After undergoing abdominal surgery eleven years ago, I never fully recovered and have been living with debilitating chronic pain ever since. I have undergone multiple surgeries in an attempt to resolve this issue. I have consulted pain specialists at Stanford, UCSF, and Kaiser, and have also tried physical therapy, multiple nerve blocks, acupuncture for over a year, and even ultrasound-guided Botox injections in my abdomen. Following a final surgery, which unfortunately did not alleviate the problem, it was determined that further surgical intervention was no longer an option. My last surgeon, who is highly skilled, informed me that surgical options are exhausted and recommended that I consider structural therapy. I found Cris and Medicine Evolution online and decided that a consultation might be helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cris spent a considerable amount of time consulting with me, asking questions, and truly listening to my story.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I decided to make an appointment. After my first session, I committed to three months of weekly sessions. Cris's holistic approach involved assessing my entire body and how I move, combined with hands-on therapy and, for once, exercises that were easy for me to remember and implement. For the past eleven years, I literally had to hold my stomach when I walked. Now, I am able to walk for over an hour without holding my stomach. I had never been able to walk for more than ten minutes without experiencing intense pain. Although I am not completely healed, Cris has given me hope that I can gradually improve. As a long-time runner, I am hopeful that I will eventually be able to run again. Cris is truly a one-of-a-kind practitioner. He thinks outside the box and integrates the brain with the body. He's amazing! I highly recommend him. He is a deep thinker who listens carefully and develops individualized plans for his clients. I truly believe that he is on the cutting edge of working with the mind and the body together. Thank you, Cris! read more

I came to Chris after several years of intermittent knee pain and feeling uncomfortable in my body due to feeling out of alignment. I've worked with many people over the years, PTs, bodyworkers and strength trainers. No one was able to assess the issues in my body and help like Chris. My knees improved quickly under his care and many months later are still feeling great. Chris's bodywork was not only amazing, but his coaching and education about bodies and my body mechanics have really helped me adjust how I walk and move. I continue to bring this awareness to my daily life, which is why I think my knees are continuing to do so well even after our sessions ended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chris is friendly, smart, funny, observant, caring and committed to his work and his patients.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend! read more

After suffering a deep upper spinal and neck pain with stiffness that affected my daily life, I finally discovered an outstanding body work practitioner. From my very first session, Chris took the time to thoroughly assess my posture, movement patterns, and the underlying causes of my discomfort. Each visit was a masterclass in body physical therapy--combining precise, knowledgeable hands-on techniques with good dialogue and communication about what was happening with my body. Chris has a holistic approach. He didn't just focus on my neck; instead, he considered how my entire body worked in harmony, addressing areas I didn't even realize were contributing to my pain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He listened, adapted the treatment plan to my needs, and encouraged me throughout the healing process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I noticed dramatic improvements. My neck became increasingly flexible, the pain subsided, and I felt stronger and more aligned. Simple everyday movements that once caused discomfort now came easily, and my overall well-being improved. The experience was transformative, giving me freedom from pain and a renewed sense of vitality. I am incredibly grateful for this. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone seeking genuine healing, improved mobility, and a true partner on their journey to better health. read more

I went in with shoulder pain that's been bothering me for months. Chris was able to quickly diagnose the biomechanical issue and between the table work and stretching techniques it was healed in a couple of weeks! Highly recommended Chris and would go back again if I ever have persistent pain! read more

Happy new year. It's 2023 (for the sake of context, I met Chris in 2012.) He took me through the standard 10 session Rolfing regimen, which I found to be remarkably therapeutic. I had expected some pain in his bodywork, but there was none. He merely eliminated the tension and tightness in my fascia between my muscles--all over my body. I had a work-related accident after seeing Chris and went to other specialists for an ACL repair and did not continue with Chris for rehab. Consequently, nine or 10 years later, I began to have trouble with the same side of my body that I had injured. I had incredible tightness in my hamstrings, my quads, my knee, and I was having trouble with my feet. I had even developed a hammer toe. So I considered returning to Chris again, having not seen him in nearly 10 years. It was extremely worthwhile to reconnect and experience his advanced method, where he really got me to realize that it was about re-patterning the posture, the gait, and the mindfulness of body awareness as I moved through my day. Instead of massaging and doing exclusively Rolfing work, Chris has grown to be very analytical and insightful at discovering the imbalances in our bodies. So he pointed out to me that I needed to put my attention on my right side, and virtually reprogram my weight bearing, my walking stride and my posture to alleviate the tightness that was in my right side. Well, after a series of exercises and practice routines, it really was effective The pain diminished, and my body felt more at ease; and flexible. Besides his technical skills and keen intuition, Chris is a wonderfully friendly, generous, and honest human being. You will be surprised by his excellent technique. read more

MedicinEvolution - Hammer Toe(s) - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Ramon, California

I lived with chronic pain for three years. Despite physical therapy, personal training, chiropractic, muscle relaxants, deep tissue, massage, and ergonomic consultants, I was devastated envisioning living with invisible pain that had no name. Chris empowered me to start understanding my own body and taught me a positive and insightful way to approach movement as medicine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He is a wealth of knowledge and this experience truly changed my life.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

There's a reason certain people cross your path when you need them to. I've danced for 38 years. Covid shut the world down, and sitting around for the duration of the pandemic allowed the years of pain and injury stored in my body to manifest. At the point of desperation for any kind of relief, i began to research Rolfing, Deep Tissue massage, amongst other things, not sure of who I could trust to really help me. Also, coming from a background that made me so aware of my body, I thought it would be hard to find someone who would tell me and show me things I didn't already know and understand. I never write reviews. But you need to know about Chris. My understanding and awareness of my body and where my pain comes from has shifted immensity. His three month program has helped me open channels and process a lot of the chronic pain and patterns of of my body. His approach is far beyond traditional body work and is not limited to Structural Integration techniques or Sports Massage. Every session was different. He helped my shoulders and neck by working on my feet. He's taught me the importance of counter patterns in movement to get us out of the chronic patterns we're in that aren't helping us. I catch myself in these patterns now and have the tools to shift my posture, to access my skeleton and it's relationship to itself. I feel empowered and know that even though I've got a lot of work to do still, my life is headed in a beautiful direction. I can't describe what's it's like to know Chris except that his intuition and empathic capabilities in conjunction with his rich wisdom and understanding of the deepest places in the human body are a rare combination and if you are searching for someone to help you, he will in so many ways. I'm truly changed by this experience. read more

I went to see Chris to help me with my achilles pain. I had tried to resolve it myself but it was stubborn.  I didn't want to give up my walking and exercise regime and sought Chris out. He has a whole body approach. Chris was able to retrain me in many areas. I am right handed and therefore right dominant in much of my movements. He helped retrain me to walk in a more balanced way (especially my feet placement) and showed me how to pick up and carry objects just to name a few.   By making these adjustments I was able to change my patterns and my pain went away. Chris Coralles was a great help to me and I would definitely recommend him. read more

I honestly do not know where to begin. It's been about 4 months now that I have been seeing Chris regularly and he has really changed my life. I have had chronic hip, lower back pain and sciatica for over 20 years. The MRI and X-Rays were always clear and no doctor could figure out my pain. I have seen everyone from regular doctors who gave me cortisone shots, to physical therapists, to chiropractors to acupuncturists. If I got relief it was for a few days but none of them taught me where my pain was from and how to fix it on my own. That's where Chris comes in. Chris knows the body unlike anyone I have ever met. He can just look at the way you stand or walk and he will pin point the problem, explain to you how that started and give you exercise and tools to do your own homework at home to be pain free. I believe knowledge is one of the most powerful tools to have because you need to understand your habits and your body. Every time I walk out of his clinic not only do I physically feel better, but I am overjoyed because I just learned new things about the way the body works, that no one has ever taught me. I just finished his 3 month program of hands on work and now I am signed up with his exercise classes that are not your regular classes that you would take at a gym. These classes focus on movements and strength that will help anyone get stronger and gain more flexibility and mobility. Trust me when I say this that you will be wasting your time if you continue to look for other reviews or other people to help you. He is truly God sent and I am so grateful for him. He is kind, professional, patient, extremely smart and truly does care about all his clients and their well being. read more

I came to Chris to focus on prior injuries in my life. Unlike other physical therapy and healing programs, Chris has provided me with a better understanding in creating change. These changes have taught me that quick fixes aren't the ideal answer, rather relearning movements in my daily actions and mindset will ultimately be my best approach for the long haul. With Chris' assistance I have improved my awareness in understanding what my body is telling me and formed new habits and adjustments in my everyday actions. Chris delivers beyond sport message; I would recommend his services for any pain or discomfort in your body. His work and training as always have been a breakthrough in my everyday life. Thanks Chris! read more

Chris is a life saver!!! I came to him in awful shape, with awful posture and a ton of knee and hip pain with the goal of running my first half marathon in three weeks. After my first week of seeing him, my hip pain was gone and I was able to run farther before my knee pain started. Each session with Chris was so relaxing and restorative, and he gave me tips and "homework" to implement changes in my daily life which helped me run father every week. I was able to complete my first half marathon much faster than anticipated and with hardly any pain, just soreness once it was over which was to be expected. To top it all off, he is such an amazing guy and extremely knowledgeable about the mind/body connection. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I truly enjoyed chatting with him in every session - it felt like therapy for my mind and body all at the same time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd give him 10 stars if I could. Go see Chris - you won't regret it! read more

Had my appointment with Chris and was blown away. Normally in anything healthcare related I've grown accustomed to being a bit rushed for the cliff notes version, and then assigned a prescription of movements and pain meds, if relevant. With Chris, it's all relevant. He can break down the body in mainstream mechanical ways, but he also understands the whole. That in some ways, it's ALL relevant. The stories we tell ourselves, the emotional states we default to, how shallow we breathe, how we hold our spine, how we move in our daily tasks. I learned these patterns carve signatures that can contribute to our pain in some cases. Chris helps with acute, localized tissue work. But he is highly invested in my long term rewiring of patterns that will get me out of pain, and serve me long term. Which is the difference between Medicine Evo and just going to get another cortisone shot and being told to do general band work. If you're in pain and in the bay area, jump at the chance to work with Chris. You'll be glad you did! read more

I found Chris after having an injury that would not go away for over six months. He took the time to explain his wholistic approach to the body and its function and helped me see the bigger picture in my recovery. Since going to him, I've felt significant improvement in my overall function and also feel more confident in preventing and recovering from future injuries. He's taught me how to use my body correctly which will have a lasting impact on my life. I highly recommend Chris if you are looking for long term results and are willing to put in the work to make it happen. read more

The first time I word the word ROLFing I was in the Faroe Islands for what I am told is the first destination wedding ever held there in July 2019. Being able to attend the wedding was somewhat of a miracle in and of itself given what I had been through the previous few months. What had started out as seemingly just tight hamstring soreness a year earlier had morphed into debilitating sciatic leg pain that threatened my career and led to all matter of failed interventions including Physical therapy, Chiropractic adjustments and exercises, massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, inversion table traction, personal training sessions, epidural injections, and finally, multiple back surgeries. While the first microdiscectomy appeared to offer some relief and the surgeon indicated he removed calcified disc material which was unlikely to heal on its own, some of the sciatic pain remained. Next, the surgery site became infected and created a tear on my dura wall creating massive CSF leak. I needed two more surgeries to repair the leak and clear the infection. Hospitalized for over a week. And a PICC line for six weeks. It was the darkest time of my life. By the time July rolled around, I had made it through the worst of it but was beginning to feel like it was all for nothing as my sciatic pain still remained. Sometimes I even got stuck in my hotel room bed out in the Faroes. I was willing to try almost anything to gain my life back. Well, Chris brought it back. Over the past several months Chris has helped me identify multiple small issues about how I use my body that have built up over time to cause painful symptoms. All of the sciatic pain is slowly going away and the pain that remains I now know how to control and move and stretch out. He has even made me stronger at both walking and cycling by helping me use my joints properly. I wish very much that someone had informed me about ROLFing, and specifically Chris, before I thought about surgical intervention. I spent months researching and it was the hardest decision in my life. And I am no longer certain I made the right one. The money I have spent with Chris is the best money I have spent on healthcare in my entire life. Please go see him if you are in pain and are looking for a cure instead of just an ongoing treatment of symptoms that are going to keep coming back unless you fix what are you doing to create them. read more

This is it, you found your guy. If you let him, Chris will help you find a way out of pain. His method is truly unique and based on knowledge that he's built up through his decades of practice. As far as I know no one else is doing what Chris does. Chris really is the only person I found that effectively addressed my pain, and I saw just about every other practitioner you could think of before coming to him: Doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists. They all had their tools, and some of them helped for a while, but they all fell a short of helping me make lasting and meaningful change. Chris's method worked, and it's held now for quite a while. It wasn't easy, and it took a few months, but my life is significantly better for having worked with Chris. If you're in pain then give him a chance to help you get out of it, you won't regret it. read more

If I could give Chris six stars I would. I came to him with severe back pain Which I had tried everything possible to rectify naturally medicated surgically you name it. It wasn't until I spoke to some friends who recommended Chris and and what he taught me about how to operate my body and connect with my bio-infrastructure was unlike anything I've ever experienced before. Just like anything in life if you're not taught properly how to operate something you'll develop habits that are incorrect. Take for example driving a car you don't simply just get in and start driving it and naturally know how to do it, you must be taught and shown how to operate it correctly and safely so you don't damage. Think of your body the same way nobody really taught you how to operate it correctly you simply just fell into a routine early in life, But that doesn't mean it's correct. Chris showed me how to operate my my machine appropriately. I highly recommend Chris if you have any ailments whatsoever. read more

I came to Chris trying to find a solution to constant neck, back and hip troubles. I had a slew of diagnosis from physical therapists, physicians, and orthos. When I first met Chris, he acknowledged those diagnosis, but approached the discomfort and lack of mobility with a different perspective. He gave me valuable tools so that I could work to improve these issues daily, functionally, and fundamentally. This is not an easy approach and I wasn't healed over one or two sessions. It takes daily application and hard work to change habitual actions that have been ingrained over decades. I needed a coach to point out these poor movement patterns and to teach me how to avoid movements that would lead to more pain, less mobility. My visits with Chris were invaluable to build resiliency, take back some sovereignty over my own body and gain confidence in how I live daily. read more

Before Optima Structural Integration, I was experiencing excruciating pain in my lower back. I was injured at work in 2008, and found that I had both herniated and bulging discs, as well as grade 1 Spodylosthesis in my lower back. After I sustained the lower back injury at work in my mid 30s, it made me think about my own body soberly. In other words, I realized that I wasn't invincible, and it caused me to adjust the way I moved at work, after years of physical therapy. After I received my diagnosis, I went through various treatments, including disc decompression therapy, chiropractor adjustments, electric shock therapy, deep tissue massage and core strengthening excercises. The physicians also had me take ibuprophen, muscle relaxers and pain killers daily. None of these treatments or medications brought any noticeable lasting lower back pain relief. I found out about Chris through my internet research about treatment for my back. We searched both Google and Yelp, and when my wife and I read up about structural integration, we felt that it offered a more natural, and sustainable rehabilitation for people with injuries like mine. The thing that really caught my attention were the reviews of others who have had similar issues with lower back pain and the fact that they were able to find more lasting back pain relief through a deep tissue massage therapy called, "rolfing" while other treatments didn't help them. I wasn't really sure what kind of massage it would be when I had my first appointment. I have had deep tissue massages in the past, but SI was different than what I had experienced in the past. When I received deep tissue massage before, it was concentrated around the area of the back injury, whereas structural integration concetrates on the function of the body as a whole, working on other muscle groups that I have used in order to continue to work with my back injury. In other words, I had wrongly adjusted the way that my body functions throughout the work day, favoring my left side and putting unnecessary stress on other parts of my body because of overcompensation. My experience with the 10- series (so far) has been good. I have noticed a positive difference at both work and home after treatments and have been doing my best to form better habits throughout the week. Before SI I would favor my left side in order to alleviate back pain. I am learning that this hasn't helped me, and in fact, I need to stop these old habits. I feel that my SI treatments with Chris have opened my eyes more as to how my body is supposed to function. I have really tried so many treatments and medications in the past to try and manage back pain. I was prescribed Vicodin, Fexeril and Ibuprophen, none of which brought me any lasting or sustainable back pain relief. I feel that rather than "putting a bandaid on large wound," this treatment is going to the root of the back pain that I have experienced for years. SI has helped at work and outside of work as well. After having treatment on the weekend, I have noticed an improvement in overall flexibility and the ability to work longer hours than before. Outside of work, I have been more free to enjoy more of physical activities that I enjoy. read more

I just went through a a six week period where 7 major life catastrophes hit and I ended up in the ER. The ER doctor's did a lot of tests and concluded it wasn't a heart attack, or a stroke, they dismissed the idea it could be a problem in my neck and ssid it was highly unlikely to be stress related and sent me home. I had  vertigo, serious tingling sensations in my arms and legs extreme tension in my neck and back of my head, blurry vision, pain in my left arm, tight/tense/ rigid chest and shoulders. His hands on work was very helpful but he also gave me homework. He taught me how to breath and use my body to change the tension in my chest and neck. After 1 session my arm pain was gone after 2 sessions I had no more tingling in my arms and legs. The third session we did a lot of posture and breathing work between that and the homework my chest and shoulders were relaxed and movable again. Now after 4 sessions and really following the homework he gave me the only symptom I still have is I wake up with the neck tension some days but it's getting better and less frequent. I was lucky to have met Chris 15 years ago after a MCL (knee) injury from playing soccer. I was taking 800mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day just to be able to work.  I was planning on knee surgery. His innovative and holistic approach seemed crazy to me at the time. I thought he was an anti-modern medicine nut. I was COMPLETELY wrong. I scheduled an assessment, he did a little work and I decided to go through with his program.  After that, surprisingly, I didn't need surgery.  This was the second time he was able to help me with really serious symptoms.  I absolutely recommend going to Chris if you have symptoms that aren't resolving. read more

I was highly recommended to Chris by a friend of mine who recently saw him for back pain and said many great things about Chris' unique skills which could not be found elsewhere. I went to see Chris for my severe left elbow and left hip pain which I have been dealing with for many years. I saw multiple doctors who just prescribed either shots, pain medication, or physical therapy which did not have much effect. After dealing with overbearing pain, I met Chris, he assessed and recognized my condition within 1-2 sessions and recommended a program. He helped me identify and understand my pattern, recommend changes which completely took away my elbow pain, and reduced my chronic hip pain to almost zero. Using his program, Chris was able help me in a way no one else could. Chris' insight has been incredibly beneficial to improving my overall health and bringing my body back to balance. I am tremendously thankful to Chris and everything he has done for me, I highly recommend anyone who is dealing with any particular pain to meet with Chris. Outside of his expertise, Chris is also a very pleasant and personable individual to interact with. read more

Chris is the most intuitive and knowledgeable bodywork expert I've come across, and I've been "on the hunt" for at least 10 years. I have a history of scoliosis and bulging discs, which contribute to compensatory patterns causing chronic pain, in most of my body. Massage therapists, Rolfers, Myofascial release experts, physical therapists, acupuncturists, just to name a few, I've tried them all, and none can compare to the magic that is Chris Corrales. Before I started working with Chris, I could count on one hand the times I could remember having 2 pain-free days in a row in a YEAR. (Meaning; most days I would WAKE UP already in pain) Now, in less than 6-months of regular sessions (every other week) I can say I'm pain free most of the time AND if I find myself in pain- I can trace it back to a specific event and I have the tools to help myself feel better in a way I never have before. He's really helped me to inhabit my body in a way I never knew was possible. Chris is a healer. But more than that, he is a teacher. You'll notice above, I said "working with Chris" and I mean this literally. If you're open to making the most of it, a session with him is a collaborative experience where his passion for helping you out of pain is surpassed only by his knowledge of functional anatomy. And he is a MASTER! It's uncanny - he'll just give your foot or your wrist a little shake and he'll be able to see exactly where the tension is in your body. And then he goes to town! He's not a big dude- but DAMN is he strong. If you can handle deep work and want to see REAL results -- he's your guy. IF you're looking for a spa-type massage where you just lie there and check-out & someone rubs your back for an hour, then his talent will be wasted on you. Go to massage envy instead ;) read more

We approached Medicin Evolution and met with Chris for my mom as she was suffering from severe pain, swelling in both the ankles and left knee. Initial interaction and evaluation with Chris was very pleasant and gave us confidence and also a new knowledge in actual pain in nerves and its connectivity to the brain. Chris suggested to take 3 sessions initially and see the result if that gives good result to continue to the actual 10 sessions. His evaluation and explanation of pain in his sessions was highly professional. His course of treatment from time to time and attitude towards solving all the problems spontaneously was very result oriented and great. His thought process and approach in all the 10 sessions is highly appreciable. My mom had very good relief in her pain and swelling in both ankles along with the knee and she showed miraculous improvement by following all the different patterns of walking and various physical movements that Chris educated her. Chris had great attitude and is very knowledgeable in the anatomy of the human body and pain management. Truly recommend him. I wish him a great success in his profession. Thanks, Lakshmi read more

I am a professional Athlete by trade, and at 37years of age I need to keep myself in top shape. Over the years my body has taken lots of abuse and their are some old injuries that have been haunting me. I recently went to Chris and he was able to find and work on all issues just in the first visit! I can honestly say I never ever had any work done like this. The hallmark of his work is integration instead of the typical isolated massage work, Chris works with the whole body in mind while using his intuitive gift to find where the real problem lies. Chris is truly gifted and amazingly talented, I recommend him for anyone who is serious about getting their body back under control. read more

Chris is amazing! I have been to many body workers and Chris is the best I've seen. He is very intuitive, focused on the work, and intentional. His touch is really deliberate and guided, and Chris himself is warm and empathic. After several years of chronic back pain, I decided to try Rolfing. I was afraid because I'd heard stories about how much pain it caused. Chris worked with me to find a level of pressure that felt good for me and also showed amazing results. I have been free of lower back pain since I did a series with Chris over two years ago. He is truly a master! read more

Looking for a run of the mill, basic massage, where you get naked and have somebody work out some knots for 50 minutes with weird music set to ocean waves in the background? That is NOT what Chris provides. This guy is a wizard of knowledge about fascia and it's manifestation of pain, tightness and dysfunction in the body. His calm demeanor, less is more attitude, and quiet confidence puts you at ease and gives you a feeling that big things are changing in your body. He evaluates... works on you... then reevaluates the changes that have taken place. He's smart... he's efficient...and by the time the session is done, you're a different man (or woman). He does his best work with men and children. That's his focus, which I think makes him unique from every other massage therapist I've met. I think it's really cool that he has that focus. He gets five stars by my book, and I recommend him to my patients. If you're considering a session of rolfing.... please strongly consider Chris for work. read more

I have known Chris and seen him on numerous occasions over the course of the last 13 years. What I can say about him is this: Chris is an extremely deep thinker and a soulful, compassionate and caring human being. These qualities alone qualify him as an extremely special and RARE individual who regularly touches me to the CORE with his insights into the challenges that REAL PEOPLE face. Add to this his ability to touch someone first with his presence, then words, then hands... As a body worker myself, I am in AWE of Chris' inate healing abilities. Over the course of my life I have reserved the title of MASTER for fewer individuals than I can count on my hands. I utter this word RARELY and with REVERENCE. Chris is a MASTER HEALER. Three words of advice for anyone who reads this review: GO SEE HIM! ...And yes you may contact me directly if you'd like more insight, examples, etc. read more

Chris is Amazing! I came to him after many chiropractors in my life told me to check Rolfing out. I get massages and bodywork very regularly but for the past year I've been dealing with occasional numbness in my fingers from thoracic outlet syndrome. I have been into powerlifting for two years now and lift 2-5 days a week plus have a very physically demanding job. I've gone to other sports massage therapists and even physical therapy without much help to stop the numbness. It's been two weeks since my second session with Chris and I have not been experiencing any numbness. Thank you so very much! I obviously highly recommend him, he has a very easy going personality and is highly trained in various techniques and modalities. Definitely worth the 30 minute drive for me and the price. read more

Can say without a doubt that Chris has such a distinct understanding of the human body. Just sharing a personal experience: about 2 years back, when I had issues with my left knee and some pain in my back from Jiu Jitsu; Chris took a quick look, realigned me and worked out the pain in my knee. In literally 1 session my pain was alleviated. By the 2nd time he saw me, he was already working on improving the mobility in my hips (to help with Jiu Jitsu). Along with him fixing your pain.... Chris has this amazing zen-like quality, a combination of holistic knowledge, spirituality... as well as a sage martial artist. When you talk to him, you feel like you are getting smarter/wiser about life, let alone your own body. Would highly recommend Chris to everyone! read more

Chris is a healer, I wanted to use a holistic approach to healing my gout symptoms. I have been suffering for over a year with reoccurring flareups in my wrists, knees, ankles, and toes. I completed the ten Rolfing series and have had no flareups Chris is very insightful and he definitely helped me. read more

Chris is fantastic. He has actively helped heal issues in my back leg and now he's working to reverse an issue in my foot. So grateful to have found a practitioner with his expertise and kind attention to recovery. I recommend him to everyone. Loreen Atkinson read more

I LOVED this guy. Everyone should get rolfed, at least once in their life. And actually, perhaps only once. That is one of my favorite things about this kind of deep-tissue bodywork--they don't try to over-sell it. After 10 sessions, when I completely hooked, Chris actually told me to take 6 months off. ?!! I do plan on going back at some point. After 10 sessions, some of which were painful but all of which were fruitful, I walk taller, sit upright, and feel increased range of motion. This was good stuff. read more

I took my son for a session due to my son suffering a lower back injury in his Brazilian jiu-jitsu training. I tried traditional pain therapy ice, ibuprofen, rest but my son was still in pain. My sons instructor recommend Chris so we gave it a shot so we got to see him he was very helpful and friendly and he did his work. After the session my son walked out and did not have a grimace facial expression like he had during the week so we went home and went to bed the next day my sons calls me and said that their was no more pain and he felt a 100% he was happy that got to compete that up coming weekend in his tournament. I highly recommend Chris if you are experiencing any kind of pain thanks again Chris read more

MedicinEvolution - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Ramon, California

It has been about 4 months since I completed my ten series and I could not be happier with the results. Chris's rolfing series is not an instantaneous, quick fix but he was right about the body slowly restructuring and the effects being long-lasting. My hip pain is nearly gone and my biggest improvement has been in my recovery. There were plenty of days where I had a very difficult time getting out of bed after tough training sessions the day before. Those days seem to be behind me. I highly recommend rolfing and I highly recommend Chris. You will be hard pressed to find someone else with as much knowledge and passion for his craft. He truly works to help you get your body back to optional functionality. read more

Get rid of the PAIN !! I have had seeing chiropractors and massage therapists for the past 30 years for my neck, lower back and hip issues. After seeing them I would be better for a week, however the results were never long-lasting. After doing a series of treatments with Chris, I have to say that my nagging pains which I've have had for many years are almost gone. I have to admit I was apprehensive at first about doing Rolfing again. I had done it many years ago and it was so painful I practically jumped off the table every session from the pain. The method Chris uses is kinder gentler type and almost so gentle you would think this is doing nothing for me. But after each session, when Chris had me walk around the room I could feel something was different. Chris has taken healing to whole different level. He is constantly working and attending classes to deepen his knowledge base to more rapidly and enhance results for his clients. If you have a stubborn pain, whether it's old are relatively new, give Chris a call and see what he can do for you. read more

I highly recommend Chris! I didn't have any particular problem when I first went to see him, but I wanted to see how he could help my body have better posture and be healthier. It was a great session! Note: this isn't your typical spa-ish pampering, relaxing massage (though I love those too!). Chris does deep, therapeutic work and I felt every fiber of my muscles really being worked over. His work was intense, but not painful to me and when our session was over, I got up feeling like I was standing tall and my whole body felt lighter! I'm looking forward to getting in to see Chris again soon! read more

Chris is a pro and a true healer! He has a very clear understanding of the human body both intuitively and technically, and he is clearly very passionate about what he does! I was only able to see Chris twice, because I met him not long before I moved out of state, but even in that short time he was able to drastically improve the chronic pain I've had in my right shoulder for the last two years. He not only alleviated the pain during the sessions, but gave me valuable feedback on my posture and body 'habits' that were aggravating the problem which I was able to use to continue the work on my own. Now, almost a week and a half after my last appointment I am already nearly pain-free! I wish very much that I had met Chris sooner so I could have done his entire 10-session series (I can't even imagine how good my body would probably feel from head to toe), but I feel lucky to have connected with him even for a short time. Thank you Chris! read more

I have gone to various massage places to help ease the tensions in my body but it always goes back to the tightness. It's been a few days since my bodywork with Chris and I'm still feeling flexible and relaxed. The process was calm and gentle with immediate effects. He is very passionate about the work he does and it shows through his thorough diagnosis and treatment of the specific problems of each patient. He is leading the world into a new era of healing. Thank you Chris read more

I came here recommended by a friend to be checked out for my shoulder. I had so much pain that I could reach forward without making a cringe. I met up with Chris and right away he knew what wrong with my shoulder and enlightened me about this new form of therapy in which you use your mind to focus on your body to help enable to trust whichever side of the body that's not dominant more. In my case it was my left shoulder. After his work in just his assessment I felt immediate results by doing the stretches, positions, and training my self mentally to trust that side of the body more and then the pain was gone after a few days of working on it. My case wasn't severe but I highly recommend those who have tried everything to recover from pain to reach out to Chris and try this method, you won't regret it! read more

I came to Chris with some mild to moderate back pain and tightness, stemming from 2 minor car accidents and some other injuries spanning the last 6 years. Before him, I had seen chiropractors, and physical therapist and had some success but there were some areas that still needed help. I saw Chris 11 times and over the course of that time my back pain is all gone, and the chiropractor I had been currently seeing, she noticed how much more relaxed my back was when I began treatments with him. Chris's methods were different from other body workers I've seen, he doesn't always address the area that is actually hurting or tight, but that area comes out feeling relief. I also found it really helpful that Chris offered new perspectives and insights on pain; once I changed how I viewed it and the different areas it can stem from, it changed how I felt it. I am a definite advocate for rolfing now, because it feels like he got to the root of the issue instead of just jamming his elbow in where it hurts. I've been recommending it to friends and families with any kind of pain or imbalances in their life. read more

Chris really knows what he is doing. I hurt my back working out and was in quite some pain; it hurt simply getting in and out of my car as well as walking. I found him on Yelp and read some of the fantastic reviews. I was looking for a massage to help relieve the pain, not for relaxation. Since he specializes in pain management and I needed an emergency same appointment, I was so fortunate he had availability that worked with my schedule. Response to my inquiry was quick and easy. After a little bit of paperwork and some assessment of my body alignment (actually misalignment), he worked his magic. With just a few initial movements and pressure massages, I started feeling some pain relief. After the full session, the pain was lessened by about 70-80%. He did set the expectation I was still going to feel some of the pain but to give it a little bit of time. Since I'm no longer a young spring chicken, I knew I had to give my back sometime to heal properly. It has now been a week and a half and I'm 90% back to normal. I would absolutely recommend Chris for anyone needing some pain management / pain relief. read more