Cavan's practice has completely changed my physical outlook. Due to extreme hip and lower back pain, I did not think I was going to be able to ride my horse again. I was considering going for more invasive treatment at a hospital. Cavan's program targeted my issues with bodywork and exercises and stretches. I no longer worry about being able to ride. In the past I have tried, physical therapy, massage accupuncture and muscle relaxants. Cavan's program has made me pain free and ready to ride. Thank you Cavan read more

Can't say THANK YOU enough to Cavan. I have tried everything under the sun to help with my pain and after a few visits with Cavan I feel sooo much better. I recommend to anybody to give it a try I guarantee you will feel like you are walking on Cloud 9. read more

I had several sessions with Cavan, and felt that his work was effective at reducing pain, until he pressed on a rib so hard that we both heard it "pop". He jumped back, and as we tried to figure out what happened, he went in to "CYA" mode and tried to blame it on my body. Ummm....really? You pushed on a rib, made it pop out of place, and the fault lies with my body? He refused to take any responsibility or offer any sort of help (physical or financial), and still charged me for the session. Several weeks later I was still in pain until a session with an osteopath finally healed the damaged rib. His unprofessional attitude is inexcusable. I will never be back. read more

Most of us call for an appointment with a body worker in hope of getting relief from our pain. Most of us don't have a clue what techniques are really going to help us, we just know that we hurt. I am not one of those people. I have had 100's of massages in my life that helped relieve my symptoms for a while or were 'nice' and 'relaxing' but did not change me. I am also an experienced body worker. When I say Cavan Collins is exceptional, I mean it. When I work with Cavan I can expect greatness. His knowledge of the body and how it works is beyond any other therapist I have ever had work from. He knows how to affect postural shifts with confidence. These changes can alter completely the painful symptoms of wear and tear and gravity. Look this is a review- I want you to know that it comes from a postural professional (me) who understands this work and I am grateful to know that I can make an appointment with Cavan and get the much needed help for my pain and stiffness, that by seeing him my life is better. His integrity and knowledge is exceedingly high. I trust him to help me. Check him out! www.foundation1st.com today! Ann Moore www.backtolifewc.com read more

Feeling tight, bad posture, imbalanced? Caven is the massage and posture therapist for you! I have been to him a few dozen times over the years and I always feel taller and better after seeing him. He combines a ton of different techniques and knowledge to transform you. Great for athletes or weekend warriors as well. I highly recommend you have a few sessions with him. His experience is well worth the affordable price! read more

Cavan is remarkable at his craft. Forget chiropractor, forget deep tissue massage to relieve pain - facial reposturing does the trick and is long lasting. After one visit to Cavan my lower back and neck felt so much better. After several visits I felt 10 to 15 years younger. Treatment does hurt a bit, but in the right way. Cavan stretches your muscles, then your muscles naturally work to put your bones in correct placement. Unfortunately we moved out of state so I can't visit Cavan any longer and oh how I miss treatment. Keep in mind, this is not a 'spa' visit. Treatment is very straightforward and at times, a bit strange but life changing in a great way. read more

I bought my initial session with Cavan on groupon! I was not sure what to expect! Well this is not a relaxing massage session! Which was just fine by me! I was not fully aware of all the areas I actually had pain until I saw Cavan! He is very knowledgeable and did a great job at explaining why and what he was doing! Some things I will say were painful and uncomfortable! But that's not a bad thing once I understood why and that this things that are painful can be alleviated by his techniques! I plan on going back so that I can live pain free without surgery and have longevity in my career as a dental hygienist! I highly recommend good nag to see Cavan! read more

Cavan Collins does postural analysis and "reposturing" here. If you've never had this kind of work done, it is powerful and amazing. Cavan is skilled at looking at a clients posture and movement and understanding what muscles are over or underused. He then begins the process to correct this through a movement and stretching kind of "workout massage". My sessions with him have been immensley rewarding from relieving pain to improving circulation and reducing fatigue. If you have any kind of joint or muscle pain, Cavan can help. If you would like freedom from pain and vitality you can actually see, make an appointment, already! read more

Cavan was the only one in the office so it was a bit awkward. The stretches were great but he needs to dress more appropriately and have an assistant there so his office can feel more welcoming. read more

From the very first conversation with Cavan, I immediately felt a sense that this man is intelligent, naturally curious and an innovator. He analyzes my movement and postulates a treatment sequence for the day with ease and confidence. I have had longstanding hip imbalances that I am always needing to stay ahead of. Cavan has the in-depth knowledge and professional confidence to push me right to the outer-edge of improvement, so that I get the most value out of a session. I highly recommend Cavan for treatment of anything you might physically have that slows you down or reduces your effectiveness in work and life. read more

Cavin is a great guy! He's very professional and loves his work and really helps people. I saw him consistently for about a year and dramatically saw my posture and physical structure improve dramatically. Consistency is the key and Cavin will give you the tips to maintain that consistency. If you are tired of postural and structural pain, book an appointment with Cavin today and give reposturing a try! It works! read more

The results I've gotten from Cavan's work have been terrific. I originally started seeing Cavan just to see what 'reposturing' was and benefited from the work with an improving posture and definitely more energy on a daily basis. But after getting in a serious car accident last September I've had some pretty severe neck and shoulder pain. I've been amazed at how much pain relief I get after my sessions with Cavan, and I can honestly say that the reposturing work has done much more to get me back to 'normal' than anything that my doctor and physical therapist have done. It's really been a blessing in my life for sure. read more

Cavan rocks! I get massage and re-posturing regularly to deal with various physical ailments and to improve my capacity for living well. I've recently added twice monthly sessions with Cavan. His strength and technique truly have improved my range of motion and comfort during various athletic endeavors. THANKS! read more

I have been riddled with posture issues and back/neck pain since I can remember. I also have been to see chiropractors and other types of body workers spending countless dollars looking for something that works for me. As far as I'm concerned, Cavan is a miracle worker. After only a few sessions I was standing noticeably taller and feeling much lighter. The tightness in my neck and back has dissipated. I feel like a different person. I cannot recommend Cavan enough. read more

Cavan has helped me a lot over the past year and half and I am very grateful to him and his work. I started out searching for a massage therapist because I had so much muscle tension and body aches. I came across Cavan, and was curious about reposturing. Sessions consist of him stretching arms, legs, hips, back, whole body in ways I could not do on my own. Each session he uses unique stretches and he seems to have a very good sense of the most appropriate work for that day. He also offers some exercises for me to do at home. The treatment is quite strong and gratifying and I am no longer in chronic pain. Also, my posture is better. Neck, thoracic, and hips are all in better and more natural alignment. After session I always feel great. I recommend Cavan to anyone who has a lot of tension and is comfortable with strong treatment. read more

Cavan is awesome. He is an intuitive healer and tailors his session specifically to you. I drive over an hour from Sacramento to have him work on me. He really knows what he is doing and you will feel better after having a session with him. read more

Cavan is amazing! I've had poor posture since I was a kid. Cavan is the first person who helped me understand why I couldn't take my mother's advice to pull my shoulders back. Even better, he's helping me do something about it. His re-posturing work is helping me loosen up very tight muscles in my back, arms, shoulders, legs and keep them limber while retraining them. I'm standing taller and straighter, and have much greater flexibility. I feel so much fitter and better! I'm so glad I found him and his services. read more

I've been seeing Cavan for over a year now. You can not put into words the amazing feeling of being re-posturized. I'm an avid runner of 59 with multiple marathons and thousands of miles of training. Without my man Cavan, I would have given up running altogether. There is such a spiritual feeling you get when your body responds to session. It's like having all the pain and tension that you feel, just leave your body. Re-posturing is not a short term fix either. You'll find yourself getting more and more range of motion after each session. You will not believe the stretches that Cavan will help your body achieve. Cavan is truly a life changer. Thank you Cavan read more

I am a dentist in Pinole and first learned about Cavan and his services through a patient of mine nearly 2 years ago. Practicing dentistry is a taxing job and I have always had some chronic neck, shoulder and lower back pains. After meeting him and having my posture evaluated, I have become a "regular" weekly client/patient. I have found it to be very effective treatments and a great way to improve your posture and body alignments and to help prevent future problems. read more

I'm a 40 year old skateboarder who has been falling down on concrete and wood for the greater part of my life. While all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put me together again, there is one dude who can: Cavan Collins. Trust me, I have spent good money on chiropractors, yoga and other physical therapy, but nobody works my bones and muscles as well as Cavan. Even after my first visit, my wife immediately noticed I was walking better, taller and more comfortably. I just came back from my second session with him and I feel even noticeably better than the first time. He studies your body - the ways you walk, sit, stand, etc. And then he focuses on the problem areas of your posture before utilizing these intense and really effective stretching and breathing exercises. And they work! He's the protege of a Postural Bodywork therapist who worked in the 1984 Olympics. Do yourself a favor and hit him up. You'll literally work, sleep and live better. read more

My mom and I went. I liked that my session was different than any other bodywork I've had. For example, I liked that Cavan had contraptions to stretch clients like me in deep, unusual ways and that he pinpointed that the work I needed was more around what's connected to my spine as opposed to other areas. read more

Cavan is great at reducing chronic pain. My daughter goes to him for her scoliosis and it has really helped.

I feel so lucky to have found Cavan! He has really helped my body become more flexible. I imagined that I needed someone to Really stretch me out. I found that person! Reposturing has helped get rid of my hip pain from sitting so much at work and in the car driving to/from work. I had pinching between my hip and leg when I'd stand up or get out of the car. The reposturing session stretched me and allowed for the muscles and tendons to get better aligned without the bone cracking of chiropractic which was not for me. My back is less swayed, my ankles are more flexible, my feet are straighter and my hips are not cracking and pinching anymore. It's amazing how much your body will adapt and change because of prior injury and you won't even notice. It's also amazing how well Cavan's reposturing will remind your body that, for example, your ankle is healed from the sprain 2 years ago and you don't have to protect it and overcompensate with the other leg. Three cheers for Cavan and Foundation 1st. It's made a huge difference for me. read more

YOU MUST SEE CAVAN! I have been having upper hamstring/psoas/piriformus pain for over a year, also right left hip pain. I tried conventional physical therapy, chiropractors, massage, online research blah,blah all to no avail. I run 2-3 times a week and in between work out at the gym. I also travel , fly,drive for long periods of time for work. I luckily found him sniffing through the internet..oh I am so glad I found him!. I initially set-up for 1 session because i did not want to pay and commit to something that didn't work. I could tell after the 1st session I would get improvement. He is able to stretch a body in poses that i cannot do myself. He always asks me if the stretch is to intense. By session 4 I could run w/no burning sensation to my hamstring and felt stronger overall. I focus more on my posture throughout the day. Now a head's up; it is intense work but I AM ALL IN! If I want fluffly massage I have someone that can take care of that. I plan to set up 10 more sessions...so don't make an appt to see him until I am done w/ my work! read more

. Over the past 17 years, I have had both hips and a left shoulder replaced and a year ago, was involved in an automobile accident which included minor whiplash. I have been to private physical therapy and chiropractic sessions, and I have been enrolled in Kaiser since the mid 80's. I first encountered Cavin at the Solano Stroll in Berkeley in Sep 2009 where he was giving free 10 minute sessions in massage and Postural Analysis. During those 10 minutes, he told me that my posture needed straightening and he found a few painful areas that not even I was aware of. He suggested that I come see him in his office in El Cerrito and see if he could help me. After the first visit, I noticed a difference in how I was standing and I felt more energetic. I have been going regularly since Oct 2009 and have found that his technique works for me. He uses a series of stretching exercises and deep muscle massage but has a knack for knowing just how far to go so as not to cause injury or muscle tears. He has also worked on my right knee which I injured 2 1/2 years ago and through his stretching exercises, I have been able to bend it further than I have since the injury. Meanwhile, I stay active, play tennis every day, and stay as healthy as I possibly can. If you are suffering from any kind of nagging past injury, have sore muscles, or are hunched over, I would encourage you to try a few appointments with Cavin and see if he can help you. read more

i am a massage therapist and met cavan while volunteering at the san jose marathon 2 years ago. immediately upon meeting him, he had this warm confidence and took initiative to run the group through a variety of warm up moves-including a his own version of the jumping jack to open up the chest- and a jaw squeeze that made us all laugh at each other at first. i have had the absolute privilege of both receiving his work AND being trained in it. this man works passionately and is constantly striving to better the art of reposturing dynamics through innovation and achieving true results. we did the equivalent of full sessions while training and you should have SEEN the before and after photos of realigned hips/knees/feet, and where a ribcage really should sit with respect to the spine. sometimes i wish i lived closer to his business so that i could take advantage of his life-changing work more fully. 2 very enthusiastic and heart-felt thumbs up. read more

I am what some people might call an "Extreme Athlete".As I have been a diehard skateboarder since I was fifteen.I have always been the type of guy that enjoyed playing really hard at whatever sport I was involved in.I just dont believe in doing anything less than full throttle, wether it be basketball, snowboarding,jiu-jit-su,or skateboarding.Now that I am getting older I am beginning to suffer the conciquences of a long list of injuries that include at least 18 different broken bones and a few surgeries...I have had a torn miniscuss as well a partiially ruptured ACL.I never realized the impact ones posture and joint alignment had on the bodies full range of movement.Since Cavan began working on me I'm actually nearly an inch taller.My flexibility and confidence in my old "go for it!" mind set is coming back.I can work out harder and for longer inervals than before and I am sure this is due to the work of Cavan Collins techniques.I am strongly suggesting anyone who suffers from chronic joint and or back pain from old injuries chack out Foundation 1st posture and fitness, the man works wonders!!! read more