Aaron Parnell changed my life. I first went to see him in 2002 because he was recommended by a friend of mine. I had been a sloucher my entire life. To the point where I was having chronic back pain in my neck, shoulders and middle back. I was constantly tense in those areas and I also felt unattractive due to my head jutting forward to compensate for my balance and my rounded shoulders. I knew if I didn't do something soon, I would end up a hunched over middle aged lady. Through intense stretching of your muscular system, he makes your skeletal structure move back into alignment by moving your muscles back to where they should be. It's like the exact opposite of chiropractors where you have to go back over and over and over again because no matter how many times they put your bones back in alignment, your muscles will eventually pull them back to where the muscles are used to them being. This is why what Aaron does is so different and works SO MUCH BETTER than any chiropractic work. After my first set of intense sessions with Aaron, I was an inch taller and my shoulder bones were no longer resting on my rib cage. I have been back to him twice since then in 2005 and just this past week for "tune ups" but I have to say, his work lasts. And he gives you exercises to do at home to keep up your posture and they really help and the end of a long day of 8 hours sitting in a desk chair. I highly recommend Aaron to anyone wasting their money on constant chiropractic visits or anyone with joint, muscle, bone or nerve pain. He will change your body forever! read more

The point: Reposturing is your body confronting its bad habits. Reposturing relieved my neck and back pain like nothing else I have tried. Not only did it provide immediate results I could feel and see, but Aaron explains exercises and tips to enable me to maintain my gains. Things to understand about reposturing: Like anything that truly provides long-term improvement, this requires active commitment from the patient. It is not a passive massage or a magic pill. Sessions are often physically intense, and sometimes very challenging for your body. To clarify, reposturing can be compared to your body confronting its bad habits (slouching, movements that compensate for pain). Recommendations: (1) If you find Aaron more expensive than you are prepared for, he has many certified students that may fit your needs better, (2) There's often a deal online for your first session, and (3) No matter who you go to, ask about EVERYTHING they are doing & how to maintain it; you being able to keep the gains is the whole point. Just like when confronting other bad habits, change is not easy, but it is so very, very worth it. Hope that helps :) ! read more

I was recommended to visit Aaron by my friend massage therapist who tried to help me to relieve my many years last low back pain. I started sessions with him about two months ago and after many helpless attempts with chiropractor, physical therapy and other modalities it was the first time when I said to myself "It is working!" The uniqueness of Aaron's work is his individual approach to the client. I mean, he is not doing "click- click", "crack-crack" as every chiropractor does, he is looking into the root cause of the issue and performs certain stretches and also proposes the specific to the problem exercises that are definitely help to make your muscles more flexible and allow the bones move back to their designated position for full body alignment. Great work Aaron! Thank you a lot! I would recommend to everybody who has skeletal issues due to injury or different profession related misalignment to visit Aaron to experience his unique techniques. read more

I've been seeing Aaron regularly for several years. As a young adult I was a little under 6 feet. After years in the software world I was down to nearly 5"10". Now I'm back to being just half an inch from 6 feet. It feels pretty good to be carrying myself upright and straight again read more

Aaron Parnell is hands down the BEST bodyworker, ever! I have had extensive and expensive work done on my body for the last 20 years and no one has been able to help me but Aaron. A friend told me about him and the results she was having so I went to see him. I'm telling you.... his work is like nothing you will have ever experienced anywhere! His knowledge and expertise in unbelievable! Try him and I promise you, that you will be thrilled and feel better then you ever thought possible! And, he's a delightful individual and you'll feel better just knowing him. Call him immediately and feel better today! read more

This place is so cute! Hidden on Doctor Drive, the Vitality center is a unique little collection of wellness businesses. This is a really similar concept to Sola Salon Studios, there are many individual businesses that share this building. They have acupuncture, massage therapy, skincare etc. I was warmly greeted right away when I walked in. They also have a very comfortable waiting area with mint chocolates and bottled water (nice touch). Def try it out! read more

I was referred to Aaron by a friend who previously worked for Aaron. I purchased the groupon to get me started with two sessions, and I was sold. After the sessions, I opted to continue 5 sessions with Aaron just because I felt they were that great and he is such an awesome person to be around. Originally I went in to address my patellofemoral syndrome, but naturally helped me address any other imbalances that I had. Overall, I feel much improved in my posture and tightness throughout my body. I have continued my reposturing with his student Anyon who is great. Thank you to Aaron and the crew. Keep up the great work. read more

I had reposturing work done by Laura Aurell of the Vitality Center (Aaron Parnells' treatment center). My neck and shoulders had begun to stay all hunched up, even when I was relaxed and away from my computer. After one wonderful treatment, my shoulders dropped down to the normal position I had 35 years ago! My neck and shoulders stayed loose and fluid for about 2 months. I certainly want to continue with this treatment so I can enjoy the benefit permanently. linda r. read more

i have always believed that being healthy and feeling good involved a healthy straight posture. I know that my posture isn't what it should be from all the years of accumulated bad habits because I felt more tired and experienced minor backaches so I decided to give Aaron's Reposturing Dynamics a try due to a groupon deal I had found and I'm glad I did. Otherwise I would have never known about his great techniques for repositioning postures back into its natural state. I went in with the expectation of mainly to help promote a better posture but to also hopefully address an ongoing numbness in my hands that I experienced almost every morning. My first session with him was 1.5 hours long and was very informative. He was very attentive and addressed all the questions I had. After my consultation with him, he first worked on my neck a bit and then my torso because the fundamental of promoting good posture is to have a stable/good foundation which made sense to me. Immediately after the first session I felt more energetic the following day but I did start to experience a lot of pain in my arm and hands. When I asked him about this he explained to me that sometimes there may be more pain for a short period after because my body is trying to heal. Sure enough after about 2 days my arms and hands didn't hurt anymore and the numbness that I had experienced each morning went away as well. It has been about a month since I have finished my groupon sessions with him and the numbness have not come back since. I was so freaked out about why my hands were experiencing it. Thank you so much Aaron for relieving the pain and concern for me! Keep in mind that this is not a normal massage. He incorporates stretching exercises and massaging devices to help reposition your body back to it's natural form. Most of the positions do feel straining but it's worth it. Although the sessions are very pricey but he really knows his stuff and genuinely helps people get better. Highly recommended and I will definitely be coming back myself. read more

I had my first session two days ago and it was absolutely amazing. I felt wonderful after I left. Aaron identified a lot of really important things about my body and how reposturing it will bring me back to balance. Something as simple as the way I walk revealed what can and should be resolved for my present and future well being. I have another session today and I'm excited for it! read more

Aaron Parnell's Reposturing approach is just plain different. After a car accident three years ago, I have had severe back problems and seen a plethora of healers. These practitioners ranged from surgeons to advanced yoga instructors, and none were able to provide a long term solution to my chronic pain. Prior to seeing Aaron, I was unable to sit or stand consecutively for more than 1 hour and running was completely out of the question. He immediately recognized what my three main issues were and got right to work. It has now been 4 months and, not only do I walk completely differently, my back is stronger and better supported by my skeletal structure. This enables me to push myself physically without injury, similar to before my accident. The treatments are expensive, however he worked with me and provided a flexible schedule of at-home exercises and office visits to ensure I reached my goal within my budget. If you are sick of your back constantly feeling tired and strained, or have had to give up physical exercises that you used to love, I highly recommend giving Aaron's method a try. In fact, I have already given two of my relatives sessions with Aaron as gifts! read more

Purchased a groupon, and after just my first session I've regained an inch in height and still feel the relief in my lower back, shoulders, knee and hips for which I have been receiving countless adjustments and massages to correct for years. Instead of just dealing with the effects of my poor posture, sports injuries and scoliosis, I now feel like this is something that can easily be alleviated. Aaron is very hospitable, and is a master at identifying the best program to optimize your body. The work is expensive; but highly recommended for people in pain, or athletes looking to improve performance. read more

As a lifelong athlete; one who knows the value of physical ability and mental focus, Arron Parnell has helped me maintain my body's ability to perform. His work is deep and effective. If you are determined to improve physical agility, you have found the best posture specialist in the business. read more

Aaron is gifted at recognizing how your body has become unbalanced and correcting that imbalance for you.

WOW!! Hands down awesome!! Aaron Parnell is super amazing, Fabulous, knowledgable, friendly. and has a great love for his work. He is highly skilled and passionate about his work. I learned about Aaron from Sharon Carem who studied with him and I was wowed by her. She told me about Aaron Parnell and said that I should go see him at the vitality center in San Mateo. And I did! Yes, I experienced some exquisite pain, felt taller and more erect. This man walks the walk and talks the talk. He answered his true calling. Everyone should take advantage of this great offer. He will amaze you with his gift. read more

Aaron is an amazingly gifted healer. I was very skeptical at first, since I have tried everything to relieve my foot, leg and hand pain that was primarily caused by chemotherapy. I've also got that old man slouch and take a lot of pain meds. After just one session with the master, I feel so much better. Better energy,better posture, and a lot less pain. If these results continue it will be a miracle. Great job Aaron! read more

Aaron Parnell is like no one I've ever met. He is so full of joy that by the time you leave his office you're on top of the world. He radiates. He's also a brilliant healer who understands not just the physiology of the body, but the link between physiology and psychology and how our mental attitude and state of mind affects every aspect of our being. I went to Aaron for help with my posture because I felt myself slouching over. I was worried about my future and didn't want to be a little old lady who couldn't see the sky. Aaron knows exactly what to do to get the body straight and in perfect allignment. You might think you can never be that straight again but when you leave Aaron's office, you know that anything is possible. I highly recommend Aaron Parnell. read more

Awesome first experience with acupuncture! It was so amazing, relaxing and they helped with nutrition knowledge and overall body health in addition!!!!! I will definitely be back! read more

Reposturing Dynamics is a science that is miraculous in its healing abilities and is still a hidden gem in the world of alternative medicine. Aaron Parnell, the creator, developer and practitioner of Reposturing Dynamics is a gifted healer and can restore health and eliminate pain in the most intractable bone, muscle, tendon and ligament problems. Aaron gets to the root cause of the problem, structurally, and then delivers the most intense body work to bring the body back to its proper alignment and balance. All this while having you select whatever kind of music you want to listen to while you are getting worked on. I most recently started working with Aaron for a new lower back pain and pain in my thigh. By using his reposturing techiniques on me I am not only relieving the symptoms but opening up other areas of my body. This is reducing stress, making me feel better and giving me much more range of motion in Yoga and other exercise classes. In addition to reposturing this center offers many other alternative healing modalities but I can't honestly vouch for them. read more

I met Aaron at a New Living Expo many years ago. I sampled his work at the show, bought a package of sessions before the end of the show. My posture needed experienced help... Aaron's work was the perfect action step. I made the commitment & followed through with his sessions & exercises. Aaron's work has made all the difference in my posture. I still use the exercises he taught me to assist my body's posture. I highly recommend A session with Aaron Parnell. I advise a person to schedule for a 30-60 minute walk immediately after the session to assist your body to achieve the best possible results. Bring a jacket to keep your muscles warm on your walk. read more

I went in with a Groupon offer hoping to rid myself of my daily shoulder/back pain. What I got was so much more! I've tried massage and chiropractor that never seemed to last so I bought 5 more sessions with Aaron who is the nicest and very knowledgeable at what he does. After just 2 sessions my pain was completely gone and after 5 more my stride, hips and shoulders are close to where they should be! The before and after pictures speak for themselves! Aaron is a miracle worker and anyone suffering from any back ailments should go see him immediately! I'm now seeing Casey Brown who is one of the guys he's trained and so far he's awesome too! Just a heads up though- Reposturing is not a massage, but more like hard physical therapy and the methods they use are very unique and a little out of the box. They could hang me upside down for all I care as long as the method works! :) Thanks for changing my life! read more

So far, so good! I am on my way back for a second session today and feel very positive! I have had awful back pain in my tail bone area for 3 years. The past year, I have had terrible knee pain too. I have seen 3 different chiropractors and a physical therapist and general practitioner. They have tested me for countless autoimmune problems and suggested special diets and supplements but nothing has made a long term difference... Until now!I went to see Aaron 2 days ago and I am amazed to say, I feel fine! I have a bit of muscle soreness from the exercises but it feels like I had a good workout. He is friendly, fun to talk to, and had confidence in his work. He said all of the back and knee therapy that I have been getting is not going to change the origin of the pain which is my hips. I have had people say my hips are a problem but they have never tried to fix them. I can't wait for my session today. I will update this post as I learn more! read more

We discovered Aaron after our son's high school track coach recommended that he see him for a hip flexer problem that threatened to keep him out for the season. Thanks to Aaron, not only was our son was able to overcome his hip flexer issues, but he was able to improve his track times so much that he made it to CCS in 2 sprinting events. Aaron also saved our other child from having surgery for toe-walking. Thanks to Aaron, she now walks flat on her feet. We are so grateful for all Aaron has done for our children. read more

I have had a really great experience with Aaron and his practice and in particular Ky his young protege, and highly recommend giving this treatment option a chance especially when other options have failed. I found Aaron to be highly skilled, knowledgeable and pleasant. I had a noticeable improvement in first couple of session I had with him and it convinced me this was worth pursuing. Aaron is the guru of this technique , and although introductory groupon was a great deal, he offered his more affordable protege (Ky) as an option for ongoing treatment, which worked great for me. I was highly impressed with Ky. He is a smart young guy, putting himself through college in a related field. He is very knowledgeable and skilled with a infectious enthusiasm for his work. In particular he has shown great care and flexibility in my treatment, really listening to my preferences and spending time showing me (even helping video) exercises I can do at home. After a couple of months, I feel much better (not cured but significant progress) and I feel confident that this approach is something I will continue. Some other notes: - the basic premise of my treatment is around body alignment and in my case a tendency to tilt forward (hops, shoulders and neck). the sessions and exercises I now do at home work at correcting that mis-alignment (re-posturing) - I have had chronic back pain for a few years that is fairly well controlled with chiropractic care, occasional medication and my own stretching and strength exercises. I am lucky enough to be able to maintain a fairly active lifestyle but about a year ago I suffered rotator cuff injury that I couldn't shake and it made riding painful and swimming impossible. - I am still trying to get my treatment covered by my insurer (UHC). Its been a couple of months with no update. regardless I plan to continue treatment with Ky - its worth noting, as others have, that this is not spa treatment. Its a fairly intensive correction of years of mis-alignment. Its therefore somewhat uncomfortable. it always done in a controlled manner and with constant feedback and it works well for me but might not be everyone cuppa tea. read more

Aaron truly has a gift! I purchased a groupon for 2 sessions. Aaron immediately identified my body issues and got down to work! My shoulders are rolled in and super tight due to years of surfing and paddle boarding. After the first session, I felt a noticeable difference from when I walked into his studio. My shoulders were opened up and my chest muscles relaxed. I highly recommend Aaron and his reposturing treatments. It's worth the wait! read more

Two and 1/2 years ago I saw Aaron over several months and he did a great deal to improve my posture. Recently I suffered an accident and broke multiple bones. I contacted Aaron and requested that he send me information about our sessions that might help my post-accident physical therapist. Aaron sent me very complete information about his evaluation and treatment including photos and a video with recommendations for my physical therapist. Aaron's willingness to compile this information and share with my physical therapist shows how much he cares about the well-being of his clients. Aaron and his staff are the best. read more

Aaron is amazing! He is the most knowledgeable posture expert I have ever been to. He can answer just about any muscle or posture question you can think of. His sessions always leave me dramatically looser and more in balance. The difference is dramatic, just one session produces the results of taking like10 yoga classes! read more

Casey Brown, trained by Aaron, works with clients like me. He works wonders! His keen understanding of how I developed unhelpful habits over time prompted his custom plan so that I could relearn mechanics and free myself of pain. My facial strains have all relaxed and I have no more pain in my arms and neck. I always look forward to the end of a session, when I truly float off the table and out of the office. Case cares about his clients' well being and he has an exceptionally generous spirit. I'm so glad I made a modest investment to work with him...indescribable improvement! read more

Aaron is a master at improving flexibility and reposturing. He is truly skilled and experienced. In additon, he is a very nice human being. read more