Fascia therapy

Modern fasciatherapy was developed in the 1980s by Danis Bois, a French physiotherapist. It is in the lineage of osteopathy but focuses specifically on fascia — the connective tissue that envelops and connects all muscles, organs and structures of the body. Fascia research has exploded since the 2010s.

Fascia forms a continuous network throughout the body. Under tension, trauma or prolonged positions, it can dehydrate, stiffen, create remote tensions. Fasciatherapy uses very gentle and slow touch to progressively release these tensions, restore elasticity and circulation.

A session lasts 60 to 90 minutes. You remain clothed, lying down. The fascia therapist exerts extremely light pressure (5 to 50 grams) with their hands, listening to the body's micro-movements. The session is very calm, meditative. Sensations range from diffuse warmth to unexpected emotional releases.

Chronic pain (especially back, neck), aftermath of physical trauma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, stress-related digestive disorders, chronic pathology support, perimenopause, post-surgical support.

Research on fascia has been expanding since 2010 (international Fascia Research Congress). Clinical evidence on fasciatherapy specifically is still limited but accumulating: effect on chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, quality of life.

Prefer fascia therapists trained at the Danis Bois school (Danis Bois Method Perceptive Pedagogy) or in physiotherapy with fasciatherapy specialization. Typical fees: $80 to $130 per session.