Mike is an amazing healer. I went to him for a combination of postural and emotional issues, which I felt were related. On top of the release of tension I would expect from a massage, I came away from almost every session with new ways of thinking about working with my body that opened up possibilities to take a new perspective. He is a really honest guy as well: at one point after awhile, I was getting such amazing insights I was still wanting to come in every week but Mike actually recommended that we reduce the frequency of our visits as he felt we were hitting diminishing returns. If you are someone who understands how the body and mind are intrinsically connected and want someone with amazing skill at putting that knowledge to good use, Mike is your guy. read more

Mike Williams is a competent rolfer who is deeply committed to helping clients heal. He has helped me tremendously with various issues through the years and I am very grateful for his expertise. For example, he resolved my problem with plantar fasciitis after just one session. Mike is brilliant, caring, and highly focused. I hope that he continues to practice in Austin for many years to come. read more

Thank you baby Jesus, my childhood pink unicorn and the Buddha for whispering in my ear to see Mike for a series of rolfing sessions. Over two years ago, I fell while visiting a construction site and my body has never completely recovered. Several health care workers gave me relief but none had the impact that Mike did from the very first session. Rolfing is a highly skilled technique of manipulating connective tissue in order to release stress patterns in a person's body and Mike spent alot of time educating me on how the session would flow. Most of his work is very relaxing since rolfing is not the painful discipline of years ago. Several times, I closed my eyes and drifted away....riding my pink unicorn....but Mike talked me back to reality as he continued working. At the end of the session, and when I stood up to walk, I felt like I was in someone else's form. Apparently this is quite normal and Mike had me do a few exercises to get my nervous system to recognize all the changes. I was sore that night and the next morning but by mid day I felt great and noticed more balance, especially during yoga, and a significant lessening of pain. My first experience was profound and unprecedented and I am looking forward to continued work with Mike. read more

Finding a good massage therapist in any style of massage is very difficult. Many folks have good technique, but they fall into cookie-cutter routines and forget to adjust each session to the needs of their client's body. Mike is not like that at all. He comprehensively creates the right protocol for each visit, and after two sessions, I have seen incredible improvements in my trouble areas. Mike is punctual, professional, and to the point. He doesn't rush you, but also doesn't waste time getting to business. The environment of his practice is calming, simple, and comfortable. He makes it easy to make appointments and is competitively priced for his specialty. If you are looking for good pain management and relief, I highly recommend this therapist. read more

Yelp is about sharing your personal experience and explaining whether the service was helpful or not. I have muscle pain in my right trapezius/neck/shoulder stemming from a sports related injury. I was instructed by my acupuncturist to explore rolfing in mediating the pain and solving the issue. Mike is a VERY nice man and has very accommodating booking (about a week sooner than other rolfers.) However, the treatment itself I found to be more for body alignment than pain or injury mediation. I am certainly more aware of my posture and body placement now because of the treatment. As for my muscle pain and tightness, it is still exactly the same. It is possible I was wrongly referred and sought out rolfing for the wrong reasons. Nonetheless, $140 is a lot of money to spend to receive little to no benefit. read more

Mike helped me work out the pain in my back and knees. And taught me how to help myself when I can't see him. I finished my series, but I know I will be back for more. Unlike physical therapy, for which I was grateful when it was time to end, Rolfing with Mike is a journey in self awareness about my body that I hope will never end. read more

I had learned about Rolfing at my Pilates Studio. I showed up in Mike's office with no new injuries but an aggravated hip from marathon running years ago. We worked on teaching my weak hip to re-engage with the rest of my body and learn how to function properly again. While in the middle of my sessions, I injured my hand surfing so we also focused on that. I believe I healed faster and cleaner than I would have had I not been in the capable hands of Mike. For anyone wanting to learn more about Rolfing, looking to find relief from new or old injuries or just wanting to feel more in tune with your body- make an appointment with Mike. read more

Mike helped me recover from a massive flare up of rheumatoid arthritis that had created a cycle of stress and pain. Through the course of our sessions he help me work through the specific areas that were causing my pain and helped me learn techniques that will keep me moving well going forward. I've been able to get back to my active lifestyle, and have been injury free. I can't say how much this has helped my overall health. read more

I had years of misuse and strain on my low back that culminated in structural changes and severe pain in the year following the birth of my child. To me, the mind and body are always connected, I knew that much of my back pain was also due to how I was powering through my life in ways that no longer served me structurally and holistically. Through Mike's art as a Rolfer and Hakomi method facilitator, I found new freedom physically and emotionally. I'd like to think that I avoided countless hours of steroid shots in a doctor's office and potential surgery. Mike's kind presence and knowledge is invaluable. After a series of sessions, I was able to get back to exercising regularly and a full range of motion in my daily life. Thank you Mike! read more

I have been going regularly (e.g., about once a month) to Mike to get rolfed for over 7 years. I find the sessions to be extremely helpful. First, if I have managed to mess something (e.g., back, knee, shoulder, etc.), then Mike helps me heal from the injury. Second, if all my parts are (more or less) working well, then he sees where I am having an issue, an issue that I may not be consciously aware of, and fixes it. For example, I sit at a computer all day at work, so he sees the effect of this and helps counteract it. Third, Mike has helpful suggestions for movements that I can perform day-to-day to counteract whatever needs to be addressed. I highly recommend Mike. read more

Rolfing with Mike was a great experience. He walked me through the process very thoroughly, which helped since Rolfing is so unique and easily misunderstood. I'll never forget how much of an impact the cranial sacral work was that Mike added. He worked so subtly yet so powerfully. I immediately felt better and more aligned. read more

Mike is the best! I was a newby to rolfing and had heard all the rumors that it would be painful. But, it was pretty painless and felt great. I noticed immediate results in my body. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and was able to easily hone on my problem areas. He is easy to contact and very reliable. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

I have done a lot of body work in the past, but never had I felt so much positive movement in one session as I did with Mike. Not only did I leave feeling better, I was equipped with a new awareness of my body and posture that has helped me to maintain the healthful effects of the skillful manual work that he did in our session. Mike brings great depth of awareness and skill to his practice. And he's a nice guy too. Give him a call! I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. read more

My experience with Mike Williams and the practice of Rolfing was life altering. Body pains and bad posture habits were remedied during my weekly sessions which lasted about 3 months. I feel great, sleep much better, and now enjoy the type of mobility I had decades ago. I cannot recommend Rolfing and Mike Williams enough. I really feel like he dramatically improved my quality of life. read more

Mike Williams is a great person and tremendous professional. My ten sessions with Mike were an amazing education, in addition to the immediate improvement to my chronic pain. Mike is a master at empathic listening and always performs techniques at the appropriate pressure levels. I strongly recommend Mike to anybody with chronic pain or accident-related issues, as well as those curious about their body structure. read more

Mike was simply amazing! I was in Austin for SXSW and needed some work. Mike took a holistic approach, I was very impressed!

I worked with Mike about four years ago. He physically set me up well enough to feel when my body gets out of alignment and gave me the knowledge of how to get it back on track. Even when i get really stressed and my body gets really out of whack, I can take steps to get it back to feeling the way it should feel. Thanks, Mike! read more

I can't say enough about Mike Williams. He is a gifted practitioner and I felt very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him. After many years of not exercising properly I had embarked on a rigorous gym routine. When I did so however, I began to injure myself frequently. Mike helped me understand how some underlying structural issues were causing these injuries and worked with me to bring everything into alignment. I now can exercise with a very grounded understanding of my body, and feel confident about where I can push myself, and where I need to hold back. read more

My history in dance and athletics lends itself to an expectation of unlimited mobility. When small aches and strains started to inhibit all of my activity, I was adamant about finding resolution at the source. Mike worked openly, respectfully and proved transformational in correcting some long-established habits. I have seen improvement in everything from my posture (standing and sitting) to range of motion. Mike worked with me to better understand some fine-ligature anatomy, what good posture really looks like, and how to consciously position my body for greatest ease, comfort and structural support. Rolfing requires a deep awareness and personal investment on the practitioner's part. Thanks to Mike's skill and training, I am pain and injury free, and working to improve my body movement to avoid future injury. read more

It was by far one of the best experiences in my life meeting and working with Mike and without hesitation can recommend him to anyone. I came seeking relief from back pain in a stressed and critical point in my life but left his care balanced and renewed and on a new path I never could imagine. Mike maps out a plan of attack for you and explains thoroughly his methods and adapts as your situation does. I basically got everything I wanted to get out of therapy with a psychiatrist and chiropractor and then some with Mike. I cannot recommend him enough! read more

Mike's treatments are amazing. I have chronic pain and issues with misalignment primarily due to scoliosis. Every time I have a session, Mike has been successful at making me feel about 3" taller, straighter, and pain-free. I describe how my body just doesn't feel like it's joined together correctly; he watches me walk and do a few deep-knee bends; he's then "fixing" me. A few times there has been a little soreness the next day (to be expected) but it has always been temporary, with such remarkable results. I only wish I lived in Austin to receive his 10 session treatment routine. Instead, I visit Austin with him as a part of my agenda. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for relief from any condition that involves the body being compromised in any way. Thanks! read more

I have been going to Mike regularly for about the past two years. If you are in pain, I recommend you make an appointment with Mike. I used to run half marathons and participatd in mini triathlons. Then I suffered a stroke about five years ago, which compromised my right leg and my balance. I already had a compromised left knee from a biking accident. I had no to very little body awareness - just push through soreness and pain as I always had. Two years ago constant back pain forced me to look for a different approach. I had tried rolfing before to treat back pain, so I found Mike online and made an appointment. This was the best wellness choice I have ever made and has made me a new person. Mike worked on my specific issues, but also helped me discover body awareness, which has been transformational for me. Now I am aware when I am standing off balance favoring my left knee and when I am walking off balance because of my concern about my right leg. Mike is a remarkable and gifted healer who has not only treats your body but helps you discover how you body works and how to help it work better. read more

I've been working with Mike for several months and have been impressed with his depth of knowledge and subtle yet amazingly effective technique. We've been focusing on flexibility and range of motion issues and the improvements have been both meaningful and lasting. This has helped tremendously at the gym in improving my form in various lifts. Rolfing is the only modality that seems to identify and correct causes rather than just treat symptoms, and Mike is one of the best. Highly recommended for those serious about body maintenance. read more

Mike is professional, knowledgeable and knows the science and art of his profession. He is personable and I recommend him 100%.

Mike helped one of my friends fix her back. When I road tripped to Austin I landed in rough shape. His techniques were gentle, but really effective. After our first appointment I felt 80% better. read more

I went to Mike for some help with RSI. I found him to be extremely professional and dedicated, willing to work with you and adjust to your specific condition. I was very pleased with the results. read more

Mike has that perfect blend of intelligence, intuition, presence and know-how to help me each time I've gone to him. I'm picky when it comes to who I go to for bodymind work, and Mike has made it into my "support team circle". He helps me to connect the dots between my daily stressors and how my body responds to those stressors. If you are looking for someone that assists you to know and live in your body and world in a more full way, go see Mike. read more

I came to Rolfing with a basic understanding of the practice, but very little experience. Mike helped me a great deal through the treatment but he also provided me with a better understanding for the how the body moves and works. This teaching has given me a basis to continue my work beyond our series and which I expect will improve my long-term health. read more

My visit to Mike was incredible! Really an eye and mind opening experience. The techniques he used were very effective initially but the lasting effects were what blew me away. Days of relief followed by a new range of motion in my shoulder. Highly recommended! read more