As luck would have it, while going through physical therapy prior to having an Anterior/Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion  (in short, cervical spine surgery),  I discovered a lump in my breast!  Naturally, I had to put the spine surgery on hold until I dealt with the Breast Cancer. I am happy to say that I am a breast cancer survivor of 21 years.  I was advised that I should have both Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy which I did.  Unfortunately, I sustained some severe radiation damage which resulted in the loss of my implant and any remaining tissue and muscle that I had on the side that was radiated. It left me with an open wound about 4″ x 4″.  It revealed my rib cage.  For the next two years, my wound was packed with gauze and acetic acid to keep bacteria out of the wound while the doctors were trying to close the hole.

In 2007, seven surgeries later, including a latissimus dorsi flap, a second reconstruction and cervical spine surgery, resulting in a titanium “cage” in my neck, I found myself in constant pain, discomfort and with embarrassingly poor posture.  I felt like some constriction within me was pulling my upper body more and more into a fetal position.  My daughter recommended Myofascial Release therapy.  Searching online for a Myofascial Therapist, I found “Wellness by Jane”.  Since my daughter is a holistic nutritionist, and familiar with Myofascial Release I had her check out Jane’s website.  She suggested that I contact Jane not only because of her years of experience, but also, particularly, because Jane was trained by, and studied under, John F. Barnes, the Physical Therapist, who developed Myofascial Release.

What an incredible difference it has made in my life !  I just had my 7th visit with Jane and, weeks before this session, I was relieved of the pain from the constricted areas wherein I was most bothered.  My posture is markedly changed, as is evidenced by not only myself but also by those around me who have mentioned it in general conversation.  Range of motion in my neck and shoulders is incredible.  Years ago, during regular physical therapy, at Fox Chase Center Center, we realized that radiation damage had left me in a situation where either standing against a wall, or lying on the floor neither my left shoulder nor my elbow could touch the wall or the floor.  Just discovered last week that that is no longer the case !  

Life used to be a daily struggle with constriction and pain. Not any more.  Thus, I have more energy to live life fuller, with less restriction or difficulty.  I know from years of ‘dealing with it‘ that this would not be possible without Jane’s expertise and Myofascial Release.  I highly recommend that you do yourself a favor and experience this life changing therapy !