I am very grateful to Ms Montague. Her handiwork started the healing process and with her suggested…read moreexercises I was able to continue what she started. What a difference!

I had a great experience with Barbara Dolan here - went in with lots of leg & hip pain, piriformis…read moresyndrome or something similar, Barbara cleared that up and pointed out that I needed to address developing scoliosis and did preliminary treatment for that plus a personalized exercise program. Barbara was GREAT to work with - knowledgeable, clear, easy to talk to. Scheduling was never a problem. I felt very well cared for.

I want to compliment Studio Helix for offering the Pilates classes taught by Bob Hannum. I…read morerecently saw Bob's Pilates videos online and became one of his students. Because my health and conditioning improved so much, I wondered where Bob taught live lessons. Turned out he taught at Studio Helix in Northampton, MA. My hat is off to residents in that area because they can get a good teacher in the flesh, while I live in Los Angeles and can only replay his videos over and over. Students wanting a good Pilates teacher can get one by visiting Studio Helix and signing up for Bob Hannum's classes. He's got the Pilates principles insight, pace and movement training, experience with students at all levels and abilities, and expertise to win my trust and confidence as a continued student. I do Pilates for me, but would go to Studio Helix for the live teacher experience and group motivation. If you make the effort to get to the studio and take B. Hannum's Pilates class, don't underestimate the value of teacher observation and feedback in your learning process, especially when students doing physical exercises can be off or develop little bad habits. To be able to follow his pace is another benefit of being there.

This is a follow-up so you need to read my earlier review…read more My elbow has been feeling much better. I have not have to wear an elbow brace to do the same exercises that I do in my gym regularly. His advice worked well. It, not only, diminished the pain in my elbow but the pain has not been coming back or increasing. The pain has been constantly decreasing. Pain relapse in my elbow had always been a problem. My past providers, except my PCP/ortho doctor who was a big joke, would do ultrasound and soft tissues in my elbow and arm. The pain would subside but they would all come back after a few days, some longer than others. Dr. Brady was the only one who did not even touch my arm or my elbow in treating my elbow pain (official diagnosis of my pcp/ortho was right medial epicondylitis). He worked on my chest muscles and posture to address my elbow pain. To him, my elbow was not the problem. To him, my elbow was telling me that I have problems somewhere else. My knee has also been constantly improving ever since he taught me how to walk and stand properly -- again, it was the posture. My back is the only one that has been a bit stubborn (like its owner) but it is also improving. The stretch exercises that he taught me for my back complements well the back stretches that Matt Shaw of the BU Athletic Enhancement Center taught me. The combined stretches from these people seem to be the best fit for my back problem (hopefully) currently. I like the fact that he is a very approachable person. He does answer my questions via e-mail on his own time (without additional charges or complaints from him).

Fritha creates a class rich in discovery about you and your body -- possible holding patterns, old…read morepositions and beliefs about our bodies. This work is different from yoga and different from Pilates. It feels very much like a moving meditation. There is no question to attend her class means to walk away with not just feeling better but more information about one's state, physically and even emotionally. The work on the breath alone is a constant throughout her class. Fritha's experience is vast and she creates a non-judgmental and safe environment for individual discovery and, as the class wraps up, a new ease. This class is a must for anyone interested in optimum health of mind, body and spirit.

I have known Fritha for over 15 years and she is one of the wisest, most conscientious and…read morecommitted people I know. She speaks about her Feldenkrais students with great respect and concern and she continually studies and strives to be the most exceptional practitioner she can be, I know several people who have worked with Fritha and I regularly hear them singing her praises. She has helped them to improve their posture, balance, strength and ability to move with greater ease. My own personal experience with Feldenkrais has also been very positive; a workshop that Fritha sponsored has improved the way that I walk and go up stairs. This has resulted in significant improvement in a knee problem and greater confidence that i will remain strong and mobile into my old age. Thank you Fritha!

Somatics Systems Is A Sketchy Business!…read more I purchased the online course, Fundamentals of Somatics, online course to fulfill NCBTMB (National Cert for Massage) cont ed. It turns out Somatics Systems provider status to offer cont ed expired two years prior to my purchase. Upon logging in, the videos for the online course are missing. The 8 phone numbers listed on the website are not working. Messages sent to via the student portal and the contact form go into a black hole. When I asked for a refund messages are ignored. If you need to reach Somatics Systems, try this number, 413.207.5610. Better yet, do not purchase anything from this business!

WARNING: DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING ONLINE FROM THE SOMATIC SYSTEMS INSTITUTE…read more If you try to call them all, you'll find that all of their numbers are disconnected. I purchased the fundamentals class, received a 'processing' email and didn't hear back. Do not try signing up for an account in order to submit a ticket, it requests your birthdate, and sends you an confirmation email with the password BUT when you receive the email the password field will be blank. I was already livid and suspicious so I put in fake information. If you happen to see this after shortly making a purchase, call your credit card company and see if you can dispute the charge. Report this place to the better business bureau. I definitely will be. This organization is an insult to serious Somatic Movement Therapists and people who are serious about the practice.

I've seen no less than 30 chiropractors over the years, and after one visit with Steve, I'm sure he…read moreis one of the best. I've been dealing with shoulder and neck pain for decades, but this past year it attacked my right shoulder more stubbornly than ever. I went through all my usual cycles of chiropractic manipulations, acupuncture, physical therapy, and even tried Reiki this time; but after 10 months the pain has not subsided at all. Based on a recommendation I decided to give Steve a try, and it was a really worthwhile decision. Steve spends a full 45 minutes with each patient, and takes a very holistic, thorough and sustainable approach to treatment. What comes across is that he actually cares about your health, more than he cares about locking you into a string of dependency-induced visits, like many chiros. Steve does not deal in "crack" style manipulations, and focuses on root cause education, soft-tissue work, and providing exercises for home. In the area of hands-on work, Steve is very skilled in soft-tissue and provided me with a lot of physical relief during the visit. I left his office feeling educated, empowered and relieved. It's now only one day later and my right shoulder feels substantially better, like it's finally on the path toward recovery.

Ted is a great physical therapist. I go in with pain, and…read moreleave much relieved of joint and lower back pain. He's also good with neck pain. I highly recommend him for returning veterans and older folks too. He is thoughtful, asks good questions, then goes to work. Keep on truckin' Ted!

Ted is strong, kind, gentle and oh so knowledgable and professional. I have known Ted for about 12…read moreyears. I'm a guy who is very active and athletic. I always have something physical going on that a good massage really helps. I never had a bad one from Ted. My knee arthritis and now my new knees are a challenge. Not to Ted. He knows exactly what approach to take and is making my journey manageable and successful. He's a true gem. I highly recommend him as a skilled body worker as well as a very decent man. SteveB.