John F. Barnes Myofascial Release in Solana Beach

EXPLORE SERVICES

Chronic Pain

· TMJ Dysfunction

· Frozen Shoulder

· Post-Surgical Restrictions

· Nervous System Dysregulation

· Myofascial Tension

· Neck Pain

· Lower Back Pain

· Sciatica

· Plantar Fasciitis

· Headaches

· Athletic Performance

· Injury Recovery

Chronic Pain · TMJ Dysfunction · Frozen Shoulder · Post-Surgical Restrictions · Nervous System Dysregulation · Myofascial Tension · Neck Pain · Lower Back Pain · Sciatica · Plantar Fasciitis · Headaches · Athletic Performance · Injury Recovery

If your MRI came back normal but you're still in pain, or you've tried everything and nothing has helped, there may be another path.

With over 20 years of experience as a Bodywork Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner, Cristy Hunter, LMT is a California licensed health provider under the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC #5209) and the owner of Integrative Myofascial Release Therapy in Solana Beach, California. She offers personalized, heart-centered care designed to meet your body exactly where it is. Cristy’s intention is to help gently unwind patterns of pain and tension, restore your body’s natural ability to heal, and support you in returning to a life of greater ease and vitality.

ABOUT CRISTY HUNTER

Each session is thoughtfully tailored to help you move with more freedom, build resilience, strength, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence within your body. Together, we invite your system to shift out of stress and into balance—creating space for healing, renewal, and the most authentic version of you to emerge.

Your First Integrative MFR Treatment

At the heart of my practice is a simple yet profound belief: true healing reaches far beyond the surface.

Your first session is both assessment and treatment. We start by listening—understanding what your body is holding, what you've already tried, and the deeper patterns shaped by years of stress, injury, and an overwhelmed nervous system. Then, through gentle hands-on myofascial release, the work begins immediately.

Myofascial Release reaches into the quiet places other modalities often skim past. Instead of simply easing surface tension, we meet the deeper patterns so the shifts tend to last. They create new space in your body rather than temporarily soothing what hurts.

From this first session, we'll build a personalized path forward—one designed to help you reconnect with your body, release chronic restrictions, and restore a deeper sense of freedom and vitality.

Your session includes:

- Comprehensive assessment of how your body holds tension

- Hands-on John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy

- Understanding your unique nervous system response

- A personalized plan for ongoing care

2 HOURS

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Client Stories

“Stumbling into Cristy’s practice has restored my life! I have struggled with ongoing back issues since high school. After almost a year of PT, I was feeling a bit hopeless on whether I’d ever recover. That was until I met Cristy. She is gifted, knowledgeable, caring, and truly one of a kind in her work. She took so much time and care to work out my lower back and after one visit I was able to exercise again and live my daily life without being in constant pain. It returned so much hope and motivation back to my bones. I love coming to her and prefer her over PT, chiropractic work, etc...”
“After spending a great deal of time researching massage/lymphatic drainage therapists I made an appointment with Cristy. I had been advised by my Endocrinologist to seek a therapist with training and skill in therapeutic massage who could relieve the inflamation I have from a rare autoimmune disease. My experience with Cristy has been transformative. Her expert care has reduced the swelling and pain in my extremities and abdomen. I have been able to increase my daily activities and I have been able to taper off my nerve pain medications. Cristy is a gifted healer who genuinely cares about her patients and truly understands the mind/body connection.”
“I had a phenomenal experience at Integrative MFR. I received a very professional assessment of certain areas I need to improve strength wise in the beginning. I also learned some important stretches to help me improve range of motion. The session was very specific and thorough and definitely recommend this type of holistic physical therapy!”
“Cristy Hunter is a HEALER! That is the best way I can describe the transformative experience that happens when I have a session with her. Her very being invites an instant vulnerability because she makes you feel seen, safe, and worthy of a pain free life. My hope is to win the Mega Millions just so I can see her on a weekly basis! Until then, I will see her as often as I can. I HIGHLY recommend you booking an appointment with her as soon as you can!”
“Cristy is a highly experienced bodyworker. She helped me with discomfort in my upper chest and armpit area that I’ve had for almost a decade—most of it was gone in the first session and now I’m feeling totally good after the second session. I trust her—she knows her stuff and has high integrity. Grateful that I found her!”
“I came to her with chronic low back and neck pain. From the first visit, she was able to identify areas to work on, and I have seen a tremendous difference right away. She provided immediate and long lasting relief, and also recommends exercises do to at home to maintain the work she does. I have tried a variety of different doctors for my back, and I am so happy to have finally found one that makes a true difference. Cristy is also a kind and caring person. I highly recommend her and her services. My husband and I are now regulars to “tune ups”. Cristy, THANK YOU!”
“Cristy is the most intuitive Massuse I have ever had. I used to feel like treatments were indulgences, now I feel like they are an actual necessity for good health. Her treatments don’t just feel good, but have helped me stand straighter and the improvements I feel last days after the appointment. Cristy is compassionate and kind, and is extremely professional. I look forward to every opportunity I get to go see her!”
“I have nothing but good things to say about my consultation and massage with Cristy. The entire experience was unlike any other massage I have ever had. Cristy was extremely thorough, taking time prior to my massage to address what my individual needs were based on her assessment. In this assessment, she pointed out exercises I could do on my own time at home to decrease some of the tightness I had in various places. The massage itself was intensive; Cristy meticulously worked on pretty much every part of my body and I left feeling lighter and looser. I highly recommend Cristy and already sent my mom her way!”

Every time you show up for yourself, you teach your body it's safe to change. From that safety, remarkable things become possible.

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