What is Myofascial Energetic Release (MER)?

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Myofascial Energetic Release (MER) is an advanced therapeutic treatment method focused on releasing tension and restrictions in the body's fascial system. Fascia is the connective tissue network that runs throughout your entire body, enveloping and connecting your muscles, organs, and bones.

In MER, we combine precise manual techniques with energetic work to treat not only the physical structures but also the energetic components that contribute to your complaints. This holistic approach ensures deeper and more lasting results than conventional therapies.

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Not a Relaxation Massage

It is important to understand that MER is not a relaxation massage. Although clients often experience deep relaxation during and after a treatment, MER is a targeted therapeutic intervention. The treatment focuses specifically on problem areas and may sometimes include moments of temporary discomfort when we work on releasing long-standing restrictions and adhesions in the connective tissue.

The technique uses targeted, sustained pressure applied to specific fascial restrictions. By gradually increasing and maintaining this pressure, we can help the fascial tissue regain its natural elasticity and release blockages.

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Which Complaints Can MER Treat?

MER has proven effective in treating a wide range of complaints, including:

Pain and Movement Complaints

• Chronic back pain and neck pain

• Frozen shoulder and shoulder restrictions

• RSI complaints and carpal tunnel syndrome

• Jaw problems (TMD/TMJ)​

• Posture and movement problems

Tension and Stress Complaints

• Headaches and migraines

• Stress-related symptoms

Other Conditions

• Scar tissue and adhesions after surgery or trauma

• Lymphatic stagnation

• Nerve entrapment and radiating pain

• Pelvic floor issues

 

What Can You Expect from an MER Treatment?

An MER session lasts a total of 90 minutes, of which approximately 60 minutes is active bodywork. We begin with an intake and a body reading, where together we investigate where there is imbalance and cramping in the fascia. We look at your posture, how you move through life, where you experience pain and tension, and which areas of the body need attention and touch.

During the treatment, you lie in your underwear on the massage table, comfortably covered with a blanket. When working on a specific body part, only that area is uncovered to respect your privacy.

The treatment itself consists of targeted, sustained pressure on specific areas, where we wait until the tissue 'releases'. This process can vary from gentle, subtle touches to deeper pressure, depending on what your body needs.

After the treatment, you may notice that:

• Pain decreases or disappears

• Freedom of movement increases

• A feeling of lightness and space emerges in the body

• Energy can flow more freely

• Stress and tension decrease

Many clients experience improvement immediately after the session, while the full effect often continues to develop in the days following the treatment as the body adapts to the changes.

 

Is MER Suitable for You?

MER is suitable for most people, from athletes to office workers, from young adults to seniors. It can be an effective approach when more conventional treatments have not provided lasting relief.

Contraindications

Although MER is a safe therapy, there are some situations in which treatment is not advisable or needs to be adapted:

• Acute inflammations or infections: With active inflammatory processes or infections, it is better to wait until these have healed.

• Recent surgeries: After surgery, you must wait at least 6-8 weeks, depending on the type of procedure and your recovery.

• Fever: When you have a fever, the body is already busy recovering and additional stress is not desirable.

• Severe osteoporosis: With severe bone loss, adapted techniques may be necessary.

• Thrombosis or embolism: With (recent) blood clots, caution is advised.

• Pregnancy: No treatments are performed during the first three months of pregnancy. After that, MER is possible with adapted techniques.

• Malignancies (cancer): With active cancer, consultation with your treating physician is necessary.

• Severe cardiovascular diseases: With serious cardiovascular conditions, an adapted treatment may be necessary.

• Skin conditions in the area to be treated: Open wounds, skin infections, or severe skin conditions can be a contraindication.

Always report your medical history and current health status in advance. When in doubt, we are happy to consult with your treating physician about the possibilities.

 

Investment

The investment you make for an MER session is €120,00 including VAT.

Contact us for a personal consultation to discuss how MER can help you with your specific complaints.