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Where Science Meets Sensitivity

Jim Morgan, John F. Barnes Trained Myofascial Release Therapist, LMT, Jikiden Reiki Shihan-Kaku

Jim Morgan is a John F. Barnes trained Myofascial Release Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and certified Jikiden Reiki Shihan-Kaku (teacher level) based in Frederick, Maryland. As the owner of Key City Myofascial Release, Jim offers a compassionate, integrative approach combining advanced fascia therapy, therapeutic massage, and traditional Japanese Reiki.

With over a decade of experience in bodywork, Jim specializes in relieving chronic pain, restoring mobility, and helping clients cultivate a deeper sense of mind-body awareness. He has completed extensive training in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®, and continues to expand his skills through ongoing study and clinical practice.

Jim received his Jikiden Reiki training through the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai in Kyoto, Japan, maintaining a direct connection to the authentic lineage of this traditional healing art.

Each session is tailored to meet you where you are, blending skillful technique with intuitive presence.

Whether you are navigating persistent pain, recovering from injury, or seeking a deeper connection to your body’s natural wisdom, Jim is committed to creating a safe, respectful space for your healing journey.

Jim's Philosophy:
"I believe that healing is a collaborative process. My role is to listen deeply, offer skilled touch, and support you in reconnecting with your body’s natural intelligence and resilience."

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Qualifications

  • John F. Barnes Trained Myofascial Release Therapist

  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Maryland

  • Jikiden Reiki Shihan-Kaku (Teacher Level)​

  • Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

 

Education and Training

Massage Therapy

  • Massage Therapy Certification, Institute for Therapeutic Massage, Morristown, NJ – 2014

  • Certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, MLD Institute International, Inverness, FL-2018​

 

John F. Barnes Myofascial Release® Seminars

  • Myofascial Release I – 2023

  • Myofascial Release II – 2023

  • Fascial Pelvis – 2023

  • Fascial Unwinding – 2024

  • Myofascial Mobilization-2024

  • Fascial Rebounding – 2024

  • Fascial Cranium – 2024

  • Quantum Leap - 2025

  • Advanced Unwinding – 2025

  • Cervical-Thoracic – 2025

 

Jikiden Reiki (Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai, Kyoto, Japan)

  • Shoden Level – 2017

  • Okuden Level – 2018

  • Shihan-Kaku (Teacher Level) – 2020

Professional Experience

  • Owner & Practitioner, Key City Myofascial Release, Frederick, MD

  • Over 10 years of experience as a bodywork professional​

 

Special Areas of Focus

  • Chronic pain management

  • Restoring mobility and functional movement

  • Stress reduction and nervous system regulation

  • Mind-body integration​

 

Professional Memberships

  • American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

In addition to hands-on therapy, Jim offers Jikiden Reiki classes for those interested in learning this traditional healing art.

​“If you’re ready to begin your journey toward greater ease and balance, I welcome you to reach out.”

Yours in Healing,

Jim

Key City Myofascial Release

617 W. Patrick St, Ste 7

Frederick, MD 21701

(240)566-6068

www.keycitymfr.com

jim@keycitymfr.com

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