Myofascial Release/CranioSacral Fascial Specialist

Hello! My name is Heather Sabin Bryan and I am a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, as well as a licensed Massage Therapist with over 27 years of experience. My mission has been to deliver personalized, compassionate, hands-on care with genuine results that truly last.

After sustaining an injury myself in the year 2013, my understanding of pain and the adverse effects of immobility on the body, mind, and spirit was taken to a whole new level of awareness. None of my extensive physical therapy experience reduced my pain, and the discomfort and limitations were compounding daily. The little improvement I felt with traditional therapy disappeared within a few hours, and often, I could barely walk from the treatment table to my car without feeling the pain return. The only remaining options were surgery and pain management, which I found unacceptable.  

I was 42 years old—having a metal cage placed in my thoracic and cervical vertebra was just out of the question. That’s how I began my search for an alternative solution for both the physical pain and the spiritual defeat. Finally, I found what I believe is the missing link in health care today—the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy (JFB-MFR). My initial exposure to Myofascial Release (MFR) was from the founder himself, who I now call mentor and friend, John F Barnes. From the moment he laid his hands on me, I knew I found not only what my body needed to begin to heal, but also the type of care I needed to provide professionally. I was so moved by the immediate and profound results of MFR that it drove me to study and train in depth directly from John F. Barnes. I am now pain-free, I’ve returned to all personal and professional activities without any limitations, and I am simply loving life!

I have been so fortunate to receive my training from John F. Barnes himself, with over 700+ hours to date. The process of learning and refining one’s skills should never stop, and that notion fuels my dedication and desire to continue to learn. Each class I take for the first time or retake over again deepens my understanding, strengthens my skills, and refines my touch so I am always able to provide the most up-to-date techniques of MFR. 

My studying of the systems and fascia of the body has taken me to train directly under the scientist and anatomist that actually were the first to visually film fascia and able to refine a way to actually dissect fascia in the lab, spending the summer of 2019 at the University of Dundee, Scotland. 

In addition to my proficiency and expert level training as a MFR therapist, I also take great pride in my practice setting.  A practice is more than just a treatment setting—it is just like home. It has all the comforts and privacy of home and there is no need for my patients to rush off. There are plenty of extra rooms and areas to lounge in and enjoy the new-found fluidity and flexibility gained in the treatment sessions. Patients can watch informative videos, enjoy the latest and most informative literature on Fascia, and even utilize the self-treatment room where, where patients can try out all the various types of self-treatment tools to see which ones work best for their body. Just as my office is designed to have the comforts of home, my patients are NEVER just a number!

My journey as a therapist to patient back to therapist gives me first-hand experience of how wonderful MFR is, and how amazing the results are. With MFR, it is possible to live a high-quality, pain-free life!

You deserve to have fascial freedom, you are worth it! Pain does not follow a Monday–Friday schedule or adhere to holidays. I am available most times when you and your fascia are in need. It is my intention and hope to give you a well-rounded approach to reach whole body, mind, and spirit healing. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Revive. Restore. Renew. Heal into Wholeness with me. Thrive and regain a whole New Life with Myofascial Release and Wellness of Tampa Bay. More than a practice, its an experience.