About The Fascia Remedy
The Fascia Remedy (TFR) is a method for restoring space, hydration, and movement within the fascial system, based on two core principles: understanding how to create meaningful change in fascia, and knowing where to apply that change.
The standard Western medical model, along with many other healing modalities, is largely symptom-focused. As a result, the root causes of chronic pain and dysfunction are often overlooked. Where you feel pain is rarely the true problem! Rather than disconnecting from the body by silencing its signals through pills or surgery, The Fascia Remedy helps identify the core issues by systematically addressing the fascial lines where these messages originate.
What makes The Fascia Remedy unique is that its principles can be applied in two distinct ways: as a self-care practice you can use independently, and through facilitated bodywork with a trained practitioner. In other words, you can learn this work to move, heal, and feel better in your own body, or, if you work in health, fitness, or wellness, you can train to bring these principles into your own professional practice.
Here’s how it works:
Self-Release Techniques
Using simple recovery tools like foam rollers and massage balls, you’ll learn how to release and rehydrate your fascia, interrupt inefficient movement patterns, and restore freedom to your body. These techniques are designed to help you become your own healer by learning how to listen to your body and respond to what it needs, rather than relying solely on outside intervention. They’re also easy to integrate into daily life or an existing movement practice.
Facilitated Bodywork
This is our hands-on (or more accurately, “foot-on”) proprietary approach, where Fascia Remedy principles are applied using targeted compression and active movement. This method allows for faster, deeper change than most people can achieve on their own and is designed to create results the body can retain.
Whether you want to experience this work through a bodywork session, start with a self-guided online course, or go deeper through one of my educational trainings, The Fascia Remedy meets you where you are. It’s both a pathway for personal healing and a professional skillset you can bring into your own work.
Who is The Fascia Remedy for?
The Fascia Remedy is designed for people who want to move beyond symptom management and develop a more informed relationship with their body.
This method supports those who are seeking:
Relief from acute, chronic, or exercise induced pain patterns
Greater mobility, adaptability, and ease in movement
Reduced fear around pain, injury, or physical limitation
A calmer, more regulated internal experience and improved stress resiliency
A better understanding of how the body responds to stress, movement, and change
Tools that can be used independently to support ongoing healing
The Fascia Remedy is also for health, fitness, and wellness professionals who want a deeper understanding of fascia and a practical, systems-based approach they can integrate into their work with clients, patients, or students.
It may not be the right fit if:
You’re looking for a “tune out and be fixed” experience without being an active participant
You’re only interested in treating a diagnosis, without curiosity about how the body got there or how it adapts over time
Many people arrive here after trying many other approaches, so it might initially be difficult to see past what other practitioners have told you. I’ve been there! What matters most is openness and a willingness to participate in the healing or learning process, whether for yourself or in service of others.
The Founder, Julia Blackwell
Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. A former collegiate volleyball player with a degree in Exercise Physiology, her work is informed by certifications in Egoscue Posture Therapy, Rossiter, and Kinetix Fascial Integration, along with training in corrective exercise, Somatics, and trauma-informed approaches.
Since 2012, Julia has run a private practice in Golden, Colorado, working with professional athletes and everyday movers alike. She also reaches thousands worldwide through her courses and trainings. Her passion for fascia is deeply personal. After suffering severe nerve damage in her right arm at birth and spending years in conventional treatment with little change, fascia release became the turning point that finally allowed her body to adapt and heal.
Today, Julia’s mission is to help others experience that same shift by teaching how fascia-focused approaches can resolve pain, restore movement, and support the body’s natural capacity to heal. An adventurer at heart, she has climbed all 58 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, living proof of what’s possible when the body is given the space and support it needs to move freely.
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What happens when a 10 pound baby gets stuck during birth?
In my case, it resulted in the doctor tearing most of the nerves in my right shoulder in the process of pulling me out. Although I underwent a massive nerve re-graph surgery at only four months old to help bring my arm somewhat back "online," I was still left with limited mobility and tightness.
Growing up, I went through the standard Western medicine system of occupational therapy and constant doctor check ups. I felt like a broken product on a conveyor belt. Slowly moving from person to person on an endless loop, continually rubber stamped as defective.
"Don't expect to play any sports," one doctor told me.
"This is never going to get any better."
"Manage it as best you can, but this is permanent and likely going to get worse as you get older."
(Yup, all real things that were said to me.)
I felt angry and frustrated that someone else apparently got to decide that I was capable of. I had no reason not to believe these people of authority, however. The older I got, the deeper I harbored this inner feeling of hopelessness.
So I disconnected with my body. I ignored the tightness and let everything I tried in life go through the filter of "you probably can't do that because of your arm." I let myself live in a small, protected box.
Then my life changed in the foothills of Colorado...
In the summer of 2010, I packed up all my belongings and left the hills of Cincinnati for the mountains of Colorado. By fateful, beautiful chance, I met an incredible fascia release bodyworker in Boulder and that powerful work took me by complete surprise.
I saw more improvement in the feel and function of my arm in 3 months of this fascia release work than I had in a lifetime of traditional treatments! It was unlike any work I'd ever done (and I'd tried EVERYTHING). I suddenly questioned everything I had believed and been told about "my condition."
I felt the tightness finally begin to release. Muscles started firing for the first time. I experienced emotional releases as I processed the pain and grief of my surgery and feeling so trapped for so long.
I finally felt relief. Hope. FREEDOM.
This experience catapulted me into learning everything I could about fascia, understanding its messages, and how to change and restore it. I became certified in multiple types of bodywork and began formulating my own approach that has since become The Fascia Remedy.
In the past 12 years of my practice, I've seen amazing and life-altering results in my clients. I've also been able to solve my own bouts of knee pain, low back pain, and neck pain in a matter of days. While my journey with my arm is still in its process, my life has dramatically changed. I'm now a rock climber and mountaineer, taking on challenges and adventures I never would’ve believed I could do before. It feels incredible to take control of my own quality of life, instead of defining it by my limitations.
I'm so grateful I've been able to share this method with so many and give them their lives back.
Here's what I've learned:
The medical system does not have all the answers when it comes to pain (in fact, I believe the standard approaches are very often counterproductive).
Addressing fascia in this unique way is the key to finding the root cause of pain, quickly interrupting compensation patterns, and creating lasting change. Focusing on one joint, a few muscles, or the point of pain instead of the fascial system is like renovating a room in your house when the foundation has collapsed.
Too many of us are told to manage pain that's completely solvable! If we shift our focus to addressing the root source instead of covering symptoms, we can stop “managing” pain and start eliminating it.
Learning to listen to your body and decode its messages can remove your fear of pain and unlock your power to heal.
Learning how to release fascia and address pain can be simple. With the right tools and tactics, we are capable of taking back our power and healing ourselves.
Courses, Trainings, and Sessions:
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The Fascia Remedy is offered in several ways, depending on your goals and location.
You can work with me (or my team) through in-person bodywork sessions at my practice in Golden, Colorado, or through virtual sessions where we assess your movement patterns and build a customized, self-directed plan you can use at home.
I also offer a variety of online self-release courses designed to help you work with your fascia independently, on your own schedule.For health, fitness, and wellness professionals, I also offer educational trainings (including professional CEUs) and certifications that teach Fascia Remedy principles so you can integrate this work into your own practice.
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The best place to start depends on how much guidance you’re looking for.
If you want personalized support, you can inquire about in-person or virtual 1:1 sessions. If you prefer to start on your own, the self-release courses are designed to be accessible, educational, and effective even if you’re new to fascia work.
If you’re a professional looking to learn the methodology, you can explore my trainings (some qualify for CEUs!). No matter where you begin, the work is designed to meet you where you are.
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The Fascia Remedy focuses on working with the fascial system as a whole, rather than chasing symptoms or isolating individual muscles or joints.
This method combines targeted compression with active movement to create change within the fascia itself. Instead of passively working on the body, the body is actively involved in the process. This allows us to interrupt long-standing compensation patterns, address root causes, and create change that the nervous system can retain.
What also sets this work apart is that it’s designed to be both experiential and educational. The goal isn’t just relief, but helping you understand your body more clearly so you’re better equipped to respond to future issues as well.
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Many people notice a shift after just one session or a less than 2 weeks of consistent self-release work.
That said, how quickly change happens depends on several factors, including how long an issue has been present, stress levels, hydration, overall health, and how consistently the work is applied. The intention is always to help you find the root contributors as efficiently as possible, rather than committing you to endless sessions or routines.
(In-person sessions: In a 2024 client survey, 91% of people reported significant improvement within the first 5 sessions)
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Fascia is connective tissue, and it’s the most abundant tissue in the body. It surrounds and weaves through every muscle, bone, organ, nerve, blood vessel, and cell, forming one continuous, interconnected system.
You can think of fascia like a three-dimensional “plastic wrap suit” that organizes structure, holds tissues in place, allows muscles to glide, and maintains posture and movement. It also plays a major role in hydration, circulation, and communication throughout the body.
When fascia is healthy, it’s resilient and well-hydrated, more like a wet sponge. It compresses, twists, and rebounds easily, allowing the body to move freely and adapt to stress. When fascia becomes dehydrated or restricted due to stress, trauma, inflammation, overuse, or underuse, it stiffens and loses its ability to adapt. This loss of space and hydration is often what shows up as pain, limitation, or dysfunction in the body.
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Healthy fascia does not hurt when it’s compressed. However, part of this work involves intentionally finding areas where fascia has become restricted, dehydrated, or stuck, and those areas can produce sensation.
This isn’t a relaxing massage, but the goal is never to push through unnecessary pain. Change cannot happen unless the nervous system feels safe enough to adapt. Intensity is always modulated, and anything that feels overwhelming or sharply painful is counterproductive.
Sensation in this work is information. It helps guide where attention is needed, while staying within a range that supports change rather than resistance.
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Yes, fascia release can work alongside many other modalities and often enhances their effectiveness.
Because fascia plays a major role in how structure and movement are organized, addressing it can help other interventions “stick” more easily. For example, chiropractic adjustments can hold better when fascial tension is reduced, and movement-based therapies can feel more accessible when restrictions are addressed.
That said, it’s often helpful to be intentional about how many modalities you’re using at once. Doing everything simultaneously can make it difficult to understand what’s actually helping, and in some cases, different approaches can work at cross purposes. The Fascia Remedy often provides the missing educational and practical foundation that helps people use other modalities more effectively and with greater clarity.
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Yes, absolutely.
Fascia responds very well to consistent, well-applied input, even when that work is done independently. Many people experience meaningful (and incredible!) changes through self-release courses, including those with long-standing or “mystery” issues that haven’t responded to other approaches.
The key is consistency and attention. Learning to notice how your body responds, which areas change, and what inputs are helpful is part of the process.
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Tendonitis
Shoulder pain, tension, and frozen shoulder
Plantar fasciitis and foot pain
Low back pain and herniated discs
Neck pain and headaches
Poor posture (rounded upper back, forward head, duck feet, one leg “shorter” than the other, etc)
Arthritis
Chronic pain and/or inflammation
Carpal tunnel and hand numbness
Pinched nerves, nerve pain, and sciatica
Knee pain
Plateaus in athletic performance
Pulled muscles or sprained ankles
Upper back pain and rib pain
Exercise induced aches, pains, and stiffness
Hip pain
Overuse injuries (such as Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow, Runner’s Knee, Shin Splints, etc)
Limited range of motion
Poor sleep
Chronic fatigue
Poor balance/coordination
Chronic stress, anxiety, poor resilience to stress
Poor breathing mechanics
Aches and pains from pregnancy or postpartum
AND MORE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fascia?
Fascia, also known as connective tissue, encases everything in our bodies. In fact, it’s the most abundant tissue we have!
Think of it like "plastic wrap" that wraps around every muscle fiber and muscle group, tendon, ligament, organ, bone, blood vessel, and nerve.
This three dimensional "plastic wrap suit" is one uninterrupted, interconnected system that organizes all the material and water in our bodies. It connects ligaments to bones, allows muscles to glide, holds organs in place, keeps our tissues hydrated, and maintains our postural structure (yes, more than the skeletal system)! If your fascial system were to magically disappear from your body, you would go tumbling to the floor in a pile of bones and goo.
Fascia is what gives us our shape, structure, and texture.
Fascia also holds our potential to move freely (or not). When fascia is healthy, it's like there's oil between all those layers of plastic wrap. Muscles and joints glide easily, blood can flow, your lymphatic system can detox, tissues are hydrated, and nerves can communicate quickly and uninhibitedly. Your body is light, mobile, and resilient.
Healthy fascia is essential for healthy movement!
Why does tight fascia cause pain?
Ready for analogy number two? When fascia is healthy, it functions like a wet sponge. It continuously soaks up essential nutrients and squeezes out toxins. Fascia also has a spring-like quality much like a sponge: you can easily squeeze inward or twist it any direction, and it will bounce right back to its right shape. This resilient quality enables your body to move freely and easily at its optimal level.
Unfortunately, fascia is affected by stress, trauma, inflammation, over-training and underuse, causing your fascia to twist into knots, stick together, shrink, and become dehydrated. Now, parts of your fascia are like a dry sponge. It’s hard and brittle. If you tried to squeeze inward or twist it, the sponge would hardly move or even break apart. Nutrients aren’t being absorbed, toxins are not coming out, shock isn’t being absorbed or distributed, and energy and lymph flow stagnate. Essentially, when optimal space and hydration are lost, our overall health takes a hit! What we’ve been taught to believe is a joint problem, a disc problem, or a muscle problem, is actually a FASCIA problem.
Your fascia requires space so that blood can flow and movement can happen.
Good news!
Space, hydration, and health in your fascia can be restored. If you address your fascia (“pull out the wrinkles in the plastic wrap”) and thereby allow hydration back to your tissue (“water to hydrate the sponge”), you can be free to move how and when you want.
It doesn’t matter what age you are! If you correctly address fascia in the right areas, it's possible to...
🔸Make huge progress in less time
🔸Walk, run, jump, workout, and live life without pain
🔸Improve function of joints, muscles, and organs
🔸Improve breathing
🔸Improve immune system
🔸Have better focus and energy
🔸Feel comfortable being in your body
🔸Have better resilience to stress
🔸Feel younger
🔸Have better posture, balance, and mobility
🔸Lose your fear of pain
🔸Restore trust in your body
The key is to address fascia with the right tactics and in the right areas!
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