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Kelly Thompson, LMT, BCTMB

Owner of Vitality Myofascial Release, LLC

State of Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist

National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

John F. Barnes Expert Myofascial Release Therapist

 

Hi, I'm a Board Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach (JFBMFR) and Therapeutic Touch. For over 20 years, I've been honored to help people ease pain, restore movement and reconnect with a sense of balance and well-being.

I graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage, with a Professional Certification in Comprehensive Massage Therapy for a Medical Setting. My passion in holistic healing led me to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I gained knowledge of Eastern Theory and Traditional Thai Bodywork at the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai and the Baan Hom Samunphrai Herbal and Health Training Center.

In 2008, I took my first Myofascial Release course with John F. Barnes, PT, and it transformed my life and practice. I experienced relief from chronic symptoms that I had accepted as “normal” for me and uncovered unresolved emotions that were affecting the quality of my life. I also began to witness my clients experiencing lasting relief from pain, moving more freely and embracing life with greater ease. I came to understand how emotions, stress, and life experiences were deeply intertwined with physical tension and symptoms. Myofascial Release not only addresses physical discomfort but also supports deeper self-awareness and healing. This approach has been an essential part of my own healing journey, and I’m honored to share it with others.

In my practice, I focus exclusively on Myofascial Release and Therapeutic Touch. I'm an Expert Level Therapist of the John F. Barnes Myofascial Approach and have completed three weeklong Skill Enhancements where I treated patients alongside John, as well as, with the staff at his Eastern Myofascial Release Treatment Center, "the Sanctuary." I continue taking JFBMFR courses and advanced training each year to offer the highest level of care to my clients.

I specialize in helping those who haven't found relief through other therapies or who've been told their only options are surgery, medication, or injections. My approach is personalized, compassionate, and designed to support each person’s unique wellness goals.

Conditions Myofascial Release can help with include:

  • Neck, Back and Shoulder Pain             

  • Headaches/Migraines

  • TMJ Dysfunction/Jaw Pain

  • Sciatica

  • SI Joint Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Unresolved Pain from injuries and accidents even if they happened a long time ago

  • Restricted motion and mobiliy

  • Unexplained Pain

  • And many more…. 

If you’re seeking relief and a deeper connection within your body, I am here to help and invite you to experience the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach and the transformation it can bring to your life.

Contact Kelly:

phone: 410-627-4890

email: Kelly@VitalityMFR.com

website: VitalityMFR.com