Get Lasting Relief
From Chronic Pain

Find real relief fast with myofascial release (MFR) that treats the root cause of your pain, so you can feel good in your body and get back to what you love. Because you deserve to feel great.

Real Relief That Starts at the Root

At Performance Myofascial Release we treat your entire body, not just the symptoms, so you can fully heal and get back to the life you want. A lifetime of injury, overuse, stress, and trauma is part of your unique story and we help you reclaim it with less pain because you deserve to feel great.

Fix the Root Cause

We treat what’s actually causing the pain, not just the symptoms, so your relief is real, deep, and lasting.

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Free Yourself from Pain

Release deep restrictions so you can move, function, and feel pain-free, relieved, and at ease in your body.

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Reclaim Your Life

Feel good in your body again. Be energized and finally able to live fully without pain holding you back.

Gwen Bernardo, MFR Therapist, CMT, Founder

In the Right Hands, Real Relief Reaches the Root

I know how exhausting chronic pain can be. It drains your energy and pulls you away from the life you want. I’ve been there myself: stuck, out of options, and at the end of my rope.

I first discovered John Barnes Myofascial Release through my work in Equine Physical Therapy. The results in the horses were so powerful that I tried it myself. I was able to release 19 years of trauma from a serious accident. The experience changed my life and inspired me to change careers and bring this work to others.

With over 14 years of experience and 200+ hours of advanced training in Myofascial Release, I’ve helped countless clients escape chronic pain. I’ve studied directly under leaders in the field and continue to refine my approach through ongoing education and hands-on experience.

My work is intuitive yet grounded, shaped by years of bodywork and observation, and trusted by clients who consistently leave 5-star reviews after finding real, lasting relief, often when nothing else worked.

Book a free Pain 911 session to find real relief and start living fully again.

Gwen Bernardo

Gwen Bernardo, MFR Therapist, CMT

Another Pair of Expert Hands on Your Side

As part of the Performance Myofascial Release team, Michael is a skilled therapist who also offers physical therapy. Trained in the John Barnes method, he first discovered the power of MFR through his own recovery after a life-altering event.

The experience deepened his understanding of the body’s ability to store and release trauma. Today, he helps clients relieve pain, restore movement, and return to doing what they love without limits.

Dr. Michael Horne, Myofascial Release Therapist

Dr. Michael Horne, MFR Therapist, DPT

You Deserve to Feel Great.
Let’s Help You Get There.

As Advanced Therapists, our number one priority is helping you find freedom from the pain and tension keeping you from living your life fully. We can’t wait to see what’s possible for you.

Gwen has single handedly changed my life! Her myofascial release work has solved problems that chiropractic and other therapies could not. After just one session, I felt relief. Nothing else worked—this did.

Lacy S

I had the worst back pain imaginable—I couldn’t sit or lay down without excruciating pain. Desperate for relief, I saw Gwen and it was the best decision I could have made...Gwen fixed my back! I left feeling like a new person. Highly recommend her services!

Laura S

When nothing else has worked, there finally is hope. Real movement is happening in my body between treatments. She is a very kind woman who made me feel safe from the start. Thank you!

Misty C

I’ve had persistent groin and hip pain for over four years. After just one MFR session with Gwen, I noticed a real shift. Her approach is gentle but deeply effective, and she clearly knows her craft. I finally feel like something is addressing the root of the problem—not just masking it. A game-changer.

Sarah H

I lived with severe shoulder pain for years after a traumatic fall. Nothing helped—until Gwen. After working with her, I can finally raise my arm without pain. I had given up hope, but she helped me feel normal again.

Jenna P

Gwen is a wonderful practitioner. I came to her with hip and knee pain that hadn’t improved elsewhere, and after just 3 sessions, I’m pain-free. Her treatments are deeply effective—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She’s warm, intuitive, and truly listens to what your body needs.

Nitzan H

Your Roadmap to Real Relief

Book a Free Pain 911 Call

A quick, no-pressure 10-minute call to give you answers and show how Myofascial Release can help you find the relief you deserve.

Get Your Relief Roadmap

We start with your health history, hands-on evaluation, and initial
60-minute treatment, then design a plan addressing your unique needs.

Feel Better and Live Fully

Follow your personalized plan with the treatments best suited to relieve pain, restore movement, and support lasting freedom and vitality.

Treatment Costs & Common Questions

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How much does treatment cost?

Your initial investment is $200. This includes a comprehensive, personalized evaluation, a full 60-minute hands-on treatment, and practical self-care strategies where needed to support and enhance your results between sessions.

From there, we’ll create a custom treatment plan to suit your situation, needs, and budget. We present flexible pricing options tailored to your goals, with a focus on helping you achieve lasting results in a reasonable timeframe.

Is Myofascial Release right for me?

If you’re feeling stuck, worn down, or limited by pain or tension that hasn’t improved with other treatments, Performance Myofascial Release helps relieve a wide range of issues, including hip pain, knee pain, low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, whiplash, sports injuries, adhesions, nerve entrapment, reduced joint mobility, scoliosis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, TMJ, fibromyalgia, herniated discs, chronic pain, arthritis, depression/anxiety/PTSD, and more.

Our approach delivers lasting relief, by identifying and treating the root cause, not just the symptoms.

How does MFR help so many conditions?

Myofascial Release targets the fascial system, a connective tissue network that surrounds, supports, and links every part of your body from head to toe. When fascia becomes restricted, it can create pressure on sensitive structures, limit movement, and cause pain or discomfort.

These restrictions often result from physical trauma, emotional stress, inflammation, or past surgeries. Unlike traditional tests like MRIs, X-rays, or CT scans, fascial restrictions typically can’t be seen, which means the root cause of pain may be missed.

Because fascia is fully interconnected, pain in one area can be caused by restrictions in another. MFR uses a hands-on, whole-body approach to identify and release these restrictions. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, relieving symptoms while addressing the underlying cause.