I highly recommend Jason as an Rolfer and healing practitioner. After four sessions I have relief from chronic tension and pain throughout my body, especially my neck and shoulders. Now in my 60s and after some injures and major life changes I am feeling more at ease, stronger and more alive than I imagined was possible. read more

I first came to Jason two years ago. I've had chronically tight shoulders for many years due to too much time in front of a computer and postural issues. Jason has been amazing at working on my issues and helping me use my body more effectively. In the past I've been to chiropractors but I never found the assistance meaningful. With Rolfing - structural integration, the work Jason has done to me is meant to be permanent. The changes comes as I work on undoing a lifetime of bad patterns. If you are suffering and have researched Rolfing, I strongly recommend Jason. He cares and he heals! Rolfing is not for the faint at heart. Yes it can hurt. But Jason's goal is not an exercise in torture. It's about getting your body to its potential. read more

I had heard that rolfing was painful, but that's not the case in Jason's skilled hands. I had a pretty serious accident with a horse and Jason has helped gently guide my body back to its previous shape, and improved my gait to boot. His work is gentle, effective, intuitive and it raised my spirits as well. By the way, I went because after the accident I was having back, hip and neck pain, and headaches. read more

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Jason has a unique set of skills, and knows really well how to use them. He'll take a look at you, and thoroughly work on your body with full intention of realigning your body and getting rid of bad old habits. Through doing that, your pain should be able to go away and you should be able to now move better and more consciously. With only 4 sessions, my left knee pain has gone way down and I'm able to run again. My right shoulder pain is basically gone as of now and i feel way more positive about my hand pain. I thoroughly recommend Jason. read more

Jason is an incredibly dedicated healer whose nuanced understanding of the body yields transformative and lasting relief. Since working with Jason I have felt a deep foundational change, creating a healthy dialogue between the physical and energetic bodies thereby cultivating a sense of balance I have never before experienced. I truly believe almost everyone would benefit from this work. read more

When I first came to see Jason, I knew very little about Rolfing and was predominantly looking for relief from lower back pain related to scoliosis. I was diagnosed as a teenager but since I didn't have an aggressive form of scoliosis, I have enjoyed sports and most physical activity like anyone else. As an adult living in NYC, I have spent the last 15+ years working at a computer behind a desk for a demanding, corporate job and was largely ignoring my body. After having a baby at 40, my lower back pain continued to worsen and I was frankly exhausted from work and life. While exercise, periodic massages and acupuncture sessions were helpful, my body was yearning for something more. Jason does a combination of Rolfing and SourcePoint therapy with me. I am more light on my feet and I find myself stretching and moving in new ways and more regularly, even on an unconscious level. My posture is also better, my energy has greatly improved and my back pain has dramatically lessened (or is mostly nonexistent). Overall, I am more in tune with my body and able to exercise with more ease. And there is a confidence in my body that I haven't felt in a very long time. Jason has also helped me better understand the mind-body connection and how our bodies compensate from trauma over time. Ultimately, my perspective has shifted and I have a better connection to myself. I have received more than I could have ever expected from Jason and highly recommend him. read more

I had been curious to try rolfing for several years before I was introduced to Jason. I wasn't sure what to expect, but after the first session, my legs immediately felt lighter and my feet more grounded. Walking felt like a pleasure and I practically skipped home. Years of sitting at a desk in front of a computer (and a lifetime of suppressing certain emotions!) had taken their toll so gradually and incrementally that I wasn't fully aware that my body had begun constricting itself to the patterns I had been holding it to. Each session with Jason felt like a reintroduction to the natural movements of my body. Over the course of several sessions, my breathing improved, my meditation deepened, I felt like I "fit" in my body, and I began to experience a delightful lightness of being. Jason is an intelligent and intuitive healer and works wonders on both the physical and metaphysical plane! read more

Jason is great! As a colleague we used to trade sessions quite a bit. He has an incredibly subtle touch and is a dedicated, caring and supportive practitioner. There aren't a lot of Structural Integration practitioners who's work I like more. read more

I first saw Jason about 8 years ago. I had a back that was constantly going out and I thought it was never going to get better. I had tried lots of other programs and nothing seemed to help. I did the "10 sessions" with Jason and that was the beginning of my recovery. It was like someone hitting the reset button on my body. It's been years since I've had any sort of back issues. He works with you to not only work on your body but to discuss posture, gait, and bio-mechanics to try to identify where poor habits are making your body work less efficiently. I recently saw Jason for a problem in my foot that had been going on for weeks and the problem cleared up in a day after seeing him. read more

Over the last 15 years I have worked with many body workers. I was fortunate enough to have found two that were miles ahead of the others. These people were skilled in the basic applications like all the others, but they had a gift, they were intuitive beyond the norm, and the progress I made working with them was well beyond what any of the others could have given me. Then I moved to New York. I was disheartened at starting this process over again, but at least I had a better idea of what I was looking for. I found Jason on my third try, and I could not be happier. Not only has he been instrumental in helping me through the shifts that have occurred in my body, but he has taken the time to teach me what I need to do and how I need to move in order to make sure that things do not revert back to where they once were. His demeanor is kind and inviting, and makes one feel at ease instantly. Given the opportunity he will change you and your body in a way that promotes optimum health and well being. I hope that I am lucky enough to continue to work with him for years to come. He is well worth your time and your money. read more

I went to Jason at the recommendation of my Pilates instructor. I had tried two other practitioners in the city and never made it past the first session with them. One seemed pretty checked out of the process and even talked on the phone while working on me, the other smelled like an ashtry and I just didn't get in to the vibe of their space. Jason was extremely professional, intuitive, and I benefited tremendously from the 10 series. Despite Pilates, I was still pretty out of alignment and had issues relating to an ACL tear/repair that were resolved with his treatment. Despite the rumors, I found Rolfing is generally pleasant with some painful aspects. While I sucked it up 99% of the time, Jason had no problem backing off the one or two times I just couldn't take any more discomfort, without sacrificing any of the therapeutic aspects of the treatment. The sessions would end with a few laps up and down the hallway to ensure my gait was balanced and that the session accomplished what he intended it to. Jason was extremely flexible with scheduling and even asked what music I wanted to listen to during the sessions. He was good with chit chat to distract me, and respected the sessions where I just needed to be quiet and in my head. I still feel the benefits years later, and am only going back because I have a subsequent issue that developed and I know a session or two with him is going to solve what 15 sessions with a chiropractor performing active release hasn't been able to accomplish. Highly recommended. read more

When your body is out of alignment it can affect your mind. I first started seeing Jason seven years ago and I could not be more pleased with the results. Jason came highly recommended to me from a Pilates instructor/dancer I know. After having my daughter and carrying her around for a few years it took havoc in my body. My pelvis and shoulder griddle were a mess. I had 14 rolfing sessions with Jason and with each session I felt more like myself. For several years the body work Jason did helped me move more efficiently but then I had child number two and reached out to Jason once again.I recently started working with Jason again this summer and it was like connecting with an old friend. He is forever a student and phenomenal at reading energy. Jason really knows how the body and mind work. I am forever grateful to have felt his healing hands. Self-care is so important and we do not do it often enough. Take care of yourself and the rest will follow. read more

I am so fortunate to have found Jason. In our first session, after speaking a bit about his work and my intentions for our time together, I stood up for what I thought was a simple postural assessment -- and was blown away by his insight. I am a licensed massage therapist in New York, and have worked with many bodyworkers. This was the first time anyone had demonstrated such a clear understanding of, well, me: my postural patterns, blockages holding me back -- Jason was truly listening. Our sessions support real change, some subtle and some not-so-subtle. I always leave feeling focused, clear, connected to my body. It is fascinating to experience the work further integrating in between each appointment. I attribute much of this to SourcePoint Therapy, a platform that Jason has been intensively studying. It has changed my perspective of and relationship with my body. Beyond grateful, Jason. Thank you. read more

Having been plagued with mid/lower back pain for years I was used to seeing a physical massage therapist about once a month to help with the pain. In December while at a party an acquaintance told me I should look into Rolfing for my back. I had never heard of Rolfing and after falling down an internet research worm hole I felt convinced that Rolfing is exactly what I needed. After looking through many online comments of Rolfers in my neighborhood, I knew that Jason was who I wanted to try. I'm glad I did! Jason is calming, professional and passionate about integrative healing. The Rolfing sessions were composed of much more than just a typical "massage" with time for discussion around what my week/body life had been like and what I was looking to achieve as I moved forward through the work. Previously after having my monthly "massage" I would feel better but by the end of the month or after exercising my back would be back to throbbing. With Jason though, he not only did intensive body work in each session but also gave me tools and vocabulary to think about my body outside our meetings that truly transformed my relationship to my body both physically and mentally. I'm psyched to report that my back problems are almost non-existent now after the past 4 months of work with Jason. If you're looking to develop a new relationship to your body and change how it works for you, definitely give Jason & Rolfing a try. read more

I'm constantly looking for the best massage. A job with constant stress and long hours have done some serious damage to my body. I have been attempting to manage the pain that has developed from poor posture, lack of yoga, long hours on floors with zero shock absorbtion, among other things. Jason is extremely intuitive and knowledgable and I highly recommend trying this approach if you are seeking means to a permanent solution. read more

Jason D. is a remarkably gifted healer/body worker, and I've been his client off and on for years. When traditional PT and Ortho remedies left me still out of whack and/or in discomfort, Jason has helped get me back to feeling my best. read more

Jason is incredible. I've done lots of bodywork -- physical therapy, massage, Pilates, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, etc. -- and while I've found them all to be helpful, nothing can compare to Rolfing. For years I've struggled with a foot injury. While I made good strides, I felt like I had plateaued and couldn't get over the last hurdle. I decided to invest in Rolfing to see if it could help. The first time Jason worked on my foot I could feel a tremendous difference. Yes, Rolfing is pretty intense, but Jason attuned to even the slightest response of discomfort and will work with you. I can't recommend Jason and City Rolfing highly enough. read more

I had a wonderful experience at City Rolfing. So much so, I felt compelled to write its' first review. Jason's office is extremely warm and welcoming. His manual therapy demonstrates a history of diligent study and in my view is one of the most exceptional therapists i've come across so far. Highly recommended if you're trying to find an sincere, professional therapist. read more

I highly recommend Jason at City Rolfing. The combination of methods he uses offers a unique approach to healing the body. His sense of my body as an integrated system was impressive, as was his sensitivity to listening to my body and pacing his approach, as well as knowing what technique to use, and when to use it. The time and care he spent encouraging me to make subtle adjustments in how I walk helped me tune into my body in ways that decreased my pain and improved my own sense of bodily integration to develop lasting change. read more

I had back/hip pain for almost 2 years that was unaffected by any treatment modality under the sun...save Jason DeFilippis. In one session with him the pain subsided & has not retuned. read more

Jason is a gifted healer. Since working with him I have not only transformed physically, I have also evolved as a human being both psychologically and spiritually. In particular, he has assisted me to release chronic tension and negative physical patterns that I have created in my body due to emotional trauma that I have experienced and physicalized. While this has all happened I have simultaneously experienced improved and healthier relationships at home, work and in my daily life. What I've really enjoyed is that he's partnered with me through my healing, which is so much more empowering then simply being healed. Ive recommended him to family, friends and work colleagues. Jason is a trustworthy soul who gives everything he has to whatever method he instinctively feels and knows will be most beneficial to what you've asked him to address. If you want to try Rolfing or Source Point and have an open and seeking heart, look no further, give Jason a call and let your healing journey begin. read more

I really cannot say enough great things about Jason. I have been struggling with back pain for years and tried almost everything and after a few short months of working with him I feel like new, except better. He's incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive--and makes you feel very comfortable (even when the rolfing gets a little painful). My best friend and her husband recommended him and I am so happy they did. We all love working him. read more