My Healing Journey with Block Therapy

When I first moved to New Mexico in 2020, I didn’t know anyone and couldn’t find a massage therapist who could give me the type of deep, restorative work my body needed. I’d been helping other people feel better for years — but I couldn’t find anyone after I moved.

I started searching for a way to heal myself, not just manage symptoms. That search led me to Block Therapy — and what began as a personal experiment became one of the most life-changing tools I’ve ever used.

Diving In

When my blocks finally arrived, I was excited and ready. I watched every pre-blocking video and the next day jumped straight into the first session… then the second… then the third all in one go. I was instantly hooked.

It worked deeper than anything I’d ever felt — but I was the one in control. In the beginning, I’ll admit it felt awkward. I wanted to rush, to “get to the good part.” But as I learned to slow down, breathe diaphragmatically, and let my body lead, everything started to shift.

At first, I couldn’t lay flat on the block in the belly position — my body just wasn’t ready for that depth of decompression yet. I was still feeling plenty of change in other areas, but that particular position took time. With consistency and patience, my body gradually began to trust the process. Eventually, I could melt fully into the block, and that moment felt like a major breakthrough — a new level of release and connection.

The Changes I Experienced

It’s hard to explain just how much changed once I started blocking regularly. I used to have sciatic pain that ran down my leg and made my feet numb and cold. I couldn’t lie flat on my back without bending my knees, and my old hernia scars limited my bladder and pelvic mobility. My knees would grind walking up stairs, and an old roller derby shoulder injury made it painful to lift my arm — sometimes I had to pick it up with my other hand just to work.

As I worked through the Block Therapy Starter Program — starting in the belly and moving into the pelvis and legs — my body began to reorganize.

• My sciatic pain slowly improved, then eventually disappeared.
  
• My shoulder regained full strength and mobility.
  
• My periods improved, and I wasn't having to use the bathroom as frequently.
• My knees stopped grinding, and I could finally lie flat comfortably.
  
• I started breathing deeper — really breathing — and I felt lighter, stronger, and more at home in my own body.
  
• Blocking under my collarbones and pecs was one of the most profound experiences. It opened up space for my lungs and heart in a way I didn’t even know I needed. I realized how “normal” it had felt to live restricted — and how free I could feel once that restriction was gone.

“It’s wild to realize how ‘normal’ restriction can feel until you finally experience freedom in your own body.”

Bringing It Into My Work

Before moving back to Washington, many of my clients practiced Block Therapy at home between sessions and noticed lasting improvements. Seeing their results confirmed how powerful this work can be — and inspired me to offer fascia-focused bodywork here in Omak.

What started as a personal healing tool has evolved into a foundational part of how I help others reconnect with their own bodies. Combining guided block work with hands/feet-on decompression creates a powerful balance — it helps the body remember how to breathe, align, and move freely again.

What I Know Now

Block Therapy has taught me patience, awareness, and how to truly listen to my body. It reminded me that healing isn’t about forcing change — it’s about creating space for it.

“Block Therapy has changed my life. I can’t imagine how I’d feel today without this incredible tool.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body or like you’ve tried everything else, I encourage you to explore this work. It’s not about fixing — it’s about reconnecting.

To learn more about the method itself, read my post:

What Is Block Therapy? How Fascia Decompression Complements Massage and Self-Care  →

Or, if you’re ready to experience fascia decompression in person — inspired by the same principles that helped me heal — ask about it at your next session.