I've been a long distance runner my entire life, and I've had body work all over the world…read more(literally) and tried multiple modalities as I'm prone to injuring myself. After 1 treatment with Lisa, I ran 11 miles today without pain for the first time in 6 months. My session was completely unlike an other body work I've had done. Lisa analyzed aspects of my stance, gait, and flexibility that I've never had assessed before, and she immediately spotted things I never mentioned ("Were you a ballet dancer? Did you repeatedly injure this ankle as a child?). Wow. Lisa's sense of touch is amazing. Despite a targeted, results oriented treatment, the experience was very relaxing. Her methods are very unique, but despite this, she does not leave you with a "my way is the only way" message, I felt encouraged to continue incorporating methods that work for me and invited to give honest feedback. Perhaps best of all, Lisa actually left me with tools to use at home and in my work outs that were clear and effective.

Find the source and you're as good as cured!…read more I've been working with Lisa for a while now, and have included her in my staff of therapists. I'm a professional bodybuilder, and I have very high demands to my body. Very few therapists are skilled enough to work with professional athletes. What makes Lisa so unique is that she combines different techniques: neuromuscular therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine and healing. As a supplement to the treatment she has developed her own training system: Kinetic link training. I came to see Lisa for some upper back and shoulder injuries. Most therapists will treat the injury, and guess what? 9 out of 10 times the injury returns. Why? Because you need to find out what caused it in the first place. Lisa analysed where my problems originated from. And it was neither the upper back or shoulder that needed the most treatment, those areas just needed symptom treatment. My REAL problems came from an old injury in my lower back, resulting in weak lower back muscles which my body compensated for by tilting my hip, which created a difference in leg length.... etc etc... A DOMINO effect of issues started in the lower back manifesting throughout my body. Lisa combined Neuromuscular treatment, acupuncture and Kinetic link training to treat all the issues that has occurred. Her kinetic link training has taken me by surprise in particular. Most injuries cause some muscles to grow too strong and others too weak - which in turn can distort and even make your body dysfunctional. Often we don't even realize it ourselves because we over compensate, and it's not before the pain becomes unbearable that we seek professional help. My advice to you: Don't wait too long. See Lisa, she is a professional. She can diagnose you very accurately, and draw up a game plan using her different skills to treat your individual problem. Did you wait too long like me? Then she will apply her kinetic link training and work with you getting your body's balance back! Become functional. Become free. My future? I'm still in treatment with Lisa. I'm 95% recovered. However as a pro athlete there's always issues. Lisa will remain as part of my therapist staff. Right now I'm working on qualifying for The Ms Olympia, september 2014 - The world Championships in bodybuilding for pro's. Lisa will in the following weeks work on getting my body 100% ready for the upcoming competition season. Chinese herbs is the next step. I'm very excited to try it out. I'll give you guys an update later in the year how its going. Just wanna add: Lisa works with anyone who is motivated to get healthy and functional - not just pro athletes, but it does say something about her level of professionalism. Thanks for reading about my experiences. Helle Trevino IFBB PRO

I came to see Gadi because I was hoping to no longer feel "trapped in the cage of my own body." I…read morehad a lot of pain but no specific rheumatologic diagnosis to explain it. His office is conveniently located at 7th and Broadway in Santa Monica, and sometimes you can find parking in the building garage, which is a plus. When I met Gadi, he had a calm, welcoming presence and immediately started asking thoughtful questions about my concerns. He explained the Strain Counterstain method, and what was amazing was that during the treatment I not only felt relaxed, but actually started yawning as my body shifted from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state. What stood out the most for me is how gentle the technique is. It is completely different from the deep tissue massages I had been getting without much improvement. The idea that you do not have to force things, and that the body can benefit from simply relaxing, was eye-opening. I left feeling better and with a new appreciation for how powerful gentle treatment can be. I have now returned several times and Gadi, the ever patient teacher, has been helping me learn how to perform my own psoas muscle release. I have had much less pain, improved mobility and am very grateful for what he does and who he is. I doubt many people have tried or even heard of this technique, and it is a shame, because it is amazing. I hope you try this out.

Came to see Gadi Kaufman for the first time because I was experiencing a lot of muscular pain, not…read morerealizing how connected it was to my nervous system and hips. The experience was wonderful, and Mr. Kaufman was incredibly kind and did an amazing job making me feel safe and comfortable throughout the session. He worked on several spasm points and helped release tension in my body, which was fascinating because I could immediately feel relief from the pain I had been carrying. The office space is small, so I wouldn't recommend bringing children if you're planning to receive treatment. Overall, a 10/10 experience!!!

Dr Dawn is the best doctor for me and my industry. I am in tech and often have issues with my neck…read more I live out of state now but still come in to see her when I need an adjustment and no one else can help me. Dr. Dawn is truly kind and have been stellar for me during the last 10 years that I have known her. I highly recommend her and can't thank her enough for playing a vital role in my life.

I went in to see Doctor Yoo today and it was an incredible experience. If you're like me, the…read morethought of going to a chiropractor is a little nerve racking. I've had some negative experiences before where my previous chiropractor was too rough with me, leaving me feeling a bit uneasy. If anyone could change my mind, and ease my nerves it's Dr. Yoo. She was extremely thorough when asking me about my body and health history. She was engaged with me and I felt cared for and like I was in great hands. She has a technique called the "active release technique" which I had never done before. Let's just say I went in thinking my lower back spasm was the only thing wrong and I couldn't be more off. I left her office with my ENTIRE BODY feeling ten times better. I honestly can't wait for my second appointment and I am sending all my friends to amazing Dr. Yoo.

I have been seeing Lindsay nearly every week for almost 2 years and I can say I have never felt…read morebetter. I came Simply Stretch after years and years of various running injuries and trying literally EVERYTHING else (including other stretch places) This is different - they really take the time here to understand the problem and make sure to tailor a treatment to your individual issue - whether it is fascial stretching, gratson, cupping, etc. I always walk home feeling 100% better than when I walk in. Lindsay also has great suggestions for things to do outside of the sessions to continue to improve mobility and decrease pain. The overall quality of my life has also drastically improved. I've sent various friends to Lindsay and they always say the same thing. I am running and performing better than I ever have been. I feel so lucky to be able to go here and look forward to my sessions all week. If you are reading this run (or if you are like I was, limp) to Simply Stretch. I guarantee you it will change your life like it did mine.

I have nothing but great things to say about simply stretch LA! The therapy they provide is a game…read morechanger. My body always feels rejuvenated and relaxed. I've noticed a big difference already in my mobility with them and I've only been going for a month. I Highly recommend this place :) Thank you so much for everything!

I always see results after a treatment session with Natania. I first found her when I was looking…read morefor someone to address the jaw tension I was experiencing from clenching my teeth. She skillfully helped my jaw relax and release at my first visit. I immediately trusted her knowledge about the body and musculature and her ability to know how to make each muscle relax and release. I then decided to ask her to work on my head as 6 months after surgery I was experiencing tightness and the mobility of my side to side head turns was not balanced. After a couple of sessions I have experienced a huge improvement in this. We are now gradually working through the rest of my body, addressing areas of tension and each time I feel like by body is becoming more balanced and flexible. I feel very fortunate to have found Natania and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for highly skilled bodywork to release tension, improve movement and create greater alignment in your body.

This review is long overdue - I can't keep the secret any longer! Natania has been doing fascia…read moremassage for me for at least 8 months now - I have been doing the "10-series" rolfing treatments at my own pace, with some setbacks as needed. She is truly a partner in health - not a practitioner just going through the motions. I can't recommend her highly enough. Under her care, my plantar fasciitis has gone away entirely, unlocking a new level of foot health that I didn't think would ever be possible. Over the years, I had seen two well-regarded podiatrists who both put me in hard, custom insoles that made my problem worse - I was at the point where walking around barefoot was impossible, and the only shoes I could wear had to have Dr. Scholl's insoles (because those were so much better than the expensive ones made by the podiatrists!). In addition, when she released the fascia on my feet, my jaw stopped clicking! My right TMJ had been clicking for 2 years. I tried mouth guards, botox, exercises, and nothing helped! It's truly a miracle to have both of these issues that have plagued me for years finally resolved. I'm so grateful to Natania for her support and skills. I wouldn't be where I am today, I wouldn't feel how I feel today, if not for her. I also appreciate Carol and Eddie, who are part of her amazing practice!

I've waited to post this review because honestly, it's been a bit of an emotional roller coaster…read moresince I was in a bad car accident in 2015 on my way to work. In a nut shell, It was early am and I was hit hard and fast on the passenger of a small compact by a Ford 250 that ran the red. This sent me (instantly totaled) into opposing traffic which, thank you all that is good and great, had stopped. Fast forward to the beginning of this year (having gone to innumerable places that hadn't really worked or dig the the core of the pain) still dealing with Worker's Comp and while some things have mildly relieved pain temporarily, nothing has been as effective on a long term basis (instead of hours) than being adjusted by Ben Sanchez (and Chloe) A dear friend had recommended I go to see Ben and his assistant Chloe. Desperately trying to find a way to not feel crunched up in my left hip anymore and also relieve the 3rd lumbar which has been a quarter inch out (this area affects digestion, and a number of other things in your system) I made the appointment. I arrived in Beachwood Canyon area and easily parked (morning appointments make this easy) and went in. In the the center of the room is a 30" massage table and 2 healers that unquestionably are here to help us realize we do not have to suffer the indignities of judgements by doctors that tell you imperiously, "well, you won't get better, you have a chronic condition." Ben set to work guiding me through specific breathing techniques as well as explaining, in detail, each thing he was about to do and what it was connected to. It was a cross between mesmerizing and physically challenging my ability to truly let go of this long term pain. By the time Chloe (Ben's assistant) and Ben both gave me the adjustments, it affected me not only physically as I could feel release for the first time in years as well as it affecting me psychologically. Anyone taking the time to read to here understands this well and is probably as seriously injured as I have been. To explain, I was being adjusted (or spiritually exorcized to our wit bluntly) in a way that felt like the condition of pain I'd learned to adjust to was being lifted away. I was having a deep experience that is traditionally described as a "mind, body, spirit" connection. It was (and still is) such an intense healing energy when one has both male and female energies working together. Chloe, Bens assistant, is very instinctual and brings a maternal energy to this unified effort of "rebirthing" you into your own perfect body. Or simply put, aligning your spine into its original state. Nitty-Gritty: Prices are really fair- contact Ben for info. He also has Tai Chi classes which will be in a separate review. Please check out Ben's IG here: http://www.instagram.com/ting.jin.healing And here is where Ben was trained in this Tai Chi/ Chi Gong art form of body work: https://www.discovertaiji.com/en/index.html Ok, so until I want to share more, this is my review for now. Visit Ben and Chloe, tell them you read this review. I get a free session like you will if you recommend someone. NOTE: Visit my other reviews and see how long those ones are. If I didn't believe in this is so profoundly and how it's affected me physically, mentally and emotionally- I wouldn't bother. Also note that if you actually want to heal and not be a victim to what doctors claim to "know" about your physical well-being, please please please go see Ben and see for yourself after even just two or three sessions how deeply you are gifting yourself going through this process. This isn't for victims who need to stay in their pain for attention or empathy to avoid their own growth. This process is for leaders and pioneers who need to be well for their journeys. Elizabeth

WOW! Ben and Chloe work wonders. Everytime I leave this place I feel an inch or two taller…read more Word to the wise, Ben's technique is not for the faint of heart. Unless you're seriously committed to realigning the results of your bad posture and physical inactivity, it might be wise to go a more traditional route. That said, if you can muster the courage to sort out consistent treatments, this tai chi technique is truly life altering, in the best possible way.

I injured my hand and stubbed my finger pretty bad playing basketball. Eventually I just couldn't…read moreplay anymore. The problem wouldn't resolve until I did some bodywork with Bruce. He was able to focus on hand with both precision and specificity. The dude was dialed in. I think The sessions broke through the plateau I was stuck at in my rehab and sped up my recovery time. Definitely helped sort out the damaged joint in my finger. Now I'm back on the court!

he is beyond knowledgeable. you can direct him to your problem areas, but let him do his thing from…read morethere. promise, he knows what he is doing. i am 60 yr old female whose physical health has suffered. after my first visit i felt taller & lighter. im not into surface massage, it just doesnt serve me. bruce uses pressure to go deep and releases issues. im getting more active again because of rolfing. i did 4 weekly visits, then biweekly for a couple visits. and moving into monthly to keep me maintained and a boost in needed areas. i am a teacher and have a tight budget. squeezed these treatments in there because my health and wellbeing need it and deserve it. bruce is a game changer.

An injury left me with 3 bulging cervical discs, 2 of which were also herniated. I suffered daily…read moreexcruciating pain for 3 years. My pain was so severe I could no longer function independently in daily life. A year before meeting Raj I had experienced, which I now know was, very aggressive trigger point therapy. It gave me results but not long lasting. Near the one year mark of using this method there were days I was in so much pain I could not trigger myself. At this point I knew I needed to try someone else's trigger point technique. Reading that Raj's technique was painless I knew he is who I had to try. His technique really is painless. Through out the entire session Raj has me participate in the treatment to communicate exactly where my pain is and what my pain level is. Being able to participate in my own healing treatment is absolutely refreshing. All of the doctors I encountered while dealing with my injury initially, never made me feel as though I was an actual person. Raj, not only makes me feel like a person but also has given me control over my healing process. Raj is thorough, precise and extremely knowledgeable. Share everything relevant and related because Raj actually listens and will use all the information shared to insure the best treatment. Feeling the pain literally melting away is the most amazing feeling. After just one session I was able to raise my arm up straight, which I wasn't able to do prior to my session with Raj. The following days and weeks I continued to feel the positive affects of Raj's work. An amazing and unexpected change came for me when Raj began to treat a 21 year old hip injury I had. I had no idea it was still affecting me and it never occurred to me that my range of motion could improve. Raj has given me what I call now my bionic hip. Several months later here I am happy to say that with Raj's technique and treatment education I am introducing all the things I always loved to do. If you want to live a pain free active life, listen and trust Raj's guidance.

This particular technique is exactly what I was looking for. It actually has an end ...unlike…read morechiropractors which I find I just had to keep going constantly for temporary results. Raj gives you personalized attention and there is a start of the procedure and then an end with a relaxed feeling. For me, I am older and I have been told that I have a scoliosis problem and have been offered steroid shots. I rather just do excercises and live with the stiffness & sometimes pain. Now I understand muscle tightness and what can be done about it and a better solution to be pain free and we are working on my body section by section until completley pain free.