Fascia and muscle care
Jeon Eun-suk
- Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Bareunmom Natural Healing
I help people find proper body balance so they can live comfortably without pain.
Approach
Most pain begins as the body’s balance breaks down. That’s why I don’t start by treating the painful area. I first look at posture, movement, and left-right balance to find where the pain comes from. Working only on the painful spot lasts only for the moment; if the cause remains, the pain returns within a few days. I don’t press hard or forcefully twist the body. I assess and move the muscles, joints, and nerves directly with my hands, helping the body find its own way back into place. Even when two people have the same shoulder pain, it may have started in different places. I choose and combine approaches to suit the body that day. To me, pain management is complete only when I have considered not just tension in the body, but also what helps a person feel at ease.
About
I began studying the human body while running a skincare studio.
As I spent years listening to clients’ concerns at the studio I opened in 2011, I realized there was something to look at before appearance-focused care: changes in body alignment that build up little by little through everyday habits, and the pain that starts at the end of that process. From then on, I decided I needed to learn about the body properly.
Starting with an anatomy workshop at Yonsei University College of Medicine, I completed courses through the Korean Society of Manual Medicine in craniosacral therapy (CST), Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), chiropractic manual reflex technique (CMRT), neuromusculoskeletal manual therapy, cranial nerve mobilization, manual therapy for autonomic nervous system disorders, and exercise prescription. I also studied visceral manual therapy, lymphatic drainage (MLD), Anatomy Trains, and postural analysis.
I now run Bareunmom Natural Healing in Chungju and have been working with my hands on people’s bodies for 15 years.
The more than ten years I spent running a sitz-steam café were also an important learning experience for me. I listened for a long time to things women often find difficult to talk about, and learned through that work which parts of the body those concerns are connected to. You’re welcome to ask about topics that can feel sensitive to bring up, such as menopause, the autonomic nervous system, or women’s health concerns.
I can help with concerns such as:
- Persistent heaviness and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, lower back, or knees
- Chronic pain with no known cause that continues even though tests show no abnormalities
- Long-lasting pain in one area, such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff pain, tennis elbow, or golfer’s elbow
- Symptoms that may not seem connected to pain, such as headaches, tinnitus, or chronic indigestion
- Menopausal symptoms, autonomic dysfunction, and women’s health concerns
- When you feel relief only briefly during treatment and things return within a few days, again and again
When I respond, rather than simply declaring, “This method is best,” I try first to help identify why that area hurts. Every body is different, and what needs to be done depends on the cause.
I will keep working steadily until everyone’s concerns have been resolved.
Career
- 2011 – 2021Bin Skin Care
- 2021 – PresentBusiness name changed to Bareunmom Natural Healing
- 2014 – 2024Operated Migung 365 Herbal Sitz-Steam Café
Qualifications and training
- General CosmetologistHuman Resources Development Service of Korea · 2007
- Distribution Manager, Level 2Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry · 2008
- Skin Care CosmetologistHuman Resources Development Service of Korea · 2009
- Makeup Specialist, Level 3Korea Makeup Professionals Career Exchange Association · 2009
- Sports Trainer, Level 1Korean Association of Health Care Manager Certification · 2010
- Aromatherapy, Level 1Korea Aromatherapy Certification Society · 2010
- Tricholoist Certified InstructorKorean Scalp Association
- Bachelor's Degree in Beauty StudiesMinister of Education and Technology · 2011
- Customized Cosmetics Consultation SpecialistKorea Cosmetics Professionals Association · 2019
- Anatomy WorkshopYonsei University College of Medicine · 2019
- MLDKorea MLD Institute · 2018
- Craniosacral Therapy (CST)Korean Society of Manual Medicine · 2019
- Visceral Manual Therapy100 Eok Shop Academy · 2018
- Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)Korean Society of Manual Medicine · 2020
- Chiropractic Manual Reflex Technique (CMRT)Korean Society of Manual Medicine · 2020
- Neuromusculoskeletal Manual TherapyKorean Society of Manual Medicine · 2022
- Exercise PrescriptionKorean Society of Manual Medicine · 2022
- Cranial Nerve MobilizationKorean Society of Manual Medicine · 2022
- Manual Therapy for Autonomic Nervous System DisordersKorean Society of Manual Medicine
Specialties
- Fascia and muscle care
- Other (specify)
- Discomfort management
- Body alignment analysis and care
- Posture and movement analysis
- Recovery movement
Recent answers
- Knees & FeetThe front of my knee hurts when I ride a bike for a long timeThe symptoms you describe are likely a sign of patellofemoral pain syndrome (front-of-knee pain). A low saddle height, heavy gearing, and accumulated daily fatigue seem to be combining to overload the cartilage and tendon at the front of the knee. Since the pain has spread to everyday activities such as climbing stairs, it is safest to rest your knee for now.
- Lower Back & PelvisMy back hurts when I bend over to put on socksIf bending forward to put on socks feels particularly difficult, consider both an early increase in pressure on a spinal disc and tight hamstrings (the muscles at the back of the thighs) as possible causes. Sitting in a chair and lifting your leg to put on your socks is actually a good habit that protects your spine, so you don’t need to worry.
- Knees & FeetMy feet swell after long hours of standing at workThe most common cause of swollen feet and heavy legs in the evening after standing all day at work is occupational (postural) edema, in which blood and fluid pool in the lower body due to gravity. However, if the swelling has recently started to persist into the morning and no longer goes away completely, it may be a sign of something beyond ordinary fatigue, such as impaired venous circulation or the onset of a systemic illness, so it should be checked. I know it’s hard, but after work, try ankle pumps (moving your ankles up and down) and, before bed, rest with your legs raised on a high pillow above your heart.
- Knees & FeetMy Knees Ache on Rainy DaysPain that changes with the weather may be related to the weather, but it is also a sign that your knee joint has become sensitive. Healthy joints do not react strongly to changes in air pressure, but if there is minor damage inside the joint or early degenerative change, the joint can become sensitive to pressure changes.
- Lower Back & PelvisI felt a sharp twinge in my lower back while squattingIf you felt a sharp twinge in your lower back during a squat and then felt as though something was catching when you bent forward, it is not advisable to resume exercising after resting for just two days. The reason you feel fine while still may be that the muscles around your spine are tense and holding it in place. A catching sensation when bending your back may be a sign of a lumbar sprain (an injury to a muscle or ligament), so avoid exercises involving heavy weights for at least 1–2 weeks and focus on recovery. While resting, gently press and release the muscles around your spine using a foam roller.
- Knees & FeetPain in the middle of the top of my foot from shoe pressurePeople with high arches (a tendency toward cavus foot) commonly experience symptoms like these from shoe laces or pressure. Your current symptoms are likely due to extensor tendinitis on the top of the foot, caused by ongoing pressure from your shoes, or bursitis, in which fluid builds up in the bursa that protects the tendon. At first, taking your shoes off may have relieved the symptoms, but it seems that months of repeated irritation have led to chronic inflammation, with pain and swelling continuing even when you’re not wearing shoes. Try loosening your shoe laces so they don’t press on the top of your foot, or wear comfortable shoes.
- Knees & FeetMy knees feel stiff when I stand up after squattingIt can be worrying when your knee feels stiff and makes a sound as you stand up after squatting to put on your socks. Since you are not at a stage where inflammation is causing knee swelling or severe pain when going up and down stairs, there is no need to be overly anxious. However, it is a good idea to take this as a warning signal from your joint and start looking after it now. Try changing your daily habits Squatting, sitting cross-legged, and kneeling are the biggest culprits in rapidly damaging knee cartilage. Make a habit of sitting on a low chair or the edge of your bed to put on your socks. The muscles around the knee are ultimately what absorb impact on the knee joint, so strengthen your thigh muscles.
- Discomfort & SymptomsI’m currently 29 weeks pregnant and have pregnancy-related osteoporosis in my hip. Are there any medications I can take after giving birth? 😢At 29 weeks pregnant and dealing with pregnancy-associated osteoporosis of the hip, you must be in considerable pain and under a lot of emotional strain. It must be difficult to get through each day when pain comes with every step or movement. First, please accept my sincere sympathy. Pregnancy-associated osteoporosis of the hip often has the characteristic of recovering naturally, without specific drug treatment, within several months after delivery (usually 6–12 months). Please discuss how to manage this with your doctor.
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