"Last year I was confronted with a difficult decision on choosing treatment for an injury I sustained to discs in my lower back. Both the prospect of surgery and or a shot of steroids to my spine left me mortified. After much consideration and research I connected with Brett and we began a ten session series of Rolfing. I wasn't sure of what to expect exactly, but the idea of starting from the ground up and realigning the building blocks of my body seemed like a good way to begin. Brett's communication with me throughout my series was impressive. I was always aware of what we were working on and what what we were trying to achieve. Not only was I aware, but was able to see for myself the progress achieved due to the photo journal we kept, as well as Brett's inquiries on how I felt in between sessions. Armed with an abundance of information and a little "home work," I was feeling better every time I left. I began to move with more confidence and was conscience of little changes that had, by the end of the series, literally changed my stride and posture. I am sincerely grateful to Brett for the time, energy and knowledge he instilled in me, enabling me to forgo the small yet terrifying risks associated with other, more invasive procedures that I am sure would have left me on a much more different road down life. Thank you and keep on Rolfing!”

-Douglas Byers

"Rolfing, for me, is a way to bring mental awareness to my physical state. The best way to describe the feeling that I had after my sessions was that I felt juicy, tuned in, elongated, stacked, and confident. I felt that Brett was instrumental in helping me understand the purpose of Rolfing and what I could expect from each session. I completed my 10 series, with movement sessions in between, in only a couple months. Since that time I have maintained a heightened sense of awareness of where I am in relation to the world around me. I have continued to notice improvements in my balance, confidence, and posture. I also noticed that my perspective has improved because now instead of having to look at the ground when I walk I can focus on looking at the horizon along with the periphery. The bodywork that was done to help me open my chest and shoulders have helped me become more open with others (openness with self improves ability to be open with others). In addition to improving my overall perspective (literally) and how I carry myself Rolfing has provided me with opportunities to explore the world with new awareness."

-Cullen Harper

"In 2006, I got into a motorcycle crash.  I didn’t seek any medical attention for 3 years.  My condition deteriorated, until I couldn’t walk, stand or put any kind of pressure on my back.  In 2008, I had X-rays done, and they showed that I had broken vertebra and my only prospects for treatment was to go through the V.A. As an alternative to surgery, I decided to see Brett for a 10 series.  In the last year I have been able to change my quality of life.  I think the most important thing I gained from this experience is a new awareness of my body and it’s natural symmetry.  The constant pain that accompanied my life is gone.  I had worried about the amount of medications I would be forced to take, and now I don’t take anything.  The actual sessions were relaxing and informative and the before and after pictures blew my mind.  It was a bit strange to see the amount of change in my posture that I experienced from each session."

“I have much greater body awareness after going through the Rolfing 10 series with Brett. He was able to correct some painful patterns that I’d had for years, and I can feel the positive difference from that still—even though it’s been a year since my treatment; I walk smoother, stronger and more confidently. I’ve worked several years as a massage therapist and found Brett to be off the charts in his kindness, sincerity and professionalism. When he’s working with you, he’s there 100 percent with his heart and mind. It’s what we would expect from any bodyworker, but it just doesn’t always happen, yet can make all the difference in the world in the treatment received. His positive, healing presence combined with his immaculate knowledge of anatomy and movement made each session feel like a fun, mini health conference. I left his office feeling like a million bucks and with a wealth of information to help me continue to heal on my own. Quite simply, getting Rolfed was life changing in the best sort of way. Thank you, Brett!”

- Ann Marie Wawersik

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Brett Linder, Certified Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner.  I was in a bad way when I turned to Brett for relief for what began as pain in the top of one foot that felt like a bone was out of place. Pain was spreading to my other foot, probably because I was favoring my injured foot and overusing the other, by the time I saw Brett for the first time. I was also beginning to have back pain because when ones feet are out of kilter,  it can throw the back out of whack, too.  I had seen my family doctor and a podiatrist for the problem but had gotten no relief.  They were suggesting PT, which, from my own past experience, I knew could be a long process. 

Having such a depth of understanding of anatomy and physiology, Brett knew at what point I was paining and where to focus his work physically on my feet as a Rolf Movement Practitioner, but he did so much more than that--something I had never before understood. Brett helped me to create an image of what relaxation meant to me.  As a healer, he instinctively knew that just exhorting me to "relax" would never do it for me!  Learning that I was from Florida, Brett, asked if that meant I enjoyed the water.  When I told him that I had spent every summer of my youth floating on the waves, he asked me to recall the feelings of those pleasant times and to remember how my feet felt as I bobbed ever so lightly up and down in the surf. It was when I was able to recreate that feeling of relaxation that Brett was able to really work with my feet.  It was when I had a concept of what it meant to relax and I was able to recreate it for myself in practice at home as I had in only one session with Brett  that any pain I had began to abate. Brett motivated me to work on stretching exercises every morning and, after only a few days, maybe even a week, I had no pain at all.  I shall never be able to thank him enough.  Having a therapist partner with me and gently talk me through the process restored my sense of well-being as well as the use of my feet.  I don't know if all Rolfers do this, but Brett does and it is very therapeutic!  

Frankly, I was wondering if the pain would return.  I'm still doing the exercises Brett suggested I do because they feel good and help me to have confidence in the process and am happy to report that I have had absolutely no sign of the pain returning. 
 
I would highly recommend Brett Linder.  I plan on going for the "Ten Series" now.  I don't believe I need to be "suffering" for a Rolf Movement Practioner (Brett Linder) to be of assistance.  I want to be in better touch with my body and the relationship between my body and mind and believe that Brett can help me with this."  

- Barbara Brock

"I have known Brett for over a year now and just recently completed the introductory 10 series under Brett’s guidance.

When I started the series, I knew nothing about Rolfing. Knowing that, Brett structured each session to include an introduction to the current session and a heads-up for the upcoming one. That allowed me to enter each experience with more awareness and better prepare myself for the future work. Moreover, Brett created a safe, non-judgmental environment, which made it easy for me to share my sensations and thoughts. I remember Brett saying: “It’s ok to cry, just like it’s ok to laugh. We need all those experiences to be complete”. That was during one particular session when I had an immense emotional release and lay crying on the table for some time. 

The overall experience was holistic and adjusted to my individual needs. During our sessions we talked about diet, physical exercises, emotional health, spirituality and finding balance. I looked forward to each visit with Brett, and the opportunity to learn something new about myself.

Besides, Brett is a well of knowledge when it comes to finding other resources. He knows a lot of people and is happy to recommend other professionals from different areas. I am happy to know Brett and would recommend him to all my friends." 

- Yuliya Redelina

"Like many Alaskans, my appreciation of Alaska and my general happiness depend on the time I spend in our amazing wilderness. At the ripe old age of 30, my accumulation of sports injuries (five broken bones, four concussions, surgery on both feet, tendinitis in both knees, and a torn meniscus) overcame my body's ability to self-heal. Confronted with the possibility of giving up many of the activities that are so important to me, I explored Rolfing. I worked with Brett through the 10-session series and 5 or 6 last-minute 'Brett! Can you help!' sessions before and after races or big trips. Most recently, I got a next-day appointment for work on whip-lash just days before heading out for a bike/ski/raft 200-mile traverse over Denali. The body work was absolutely critical to the success of that trip. I've logged over 1000 miles of wilderness adventuring since working with Brett.