Meet Deirdre Brigid Murray - Somatic & Fascial Therapist in Gothenburg

FOUNDER OF THE NEUROFASCIA APPROACH

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I grew up in Ireland surrounded by sport and movement. As a child, I was always active - gymnastics, basketball, ballet, and from an early age, I understood how much our bodies carry for us, and how important it is to support them well.

Today, I work with clients both online and from my practice in Gothenburg, Sweden, supporting people through chronic tension, nervous system overwhelm, burnout, pain, and stress-related symptoms.

Before I began this work, I spent years working in international marketing for a global sports nutrition company. On paper, it looked successful, but deep down, it felt completely disconnected from the kind of life I actually wanted to live. The pressure, the performance, the constant focus on numbers over people, it all felt empty to me.

I knew I wanted something more meaningful, something real, something that felt human.

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In 2014, I retrained as a massage therapist with the intention of building a career where I could genuinely be in service of others.

Shortly after obtaining my license to practice, I attended my first Myofascial Release training with my late mentor, John Barnes, and within the first hour I had a very clear feeling: “THIS is what I’m supposed to do.”

Over the following years, I immersed myself in fascial work and eventually trained to Expert Level in Barnes Myofascial Release. But the more I worked with clients, the more I realised something important… fascial techniques alone weren’t enough.

People would arrive carrying stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, and I could see how deeply connected it all was inside the body. I became increasingly curious about the nervous system, trauma, and the therapeutic relationship itself.

That curiosity eventually led me to Somatic Experiencing training after moving to Gothenburg, Sweden. And honestly, that changed everything.

Learning how the nervous system shapes our physical and emotional experience deepened not only my work with clients, but my understanding of myself. I stopped living in constant “go, go, go” mode. Things that once felt difficult or forced started to happen naturally.

I no longer needed to rely on having a glass of wine at the end of the day to switch off. I started exercising because my body genuinely wanted movement again, not because I was trying to force myself into another routine. I felt more grounded, more present, more comfortable being myself.

And I saw the same shifts happen in my clients. People who had spent years stuck in pain, exhaustion, overwhelm, or anxiety began reconnecting with parts of themselves they thought they’d lost, and they finally found hope.

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Over time, I realised the deepest healing wasn’t coming from technique alone. It came from the combination of fascia work, nervous system understanding, and a therapeutic relationship where someone finally felt safe enough to stop bracing.

That understanding became the foundation of the NeuroFascia Approach.

As my work evolved, it also naturally led me into training other practitioners. I kept meeting deeply caring bodyworkers and therapists who knew there was something missing in their work with clients, especially when it came to trauma, chronic tension, emotional overwhelm, and the nervous system.

They had strong hands-on experience, but nobody had taught them that the fascia needs sustained holds to release. They often lacked the language, confidence, or framework to fully support what was happening in front of them.

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The NeuroFascia Approach was developed to help bridge that gap.

Through this work, practitioners learn how to combine advanced fascia release, nervous system understanding, and relational presence in a way that creates deeper, longer-lasting results for their clients, while also making the work feel more sustainable for themselves.

Today, I work with individuals online and in-person from my clinic in Gothenburg, and train practitioners in a relational, nervous-system-informed approach to healing and bodywork.

Because healing isn’t about forcing the body to change. It’s about creating the conditions where change finally becomes possible.

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Work with me

1:1 sessions with Deirdre

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Self-paced online courses (for 1:1 clients)

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Train in The NeuroFascia Approach (practitioners)

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Education and Background

  • Founder of the NeuroFascia Approach

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

  • Expert-Level Barnes Myofascial Release Therapist

  • Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Florida (MA77680)

  • Certified MotherCircle Facilitator

  • Nervous System trainings with Kimberly Ann Johnson

  • "My nervous system is calmer now, I recover from fight-or-flight much more easily, and I can even push harder in the gym without setbacks."

    “After years of chronic illness, mold exposure, Lyme disease and trauma, my nervous system was constantly on high alert and unable to regulate. Even though I was highly functional, life was still a struggle.

    Working with Deirdre felt very safe, and it was incredibly valuable to have someone to talk with about trauma while also working directly with nervous system regulation. One of the biggest surprises was that a blocked tear duct I’d had for years completely cleared. I’ve also noticed less skin sensitivity and feel more stable overall.

    I truly think this is a very underrated area of healing, and you’ll be in very good hands.”

    — Johnny L.

  • "The sessions gave me more understanding about my own body and more practical tools to take care of myself."

    “I originally came to Deirdre with muscle pain, and working with her gave me warmth, knowledge about the body, and a really good feeling overall.

    I appreciated the guidance and expertise and found the whole experience very grounding and supportive. I would definitely recommend trying it and experiencing it for yourself.”

    — Rafael W.

  • "Working with Deirdre felt like a huge relief. Slowly but surely, I started finding hope again and enjoying moments of life again."

    “Before working with Deirdre, I was living with a dysregulated nervous system and constant anxiety. I felt like I was always on the verge of an emotional breakdown, and my anxiety stopped me from enjoying life.

    What stood out most was that there was no dramatic overnight fix, just a steady, comfortable road back toward myself. Since starting this work, I’m much calmer, my anxiety has reduced significantly, and I can handle situations that previously would have caused huge anxiety spikes.

    Do it and don’t wait, there is a way forward.”

    — C.S.

  • "Deirdre taught me: ‘Never give up! Never give up on your body!’ and that has stayed with me."

    “Before working with Deirdre, I was dealing with pain in my hips, lower back and knees. I felt tired, hopeless, stiff and emotionally drained.

    Working with her felt like a relief for both my body and my mind. One of the biggest surprises was seeing my back physically straighten during the process.

    I now have days with almost no pain, which feels absolutely lovely, and overall I feel happier and lighter.

    If you’re considering it, please do it. You will get relief and help not only with your pain, but with your thoughts too.”

    — Anna S.

  • "One of the most profound experiences was physically feeling my nervous system balance in real time, and realising that deep healing could happen without needing to relive or explain every detail."

    “I came to this work already having done a lot of personal reflection around my upbringing, relationships, and divorce, but I still felt there were deeper layers to explore. At times I felt existentially tired and lost, and I knew somatic work could help.

    Working with Deirdre felt easy, powerful and deeply trustworthy. Since working together, I’ve developed a much calmer approach to everyday life. Deirdre combines extensive knowledge with warmth, empathy and genuine commitment, creating a space where meaningful transformation feels possible.”

    — MT.B

  • "I’ve experienced both deep tension release and emotional release through this work, and overall my life has shifted for the better in ways that are hard to fully explain."

    “I came to Deirdre with tension in my jaw and shoulders that I simply couldn’t release on my own, along with stress, worry and the challenges of navigating menopause.

    Every session has been fantastic and honestly mind-blowing. Deirdre always seems to sense exactly where my nervous system is at and what I need in that moment. Her intuition, questions, and ability to shift things physically and emotionally are second to none.

    I feel grateful, humbled, and incredibly helped every time I leave a session. Don’t hesitate, let Deirdre help you.”

    — Cecilia W.