Liezel Roberts

Neuro Fascial Release:

Fascia is a continuous, web-like connective tissue that surrounds and penetrates every structure in the body, including muscles, bones, nerves, organs and blood vessels. It forms an interconnected tensional system, allowing tissues to glide and move efficiently while maintaining structural integrity.

Fascia is also one of the body’s richest sensory organs, housing millions of nerve endings.  Sensory receptors constantly send information to the brain about pressure, tension, movement, and internal body states, effectively allowing the nervous system to monitor and respond to the body’s condition. This communication is crucial for proprioception, pain perception, and autonomic regulation.

Restricted or dehydrated fascia can contribute to pain, stiffness, imbalance, headaches, indigestion, fatigue and impaired nerve function.

Neuro fascial release aims to remove fascial restrictions and restore nerve function.

This non-invasive hands-on complementary technique uses precise pressure and light stimuli to trigger the body’s natural reflex response to release tension.

Who is it for:

-        Physically active people (sport, gardening, etc)
-        People who often have to do repetitive strenuous movements (dancers, golfers, gymnasts, cleaners, etc.)
-        People who work in compromised postures (dentists, artists, musicians, plumbers, electricians, desk jobs)
-        Anybody who wants to benefit from the treatment
-        All ages benefit
 

Benefits include:

• Flexibility & mobility improves
• Better muscle tone
• Enhanced coordination, balance and timing
• Improved body mechanics
• Reduce the risk of injury
• Better quality of life

During a session:

Liezel will take a short case history to determine possible reasons for the cause of discomfort.
She will ask about previous injuries, strenuous activities, lifestyle, etc.
The client is fully clothed during this gentle procedure and will first lie face down and then face up on a comfortable bed.
A session typically lasts about 50minutes (except for the 1st session where more time is needed to gather information.)
Liezel does a series of reflex tests to locate areas of tension and then applies precise pressure to release the tension.

Liezel's qualifications include: 

- BSc degree from Stellenbosch University 1991 (including Physiology, Biochemistry; Microbiology)

- Diploma in Basic Science of Exercise Foundation 2001 (including Anatomy; Functional anatomy; Injury management; Physiology)

- Certificates for various courses including Acupressure; Pilates; Brain Gym techniques; Body Stress Release; Myofascial Release; Yoga; Basic First Aid & CPR 

Liezel has been providing exercise instruction since 2010 (including Bootcamp, Kickboxing, Pilates, Dancing and Yoga stretch & balance) and since 2014 she has combined this with practical experience in bodywork (including NeuroFascial Release, Body stress release and Acupressure)

She has worked with all age groups (from a 2-week-old baby to elderly clients) and with people from all walks of life including surfers; policemen; chiropractors; sailors; rugby players; carers; cleaners; musicians; physiotherapists; accountants; dentists; golfers; students; an Olympic athlete; winemakers; artists; teachers; tennis players; cyclists; architects; farmers and many more.

Outside of her busy family life Liezel has a variety of interests which include: Sport; Neurobiology; Health; Reading; Brain Gym; Hiking; Dancing; Music; Learning new skills and History