Gotham Rolfing

Anthony is a first– rate Rolfer who excels at his craft. Due to a particular health condition I have been getting Rolfed since 2004; therefore, I have experienced the techniques of many different Rolfers through the years. Anthony has a very intuitive ability to know just what your body needs and his approach and technique is excellent. I would highly recommend him, if you are looking for a top– notch Rolfer.

Anthony was recommended by my Rolfer in Santa Cruz, CA and I wasn’t disappointed. I have chronic plantar fasciitis on my foot and a rib that goes out, so my body compensates resulting in soreness and fatigue. I booked a couple of sessions with a chiropractor and found the relief briefly. One session with Anthony I feel so much more aligned and loose in my muscles. He is a doll of a man and works with you and your ailments. I will be back!
If you are new to rolfing, its deep tissue massage more akin to sports massage than what you find in spas. He is knowledgeable of connective tissues and how the whole body is affected by joints and muscles that are out of whack. It makes sense if your alignment is out, the muscle memory that forms around the injury needs to be worked out so it can relearn its correct position. That’s why sometimes chiropractic treatments hold only for awhile will the muscle pulls it back out of alignment. I highly recommend Anthony for his personable demeanor and professional skill.

I looked into Rolfing after finishing another stint in physical therapy. I’ve had back issues (herniated disks, sciatic, etc.) since my mid 20s and have found myself in PT at least every 2yrs. I found Gotham Rolfing online and after discussing my history and goals with Anthony signed up for 10 series in 2013.
Anthony was really good at laying out the roadmap of the sessions and explaining the concepts in layman’s terms. I kind of enjoyed not being sold on one treatment strategy vs. another and just focusing on what worked for my body.
The sessions were no joke and it felt like a pretty intense workout (sweat included). There were parts of my body that felt sore and needed a few days to recover. Anthony was really good at helping me anticipate the next move and always checked in with my comfort level. During the earlier sessions Anthony helped me with my breathing techniques which went a long way during the core sessions (I still use the same techniques in my workouts).
Overall, I found the 10 series to be a great comprehensive program that is focused on integrating the full body rather than focusing on one particular concern. For me personally, I found the sessions focused on the upper body and feet the most effective in building up strength in my back and regained confidence that the next workout or activity will not compromise my back.
I went back for maintenance (3 sessions) last year (2014) to work out the kinks and plan to do the same later this year. Look forward to working with Anthony on staying out of PT.

I am a woman over 40 with lower back issues than stem from old injuries as well as years of walking in 3 inch heels. A friend suggested I try rolfing as I had tried other therapies that never gave me the relief I was looking for.
Finally I have! Anthony Buono is the owner and certified rolfer at Gotham Rolfing.
He is extremely knowledgeable and takes time to explain the work he is doing as he moves along each of the 10 sessions. After each session I felt a renewed sense of energy and a change in my body I could not quite place. Mid way thru, by session 5 or 6, I can say I felt taller and my posture had certainly improved. It has been several weeks since my last session and I still feel the positive effects of this treatment.
I no longer suffer lower back pain and I feel much more flexible and confident in my posture. If you have not tried rolfing yet, Anthony is the man to see!