What Is Kinetix? A Groundbreaking Approach to Active Myofascial Release
When most people think about bodywork, they imagine massage. Kinetix is something entirely different.
At Function Thru Fitness in Green Bay, WI, Kinetix is a manual therapy approach using foot and forearm pressure combined with client-directed movement to release adhesions. This work falls under the broader category of soft tissue therapy but differs in its active, client-engaged delivery — and in its depth.
A Technique for the Whole System — Not Just the Muscle
“At a technique level, this is a form of Active Myofascial Release that covers a broad spectrum of anatomy in order to map the influences affecting symptoms experienced. The problem is not where the pain is — almost always true in my experience of 30 years doing bodywork.”
— Stacey Kilps, Function Thru Fitness
Kinetix uses full-body mapping and guided movement while applying targeted foot or forearm pressure. This combination compresses and lengthens the fascial system in real time — which allows us to identify not just where the symptoms are showing up, but why they’re happening.
Why the Foot?
Yes, most of this therapy is done with the foot — and for good reason.
The foot offers:
✔ Greater surface area
✔ More stable, grounded pressure
✔ Precision without excess intensity
This is especially useful for large, dense fascial chains like the hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It’s safer, more effective, and easier on the practitioner — allowing for consistent depth and control across the entire session.
What Kinetix Really Addresses
“The expanded methodology includes looking outside of the physical realm to the relationship the psyche, emotional states, and more might have to do with the physical experience.”
— Stacey Kilps
In Kinetix, we don’t treat you as broken. We don’t force tissue to behave.
Instead, we listen.
Through this method, we often uncover patterns that may relate to emotional holding, compensations from past injuries, or chronic overuse. This is not just physical work — it’s whole-person work.
Kinetix helps clients who struggle with:
Chronic pain (hips, back, shoulders, neck)
Fascial restrictions and postural imbalance
Movement dysfunctions that haven’t improved with massage or PT
Long-term emotional or physical compensation patterns
How Kinetix Differs from Massage
Massage is passive. Kinetix is not.
In a massage, you lie still while the therapist works.
In Kinetix, you’re actively participating — moving through specific joint ranges while the practitioner applies pressure along identified fascial lines.
This allows us to work with your nervous system to reprogram outdated patterns, not just relax tissue temporarily.
It’s also why Kinetix results tend to last longer, especially when combined with strength training or corrective movement.
What to Expect from a Session
Each session begins with a conversation:
“What do you want the freedom to do?”
From there, we map either the upper or lower body to determine which fascial regions are influencing your symptoms. You’ll move through joint-specific motions while the practitioner applies targeted foot or forearm pressure. The results are evaluated in real time through standing assessments and movement checks.
No two sessions are ever the same — because no two bodies are.
Who Delivers Kinetix at Function Thru Fitness?
Kinetix sessions are offered by Stacey Kilps, a somatic bodywork specialist with over 30 years of experience in hands-on therapies.
She is not a personal trainer or corrective exercise specialist. Her work is rooted in biomechanics, energy systems, and the interplay between physical structure and emotional patterning.
This is what makes her delivery of Kinetix so effective — and so unique.
FAQs About Kinetix
Is Kinetix painful?
It can be intense, but you are always in control. Pressure is adjusted moment by moment.
Is this like deep tissue massage?
No. Kinetix is much more functional and specific. It works on the fascia while integrating your movement and nervous system.
Do I need a full series?
Most clients start with 3–5 sessions to create sustainable change.
Is Kinetix Right for You?
If you live in Green Bay, WI, and you’ve:
Tried massage, PT, or chiropractic without lasting results
Felt disconnected from your body or movement
Wanted to understand your symptoms on a deeper level
…Kinetix may be the next step you’ve been searching for.
Ready to experience Kinetix for yourself?
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