Boston Rolfer

I went to Diana for a 10 session series. She is an incredibly knowledgeable + practical healer who is also empathic. Rolfing is a fascinating type of bodywork and after seeing Diana I was much more aware of my body and how I can use that awareness to fight bad habits. Her insight is invaluable and my results were more dramatic than I was expecting. I feel like I can move easier in general, I stand taller, feel more confident, and I am able to ground myself more easily.
Rolfing is not like your average massage– I highly suggest researching structural integration. At the beginning of my process there was pain– after sessions I would be sore for a few days. As time went on my body got used to it and really relaxed during and after sessions. It is SO worth it!

This woman is an incredibly gifted healer and I only wish I’d found her sooner. I came to Diana a few weeks ago with some serious lower back pain, a limp, and pain in my hip, –and that was only the ½ of it; I was frustrated because this was the 4^th injury in as many years, and while I’d had relief and some rehab from all these injuries thru PT, acupuncture and massage, I realized this cascade of injuries was all of a piece and my body was seriously out of alignment; I needed to address that. A little research brought me to Rolfing. I found Diana and read some amazing reviews from previous clients. I liked her immediately when I met her, she’s warm, easy to talk to and she really listened to what I said. She studied my gait, evaluated my spine as I moved and in her questions and comments I knew that she saw my body as a whole and saw the structural limitations I had as a result of these past injuries. And then she got to work, and wow. It’s not massage, it’s therapeutic work, she really manipulates the soft connective tissue and the relief that comes from releasing that is profound. All I can say is that it was just short of miraculous how much better I felt when I got off her table 2 hours later. I could walk with ease, felt more grounded in a way I hadn’t in weeks. I’ve now had 3 sessions with her and my progress has been amazing. I have had more pain relief and achieved more range of motion in 3 sessions with Diana than I though possible. I feel more at home, and lighter on my feet and it’s all because of these sessions with Diana. Her energy work enhances the whole experience, and I leave each session feeling both lighter, and enlightened, and am grateful to have found her.

Diana is absolutely terrific! I have had headaches & severe chronic upper thoracic back pain for a number of years and after a 2 hour session I feel dramatically different – my headaches are gone & I can move again without pain when I leave her office!
The 2 hour sessions work great for me as she is able to focus comprehensively on my entire upper back, neck & shoulders, but I know she offers 1 hour sessions as well. She has a wealth of knowledge that I enjoy tapping into as we chat during our sessions: She has referred me to nearby Alternative Health clinics & clued me in to other local resources to help my on my quest for a healthy lifestyle and pain free body. I also find her prices to be highly competitive, especially given her expertise!
Rolfing is a type of structural integration that help improve body alignment & relieve pain by working with the muscles & connective tissues. More info can be found at
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I’ve tried a number of other things like physical therapy, chiropractic & acupuncture & Rolfing has proved to be the most effective treatment for my tight, stressed out & inflexible muscles!
I walk into her office feeling out of balance & I leave feeling like I’m walking taller & able to move freely again!
Highly recommended!

In one session Diane was able to help loosen my entire body so that I was walking better after an hour. First thing she does is analyze your gait and stance to see how you currently hold your body. While rolfing seems to most to be a deep tissue massage, it feels like more than that when you are done. Not only does it release tight muscles, but it almost feels like you have repositioned your body to a better physical balance. What I also liked about Diane was that she was able to help me realize why I had tightness in certain areas and how parts of my body compensated for weaknesses with other muscles. This knowledge helps you to actively participate in your healing along with her. Her place is easy to get to and she has weekend appointments which is wonderful for anyone that works during the week. It is not the type of healing that is for the person looking for a light, relaxing, spa-​like massage to release tension but you can let her know if the pressure is too much and she will adapt for you. My body was sore, like I worked out the next day but it only lasted a day and was so worth it. I highly recommend Boston Rolfer in Needham. If you experience chronic muscular pain and tightness, it is definitely worth a visit.

I am a personal trainer and I believe in the benefits of hands-​on tissue work and myo-​fascial release. I have had several deep tissue massages, but this is something completely different. Never before have I seen and felt such a dramatic difference after a single session. After I rose from the table I stood taller and straighter. My movement felt more fluid and my breathing improved. I am so excited to continue my 10-​series. Diana is incredibly skilled and she can truly read your body. If you value your body at all, book a visit today. This is transformative.