We visited Dr. Trafeli numerous times for our daughter Katherine who experienced encephalitis shortly after birth. She was diagnosed with CP, TBI, autism and seizure disorder. Dr. Trafeli was brilliant (and very patient) when working with her. He is extremely gifted and we are grateful to say that Katherine has NOT experienced any seizures for 9 years (a true miracle) since Dr. Trafeli worked with her. We beyond grateful! read more

Robert M Trafeli,DO - Doctors Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Dr. Robert Trafeli is top of his field: a salute to Osteopathy. Let me first say that I have been in and out of deep and debilitating pain for nearly two decades. Osteopathy has more than saved my life, it has given me hope for the quality of life without pain. I have tried everything over the years: acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, cranial sacral manipulation, all of it. And although these modalities have often helped temporarily, it is not until I was able to find Osteopathic medical care that I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been lucky to work with the best doctors in this field. I began my journey with Dr. Gregory Yesensky, who was able to save mobility in my right arm and neck after a debilitating accident. When Yesensky moved away I was terrified...knowing that the deep intuitive care of an Osteopath was my most precious necessity. It has been my honor and joy to work with Dr. Robert Trafeli. My first session with him relieved me of built up pain and blockages in my body and allowed the flow of oxygen and realignment that I needed to reset my body. His meticulous and intuitive care is a lifesaver for me. I cannot say enough praise about this Doctor, and this care. Osteopathy is the integration of so many different health care modalities that people do not understand...and the only way that I was able to understand is by experiencing the life/pain saving difference in my own body. Thank you for saving me. read more

I was told to see Trafelli by my orthodontist as part of my treatment to get my jaw moving. At my consultation ($550) Trafeli talked a big game like he is a god or something and told me he can fix any problem in three treatments. I wasn't sure if he was a hippie woo woo charlatan or the real thing, but my orthodontist insisted, so I decided to give him a try. Treatments were silly. He tapped on me in various parts of my body and commented on energy. He kept telling me how good I must be feeling, "Oh wow your energy has changed! I have done wonders for you!" Of course nothing happened, and his story changed to, "Well sometimes it takes five treatments...." I bought another two treatments, but I was starting to doubt his honesty, so when he said "Well every now and then it takes ten treatments. It's not my fault it's your fault - there was blocked energy in other areas of your body I had to fix first!" I told him I was happy to do ten treatments or even twenty - as long as they actually worked. As I had already paid for five treatments, and there had been zero results so far, I would like to not pay for the next five treatments until they worked. If there were no results then I would not pay for them (though he could keep the money he had already collected from me for the first five unless "treatments.") If there were results then I was happy to pay for them. If he really stood behind his work, if he truly had the 99% success rate he claimed and was such a god, then there was nothing for him to worry about. But of course he balked at this suggestion, showing his true colors, saying something along the lines of, "When had my children, I swore no one would ever take me away from them for even a minute unless they paid for it!" As if that is a justification for not standing behind your work. Needless to say I did not do more treatments from this sleazy scam artist! read more

10 years ago I had a serious accident that damaged my right leg. I have been dragging it along ever since. Approximately 7 years ago, I sprained my back and was told it would never be the same. I ordered orthotics as I was told my right leg was now shorter. Two months with Robert and my right leg has become a part of me again with no orthotics and the sprain is an afterthought, nearly gone. I would have thought this much improvement impossible,,, Robert is a true healers read more

He is an amazing osteopath. I take my son to him, see him myself and send over my ALF patients. Highly recommend!

Wonderful, straightforward person and physician. A little heavy handed for me, but I'm sure he can help many.

I started seeing Dr Trafeli for an injury and arthritis in my knee. He's helped my knee pain quite a bit and, I'm still not sure how, was able to correct the protrusion on my right inner knee. I wish I had a before and after picture. My right knee now looks the same as my left. He's also helped tremendously with my chronic daily headaches of 40 years. I have tried everything known to man and nothing has worked like his treatments. After only a few months, I am already 60 to 70% better. I will always be grateful to him for having such a profound effect on the quality of my life. He is a kind, compassionate and very capable doctor. He'll know within a limited number of visits if he can help you. It's absolutely worth your time to try and get help for a long standing chronic condition or pain from a recent injury, etc read more

Laurie P. Dr. Trafeli is an outstanding cranial osteopath, trained by the world-expert Dr. James Jealous. Dr. Trafeli has treated my husband, my son, and me at various times for the past 16 years since we moved to California. He is very skillful and has successfully resolved our problems from back and shoulder pain, migraines, an inflammed gallbladder, and functional blindness caused by blespharospasm. Dr. Trafeli is a practitioner of integrity who will carefully diagnose and treat. Among the active generation of practicing cranial osteopaths, he is exceptional. We are so fortunate that he is practicing in this area as well as in Santa Monica. Dr. Trafeli is honest while also diplomatic, and has deep knowledge of nutrition as well as yoga so if you ask, he can also recommend what you can do to improve your health. read more

I took my son to see Dr. Trafelli 11 months ago for acid reflux (he was 5 months) . I'm late writing this review because...life...but in speaking with another mother who's son has reflux, all I could do was encourage her to see him. He handled my son with such care. Was so patient and had magic hands. While my son received his treatments, he seemed to be in relief from the pain he was in every day. With each treatment, my sons reflux improved. Eventually (after only three treatments), I was able to take my son off of prevacid. Thank you Dr. Trafeli. You did so much to help my son and I can't thank you enough. read more

I saw Trafeli a few times was really disappointed. He couldn't see serious structural issues with my body. If your looking for someone really good at reading bodies I would look else wear. read more

I call Dr.Trafeli the "Back Whisperer" because he saved my back. I had had back pain---incredibly painful, lying in bed crying, watching Lifetime movies for days on end, back pain. After an x-ray i was told it was a "possible herniated disk." Nothing helped--not the chiropractor, not the acupuncture, nothing. A friend recommended Dr. Trafeli, who had helped her with a similar problem. I saw him 3 times and my back was significantly better after the first visit. I still am not sure exactly WHAT he did but he saved me. Dr.Trafeli is an osteopath and I have recommended him since to many friends. I also want to mention that I specifically asked him if I needed to come to see him regularly or only if there's a problem and he said only when there's a problem. I believe he deals with all sorts of issues including sinus problems. Worth a phone call to see if he can help with your problem. read more

I had experienced sciatica on and off since the time I was 13 years old. I received various treatments through the years whenever I had an attack. Sometimes, I'd just grin and bear it until it passed. At the age of 47, I had a very acute attack which was in its seventh month. I'd done just about everything from acupuncture to chiropractic sessions, massage, muscle relaxants, etc. I could not get relief. Through a path of synchronistic twists and turns, I found myself in the room with an Dr. Trafeli, who I met through a acting project I was doing as a standardized patient in Pomona, CA. I told him about my sciatica and on lunch break, he asked if he could work with me. As he examined me and performed his physical maneuvers, he began to ask me questions about my past, my present, my emotions and feelings. He performed his physical maneuvers, etc. When I arose from that table, I knew I was healed. Within a week's time, the sciatica was completely gone and I've never experienced it again. I am 66 years old. I've never forgotten Dr. Trafeli and that day, and I am so grateful to him. read more

Dr. Trafeli is truly one-of-a-kind. My 5 year old daughter had a cough and runny nose for close to a year and her pediatrician kept saying it was a virus and would go away. We tried antibiotics. I got her tested for allergies--she had none. Then a close friend referred us to Dr. Trafeli--a true miracle worker. In one session, Dr. Trafeli got rid of my daughter's cough and runny nose. She came home and the first thing she said was "I can smell again! Dr. Trafeli fixed me!" On top of that, he is honest and direct yet still warm and caring. I am going to him now for my TMJ disorder and ear pain. I didn't really understand what an Osteopath did exactly to be honest, and going in, didn't have very high expectations. He went way above and beyond anything I could have imagined. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Trafeli is amazing!!! I went to see him after an auto accident. He came personally recommended to me, and I needed to find someone local, so I thought I would check him out. This was my first time seeing an osteopath, and all I can say is: "Wow!" I soo do not regret finding Dr. Trafeli-- he ended up helping me with soo much more than I anticipated, and after only two visits I have seen dramatic results. He is kind, caring and very professional and straight-forward too. Go see Dr. Trafeli--I can guarantee he will help you!! read more

I was so shocked to see the critical review of Dr. Trafelli that I had to write to give my perspective. Dr Trafelli is a brilliant osteopath and one of the kindest, most humble and honest human beings I have ever met. It is impossible that he said and did the things the negative review claims. I have been his patient for over 20 years and he has made a huge difference in my health and well being. I am a somatic therapist and I have sent countless clients, friends and family to him, and have never heard one negative review. I have scoliosis and had a large number of childhood injuries that led to severe body pain, headaches and constant sinus infections. When my ENT wanted to urgently put me in hospital on an antibiotic drip, and then do very extensive sinus surgery, I looked for other options , found Dr. Trafelli and he got my sinuses open and draining and worked with the damage from my injuries, reccommended additional palate expansion, and with tender and caring attention, I now have perfectly healthy and functioning sinuses. Over the years he has been at the core of all my health improvements. I am no longer a chronic headache sufferer. At 62 I am much healthier and stronger than I was at 40 and that would not be true if he had not turned me around, helped my body reshape itself, and opened doors to deeper connection with myself and my body. His work is both very concrete and immediate, and very profound and long lasting. And sessions with him are a delight. I come out with my heart feeling open and my body relaxed and full of new possibility. I can't recommend him strongly enough! read more

He is a miracle worker and saved me from debilitating neck surgery. If you want to get better, go see him.