Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release Instructors
John F. Barnes, PT
John F. Barnes, PT teaches most of the Myofascial Release I Seminars and all of the Myofascial Unwinding, Myofascial Release II, Cervical Thoracic, Myofascial Rebounding, Advanced Myofascial
Unwinding, Women's Health Seminar, Myofascial Release III, and Quantum Leap Seminars. For more information on John F. Barnes, PT please click here.
John F. Barnes, PT teaches over 40 Myofascial Release Seminars a year. Over the past 30 years, Myofascial Release I has been a huge success and the demand has grown exponentially. John
is not capable of teaching all of these seminars, therefore we are now offering this very popular seminar closer to where you reside, which ultimately means a quality educational experience at
incredible cost-savings for you.
Robert Maggio, PT
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy – Daemen College, NY 1987, Bachelor of Science in Biology – St. Bonaventure University, NY 1984, Certificate in Massage – N.A.M.T.I. Sedona,
Arizona 2005, NCTMB 2005.
Since 2004 Rob has been the Director of Therapy Services at Therapy on the Rocks a John Barnes’ Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Sedona, AZ. His responsibilities include patient care,
financial accountability, marketing, and program development of an internationally recognized physical therapy outpatient facility. Rob is also responsible also for daily operations as well as well as
future planning and strategic implementation. Coordinator of all MFR Seminars presented in Sedona, Arizona. Coordinator of Skill Enhancement Seminars, presented weekly at Therapy on the Rocks, for
therapists wishing to deepen their skills in the field of Myofascial Release. Prior employment, Director of Rehabilitative Services – Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital through HealthSouth,
New Orleans, LA August 1991 - April 2004 and a Traveling Director for Health Focus Wharton, TX 1988 - 1991.
Joan Miller, PT
A 1978 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia. B.S. in Physical Therapy. License # FL-4075. Her post graduate studies include extensive one on one training with John F. Barnes, PT in
Myofascial Release since 1986. She has also studied manual therapy extensively in multiple approaches including John McM. Mennell, MD, James Cyriax, M.D., Stanley Paris, PhD, PT., McKenzie Approach,
Maitland Approach and Brian Mulligan, PT.
Joan is a senior instructor with the national Myofascial Release Seminar series; she taught the Myofascial Mobilization course from 1987-1989 and has been teaching the Fascial Pelvis course since
1990. She has a thriving private practice in Lakeland, Florida, Dynamic Directions, Inc, where she treats solely with myofascial release, manual therapy and exercise.
Molly McMillan, OTR/L
November 2002-present: creator, owner and director of Manhattan Myofascial Release–New York, NY. A private occupational therapy practice with a focus on using myofascial release as the primary
modality to treat a variety of diagnoses, and clients ranging in age from 6 months to 82 years old with a goal of maximizing their functioning in all activities of daily living. Educating clients
is also a primary focus empowering them to prevent problems and in maintaining their abilities. Other treatment approaches used are movement therapies ie. Yoga, and Feldenkrais, Sensory Integration,
Meditation techniques, and a home exercise program that includes MFR principled stretching and strengthening. Employ and supervise administrative staff and other OT's and MT's. Manage apprentice
program for MFR students interested in on site continuing education. Education–Medical College of Georgia–1988 B.S. in Occupational Therapy, cum laude. Licensures: New York 007179-1, Massachusetts
9565 and New Hampshire 2020.
Valerie McGraw, PT
Valerie McGraw, PT is a 1987 graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia PA, B.S. in Physical Therapy. License #'s PA: PT-002122E and NJ:QA04032.
Valerie began studying with John F. Barnes P.T. in 1986 during her undergrad training in Physical Therapy. She continued her post graduate studies
with John F. Barnes, PT while working as a senior physical therapist and P.T. Pain Team Coordinator at Bacharach Rehabilitation Hospital in New Jersey.
She was a lecturer at the Chronic Pain Seminar with Stanley Paris and the BBRH Pain Team in 1990.
In 1990, Valerie began working as a physical therapist at John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Treatment Center in Paoli, PA. She became Chief Physical
Therapist in 1991 and Clinic Manager of the Center in 1993. Valerie is a senior seminar instructor and seminar coordinator with Myofascial Release
Seminars. She coordinates the Myofascial Release Treatment Center's on-site Skill Enhancement Seminar and trains therapists from around the country in
the application of Myofascial Release in the clinic.
Sepi Aeen, DPT
Sepi is a graduate of California State University Northridge (CSUN), holding two Bachelor degrees in Health Education and Physical Therapy and a
Master's degree in Physical Therapy. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is licensed in the State of California since
1997.
She has worked in the field of Physical therapy since 1989 and opened her own private outpatient practice in September 1999 in order to provide
her patients with the high quality, individualized treatment that they deserve. It didn't take long for Sepi to realize there was limited improvement
with her patients using conventional physical therapy. It wasn't until she discovered John Barnes' Myofascial Release (MFR) Approach in 2001 that
she found her passion and purpose in life. Since then she has had 17 years of experience exclusively practicing MFR and completed over 1,000 hours
of MFR seminars nationwide, and as an instructor has assisted in advanced seminars with John F. Barnes and his team. Sepi continues to attend MFR
seminars as well as educate her patients and therapists on the benefits of MFR. Physicians affiliated with Cedars Sinai, USC and Providence Tarzana
Hospitals have asked Sepi to speak on the benefits of Myofascial Release and entrust their patients care in Sepi's hands.
In 2010, Sepi realized her long term dream of designing and building an MFR healing center. Sepi is the founder and president of From the Heart
Physical Therapy, Inc., the only Myofascial Release Wellness Center in Los Angeles County. "After listening to John speak for 5-10 minutes about
this work at my first MFR Seminar, I knew this work was my calling. - Sepi Aeen, MPT
Donna L. Killion, LMT, MS, CCC-SLP, CCS
Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology James Madison University, VA 1992, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Allegheny College, PA 1988, Associate Degree in
Math/Science NCCC, NY 1986, Licensed Massage Therapist 2004, and Personal Trainer/Certified Conditioning Specialist 1998.
Donna has been studying under John F. Barnes since 2001. Since 2004, Donna has been working as an LMT at both the Eastern Myofascial Release Treatment
Center (The Sanctuary), in Malvern, PA , as well as Therapy on the Rocks in Sedona, AZ. She has also been the on-site coordinator/senior instructor for
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Seminars since 2004. Donna began taking seminars because of her own pain/tightness from various athletic injuries
throughout her life. Donna has extensive experience in weightlifting/training and found this approach to be the only therapy to help to get her life back
and regain function and athletic activity.
Jordan R. Smith, RMT
Jordan is a 2011 graduate of McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy, completing 2200 hours of comprehensive training. He is a Registered Massage Therapist in the Province of Saskatchewan,
Canada with MTAS, License #2011-1932. Early in his career, Jordan worked as an instructor, teaching key subjects in massage education, including Anatomy, Systemic Anatomy &
Physiology, and Joint Mobilization. Since 2014, Jordan has been an active member of the Board of Directors for the Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS).
2014–2020 Insurance and Intergovernmental affairs Board Chair
2014–present Continuing Education Committee
2022–2023 Member at Large Board Chair
2023–present Vice President MTAS
2015–present Cadaver Lab Facilitator for MTAS at The University of Saskatchewan
Jordan was first introduced to the John F. Barnes’ Approach to Myofascial Release® under the direction of Bryan Kuss, RMT in his final year of massage school. Since 2012, Jordan has
continued his training under the John F. Barnes MFR Seminars. Jordan brings extensive knowledge in anatomy and bodywork, complemented by specialized training in DermoNeuroModulation.
In August 2016, Jordan established MFRYXE Registered Massage Therapy, a Métis Indigenous owned massage therapy clinic based in downtown Saskatoon, SK. His clinic specializes in
massage therapy, grounded in the principles of the John F. Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release®.