North Georgia MFR Testimonials

Myofacial release, has been the perfect addition to my self care routine. It has helped me in ways that other specialties could not, and it truly complements my other therapies. With only one session it has significantly improved my range of motion and helped release a lot of scar tissue.that was causing limitations. If you are considering this therapy, I would highly recommend it. Alex is exceptionally professional and passionate about this treatment and you will be in great hands at North Georgia Myofacial Release.

Heather and Alex are both wonderful and so very compassionate! I have been dealing with a hypersensitive nervous system and severe anxiety and I feel so much better after I see these ladies. Thank you for the work you do!!!

I had never tried myofascial release before. After just one treatment, I experienced a sense of relief, peace and calm that I haven't felt in years. I didn't realize how much stress and tension I had been holding in different areas of my body until I finally felt it release. I've been seeing both Alex and Heather. They are unbelievably knowledgeable, intuitive and caring. They have an understanding of the body and seem to know exactly where to focus, even when I'm not sure how to explain what I'm feeling. It has made a remarkable difference for me. They truly have a gift for what they do. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Alex is truly gifted and cares about your healing journey. She has a gentle touch and understands what a person's body needs. Alex never forces the tissue to respond more quickly than it is ready and always checks in to see how you are feeling. Letting the body release on its own terms, as Alex does, can end up in profound healing for the whole body. Thank you for being an earth Angel, Alex! <3 🙂

I just had my first session with Alex after seeing firsthand how my horse responded to her techniques. Clearly, my mare was reacting in a very positive way to Alex's precise and gentle pressure. I had surgery 5 months ago with a challenging recovery, and thought this was worth trying to help myself get back to being more active, and comfortable in the saddle again. It's not traditional massage, in that deep pressure is not used, and the whole experience was very relaxing and interesting as I experienced sensations throughout my body related to Alex's technique. I'm looking forward to more myofascial sessions!

Great first appointment. Relieved shoulder pressure that I have been experiencing for months. Looking forward to next month’s session. Thanks Alex.

Alex is exceptional at myofascial therapy and has helped me make significant progress with ongoing issues in my arm, shoulder, and back. Beyond the hands-on treatment, she's taught me how to become more aware of my body's signals, maintain a consistent home care routine, and better relax and release tension. Her knowledge and guidance have made a meaningful difference in my recovery. I would absolutely recommend Alex!

I started seeing Alex because I had heard about the benefits of myofascial release and how important fascia is. . I’m so glad I did! Alex is knowledgeable, gentle, and makes you feel completely comfortable. Every session leaves me feeling lighter, relaxed, and with less tension. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in improving how their body feels.

Alex does a fantastic job reading the tension of the body and following the direction of tension to where the fascial tissue is restricted. Amazing.

I was having problems with my shoulder and hip Alex has helped both. I highly recommend her.

Alex was our presenter for our business club last week and it was amazing at the relief I felt in just a few minutes! I work at a desk all day and have problems with my neck and shoulders! She helped alot!

I had a mini session with Alex and all the information shared was very beneficial for my personal situation. I started to feel immediate relief with the techniques applied. Also Alex has a great personality, listens well and makes it easy for the communication to flow. If you are reading this you need to book a consultation with her.

If you’re on the fence, just book the appointment to see Alex. Words cannot accurately describe what she is helping me with. (This is just the beginning of my healing process) For those of you who have been from doctor to doctor with no real solutions, or told you will never fully heal, this is where you need to go. Our body holds a lot of trauma, let Alex help you start to heal. Thank you for your kindness and support, lack of judgment and real-ness. The world needs more of you, Alex.

Alex helped me find relief after years of suffering with extreme ringing in my ears. Even my chiropractor is impressed with how much better I’m holding my adjustments. After just one visit I’m hooked - I have multiple sessions booked for the future already because I trust that Alex is a huge help for my ears and overall health as a result. So grateful to have found her!

Gifted and knowledgeable Practitioner! From the moment I first met Alex, I appreciated her pragmatic approach to helping me overcome decade old physical challenges brought on primarily by latissimus flap reconstruction surgery. When I came to see Alex in Nov 2025, there was not a single day or night without physical pain and restrictions. Over the years, I had attempted every imaginable treatment known -- including myofascial release (using abrasion tool) which by the way was excruciatingly painful and only provided short term relief. The conventional myofascial release I had known previously IS NOT in anyway shape or form the same as what Alex performs - not in technique or results. In addition to the treatment session, Alex shared education tools and self treatment techniques to help me understand the John Barnes MFR Method and continue progress between sessions. There have been several very intense sessions where blocks have been released that resulted in immediate sustained relief in pain and restrictions. Three months in and I will state unequivocally that my challenges have all but been resolved. I am immensely grateful for Alex and would recommend her 100%.

I attended one of the free MFR classes with Alex La Pierre, and really enjoyed it. We all need to continue to learn to be kinder to our bodies and this gave great pointers. They also demonstrated different tools that can be used to help relieve stress areas. Thanks Alex I.really enjoyed it.

Alex is knowledgeable and was very helpful in teaching me about MFR and how it can be beneficial for my body and my current experiences and needs. She showed me some great techniques to use at home as well! I’m looking forward to visiting with her again!

Great experience! Very trustworthy and transparent

The MFR therapists Alex and Alina are both amazing. Until you have had MFR release done properly, it is hard to explain how much it aids with overall healing.

This has definitely helped my Fibromyalgia tremendously! You're the best Alex!! Thank you very much!!

I was lucky enough to see Alex while also experiencing the benefits of horticulture therapy! It was truly gentle but also cathartic. I was so impressed by her knowledge of her trade and how intuitive she is. Highly recommend!

Love North Georgia Myofascial Release!! Alex is awesome, it's a very relaxing experience, and I am excited to work on areas of my body that need a little fine tuning. Highly recommend, especially for those working in high emotion driven jobs.

Amazing! I haven’t felt this relaxed in ages! The care and thought that she puts into the treatment is absolutely phenomenal! I’d definitely recommend to anyone!

Alex is incredible and it’s unlike any massage experience I’ve had!

THE BEST!!! This is not your typical massage. This is very specific in healing and releasing deep layers of stress without The intense pressure. Alex is Magic. I carry a ton of stress and a lifetime of internal drama and she is peeling back the layers each visit. This should not be compared to a location where you go and get a full body massage. Her pricing is super affordable and easy to schedule in a very convenient location easy to park in. I highly recommend for those who are looking to do true inner healing

Alex has been working with one of my students for a few months now and the change in her riding has been transformational! I'm truly impressed with Alex's work. It has made my student more aware of her body, as a whole and given her an awareness that she has been unable to access in the years I've been teaching her on her horses. I'd recommend Alex to anyone looking for improvement in their riding, no matter what discipline they ride.

Alex has been amazing! She truly cares about her clients and I have been suffering for quite a few years and now have been able to be pain free because of Alex's work....thank you:)

I've been going to see Alex for several months now for discomfort associated with my very physical job as a farrier, and I don't know how I would do it without her! Not only does she help alleviate the stiffness and discomfort I walk in with, she gives me tools and information that I can use during my work day and at home to be proactive in caring for my body. I recommend her to anyone living with discomfort or just wanting to do the best for their body's overall healthy function.

I am so grateful that I came across Alex after dealing with debilitating migraines. I have tried every medication under the sun, PT, dry needling, chiro, you name it. In just one session, I felt my jaw and neck pain both soften. In the second session, we focused on my hammy that had been screaming at me; it also softened after one session. It’s such powerful work. You can feel how attuned she is to your body which is BEYOND difficult to find. Alex is a gem. I look forward to MANY more sessions to work thru years of physical and beyond trauma. I have beat up my body with sports, racing bikes, breaking back x3, 6 concussions, and a MVA in 2016. I also have some emotional trauma that I know my body is holding. Alex provides a safe place where you feel like you can allow your body to let go. Usually I tense up when anyone gets near my neck, but she provides a safe place where you truly feel safe in her healing hands. I am so incredibly intrigued by this healing modality, that I may look into certification if it’s possible as an RN. Alex has given me a glimpse of hope between my migraines and multiple injuries that I have been nursing for a long time. Thank you, Alex, for giving my body attentiveness and presence during my healing journey.

Alex is amazing at what she does and very knowledgeable! I have had two visits with her and already seeing great benefits. Look forward to my future visits.

I’ve been seeing Alex and Alina for a couple months to help treat recent knee injuries and old shoulder injuries. Words cannot express how effective their treatments have been and how intuitive and thoughtful they both are. I will continue going here long into the future to maintain a healthy body and have referred several friends and family members to North Georgia Myofascial Release.

So grateful to have found Alex! She is not only well trained and knowledgeable in myofascial release, but she is committed to educating her clients towards a lifestyle of self treatment for long term results. Thank you!

I drove two hours to see Alex and it was well worth the drive!! She was able to alleviate 99.9% of my pain and showed me how to calm down any future muscle spasms. I walked into her office limping and in pain- walked out pain free and w a normal gait pattern. Highly recommend her!!

Alex has a gift. I have tried many modalities to heal my chronic pain. MFR massage not only provides quick relief, it continues to improve days and weeks afterwards

I can’t say enough good things about Alex and her team. Although I don’t quite understand how she does what she does, she releases tension in your body. I was someone that went to the Chiropractor every three weeks or so. During our time together, I didn’t go once. That says a lot!!! I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a way to get rid of pain or just loosen up your body. You don’t realize how much tension you’re storing until it’s released.

All around a great experience. After just one visit, the back pain I’ve been dealing with for a month has just faded away. I will definitely be recommending Alex to any and everyone looking for some relief. Highly recommend

We had the honor of hosting Alex as she started her myofascial career in our office. She is a wonderful therapist with passion and desire to help others and the dedication to improve her knowledge of MFR. Myofascial release is a powerful modality that can change lives and she is exceptional.

After having this done on Sunday, I didn't really notice anything of change initially. Then I started noticing some big changes during the following week. My coaches at our Crossfit gym was telling me how I was moving with ease. I notice I had a "bounce in my step" and felt young and energetic, I'm 67 years old, feeling younger was never a word I use anymore! I cannot even explain the feeling I had, no words is quite right to use, so I'll go with happy and as I stated before a bounce in my step.

What an awesome experience it’s been working with Alex! The care and professionalism she provides is top notch. I have been amazed at the results I’ve experienced from the Myofascial therapy. I highly recommend Alex and her approach!

I had a great experience with Alina!

Alex is amazing at what she does. I took my 10 yr old cheweenie in for a session for the first time. She did easy light work but very effective. You can see the change in your animal when she is working on them. I highly recommend her for humans and furbaby care.

Alex is very talented and intuitive.

Alex is wonderful to work with. Each session is informative and helpful for my body. I would highly recommend trying this type of massage therapy.

Absolutely love Alex and what she does to help me with chronic pain. I have no idea how she does it, but what she does is amazing.

I went to see Alex for a horrible sinus infection. I told her I was completely blocked and couldn't breathe through my nose. The headache was unbearable. She immediately released the pressure in my face by lifting and massaging my sinuses. I walked out feeling so much better! I highly recommend Alex.

I’ve worked with Alex a few times now and she has been really helpful on my healing journey. There are so many different paths to healing and myofascial release with Alex has helped me let go of some tension I’ve been holding on to for a while now. She provides a safe space to unwind without forcing your body beyond where it can go in that session. I tend to get stuck tensing up while trying to relax and during my session today she was able to coax my brain to let go enough to settle into a peaceful state. By the time I left, I felt so free in my body. It didn’t feel like it had to tense up to function.

I participated in the three day intensive with Alex and Alina. It was an excellent experience, both women are professional and knowledgeable in their area of expertise. I left on Sunday feeling much better than when I walked in on Friday. I was sent home with some exercises and ways to self treat the areas that bothered me the most. I booked my follow up session before I left for the weekend. Thank you ladies!

After only 1 session, I was able to get relief from the chronic pain that I had been experiencing with my sciatica for over 2 years. I had previously tried several types of therapy/procedures and nothing else worked. I am so thankful that I found Alex. I’m excited to see what other changes and relief I get from my therapy sessions with her.

Alex is very passionate about what she does and it comes out in her work. You get an entire hour of individualized care that is rare in today’s medical system. Instead of symptom chasing she gets to the root cause to help you avoid going down the road of unneeded medications. Highly recommend!

This is unlike any massage I’ve ever had! I highly recommend it. Alex has a true gift.

It's been a pleasure working with Alex. She's been able to help bring some relief from pain due to a car accident. I plan to continue working with her. I highly recommend Alex and Peak Performance Therapy.

I was aware of MFR as a beneficial therapy for horses and sought out Alex to work on me when I started having a weird spasm in my right side that I could not resolve on my own. I was awed by Alex's knowledge of the interconnectiveness of the body and her ability to feel her way through the body. While I went for a specific issue, I have been amazed at the whole body changes I have experienced in only a few sessions with her. She has helped correct issues that had never thought could be corrected. I have experienced drastic improvements in my horse riding position that I had been unable to achieve with years of lessons and have experienced notable cardio and weight lifting improvements as she has helped my body work realign itself and optimize its functionality. I am thrilled at the progress we have made and am grateful to have such a wonderful therapist to help me achieve my peak performance.

As a Board Certified internist and neurologist trained in neuromuscular anatomy and physiology.....I was amazed/astounded by the effect of one session of myofacial release on completely relieving my pain on walking, 4 hours after the first 1.5 hr session. I figured with reason that my pain Sx were due to hip joint disease (I'm 81) with bone on bone, but not so. Hip X-rays normal, LS spine X-rays normal, bone scan normal, ortho consult ....no need for surgery. Then the massage....deep pressure over old scars at left knee (s/p left Total Knee replacement - old athletic injury) and right thigh (remote removal of tumor)....each position held for 3 - 5 minutes.....to "release blocks"...had this, for me, miraculous effect.....after 6 months of increasingly significant pain in the "hips".....gone. In med school not a single one hour lecture on fascia in 4 years. Fascia wraps all muscles (like a layer of Saran Wrap....I knew that) but is also inside muscles...perimesium and nerves...perineurium....,.but also inside internal organs. And it is all connected....contains liquid crystals.....capable of storing information and transmitting electrical signals. I have to find out much more. This is not Woo-woo medicine. It works. Alex knows what she is doing. Am astounded and grateful!! A C Breuer MD

Great first session with Alex, i have improved mobility and weight distribution across my shoulders, hips and legs. I told her about my range of motion issues post Achilles tendon repair surgery and she was able to identify different problem areas across my body almost instantly. I feel confident I will be able to safely return to sports soon.

Alex is very passionate about her work. When I came to her 3 weeks ago, I had significant soreness in my groin and hamstring. Thanks to Alex nearly all my soreness is gone and I’m back to playing golf 3 times a week. She is a miracle worker!!

I caught the “supposed” and of “mysterious origin” 100 day cough while in NY in December. That horrible sounding cough I had kinda left after our mfr day in mid January. I've been noticing its absence and that it didn't linger to a trickle of decreasing episodes like that kind normally does. It just kind of left. ❤️ Alex is amazing!

Alex has such a gift to share. Her gentle healing hands and supportive demeanor are a blessing to experience.

Alex truly has a gift with her knowledge and her touch. Alex creates an incredibly safe and very relaxed space. She is present with you and your body allowing her to move through a sequence that your own body creates allowing for relaxation and release. As a bodyworker myself, someone who can share in that space with you and your body without rushing or forcing something to happen is truly a gift and truly allows for relaxation and healing. Alex "listens" to what your body has to say. I would highly recommend Alex! Thank you so much Alex for helping me understand my body a little more and for helping to relax and release some of those more sticky places in my body. Blessings to you and your work!

The work Alex does to your body is amazing. It's not a typical massage therapist service, but way more holistic, focused on finding the source of our pain, and work on it to heal. Great work, awesome space, and great customer service. Looking forward to seeing her every week. You need to check her work! Thank you Alex!

Alex has an absolute gift for the art of myofascial release and sensing what the body needs to heal and regulate. After my first session with her, I felt a profound release in the entire right side of my body, which is usually locked in a painful spasms to the point that I cannot even drive. She knew what trigger points to address and gave me guidance on how to practice at-home techniques. She has an energy of realistic optimism that is contagious. I cannot recommend Alex enough… she has been an absolute gift to my life!!!

Alex is a very talented therapist using the John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach. I highly recommend Alex to anyone & everyone! We all have restrictions in our body that can be released.

Alex has the gift of myofascial release healing touch that helps you find pain relief and feel freedom within your body! Myofascial release has helped me eliminate chronic pain and most importantly, feeling safe and feeling present in my body! Alex is knowledgeable, professional and her whole-body treatment approach allows you to fully relax as she works her magic hands unraveling trauma in the body leaving you feel pain free and ready to enjoy life again!

Alex is fantastic to work with and really cares about helping you get the most out of your session with her. I suffer from neck and shoulder pain that she helped relieve for an upcoming road trip. She’s super sweet and super smart.

MFR has helped me tremendously, Alex is very talented and has tremendous experience to facilitate healing.

Alex is a skilled, caring professional. My sessions with her have become an important component in managing my migraine headaches. Also, we are making great progress in mitigating my lower back issues from years of competitive tennis and Pickleball. I highly recommend Peak Performance, Alex La Pierre! Rufus Massey Dean of Student Work Emeritus Berry College.

I’m so thankful I found Alex at Canton Business Club. She does miraculous work, helping old injuries and pain release. I’m amazed at the process!

Alex is amazing, friendly and professional. She is a true artist within her field myofascial massage therapist. I was suffering from stress and insomnia and she helped me get better fast . I strongly recommend her if you are suffering from pain, stress, insomnia or stiffness.

If you're looking for disability safe, trauma informed body work to help repair injury, ease symptoms related to chronic pain or disability and/or support overall health and mobility, this is the place, and Alex is the one.

Shae was great.

I have heard of MFR being very successful for horses. I thought I would give it a try for an injury and it is starting to feel so much better after a few sessions. Alex was the only one who has been able to give me relief, even after several Dr. visits. I've seen amazing results from releasing fascia in my body. Alex makes you feel comfortable, on your terms. She knows where to start and what to work on. I highly recommend Alex for MFR.

Superb professional therapy care! I healed so much faster with excellent instruction from top notch therapist KATIE HOLLIDAY!!! Great friendly staff too! Thank you ALL!!!!

I'm new to Myofascial Release therapy. I've seen amazing results from releasing fascia in my body. Alex has a gentle approach and is very knowledgable regarding where to start and what to work on. I highly recommend Alex for MRT!

I went to a clinic today with Alex LaPierre, and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn about Myofascial Release Therapy! It was absolutely excellent. I learned loads, and hope to link up again in the future 💕

I was able to attend the MFR clinic for horse and rider today. It was AMAZING! I learned so much about the fascia in our bodies. If you have any hesitation let this be your sign. It’s absolutely worth it! Go to a clinic. Schedule a session with Alex. I am so thrilled to apply what I learned in my every day life 💚 -Madison

Alex is incredibly talented!! She has done wonders for my body. I would recommend her to anyone

Alex did wonders on my horse in just a single session! My mare is getting older, and after her session she was tracking up and so much more relaxed during her workout! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

I found Alex while searching for someone to help with the pain from an Achilles’ tendon injury that I’d been dealing with for almost a year. After four months of PT with no lessening of the pain I was about to give up and resign myself to just living with the pain. Then I found Alex. After ONE session, I stood up and almost cried. Not from pain, from the joy of NO pain. Continued sessions have brought relief to other areas of my body that needed release, due to the consequences of my injury and MS. Alex’s wholistic approach is one I can get behind and believe in. Though there is no magic fix for everyone and everything, MFR is a compliment to traditional approaches. We know our own bodies, but sometimes it takes people like Alex to help us listen and heal ourselves, to trust what our bodies are telling us.

Alex has a wholistic approach to finding the root cause of systemic issues and her healing touch is like no other. She adjusts her treatment plan to address your current concerns and is determined not to just treat the area that’s causing the pain, but looks deeper to truly find what’s causing the issue. Life is too short to live with constant pain. Make the trip to come see Alex!

Alex is an awesome therapist! She takes the time to listen to you and her treatments are gentle. She is very knowledgeable and really cares about helping you. Highly recommend.

I have an uptight and agitated horse who very rarely shows comfort. Alex brought her gift to my farm and turned my horse in to a whole new horse. Soft eue, relaxed, even stopped cribbing since she’s been there. Thank you for sharing your education, your talent, and most importantly your gift. Looking forward to the next session.

MFR is such an incredible approach to issues you or your horse may be having. It focuses on the source of the problem and sets you up for healing and progress. Alex is super interested in helping you along your healing journey. She takes the time it needs and makes sure to explain things along the way. And her help doesn’t stop when your session is over. She sets you up with exercises and tools to help enhance the whole experience.

So I've been working with Alex @Peak Performance Therapy for a few months now regarding some joint and muscle issues. I've had great heat results and recommend trying this form of massage. If you or your horse(s) are having issues, go see Alex. Oh, and she will come to the horse. Thank you Alex.

Alex has worked on both my senior horses regularly over the past couple years. Not only did they love it- as evidenced by them basically melting at her touch and demanding she spend more time on their favorite areas - but they also moved more freely and just seemed happier afterwards. I believe she played a big part in helping my 21 year old gelding successfully complete a 27 mile competitive trail ride! She is incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and is great at explaining how and why she does what she does.

I was unfamiliar with MFR therapy before meeting Alex, but was surprised to discover that her gentle approach provided me with more positive results than I had experienced from the other treatments. While she provides treatment plans specific to an individual, she also encourages her clients to continue with self-treatment exercises that can be done anywhere. These promote personal wellness and have helped me gain more physical awareness and provide relief for when I'm unable to find the time to work with her. I highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

Alex is excellent. Her method of myofascial release is gentle and effective. Not only has she helped me release body tension, but also taught me some basic things I can do to also assist my clients when they come to work with me (Pilates or Sound Healing) and experiencing body pain. Plus, her mini-workshops are great for couples to learn how to work on each other to get pain-free. My husband and I found it worthwhile. I regularly recommend clients and friends to check her services out and would encourage you to do so as well.

MFR with Alex has been nothing short of life changing. I have done all kinds of approaches to healing. Cognitive behavioral therapy, brain spotting, Reiki, tapping, essential oils, yoga, massage, cupping, and so on. But something about Alex’s gentle and loving approach to MFR has shifted things for me on a cellular and emotional level in a way I never anticipated. I’m genuinely calmer and more grounded in my body, and I can feel energy flow in parts of my body where I’d had surgeries… and I didn’t even realize I couldn’t feel those parts until I was able to again! It’s like my body is waking up. I can’t recommend enough.

Peak Performance Therapy has been extremely beneficial for my physical health and total well-being. After looking at spine surgery as the only answer to fix decades of back issues, I turned to Peak Performance for a session and have been thrilled with the results. I’m so grateful for Alex and Peak Performance; this is the answer.