As a Rolfing first-timer, I am beyond impressed with my body work sessions. Casey did an excellent job of thoroughly assessing my functional movement restrictions and associated pain. He was very effective in opening up my restricted tissue areas and guiding me into more awareness of the areas of my body that I wasn't using correctly. I am incredibly grateful to have learned about Rolfing via a recommendation of my Chiropractor and in an online forum I joined for Spinal Fusions. I am fused from T4-T11 from a scoliosis fusion surgery 30 years ago which has led me to almost 2 decades of intense daily pain in my lower back, thoracic and neck. I am 6 sessions in with Casey and I no longer have pain in my lower back and I have had the best chiropractic adjustments in over 10 years due to Rolfing. I never thought this would have been possible! I highly encourage people give this body work technique a try. It's the whole body connection that really makes this technique so impressive to me! In addition, Casey has been extremely professional, knowledgeable and quick with response times to my questions. He really is as good as it gets! I drive to Casey Gates Rolfing from Vancouver and its worth it! read more

I feel so fortunate that a bodyworker of Casey's caliber is right here in my city. As a former licensed massage therapist who was trained in, and then practiced in, the bodywork mecca of Boulder, CO, I have received a lot of different modalities of bodywork from extremely skillful practitioners. My bar of expectation for therapeutic bodywork is high. Casey is at the very top in his field, and you will do yourself a great favor by entrusting your body to his restorative care. Casey's gift is finessing tissue, somehow producing profound results while also creating deep relaxation. I went to see Casey because I felt "due" for a fascial reset, having received the standard 10-series of Rolfing treatments about 10 years ago and another 9 years before that. I know this stuff works! Despite being older and less active generally this time around, I regained more range of motion and saw more dramatic improvements in my posture (including gaining a half-inch in height) from Casey's work than I had from the other therapists. Even better, the chronic twinges and stiffness still hanging around in my injured knee despite years of physical therapy and targeted strengthening finally disappeared. I now feel as if I have the fluid spine, hip, and shoulder movements and general body comfort of my much younger self. Although I completed the 10-series with Casey as I intended, I keep coming back for additional sessions of targeted work. I suppose this is because I know that I could search a very long time before finding another practitioner so exquisitely skilled in both the science and art of working with another's body. Casey's touch alone is healing and reassuring. If you're at all hesitant about Rolfing or bodywork generally, Casey will set you at ease. He's very professional, warm, and lets his work speak for itself. read more

I'm so amazed at the benefits and changes I've seen in my body (&mind) after sessions with Casey. My posture has improved and I'm experiencing far less pain. He is truly a skill body worker. As someone who has experienced back & hip pain for many years; I am truly grateful to have found Casey. This was my first experience with Rolfing and if you haven't tried it; I encourage anyone who wishes for more alignment and more mobility in their body, better posture and less pain; to try it. Highly recommend! read more

I came to Casey with back & neck pain. He taught me about my body-- maintaining & strengthening its system. I'm so grateful for his expertise: I'm more connected & empowered with myself & my movement through the world! read more

I began seeing Casey since the beginning of 2022 after 2.5 years of chronic neck and shoulder pain due to being in a car accident. Prior to this I had spent years of physical therapy, gone to an acupuncture, seen a chiropractor and had multiple doctor's visits to help me get to my normal self. They have helped me get to about 75% my norm and didn't have long lasting effects. After the first session, I began seeing results and the benefits of Rolfing. It's really has helped further my recovery tremendously. My entire body has more flexibility and mobility. The best past is that I feel like my normal self! He is a fantastic listener, very professional and kind. I highly recommend him. Thanks so much Casey! read more

Casey is super talented! Definitely a master at what he does. I noticed a difference after my first session in my posture and range of motion. The treatment was very relaxing, as well. I'd highly recommend him for Rolfing & body work. read more

It has been such a positive experience working with Casey. I was new to the procedure of Rolfing, and he has been extremely professional and helpful throughout the entire process. I have seen really positive results, and highly recommend him for others. read more

I've had hip, knee, and neck issues for as long as I can remember. I've seen massage therapists and chiropractors all my life to alleviate the pain, but they only treated the symptoms. My work with Casey has left me pain free because he treated the cause of my discomfort! I always leave feeling ten inches taller after a session with Casey. He takes his time to work WITH your body to figure out what's going on. His office is quiet, clean, and comfortable. Casey has a great bedside manner and you owe it to yourself to get in and see him now! You don't have to live with pain. I'm so glad I found Casey Gates Rolfing and am telling EVERYONE I know to go. Absolute life changer! read more

I highly recommend Casey! He has great energy, strikes the right balance between conversation and quiet, and is highly skilled at what he does. He has helped me understand my body and how to move it more seamlessly (and therefore more comfortably.) I've been so impressed with how beneficial seeing him has been that I started bringing my daughter to him as well! As a young ballet dancer putting in a lot of hours at the studio, I felt she needed some preventative bodywork. I was amazed that Casey's breadth of knowledge included a dancer's movement patterns and an understanding of how to best help her keep her body safe. All in all, seeing Casey has been a masterful step towards health in my life and is truly benefitting my young daughter as well! read more

After seeing me in agonizing pain, my sister researched some pain relief ideas online. She stumbled upon rolfing and Googled to find out who in Portland did it. She found Casey and set up a session. It hadn't had a good night sleep in a long time. I had pain on my shoulder possibly due to avid golfing and maybe stress. The pain was constant and worse at night. It affected my sleep, mood, posture, and health. After 3 rolfing sessions with Mr Gates, I could finally sleep soundly. My posture has improved, and I am a lot happier. I still occasionally experience some stiffness and a dull ache but not as bad as before. He has introduced some core strengthening exercises that I am currently working on. This coupled with some more sessions, I am hoping to get full recovery. Casey is knowledgeable and professional at what he does. I will update on the outcome of my journey. read more

I've been having back pain and problems over the last year. I found a chiropractor that gave me some short-term relief of pain, but was not getting better. While walking along Fremont some of my friends suggested that I give Rolfing a try. I had very little knowledge of what Rolfing does, but started to educate myself and decided to contact Casey. I completed my second session and I'm very happy with the progress already made. Casey has been great to work with and explains in detail what he is doing and how it impacts the body. He has given me exercises to do between sessions which has helped to keep my back feeling great. I'm so happy that I have found him and recommend him to help with pain and flexibility issues. read more

Casey is very, very, very good at what he does! Also- a deep recommendation for other folks like me: as a trans person, Casey was great with my pronouns, and with all the conversations in general. Getting bodywork can be tricky but should be inclusive. Not only was Casey incredible helpful with getting my body in a better state, but he also made me feel wholly comfortable and safe. Thanks, Casey! read more

thank you -while we were visiting from Hawaii, we found much need help from Casey's method.. thank you

Casey is a gifted healer that has helped me to transform an injured shoulder that has plagued me for years and stumped many professionals. I can now golf and swim without pain and his recommended exercises and guidance are helping me to gain strength. He has also helped me to correct old postural habits that have significantly improved the health of my lower back and my attitude towards life. His knowledge of the body and its optimal alignment and his ability to teach that so that I have better body awareness has had a positive impact on my life. I highly recommend Casey for whatever body ache or injury you are experiencing. read more

I can't tell you enough how great Casey is! I am an athlete and within the last year I had sciatica. My back and legs were always in such pain that I couldn't do anything!! I used to run and do workouts almost everyday but after I got sciatica I couldn't do either of those things, it was too painful. I suffered for 6 months before someone introduced my to Casey and Rolfing! After my first session, I felt a difference!m. It was seriously amazing, and I learned so much about my body and how I should be stretching, and being more aware about my movements. I saw Casey for 4 sessions and I have no pain anymore!! I call him a miracle worker because that is exactly what he is. I can't thank him enough for helping me get back to my healthy self. Would 100% recommend him even if you have slight pain, definitely worth it! read more

Casey has helped me address chronic pain issues thoughtfully and effectively. His approach is holistic in the true sense of the word. Not only has he assessed and researched my condition and provided excellent rolfing, he has also recommended exercises for me to do to supplement his bodywork. He has helped me educate myself about my situation, and given me proactive methods to help get myself better, which has been very empowering. I highly recommend Casey Gates to anyone with pain issues. Portland's lucky to have him! read more

Update: I am 100% pain free as far as the plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, and about 85% with the tennis elbow. I am back to running and I the agony I was in seems like a distant memory. I'm able to play mandolin much longer. I am so grateful for this, and so happy that I chose to see Casey. read more

I have worked with many, many healers, practitioners, doctors and coaches in trying to manage and address chronic pain. Casey is by *far* the most gifted and intuitive. I want everyone to work with him and to feel better! I have never been able to run because my lungs couldn't get any air and my hips and ribs experienced so much pain. Any exercise beyond walking and yoga was difficult and extremely painful on my joints. Within 3 sessions of working with Casey I was able to start running. I am now running simple trails and good distances; it feels amazing. Casey is kind, present, gracious, and communicative. The best. read more

Professional and knowledgeable. The session was well within my tolerance, and could feel the difference in how I stood and moved afterwards. Casey spent ample time before and after the session, explaining what was happening, why, and what I can do about it. Highly recommended!!! read more

I can't give Casey enough stars. He is incredibly skilled, and takes time to understand what issues you may need help alleviating. As a competitive powerlifter, finding a therapist that is able to relieve pain through deep tissue work is critical to performance. I've had a marked improvement in my recovery since beginning with with Casey. read more

I'm really grateful to have met Casey. He is professional, knowledgeable, and I started experiencing results after the very first session. I highly recommend him. read more

Excellent practitioner. You can tell right away that listening to your needs is the priority. I went a few days ago and I feel great. Looking forward to scheduling another apt after Thanksgiving read more

I was highly impressed with Casey's skills. He has that perfect combination of personal warmth and professional boundaries. He listened well and was very present to me as a whole person. His body work was really effective in accessing the root causes of tension in my body. I highly recommend him and would see him again if I lived locally. read more

I started working with Casey following a car accident in May that exacerbated old injuries and left me with a few new ones. Working with him has been instrumental to my recovery. Casey is a highly skilled ROLFer who has an intuitive sense of pressure and pacing as well as a deep knowledge about the way the body works. He is a thoughtful listener who always takes the time to check in and give considered feedback/suggestions. Beyond this, he is a warm, empathetic, caring person with an open affect that makes him easy to talk to. Additionally, as someone in a larger body, I am always apprehensive that the medical community will treat me one-dimensionally. This has never been the case with Casey. In fact, his seeing and treating me like a whole person has been helping to heal old non-physical wounds as well. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Casey is worth 10 stars not just 5. This was my first experience with Rolfing and I wasn't too sure what to expect. After 10 sessions I have no regrets and would recommend Casey to everyone. I have had Kyphosis all of my adult life and he has been able to work with me to get my upper back the most straight it's been since I was a teenager (28 years ago). read more

Casey is amazing! I have scoliosis with a spinal fusion and Harrington Rod implant and his work helped me tremendously from the first session. He is kind, caring, compassionate and pays attention to how you are feeling at every turn. His sessions provide great relief from pain and spasm. He is also great with feet - the care of which is so often overlooked. This is so much better than your typical massage! Overall, Casey goes above and beyond to make sure you have all the support you need to take next steps to wellness. I highly recommend him! read more

I have been experiencing chronic pain in my arms. I have seen many doctors, physical therapists etc. with little improvement. Casey took time to do a through analysis to diagnose the issue, gave me treatment as well as specific exercises and other things I could do on my own to relieve pain and get better. read more

One of the best things about my intro session with Casey is that he really takes the time to listen to me, and treat me as an individual. He took the time to do a functional movement screen, and asked lots of questions about my lifestyle, including diet! With that information, he treated accordingly, and will tailor a treatment plan for me. Highly recommend! read more

Casey was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and makes you feel really comfortable. He helped ease my anxiety. I highly recommend.