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Myofascial what? Initially I was skeptical about engaging in this type of body therapy, but quite frankly I was stuck! My life was a revolving door of repetition. It was as if, I was pressing an instant replay button, producing the same heart aching results.
Myofascial release, for me, has been a powerful process of penetrating body work. I quickly realized I would need to make a personal commitment to trust, be venerable, and let go. Yet I felt I was in good hands.
Warren Barry is a masterful therapist. He creates an environment of trust and safety through a combination of technical skill, as well as a brilliant sense of timing, intuition and sensitivity. Truly his skill level made it possible to let go and come out the other side.
Looking back I realize had been praying daily for an inner healing. Through a series of events and the help of unseen hands I was led to Warren and his treatment. The healing I sought has truly occurred. I now know with confidence I can press, forward into a future I desire.
For this I am eternally grateful!
Karen J.
I was referred by a friend about 2 years ago to go see Warren Barry. I have had chronic pain in my left hip for approximately 15 years. I thought that this was going to be just another PT who would not be able to help me. I was very wrong. From my 1st appointment I knew my experience was going to be different.
After spending an hour listening to my story he told me that he would look "outside the box" and that he was going to try and help me. My first impression was that he never once judged me as many in the medical profession had let me down assuming that my pain was "all in my head". When I had my first unwinding I began to see a part of me that I was unaware of. In the unwinding I was very frightened and I had a deep feeling of sadness. Unable to understand all the sadness Warren helped me through this time telling me that I might never know but just let my body feel it.
Over time I started to notice that I felt better and that my hip had periods of time when it was not hurting. In one unwinding Warren was working on my leg and when he would touch my foot I felt so much anger and I kicked and kicked to get the anger away. When my treatment was over I had a huge feeling of relief come over me and had a wonderful week of no pain. Letting go is a big part of this amazing treatment and when you do you begin to see and feel a new you.
Donna
I was referred to Warren by a mutual, special friend, who watched me suffer with incapacitating lower back pain for a long time. My back pain was so severe that I could not sit, stand, lay down or be comfortable at work or at home. I was living on Advil, Robax, anything that would take the pain and spasms away. My pain was taking over my life.
I clearly remember my first session with Warren in the fall of 2004, where we talked for almost an hour, and he explained to me what he did, what myofascial release was all about, how he worked, how we would work together to get to the root of my pain and what results I could expect. I trusted this man immediately, and decided that with my trust and his skills, I could finally learn to deal with and overcome the pain I was suffering.
I faithfully went to my treatments once a week for a few months, then twice a month and now once a month. It took me only a few weeks to learn that my physical pain was caused by many things such as stress and emotional things happening in my life. Sure, there was always the occasional sport injury, muscle pull, pinched nerve, or old age setting in to my muscles, but, with Warren’s help and guidance I have been able to understand my different kinds of pain, what causes it, and I have learned how to deal with it in a positive way.
I go to see Warren once a month now, not because I am in pain any more (I am not), but because I view my treatments as a preventative measure to keep me from returning to that time in my life where I allowed pain to take over my being.
Warren is an amazing individual, one who has talents and skills that I have not ever encountered in another medical practitioner. He has cared about me like I am a member of his family. He has always talked to me openly and honestly. He is always professional and shows concern for my health and my needs. His smile and complete honesty is uplifting and rejuvenating. Most importantly, he has become my friend, and I know that if I need anything, I can call him and he will be there.
I can tell you that my experiences at Regina Rehab and specifically with Warren have changed my life. Warren’s treatments, his advice, his constant reminder that only you can heal yourself, have changed the way I look at life, my relationships, and the universe. Every time I go to Regina Rehab for a treatment, I have a new and wonderful experience that makes my life better. Best of all, I come out of there with a huge smile on my face, and I can hardly wait to return for my next session.
Klara
I was referred to Warren by a friend. I had been suffering from lower back/leg pain for the past year which was a result of scar tissue from two back surgeries for a herniated disc. My back pain had taken over my life and I hadn't been able to work for a year. I was at the end of the rope after seeing many health care professionals who told me the only option was a nerve block cortisone injection, and that really there was nothing else they could do for me. I did not feel that nerve block injections were the answer for me since I was only 25 years old, and it wasn't a permanent solution.
I started seeing Warren approximately two years ago. Myofascial massage is an experience like no other and has positively affected all aspects of my life. After my first session with Warren I could feel a difference in my leg pain. My leg pain gradually started to get better and at times would go away completely. It was the first time in 7 years that I was having relief from the pain that I had come to believe that I would always have to live with. Myofascial massage is not always pleasant during the sessions and can be emotionally painful at times. The relief that I have benefited from is well worth the pain that I may experience during the session. It has affected the way I look at life as well as relationships that I have in my personal life.
I do not know where my life would be if I had not met Warren and been introduced to Myofascial massage, but I can say that I am now walking normally and am leading a healthy, active lifestyle again. He is a wonderful therapist, and friend.
Taneal
I was first referred to Warren, by my awesome family Doctor, many years ago. To begin with, I was having very severe neck and left shoulder pain which x-rays showed nothing was wrong. This pain had been ongoing for years, making life very miserable. I had tried many remedies, but it kept coming back. After three treatments from Warren, I could not believe the relief I felt! It was like a miracle! After such wonderful, total relief, for this ailment, I made a point of visiting Warren for relief from other painful muscle/bone problems.
I have suffered with severe depression & anxiety and have followed a very strict regime of consistent Doctoring. Along with this, I visited Warren for Myofascial Release Therapy, and I am thrilled to say that I am living a much more balanced life, which medication alone couldn’t give. As I continue to have a treatment about once a month, I continue to feel lightness to my walk, and brighter days. I have been years ‘collecting’ all these ‘hot spots’, and they don’t all disappear at once, but with every treatment, I feel a little better. Even my sleep pattern has improved immensely.
I don’t understand how it works, but with Warren’s skilled hands, his sense of feeling direction, his trained instinct of emotions, he accomplishes wonderful outcomes. I never have the feeling he is labelling me, comparing me with others, criticizing me, but is quiet in his approach to understand and help. He also has helped to rebuild some self worth within me that was seriously lacking because of life’s experiences. I feel a deep thankfulness for having found such a wealth of help, emotionally, mentally, and physically, from my new friend, Warren.
NormaLou
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