I'm an athlete who has scar tissue on various injuries I've accumulated through the years, and as a result have needed rehabilitative and deep tissue work done. Few people I've found are strong enough to do that kind of work well, but Thomas is an exception to the rule. He has helped me correct some problems that I've been living with for nearly 20 years in some cases. Thomas is a genius at what he does, and after working with him for a few months now I can't imagine anyone he couldn't help. It's kind of hard to explain what he does because it isn't like sports massage therapy, nor is it exactly like physical therapy...it's kind of a hybrid yet not like any of those. I originally went to him with a variety of problems, ranging from knee issues to neck problems. In my last 3 sessions with him, he has completely transformed my body and helped to alleviate pain I honestly thought I'd be living with for the rest of my life. We had to break down a bunch of scar tissue to do it and the results were immediate and floored me. I am actually walking better now as a result of the work he did! Mind you that some of these injuries were the results of 12 years of martial arts sparring and 25+ years of running and biking around Santa Rosa and Sonoma County.. As far as the work itself, he's been using a variety of techniques including Active Release Techniques (aka Active Release Therapy), Bowen Therapy, and a few others to get these results. Thomas is like a mad scientist whose passion is the human body and his skills are obvious once he starts working on you. I highly recommend Thomas to anyone who has any type of pain, movement restriction, or other physical ailments. He is a master of his craft and I appreciate his expertise. read more

First off, I'm truly grateful to have found a practitioner as knowledgeable as Thomas Wells. I'm a little over 60 and my body isn't as flexible as it once was and I've been experiencing a number of aches and pains from staring at a computer screen much of the day. What I didn't realize is that much of the soreness, aches, and pains that I have been experiencing were symptoms of underlying conditions that had been building over the years and my body has been compensating for injuries and a general lack of regular exercise. My journey to improving my condition has been expertly shepherded by Thomas over the past 6 months. I have historically dealt with my soreness with deep tissue massage. I found myself scheduling weekly massage appointments so that I could get temporary relief from the pain but it didn't provide any long term relief. Thomas is a functional rehabilitation specialist certified in multiple therapeutic techniques including neurokinetic therapy (NKT), active release therapy (ART), and a host of other treatment methodologies. I asked Thomas why he had so many certifications and he stated that having knowledge of different methodologies help to identify and treat different issues and conditions resulting in more effective treatment outcomes. If you are facing nagging muscular soreness or pain, I would highly recommend scheduling an introductory appointment with Thomas. He is really popular as evidenced by the fact he is typical booked out weeks in advance. Be patient though, it's worth it. read more

After 2+ years of undiagnosed chronic pain and thousands of dollars spent on different chiropractors, PT's, massage therapists, etc. Thomas Wells is the ONLY PERSON who was able to provide me with immediate relief from my lower back pain/leg pain from sciatica. He's a very professional, no non-sense, and never wasted a single moment of our 45+ minute sessions. The days leading up to my appointments with him were spent on the floor crying, with absolutely zero sleep, and after a visit with him I would get a full nights sleep in my own bed - it sincerely felt like a miracle. Not only did he provide true relief, but he accurately diagnosed my condition and helped me to create a path forward - I had been misdiagnosed by many "professionals" before him, but shortly into my first visit with Thomas, he suspected a herniated disc in my spine and urged me to get an MRI - he was 100% correct and an MRI revealed an abnormally large herniated disc - the neurosurgeon was shocked that anyone was able to provide me any relief what so ever, due to the size of the hernia. But HE DID. I ended up having surgery to correct the problem and am now pain free, but Thomas helped me get though what I now realize was the most painful and difficult month of my life. I wish I would have found him sooner!!! I would recommend Thomas to ANYONE who is living in pain and has been struggling to find the right person to help provide relief and answers - he truly saved me. Thank you Thomas!!!!! read more

I've known Thomas for many years, first for his expertise as a personal trainer and subsequently for his amazing ability to help me recover from the multiple injuries I've incurred from both being very active and suffering from a connective tissue disorder, which makes me very susceptible to unusual sports injuries. Thomas has worked to help me heal and recover from each injury and from the multiple surgeries I've gone through the past few years. He has helped me recover when physical therapy either stopped working or did little to bring me back to full health and I don't know what I would've done without him! Thomas has excellent knowledge of the human body and body mechanics and is uniquely trained to deal with injury and pain issues that other medical professionals could not. I'm also a personal trainer and I recommend Thomas to all my clients who suffer from injuries and/or chronic pain so they can get back to working out as soon as possible. I can honestly say that I don't know of another person who has the well-rounded and unique knowledge Thomas possesses to help people recover from injuries, chronic pain or surgery and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for relief. His extensive knowledge combined with his optimistic and positive attitude has been instrumental in getting me back to my active lifestyle and pain free. read more

I had an injury over a decade ago, that caused me to literaly lose my ability to walk and function. It's been an incredibly long road, and my injury has become so complex, that it has been very hard for practitioners to help me make progress. I went to see Thomas at the suggestion of a PT in my area, and have been seeing him consistently for the past few months. The changes that I am seeing are really amazing me!!!, as I am consistently getting stronger and more stable. I am very impressed with the depth of knowledge Thomas has, and with how well he is handling my quite complex situation. His knowledge base is very broad, as he has been able to deftly deal with trauma, central nervous system issues etc... and has utilized multiple modalities to help me.... Also, Thomas clearly cares about his clients. After one session where I was left with the need to release anger from trauma of injury, Thomas stayed with me a bit overtime and worked with me creatively to help me get the anger release my body needed. ..Very grateful to have found such an amazing practitioner to help me on my path to healing! read more

How do you begin and end your day? For soooo long, mine was in PAIN! How do you find relief? I have relief, finally, thanks to the work and professional touch of Thomas Wells with The Body Mechanic! So many hours and so much time and money was wasted, with my medical plan and that process. I decided to manage my own health care, and manage my own recovery and my own wellness when I scheduled my first session with Thomas Wells 3 weeks ago. If you have been putting off taking action and thought this was "just getting old" and "have to live like this", that is not true! I have suffered from Shoulder issues, Hip issues, Hip Bursitis, IT Band issues, Achilles pain, knee pain and back and neck pain. I tell Thomas Wells he is a magician, because he has delivered relief from the constant pain I felt and thought I was supposed to deal with the rest of my life. I am feeling so much better in 3 sessions! Give him a chance to bring relief from pain in your body and life, you will be glad you did, I am! read more

In 2003, I suffered a devastating back injury, rupturing my L4 disc. In the following years, I spent thousands of dollars trying to alleviate the double-sciatic nerve pain I was experiencing. I tried spinal injections at UCSF, acupuncture, acupressure, massage, bodywork, yoga - heck, I even had 'shaman' dancing around me with feathers and sage at one point; I was desperate. Finally, a friend referred me to Thomas, and he changed everything. I really enjoyed Thomas' pragmatic approach to the amazing work he does. Put simply, I think he is amazing. He solved what no one else could - after seven years of chronic pain, I am finally free. Humble, down-to-earth, intelligent, intuitive, witty and a master at what he does; that's Thomas. Words cannot express my gratitude to him and I give him my highest possible recommendation. read more

Thomas uses a combination of skills, (see Web site) with a unique feel and competence, to get results most do not believe possible, even when we experience them. Some of his techniques get the brain to re-learn how to correctly communicate with areas of the body that have become dysfunctional. This helps the body to heal itself. If you need surgery, call him to see if he can help you avoid it (at a minimum he can get the muscles surrounding the joint neurologically strong and ready for post-surgery rehab). Had surgery? Schedule an appointment to get all the muscles, ligaments and fascia surrounding the surgery site functioning correctly again (talking to you Tiger...) Also, the neuro techniques resulted in a dramatic improvement in my proprioception over time. read more

I have been coming to Thomas Wells for over 5 years. He is highly skilled and knowledgable in a variety of modalities which have helped not only speed up my recovery times ("swimmers shoulder", patellofemoral syndrome, myomectomy surgery recovery, whiplash and other car accident related injuries...the list goes on) but has also corrected many dysfunctional patterns improving my quality of movement which allows me to continue playing soccer, hiking, swimming, dancing, working out, and living a more comfortable life. The combination of his services and ability to determine which modality to use for a specific injury is truly unique. Thomas Wells should absolutely be on your team of health professionals! read more

I met Thomas more than a year ago through a friend in San Francisco who recommended that I see Thomas about my chronic back pain. Having been a believer in chiropractic for years, I was open to a new technique that might reduce my discomfort. After the first visit, I was amazed. The pain that I had been fighting for years was reduced by 75% after the first session and I was able to sleep a full night for the first time in years. I have been seeing Thomas now for over a year and he has reduced my low back pain to a negligible level and through his guidance and exercise program, I am more active now than I have been in years. I am forever grateful for my friend's introduction. read more

Even though I am an Irish man with a gift for words, I must say to put into words what Thomas has done for me and my body is like trying to catch air in my fist, not easy by any means. All that said, Thomas Wells is one of those unique individuals who knows his craft as well as Mozart knew how to compose. I recommend him to all my friends and to complete strangers. i can't explain what he does but I can tell you with complete confidence that what he does do works. Cheers for now, Dermot Butterly - The Celtic Coach read more

As a fitness instructor, my body needs to be in tip top shape to teach and when my ankle was bothering me with no end in sight, i was so grateful to have been referred to Thomas. I had tried everything and did not want to have to get a cortisone shot. After seeing Thomas i learned that it wasn't actually my ankle but muscles in the surrounding areas that weren't firing up properly and were causing the pain in my ankle. After a few visits it felt great and i still see him for regular maintenance . read more

When I went to see Thomas Wells, I was hobbling, barely able to put any weight on my knee, and reaching to desks and handrails for support. After just one hour of work, I was walking with a mostly normal gait. The pain was almost gone. That was yesterday, and my knee continues to improve every day. If I could give him six stars I would. If you have a chronic ailment, just take my advice: Go see Thomas Wells. What he does is amazing! read more

My body has endured so many injuries, I've lost track. I live over an hour away but it is always worth the trek out to Santa Rosa. When the shit hits the fan, I call Thomas. He always knows how to put me back together again. His skill, knowledge, and dedication are unparalleled. As a practitioner, I am lucky to learn from him. As a client, I am able to heal because of him. I feel very blessed to have found Thomas. read more

When I came to Thomas my elbow was in so much pain I no longer slept and could barely use my arm. I had already tried other solutions including cortisone shots. It has been 3 years and my elbow is awesome, I have no pain, and full use! I still see Thomas every 4-6 weeks, he is an integral part of my overall wellness. I am not sure I will ever stop seeing him! Thanks Thomas as you know we think you are AMAZING! read more

Thomas is a master body mechanic. I came to him with two frozen shoulders. He expertly managed my shoulders and back from unbearable pain and limited movement To full range and painless action movements. Thank you Thomas, you brought me back to living a life worth living. read more

ThomasWells, is light years ahead of any masseuse, body worker, chiropractor, or physical therapist, I have ever worked with. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone with his knowledge and expertise on the body, truly a master of his craft. read more

Thomas has increased the flexibility/range of motion in my right calf/achilles tendon in ONE session. Went from almost no ability to stretch that tendon to getting almost as much stretch as in the left calf/ankle. He's a genius read more