and I teach you simple self-care to keep your progress going between sessions.
Meet Xander, the Practitioner
My path here is a little unconventional. I spent years in television and film, which gave me creativity, travel, and wonderful people, along with long hours, poor body mechanics, and crews who desperately needed physical relief. I enjoyed the work, but I felt I was meant for more.
I began my myofascial release journey working on horses. What I loved most is that horses can’t fake recovery; they just get better. That was all the proof I needed. I trained in the John F. Barnes approach, and getting to the root cause of people’s pain has become my passion and my life’s work.
I work with adults and children, people with disabilities or in recovery, and anyone living with chronic, severe, or unexplained pain, or carrying physical or emotional trauma. I see clients at my office in Canoga Park and travel throughout Los Angeles County.
What clients say
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“I had a throbbing arthritic pain in my elbow for over a decade. It was shattered in 2010 and required three screws for treatment, but the pain remained until my treatment with Xander. Even through the winter I experienced zero soreness. I can’t recommend him enough!”
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“I came to Xander for myofascial release and was amazed by his intuitive approach. He was able to release long-standing tension with little to no force, yet with depth and precision. I walked away not just feeling better but truly healed in a way that went beyond symptom relief. I will definitely be back.”
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“I had a powerful session with Xander that went beyond physical relief. At one point, my leg began to spasm involuntarily and my head jerked gently toward my shoulder. I suddenly felt like my body was reliving a serious cycling accident I was involved in years ago. Tears welled up, not from pain, but from release. It felt like my body was finally letting go of something I didn’t even realize I’d been holding.”
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“A single treatment with Xander helped me release some of the trauma I was carrying in my body from my first delivery. Besides the emotional release, I also experienced a great amount of pain relief in my hips and lower back.”
Sessions & pricing
Free 15-minute phone consultation: Not sure if myofascial release is right for you? Let’s talk first, at no cost and with no obligation.
First session (75 minutes): $200. Includes your health history, a hands-on evaluation, and 60 minutes of treatment.
Follow-up session (60 minutes): $200. We check in, reassess, and focus where you need it most.
6-session package: $1,020, paid upfront. That’s $170 per session, a $180 savings.
Sessions are available at my Canoga Park office or in your home anywhere in Los Angeles County.
Mobile sessions include a $20 travel fee. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your session. Payment is in person.
To book, call or text (818) 590-1317