Certified Rolfer & Rolf Movement Practitioner

A few years back I used Bettina to work out some misalignment I had in my back. It took several visits and some return ones over a couple of years, but she found the knots and untied them, and I’ve been way better ever since. Bettina keeps up on her knowledge and understands how to recognize and deal with back problems many of us have. I tried orthopedists, chiropractors, and a few Loren Berry practitioners, all of whom came up short with results. She got it done, and as it will be said by all who use her, is a nice person.

I have just started to see Bettina. She is caring, attentive, intelligent, strong and knows exactly how to spend our time together to maximize the benefit. I have seen MANY massage therapist and certified rolfers in the Bay Area. Bettina is the best! My back and neck are in terrible shape. Pain all the time. The first time I walked in, Bettina did a full assessment of my body, posture and pain and went to work. She knew exactly what parts of my body to work to get the results that I needed. I haven’t felt that good in a long time. I am thrilled to have found her!

Ok. I guess I’ll start by saying ditto to all the above reviews. I’m really surprised there aren’t more — it seems she’s a hidden gem! I have had hip pain from an injury that occurred years ago playing sports — gnarly tackle. The pain started over a year ago and was to the point that one doctor suggested surgery. I continued to look for alternative treatments and found a new doctor in sports medicine that highly recommended that I go see Bettina. I will be forever grateful. Mind you, the first session I was delightfully surprised with her kindness and beautiful personality but I was there for healing. Whoa… Rolfing is an intense experience for the novice but once you realize the benefits you will be forever changed. With the first visit my hip felt better, the second was even better. Right now and for the last few weeks I haven’t felt any pain — the first time in a long time. I will keep you posted on the progress, but at this point I am sure thankful that I didn’t take the surgery option. Bettina took the time to listen to my concerns and made recommendations along the way on what to do outside of our «treatments». She is the whole package and an expert in her field. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is in need of body work therapy.

I’ve been to just about every kind of body work therapist in SF and Bettina stands in a class by herself. She views each client as unique and works closely with you to understand your issues. She has an in depth understanding of anatomy and the interrelationship of muscles, nerves and skeletal structure and is able to explain it in a way that makes sense. You know when she’s working on you that you’re in the hands of an expert.
I’m so thrilled with the work Bettina has done to rid the pain in my shoulder and hip and was suprised how few sessions it took. The pain relief has lasted and was not just a temporary fix as with so many other body work practitioners. Bettina is a lovely, caring person with a lot of talent. I can’t say enough about her and recommend her without hesitation!

I’ve been going to see Bettina for a few years, and I’ve found her to be an extraordinary body-​worker /​rolfer. She’s kind, considerate, and humble … working from a beautiful location in glen park overlooking the city.
But, you don’t see Bettina for the view :) You see her because she has an amazingly precise and intuitive ability to figure out complex body mechanic issues. I’ve gotten her help with neck, hip and back issues.
Rolfing is the only bodywork I’ve tried where I’ve gotten sustainable results, not just relaxation for the rest of the day.
The thing with Rolfing, is you need an up-​to-​date practitioner, as if the person learned a long time ago and hasn’t stayed current they can do it too hard, and its just straight up painful. A modern practitioner who stays current, like Bettina, knows how to do it in a way that works without causing too much pain. This is really key when choosing a Rolfing practitioner.
I’ve done bodywork, rolfing, chiropractic, you name it, and Bettina is one of my favorite practitioners. I’d even say she’s become a friend over the years.
Its with pleasure that I be her first reviewer on Unilocal :)