Located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Appointments: (941) 713-3131
Individualized Myofascial Release physical therapy.
With over 20 years compassionate experience, Janis Sherer Ballard invites you to join her on a healing journey.
About Tranquil Touch
We Invite You to Come Feel the Difference!
How We Can Help You?
Janis provides personalized care in a private setting and at your convenience. Call for an individualized, flexible appointment time. To view one of Janis' treatment sessions, follow the link here:
Why Choose Tranquil Touch Physical Therapy.
Janis is an expert practitioner in John F. Barnes's Myofascial Release technique.Janis' unique training combines John Barnes' myofascial release, muscle energy, cranial sacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, & Maitland joint mobilizations to individualize the plan for your body's healing. Janis' years of experience as a manual physical therapist and background as a high level collegiate tennis player, coach, & trainer allow her to effectively help anyone no matter your health challenges or fitness level.
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What is Myofascial Release?
Fascia is the medical term for connective tissue. It's the internal spider web-like system of membranes which surrounds all your body's organs, bone, muscles, skin, etc. It connects & supports everything in your body. If the fascia becomes twisted, scarred down, or too tight, it can exert up to 2,000 pounds per square inch of force compressing pain sensitive structures such as nerves, blood vessels, joints, ligaments, & tendons.
how can myofascial release help?
By putting the body's tissues on gentle stretch, a trained practitioner can feel the location of restrictions in fascia. By moving her hands in the direction of least resistance, she can 'unwind' the blockage & allow better fluid circulation as well as release of restriction on painful, sensitive structures. This can help restore pain free, normal movement & improve organ functioning. Learn more about the benefits of MFR.
What have you got to lose?
Myofascial release is very gentle, as are all the other manual therapy techniques Janis uses. Your body is ALWAYS trying to heal itself. By working with your body, together we can free your tissues to find balance again. You deserve to be pain free. It's how your body was designed to naturally be.
About Janis
Janis Sherer Ballard, MPT
Janis has a BA in physical education from University of California, Berkeley and a master's degree in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA. Janis is a master practitioner in John Barnes' myofascial release technique completing over 15 courses of advanced course work.
Janis has practiced in the Bradenton area of Florida since 1996. She also works as an acute care physical therapist at Lakewood Ranch Hospital treating inpatient hospital patients. Tranquil Touch is a cash pay company. We DO NOT TAKE INSURANCE at this time but we do participate in Zelle.
Janis' approach to healing is very holistic. Successful healing must occur on many levels. Your total well being is her goal. Come experience the difference this type of healing can offer. Make an appointment tod