Flowing Fascia Therapeutics
Movement & Soft Tissue Therapy
Lara Weithorn, CMT
Breathwork & Alignment
Neuromuscular Re-education
Yoga Tune Up®
Anatomy in Motion
Myofasical Release, JFB-MFR
Craniosacral, BCST
Visceral & Neural Manipulation
Lymphatic Mojo
Foot, Gait, & Tri-Planar Corrective Movements
Feel Better • Move Better • Live Better
DNS – Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Certified Trainer
Kind Words
Lara is a healer. Anyone lucky enough to choose to work with her will know what I mean. Some people are therapists who have technical skill, and Lara is that, but not every therapist is a healer. A healer is someone for who every case is new and unique in some sense, and the therapist who is such a healer, is there to learn as much as being there to treat MF issues and related issues. Lara is an open minded learner. She is highly intelligent, she has a creative instinct, she is a very caring person, she is in this work to enjoy helping people and see them improve, she is patient, in my case, i felt that she adapted to the person I was with my personality needs and speed of healing, because she understands the whole person---she 'gets it.' She works with you patiently. ...Progress with the neck pain was gradual at first, the therapy did not cause more pain like the previous one. After about 3-4 months the pain was completely gone and never came back. I was healed. I have other needs for MFR but am realistically not able to afford it. If I was, I would be working with Lara in a heartbeat. ~ Judy W. via Yelp
After a work injury to my neck devastated my life, I spent almost 9 years afraid I would have to accept the severe daily pain and limitations for good. One day I found Lara and my whole life changed. For the first time in years, someone was able to provide some relief. Lara spent well over an hour with me never rushing or making me feel like she needed to get to the next client. Overwhelmed by the surprising change in my body and heart, I went home and cried with my husband who had been struggling right along with me all those years.
It's been over a year, and I see Lara frequently for pain management and, thanks to her, education. She has spent countless hours teaching me different techniques and adjustments I can make in my everyday life to ease my pain. She has also provided tools for me to use at home to release tight muscles and discomfort that get me through until our next meeting. Overall, my injury is 90% better since working with her which has also restored my quality of life.
No matter how minor or sever your problem is, Lara is the one to get you through. And when the situation requires some additional support like chiropractic or physical therapy as a compliment to her work, she will tell you. Her passion is to help people function optimally and feel good in their body and that will come through the minute you meet her. ~ Kelly B., Pasadena via Yelp
Before seeing Lara I was in severe chronic neck pain. I wasn't able to do any of my sports that I loved so much, too terrified to make weekend plans, waking up every morning with regret for my life decisions, devastated by flare ups, and thinking all of my career goals are gone.
I was living that life, I felt I had ignored my pain for too many years and now I was screwed.
I went through a year of PT and felt much disappointment. It didn't help that the PT's were mutually disappointed in my progress. I was very loyal to their programs, but because insurance was limiting their involvement, I ended up being injured in multiple ways by the end.
When I started seeing Lara I was physically and mentally broken, but with her help I was finally able to break through that. Little by little, session after session. After 6-8 months of bi-weekly sessions I was really starting to notice a shift in my mental state, my pain was reducing and I was learning how to manage flare ups. Eventually, after about 14 months of bi-weekly sessions I was living without pain again. I'm thriving in my workplace again. No longer afraid to make weekend plans. I don't even get flare-ups anymore!
I can't say I'm entirely without discomfort in my life, but it's significantly reduced to the point where I am no longer controlled by it. Most importantly, I'm in a mental state now where I can live without fear, regret and sadness over my pain, and Lara was a massive part of how I got there.
~ Austin L. via Yelp
As a cyclist, I have very specific needs and areas of concerns that need to be addressed. Lara LISTENED to me and was able to do exactly what I needed her to do on my legs. She knows the body inside and out and just did an outstanding job doing exactly what I needed her to do. She is precise and MFR is intense, just what I needed. Outstanding work! ~ Wendy E.
Hi Lara, I'm still noticing good shifts from the last session. Wanted you to know. That evening at home, I got a sustained flow of vitality! Felt clear headed, cheerful, worked till the wee hours. Next day, same thing. Noticeable for me. Now, it seems to come and go, but there's more easy of motion, too. Pretty amazing. Thanks so much. ~ S.A.
I slept lying down with no headache last night. Thank you sooooo much for the treatment yesterday!!!!! ~ J. Z.
Thank you! I’m so grateful for your kindness and knowledge. You really are top notch Lara! It’s been a blessing meeting you and working together. ~ D.S.
Morning. My hip feels notice different, better. Took the dog for a walk last night and it was moving better. This morning it still had all the heavy feeling but just moved better. We are on the right track for sure. Really appreciate your curiosity in this with me. It's more open inside, I have better range. I was practicing loading it more evenly bc I was now noticing all the ways I avoid loading it to protect from pain. Pain... that wasn't quite the same now. ~ S.B.
You are a genius Lara! Only because I am experiencing it that I believe it but that body sensation I had like my legs feeling like Edward Munch's painting "The Scream", it's gone! and I have so much energy now. Painless Tai-Qi and Pilates today. Also painless driving and sitting in two meetings today so far. ~ L.P.
I also notice I can breathe much more easily and hit new notes when singing in the shower lol. I also think this has translated to better posture and an awareness of my tendency to slouch (especially when working on the computer for a few hours). ~ K.A.
Lara! Thank you for all the work you did on my body yesterday on behalf of my health. I am thrilled to say I have felt a shift and moreover I have hope that through your help... along with increasing exercise and monitoring diet, my body will get back to even better than normal. In terms specific things I felt, I definitely had a change. A large part of my stomach stress has shifted.... I am also craving movement - which is new, because I have been so tired lately. Anyway, the best way I can describe what I feel... is hopeful that I have found a BIG key in to improving my situation and that key is YOUR WORK! so thank you.I will keep a diary of my body stuff between now and next Wednesday. ~A.S.
Wanted to let you know I woke up and felt noticeable relief in back and right hip! Thanks! ~ E.D.
G... slept through the night last night for the first time in a week. Thank you for helping him! ~ K.L.
Thanks so much! I feel amazing. Like a literal weight has been lifted. ~ J.V.
Lara is fantastic. I had been experiencing pain in my left arm for three months, which kept me awake at night, limited my mobility on the left side and impacted my overall sense of strength and flexibility. I had one session last week, and that night was the first night I slept without pain in my arm in three months. The next day mobility was returned to my left side, and my overall energy and outlook was greatly improved. Lara knows her stuff, and being trained in multiple modalities, she was able to "speak my language" about my various physical activities. She spends a lot of time getting to the root of your problem, conducting a pre-session interview, having you fill out a questionnaire about your situation and then preparing post-session recommendations. I highly recommend Lara for anyone sick and tired of being in pain and looking for a partner to aid in recovery. ~ Evelyn S.via Yelp
Your session helped me a lot. I've been out of pain until today but it only came back slightly. I was so surprised I wasn't sore at all the next few days. Thanks again C.M.
Hi Lara! I have been able to hook my bra in the back normally the last couple days! Yay! Thank you! ~C.K.
Hi Lara. Well your work on the sciatic nerve lasted until today. That's a huge amount of comfort. I'm glad I have an appointment next week! Thank you ~ S.S.
Lara is a truly gifted healer, not just a well-trained one. You will not be disappointed. She intuitively knows what your body needs and attends to it with gentle but effective and precise care. I understand so much more about my body and feel more comfortable in my skin after working with her for only a few short months. Do not hesitate to work with her. ~ Rachel R. via Yelp
I'm under 40, but have struggled with pain for almost 20 years. I've tried everything from Yoga, to acupuncture to physical therapy, TONS of massage work- nothing helped. When my first child was born, I thought I'd get so much worse that it would eventually be unbearable to pick him up. Lara started working with me, and suddenly I am better than I have ever been. My constant nagging pain and headaches have be alleviated, truly. She is the most insightful, informed and educated therapist I have come in contact with. Lara pays distinct attention to my input, and tailors a precise and focused session toward my betterment. My life is better for having worked with her. Do yourself a favor and talk to her.... ~ J.J. N. via Yelp
Lara has been instrumental in alleviating the pain in my shoulder. After assessing my symptoms, she was able to provide relief during our first session. I was also undergoing physical therapy simultaneously, but her approach made a noticeable difference right away. Her work is amazing. She listens carefully to your concerns and takes the time to evaluate your entire body to identify the root cause of the issue. ~ May C. via Yelp
Hi Lara! First of all, I am still having profound revelations from our work on Tuesday and I am completely in love with what you do (whole body movement via the foot). You are amazing! I always knew that, of course, but this is a whole new level of awareness of it! 😍🤩
Short version of my assessment of our work was that the connection that happened through my left foot facilitated a type of ignition--very needed and very beneficial. Again, you are a gift and I'm very grateful. I've been practicing my exercises and my walking. Stay tuned! ~ J.S.
Good morning Lara. I was able to sleep well and without the knee brace! Lots of cracks and pops but it's feeling waaay much better. Thank you so much! Happy holidays. See you next year 🙏❤️ ~ L.P.
Hi! Most of my migraine was better after the session. My stomach is slowly getting better, and I definitely slept really well that night. More rem and deep sleep than I've had the week prior. ~ L.B.
I’m very excited about the work we did. My first initial thought afterwards was that my neck felt the best it had felt at 9pm in a long time. Typically the end of the day comes with muscle tightness and/or inflammation pressure and pain, but none of that was present for the rest of the evening and I’m definitely not used to that. The next day was good, maybe some slight muscle soreness in my left and right upper-trap area but nothing particularly noteworthy. This morning I did my usual 1 hour long hip/hamstring yoga session felt my normal self, which is usually quite good in the morning. This afternoon I feel some regular neck soreness from the day but nothing major, and nothing worth taking pain medicine for. I’m trying to reprogram the way I move around the world a bit. I spent all last year trying to stand as straight as possible, shoulders back and never looking down for long periods of time. That came after 32 years of building a hunched over posture. So now I’m trying find a bit of a looser middle ground and without leaning to my left side. Who would have guessed that standing and walking could be complicated? ~A.L.
I felt amazing after. The following 2 days but jaw kept trying to go back to it's old ways. So I did tune in, I also did some Oral release in my mouth how I had learned to keep it moving. Then yesterday I got some huge awarenesses that really helped me let go of some of the tension I have been holding in the top of my body. So I wrote it down to help remind myself to shift out and check in with what is going on in that area of my body when I feel the tension returning. I'm super grateful. You're amazing at what you do. ~ B.H.