Structural Integration & Movement Education Services
Expert hands-on fascia work and functional movement coaching in Santa Cruz
Your movement holds your story
I offer two complementary approaches: hands-on structural work and movement education. Most clients benefit from both to restore natural movement, reduce pain, and improve performance.
Structural Integration
Hands-on bodywork that releases tight areas and restrictions in your connective tissue (think of it like a web that connects everything in your body). When one part gets tight, it pulls on everything else. This work releases those restrictions so your whole body can function better. Paired with movement cues so changes "stick" when you stand, walk, lift, and live.
Key Benefits:
Restore natural movement, reduce pain, and improve performance in daily life and training.
The Bottom Line
Hands-on fascia work + movement education to realign how you move so life feels easier
Why People Book This
- • Relief from nagging tension and "stuck" spots
- • Better posture and easier breathing
- • Stronger, smoother movement in daily life and training
How It Works
What to Expect
Typical session lengths: 60 / 90 / 120 minutes. Wear comfy clothing, no oils needed.
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What to Expect
Typical session lengths: 60 / 90 / 120 minutes. Wear comfy clothing, no oils needed.
- • Wear comfy clothing
- • No oils
- • We'll get you up and moving during the session
- • You may feel lighter or a bit worked. This is normal and temporary
- • Typical session lengths: 60 / 90 / 120 minutes
What's Realistic
Many feel a meaningful shift in 1–3 sessions. Lasting change usually needs 6–12 sessions.
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What's Realistic
Many feel a meaningful shift in 1–3 sessions. Lasting change usually needs 6–12 sessions.
- • Many feel a meaningful shift in 1–3 sessions
- • Lasting change usually needs 6–12 sessions with light homework
- • Not a quick solution. It's change that holds because your movement changes
- • I'll tell you if I'm not the right fit and refer out
Smart Ways to Start
The Reset (3 weeks)
SI + movement to clear the biggest roadblocks.
The Hip Series
Unstick hips/low back and restore stride.
Full Repatterning (12 weeks)
Complete SI series + movement habit change.
Movement Education
One-on-one training focused on how you move, not just what exercises you do. We work on fundamental movement patterns that improve everything you do.
Key Benefits:
Restore natural movement patterns, reduce pain from compensation, and improve performance. Movement that serves your life, not just the gym. Strength, balance, and injury prevention that transfers to everything you do.
What we work on:
- • Efficient breathing and core integration
- • Fundamental movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull)
- • Balance and proprioception
- • Strength that serves your life, not just the gym
- • Injury prevention and movement problem-solving
Movement that serves your life, not just the gym
The Process
First Session
We assess where you are, what you want, and what's getting in the way. I'll explain what I see and recommend a plan.
Ongoing Work
Most clients see significant changes in 5-10 sessions. We work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
Maintenance
Once you're moving well, monthly or quarterly tune-ups keep you there. You'll also have tools to maintain the work yourself.
Want Both?
Most clients see the best results combining structural work and movement education
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Personal Training & Movement Coaching in Santa Cruz
Looking for a personal trainer in Santa Cruz who combines structural integration with intelligent movement education? I work with clients throughout Santa Cruz County, from downtown to Westside, Capitola to Aptos, offering private one-on-one sessions at my studio or select outdoor locations.
Whether you need private personal training, movement assessment, posture coaching, or specialized support for active Santa Cruz lifestyles (surfing, trail running, climbing, cycling), we can work together to help you move better and feel better.