About VerveBody
Myofascial Release in South Austin (John F. Barnes Approach®)
We help people break free from chronic or unexplained pain and move with ease - using the gentle, sustained John F. Barnes Approach® to release fascial restrictions at the root. Personalized treatment, clear education, and self-treatment tools so your results last.
Meet Courtney Lepore, LMT - Myofascial Release Therapist
Hi, I’m Courtney - founder of VerveBody. JFB-MFR® is my specialty; your body’s wisdom is the guide. The result: less pain, more ease, more life. ♡
From Business Hustle to Sacred Hustle
Before VerveBody, I lived full tilt - leading teams, solving problems, and carrying high stress and pains I couldn’t explain. Like many of my clients, I didn’t find Myofascial Release on a straight path. I tried the usual (and a few unusual) fixes. I was managing, not mending.
Discovering the John F. Barnes Approach® shifted everything. The gentle, sustained holds created space and awareness; the protective bracing I didn’t know I was holding began to ease. Aches quieted. Movement returned. I could do more with less pain. The freedom in my body and mind felt priceless - and I wanted others to have access to it.
I trained deeply in this work and built VerveBody Myofascial Release in South Austin on a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel free in their body. My aim is care that meets you where you are - never forced, always collaborative. In sessions, I listen with my hands, follow your body’s lead, and pace the work to your nervous system. We pair hands-on treatment with simple self-treatment so progress carries into daily life.
This isn’t about chasing symptoms; it’s about freeing what’s bound so you can move, work, and play with less guarding and more ease. If you’re ready for change that’s safe and sustainable, I’d be honored to support you.
Why Myofascial Release (John F. Barnes Approach®)
This work matters because you matter. Your comfort, your movement, your wholeness - it’s all possible when your body is given the right conditions to heal. I take the time to truly listen - to your symptoms, your story, and your body.
Even if pain has been your constant companion.
Even if injury or surgery has left its mark.
Even if nothing else has worked - Myofascial Release offers a way forward.
Who We Help
We work with people who feel stuck in their bodies - whether from years of pain, repetitive stress, injuries, or a lifetime of pushing through. Many of my clients have tried everything: physical therapy, chiropractic, injections, surgeries, medications, and more. They’re active, capable people who are ready for something deeper, more lasting, and more aligned with how the body actually heals.
If you’re ready to shift out of survival mode, reconnect with your body, and move forward with greater freedom and ease - you’re in the right place.
From Pain to Possibility: Myofascial Release Client Stories
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Rotator Cuff Relief - Sleeping Pain-Free After MFR
“My rotator cuff was chronically tight and painful; a ski fall finally pushed me to address it. In my first myofascial release session with Courtney I felt shoulder space; after a few sessions I have better mobility and I’m sleeping pain-free.”
Brandon P. | Austin, TX - 2025
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![Woman experiencing ease and freedom after Myofascial Release-The John F Barnes Approach Vervebody Myofascial Release in Austin from chronic pain and illness.]()
15-Year Healing Journey: Lasting Relief with JFB-MFR
“In my 15-year healing journey with chronic illness, Courtney’s John F. Barnes myofascial release brought more relief, balance, and ease - physically, mentally, and emotionally - than many other therapies. The benefits last; I only wish I’d found MFR sooner.”
Adrian M. | Austin, TX - 2025
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![Woman with low back pain relief and hip pain relief after back injury experiencing ability to move with confidence and ease pain free after Myofascial Release in Austin]()
Lower Back & Hip Injury: Quick Relief with MFR
“After a lower back and hip injury left me in debilitating pain, Courtney’s myofascial release provided quick, effective relief. She explained the healing process and -most importantly - restored my confidence to move freely. Highly recommend.”
Melissa L. | Austin, TX - 2025
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![Woman able to move better with less pain after Myofascial Release Therapy in Central Texas at VerveBody Myofascial Release in Austin. Arthritis relief.]()
From Stiff to Fluid: Reconnecting with My Body through MFR
“I tried myofascial release (JFB-MFR) to support psoriatic arthritis. The sessions felt like a deep unwinding - stiff movements (reaching, twisting, walking) became more fluid, and I left calmer and more grounded after an emotional release. It’s gentle, different, and truly healing.”
Penelope K. | Austin, TX - 2025
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![Woman regained ability to run after Myofascial Release at Veryvebody Myofascial Release in Austin and relieving chronic hip pain.]()
Hip Tightness to Pain-Free 10K: Myofascial Release
“I came to Courtney with hip tightness (sitting and running). Her gentle, effective myofascial release improved alignment and eased deep tension - soon I ran a 10K without pain. She’s intuitive, knowledgeable, and truly invested.”
Taranjit G. | Austin, TX - 2025
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From Chronic Pain to Tennis & Golf - JFB-MFR at 72
“At 72 - after two back surgeries, knee injuries, and recurring rotator cuff pain - Courtney’s myofascial release finally created lasting change. I understand my body better, and I’m back to playing tennis and golf with far less pain.”
Marcia L. | Austin, TX - 2025
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![TMJ relief, Migraine relief, shoulder and neck tension relief, ringing in ears relieved after John F Barnes Myofascial Release at VerveBody Myofascial Release in Austin]()
Personalized MFR for Inner Ear Issues (Austin)
“I have a rare inner ear condition and turn to Courtney for gentle, targeted myofascial release in my head, ears, and neck. She listens, learns my needs each visit, and tailors her approach. As a fellow therapist, I trust her skill, professionalism, and calming presence.”
Jayelle H. | Austin, TX - 2025
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Transformative Myofascial Release Intensive (Austin)
“From the moment I arrived, I felt fully held in a nurturing, grounded, intuitive space. Courtney’s attuned myofascial release helped me access and release long-held trauma. I left lighter, more spacious, and weeks later the nervous-system ease remains.”
Anna C. | Austin, TX 2025
Take your power back!
Healing Studies ~ Training & Credentials
Myofascial Release
John F. Barnes’ Approach®
Myofascial Release Level I & II
Fascial Pelvis
Cervical Thoracic
Mobilization
Unwinding & Rebounding
Skills Enhancement Internship ~ Therapy on the Rocks, Sedona, AZ
Therapy for the Therapist ~ Intensive Program
Licenses | Certifications
Licensed Massage Therapist MT139279
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, CMLDT
Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200
Certified Reiki Practitioner
Find VerveBody Myofascial Release Therapy in the heart of South Austin. ♡
2222 Western Trails Blvd # 204, Austin, TX 78745
Nestled around the corner from Central Market South - VerveBody Myofascial Release therapy is your local physiotherapy and massage alternative for pain and stiffness in the Austin and surrounding hill country areas.
Hours (By Appointment Only)
Monday 9A-5P
Tuesday 9A-5P
Wednesday 9A-5P
Thursday 9A-5P
Welcome! Let’s Connect.
Have a question or wondering if Myofascial Release might be right for you? I’d love to hear from you.
This is a no-pressure, judgement free space - it’s a chance to explore your symptoms, ask about the treatment process, and see how our care can support your healing journey.
Submit your message, and if you’d prefer a call or text, just include your number and the best times to reach you.
I’ll be in touch soon. ♡
VerveBody Myofascial Release: Courtney Lepore
