Amy Mayer OTD, OTR/L, RYT, owns Mayer Wellness & Myofascial Release and is an advanced myofascial release practitioner using the Barnes technique. She combines 30+ years of treating clients with her doctorate-level training as an occupational therapist and certifications in yoga, holistic stress management, and natural movement. During her twenty-year career in higher education, Amy has been recognized by her peers for excellence in teaching and leadership in wellness programming. Her passion is educating health practitioners and the public about the role of fascia in health and how keeping your fascia healthy creates a resilient and functional body. You can learn more about Amy at MayerWellness.com.

That's my formal introduction.

As of the making of this course, I am 57 years old. My body has changed a lot in the last decade. I have had two very large babies who are now 30 and 35 years old. I had a busy but sedentary job for many years. Teaching in higher education required a lot of computer time. On top of that I never did a great job taking time to care for myself. I did the minimum amount of exercise I could get away with to function. I prioritized everything over that!

After 20 years in higher education, I decided to pursue my dream of having a private practice. Pivoting in my 50s was very scary, and many of my family, friends, and colleagues thought I was crazy. Well, maybe I was, but I LOVE what I'm doing and wouldn't change a thing.

What I teach in this course, I do myself. And I teach it to my clients. It works. I still don't love to exercise, but when I experience the benefits, I can't deny it is worth my time. I still try to get away with doing the absolute minimum I can and still feel great.

I have no intention of becoming an athlete, nor do I have hopes of regaining the body I had in my 20s. My goal is to maintain a body that serves me well. The kids you see in the pictures below are my grands. I want to keep up with them as long as I possibly can. I want to travel. I want to avoid injuries, and I want to be pain-free. I want to keep doing the work I love.

When you exercise with your fascia in mind and create a solid foundation, you can do so much more! Maybe even more than you think you can.

I'm cheering you on!

Amy