Bob Alonzi, Certified Advanced Rolfer

I had a great Rolfing experience (10+ sessions) with Bob last year. He is an extremely knowledgeable, patient and not to mention, a very skilled Rolfer. For those considering Rolfing, I would strongly urge taking a few sessions and giving this approach a try. I have had kyphotic posture with chronic musculoskeletal pain since 2009 and tried several different approaches before I found Rolfing for therapeutic relief. Bob tailored the sessions to my needs and listened carefully to my complaints and case history. After the 2^nd session, I started noticing changes in my movement patterns and posture… Rolfing works by altering the stresses in muscles and bones throughout the entire body making it a holistic approach and I believe this is precisely the reason why it can be so effective and long lasting. Several months since my last rolfing session, I’m pleased with what Bob has achieved for me!

When I moved to Los Angeles 22 years ago, I had an extremely painful, debilitating right lumbar pain that was so bad I couldn’t stand long enough to wash dishes. I had it for several years. I tried the Back Institute in Santa Monica and chiropractic, but nothing worked. Then I met Bob. He worked with my chiropractor to correct the source of my back pain when no one else could identify it. As I have moderately advanced scoliosis, over the years my spine took a toll on my lower left lumbar. Again, Bob ameliorated the condition, and made me pain free again. When I broke my ankle and got 3 cervical disc bulges from wearing the boot improperly, I was in more pain than I had ever experience in my life, and considering surgery. Again, Bob came through. I can’t imagine what would have happened to me if Bob hadn’t been in my life. Scoliosis doesn’t go away, but regular visits with Bob over the years have kept it in check and keeps me living pain free. He’s a healer with a gentle touch, an empathic nature and a well-​honed clinical skill. If you’re lucky enough to find his Unilocal page, look no further. He will help you.

Bob Alonzi has been helping me maintain my health and fitness for 20 plus years. I am 71 and Rolfing has been part of my life for over 45 years and has helped me heal from several accidents and illnesses. Bob is the best Rolfer I have ever worked with. I’ve been an athlete and a dancer all my life and it is my aim to maintain as active/​healthy a lifestyle as I am able. Bob’s an important part of that. I get a tune up Rolfing when I need it and Bob’s expertise on healthy living and peak performance give me his valuable feedback and suggestions, all of which help keep me humming along. I work out and stretch (I can touch my palms to the floor) plus salsa dance, all of which I do regularly. When I work with Bob he is always gentle yet strong, plus he brings an intuitive healing perspective and energy to his work. Bob’s completely non judgmental and understanding. He holds the space so I can make my own discoveries and process the work at my pace. Bob «gets» me, understands my sense of humor and laughs at my jokes — what more can you ask for.

I have been getting Rolfed by Bob for years and thought it was time to share the extremely positive experiences I have had. I agree with the comments about professionalism, reasonable fee, personable, and thorough. He is very experienced and knowledgeable, and with years of experience, I trust him to identify the source of pain, the techniques and the treatment. and what I can do at home (and not do!) Having had bad body work from other sources, I know how important this is. For those unfamiliar with what Rolfing can do, I no longer walk like a duck, (something I go on periodically to work on) have better posture, and am now in for chronic problems with neck and shoulders. For me, the Rolfing feels like I am having 500 pounds taken off my head neck and shoulders, and have increased mobility.

Bob Alonzi is excellent.
A friend recommended Rolfing to me to help improve my posture, and reduce my chronic neck pain. After much online searching, I went to see Bob at his conveniently-​located office in Santa Monica.
Bob has a wonderful manner, a calm presence and undoubted expertise. If you have never tried rolfing, you really should! Think of it as a series of massages that genuinely work for long-​term benefit, rather than short term muscle relief. (I hate to over-​simplify the process of rolfing, because it is so much more than that, but that has been a useful description to help position this process to some friends of mine).
I signed-​up for a series of 10 sessions — the cost was extremely reasonable and I consider this to have been one of my best investments ever.

I have to say, this is the 1^st review I have ever written on Unilocal.
But I chose to write it because supporting Bob, and his work, is very important to me.
As a sufferer of pain related to TMJ, and various other structural issues, (mostly connected to the spine), I have found Rolfing one of the few successful healing approaches. That being said, it is imperative to find the right Rolfer.
As most people know, LA is full of options when it comes to chiropractors, massage therapists, etc. I went a full fledged search almost 4 years ago to find the best Rolfer in LA. I will tell you, that search took a long time.
I tried multiple Rolfers for different periods of time, until finding Bob.
Some Rolfer’s therapy techniques were not effective, or they were easily distracted during sessions.
The positive factors of working with Bob:
— He discusses his client’s pain and issues prior to each appointment to ensure he gets the job done.
— Also, he is intuitive in the sense he knows exactly what level of pressure to use where he is working.
— You will see results. You will feel better, you will have less pain!
And…
— He works out of an office (not his home), which is professional and private. Bob will not answer phone calls during a session. He works with you 100% of the time.
— He doesn’t over charge for his services and he is flexible with appointments.
It really doesn’t get much better than that. I would recommend Bob to anyone in the LA who suffers from pain and/​or is curious about Rolfing.

Bob is an amazing rolfer. He takes the time to understand the issues with your body (in my case back and neck pain) — and explains why it is happening based on your daily activities.
He then uses the rolfing technique to help loosen your muscles and essentially sends you home pain free!