Alan Richardson Rolfing

I highly recommend Alan Richardson to anyone who is experiencing chronic pain due to an injury or a structural imbalance. I myself am trained in Swedish massage. In my twenties I took the entire Rolfing sequence. As a former bodywork pracitioner I appreciate that Alan keeps his skills fresh by constant study and by teaching. Alan has what I call "listening hands". His patient, gentle but persistent approach works wonders on stubborn pain. I also appreciate that he keeps an open mind about what kinds of bodywork might best help the client in front of him. Now in my mid-60s, a lifetime of structural issues and use/overuse problems have "come home to roost". I rely on Alan to help me to function to the best of my ability.
Apr 28th, 2019

Alan is amazing! I've been seeing him for a few years now. I initially went because someone who had done his research said he was one of the UK's best rolfers and he had fixed what had been very persistent back pain. At the time, I was having foot and lower back issues that weren't improving anymore via physios. And since doing rolfing with Alan, I've never looked back! My pains have disappeared and having the one-off top-ups helps keeps things at bay. Alan always creates a fantastically inspiring environment, safe, life-affirming, funny, kind and creative - and all the time whilst also ironing out any stiffness and various body niggles. I cannot recommend Alan highly enough.
Apr 5th, 2019

I have been seeing Alan for over 2 years now. The initial 11 step programme was amazing and went a long way to rectifying years of asymmetric sporting activity, particularly in my lower back. Further sessions have substantially improved my posture and alignment and capacity to continue playing regular sports. Alan has a fantastic ability to look at how I stand and diagnose where my body requires treatment, and I always leave his sessions feeling more balanced and aligned. I would thoroughly recommend Alan to anyone looking for rolfing treatment.
Nov 5th, 2018

The pain in my back has been relieved by these sessions, and it has been really interesting to learn about this technique. I am so much more aware of my posture and breath and can correct when I see old habits start coming back. Alan is very knowledgable and skilled. Really happy.
Oct 16th, 2018

Alan is an experienced Rolfer, and a truly kind person - a tonic for both body and soul. I was amazed at how much my posture was improved and able to be rebalanced through the Series with Alan. The change was amazing, I was standing upright and looking ahead for the first time (instead of down at the floor!), and I also felt more confident. As well as in my day to day, it was in Pilates I noticed the big improvement - my Pilates teacher had made the recommendation. Suddenly I had more flexibility, and the right muscles were now free to be worked more accurately so as to support the improvements made with Alan. I still visit Alan regularly for a top up, and I continue to be wowed by how work on one part of the body can make such a difference to a completely different part, and in turn help to reset my posture.
Nov 22nd, 2018