Richard has been specializing in myofascial release since 1994.  He has been teaching myofascial release to therapists since 1998 and has lectured at seminars, physical therapy schools, hospitals, and universities on the principles of myofascial release.  He has assisted John F. Barnes, PT ™ with beginning and advanced seminars and has produced a Fireside Chat with John F. Barnes, PT ™, the developer of myofascial release, to inform those interested on the history and concepts of myofascial release.  He also filmed the John F. Barnes, PT ™ Myofascial Release I seminar and produced a video course that is now presented to therapists nationally.

He graduated from Loma Linda University with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1981 and has worked within the field of sports medicine as a therapist and as a computer programmer.  He was also the director of physical therapy in a pain rehabilitation program based on a Mayo Clinic model.  He has trained with John Barnes, PT since 1991 and has become an advanced myofascial practitioner.

He is a musician, composer, videographer, and recording engineer.  He has been able to combine his abilities as an artist with his skill as a therapist.  This provides him with a unique approach to wellness and the process of healing.