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Simply put, I am amazed at how much better, my whole being, is feeling. Particularly my left foot. I really have come to understand the level of pain I had grown use to living with. Assuming, it could only be marginally better. This problem has been with me since the womb.(I was a breach birth) My posture is better, I feel more connected to the earth beneath me and there is a much calmer, relaxed feeling when I walk. As I mentioned in our intake interview I have been a voracious consumer of body work for decades!. I really have dedicated a part of myself to achieving a sense of unity with mind, body and spirit. .And, have always felt that the effort did not bear the results I desired. After 2 sessions with you I find myself with a sense of optimism that has been lacking for the last couple of decades.
All I can say is, thank you and I look forward to seeing you
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I have been a client of Jeffrey Burch for over a year; my initial complaint was greatly improved on the first treatment. I have been amazed by his knowledge & professionalism and the manner in which he has addressed my specific issues. This community & I are fortunate to have him practicing here.
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I feel like I got my life back |
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"Thank you so much for the excitement & patience you brought to sharing your knowledge with our Functional Methods class. I know we all got caught up in your passion for anatomy & for the healing work that you do. It is unusual for students to feel so comfortable asking for further explanation and clarifying what we don't know enough about; and the fact that we had no qualms about this is a testament to the openness & consideration you offered each of us. I learned so much, and have already incorporated so many assessment & treatment methods into my practice that I cannot quite remember what my work looked like a year ago. And what fun I've had along the way, geeking out on the human body with like-minded practitioners!"
"Your work has changed my life in such wonderful ways. As a client, I am so grateful for the increased comfort I feel in my body as a result of your work. I was in so much pain when I first came to see you & I was feeling somewhat hopeless after trying so many different modalities. I remember the first few visits - I didn't want to talk, or learn about what you were doing, or get to know you better, because my sole focus was on getting through each day. Now I don't need painkillers & am going off of the medication I've been on for nerve pain, and it feels good to work, exercise, sleep and play again. I feel like I got my life back!"
"The other amazing change has been in my work. I didn't really know what else was out there, and I was losing interest in the traditional massage & trigger point work I'd trained in. The Functional Methods class feels like the tip of the iceberg of a whole new world of bodywork (too many metaphors?). My practice has never been so busy as it is now, and I credit its fullness to the increased effectiveness of my work & my rekindled passion for working with the body."
"Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with me Jeff, and for the profound effect you've had on my life - personally & professionally. You are greatly appreciated."
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pain release and emotional renewal |
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“Almost nine years ago I limped into Jeff Burch’s office having injured my lower back, and an hour later I walked out feeling great. After that first session, I went back every two weeks for nine more constructive sessions to free my body of the tension and physical pain that I had been carrying for so long. The knots in my legs and neck loosened, my upper stiff back relaxed, and my stooped shoulders straightened for the first time in my life.
“In the following two years I returned for eight more sessions of deeper tissue work and experienced profound physical as well as emotional relief. I realized then that undergoing Rolfing® was taking my body to a higher level of existence and was definitely the best thing that I had ever done for my body.
“Since then I have gone back every six months to maintain my new found posture and to remain centered and feel recharged. As my job consists of being on my feet all day, lifting heavy loads, and dealing with the public, not having experienced Rolfing® would place my 55 year old body in grave trouble.
“Of course all of this continual pain release and emotional renewal would not have been possible without someone as qualified, trustworthy, and professional as Jeff Burch. Spending an hour of Rolfing® with Jeff’s firm, yet gentle touch is equivalent to four hours of deep massage and you even feel better afterwards. I feel totally confident in Jeff’s work and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to achieve a higher sense of well-being and better health.”
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four year old with diagnosis of autism |
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“Jeffrey Burch has used CranioSacral techniques to treat our son from the time he was four in 1999.
“Jack has a diagnosis of autism, and at the time we first took him to see Mr. Burch, he showed minimal verbal skills, a high level of sensory defensiveness, and had horrendous headaches, which had him screaming in pain for five to six hours almost every night. After only a couple of treatments, Jack was able to sleep through the night without headaches and was able to let us brush his teeth without gagging and retching. As his pain level and sensory defensiveness diminished, Jack was able to learn many skills we were told he was unlikely to ever achieve.
“Now when Jack has a growth spurt and his headaches return, he begs to be taken to see Jeff. We are grateful beyond words to Mr. Burch for giving our son a life worth living, one filled with opportunities instead of pain and isolation.”
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pain free after decades of pain |
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“Jeffrey Burch is an extraordinarily skilled and educated Rolfer™. He alone was able to help me regain my quality of life and he is the one to whom I entrust the health of my children.
“In 1976, I broke my collarbone in a horseback riding accident. For the next twenty years I experienced almost continuous neck and shoulder pain and periods of spasm often lasting several days when I would be in so much pain I could barely turn my head. Over the years I worked with several physicians including a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon, massage therapists and physical therapists, but the pain continued to worsen and bouts of spasm became more frequent.
“In 1997, my doctor referred me to Jeffrey Burch for a series of Rolfing® sessions.
Jeffrey treated me about every ten days over a period of four months. At the end of his treatment I was pain free. I have never had an episode since and I am still pain free.
“This year my twelve-year-old daughter began experiencing sharp pains in her wrist while playing guitar. After one session with Jeffrey she was able to resume playing guitar without pain.”
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professional integrity |
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“I have personally benefited by being Rolfed™ by Mr. Burch. Due to previous injury I suffered chronic pain and limited range of motion. The debilitating pain I suffered was alleviated and my range of motion restored. I have recommended Mr. Burch to many people for various conditions. What I most appreciate about Mr. Burch is his professional integrity. More than once he has evaluated a client and told them that Rolfing® would be an inappropriate intervention for their condition, and referred them to orthopedists or chiropractors. I have never once had a chiropractor refer me to an orthopedic doctor, or an orthopedist refer me to a chiropractor, even when it was an appropriate (professionally ethical) thing to do.”
--- Karen Schöller B.S., R.N., Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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pain release and emotional renewal |
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“Almost nine years ago I limped into Jeff Burch’s office having injured my lower back, and an hour later I walked out feeling great. After that first session, I went back every two weeks for nine more constructive sessions to free my body of the tension and physical pain that I had been carrying for so long. The knots in my legs and neck loosened, my upper stiff back relaxed, and my stooped shoulders straightened for the first time in my life.
“In the following two years I returned for eight more sessions of deeper tissue work and experienced profound physical as well as emotional relief. I realized then that undergoing Rolfing® was taking my body to a higher level of existence and was definitely the best thing that I had ever done for my body.
“Since then I have gone back every six months to maintain my new found posture and to remain centered and feel recharged. As my job consists of being on my feet all day, lifting heavy loads, and dealing with the public, not having experienced Rolfing® would place my 55 year old body in grave trouble.
“Of course all of this continual pain release and emotional renewal would not have been possible without someone as qualified, trustworthy, and professional as Jeff Burch. Spending an hour of Rolfing® with Jeff’s firm, yet gentle touch is equivalent to four hours of deep massage and you even feel better afterwards. I feel totally confident in Jeff’s work and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to achieve a higher sense of well-being and better health.”
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pain free after decades of pain |
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“Jeffrey Burch is an extraordinarily skilled and educated Rolfer™. He alone was able to help me regain my quality of life and he is the one to whom I entrust the health of my children.
“In 1976, I broke my collarbone in a horseback riding accident. For the next twenty years I experienced almost continuous neck and shoulder pain and periods of spasm often lasting several days when I would be in so much pain I could barely turn my head. Over the years I worked with several physicians including a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon, massage therapists and physical therapists, but the pain continued to worsen and bouts of spasm became more frequent.
“In 1997, my doctor referred me to Jeffrey Burch for a series of Rolfing® sessions.
Jeffrey treated me about every ten days over a period of four months. At the end of his treatment I was pain free. I have never had an episode since and I am still pain free.
“This year my twelve-year-old daughter began experiencing sharp pains in her wrist while playing guitar. After one session with Jeffrey she was able to resume playing guitar without pain.”
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professional integrity |
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“I have personally benefited by being Rolfed™ by Mr. Burch. Due to previous injury I suffered chronic pain and limited range of motion. The debilitating pain I suffered was alleviated and my range of motion restored. I have recommended Mr. Burch to many people for various conditions. What I most appreciate about Mr. Burch is his professional integrity. More than once he has evaluated a client and told them that Rolfing® would be an inappropriate intervention for their condition, and referred them to orthopedists or chiropractors. I have never once had a chiropractor refer me to an orthopedic doctor, or an orthopedist refer me to a chiropractor, even when it was an appropriate (professionally ethical) thing to do.”
--- Karen Schöller B.S., R.N., Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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sports injuries and postural structure |
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“My family of six has been seeing Jeffrey Burch for the past 14 years with very effective and satisfactory results. He permanently straightened my partner’s hunched neck and dealt effectively with structural issues in the children so that everyone’s posture is excellent without the long-term return visits usually needed in other methods of treatment. He has also effectively dealt with the many sports and snowboard injuries of an active family in a manner that has led to very rapid healing and mitigation. We would heartily recommend Jeffrey Burch to anyone suffering from bad posture or muscular / skeletal / joint problems.”
--- The Holmes family, Steve Holmes, Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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four year old with diagnosis of autism |
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“Jeffrey Burch has used CranioSacral techniques to treat our son from the time he was four in 1999.
“Jack has a diagnosis of autism, and at the time we first took him to see Mr. Burch, he showed minimal verbal skills, a high level of sensory defensiveness, and had horrendous headaches, which had him screaming in pain for five to six hours almost every night. After only a couple of treatments, Jack was able to sleep through the night without headaches and was able to let us brush his teeth without gagging and retching. As his pain level and sensory defensiveness diminished, Jack was able to learn many skills we were told he was unlikely to ever achieve.
“Now when Jack has a growth spurt and his headaches return, he begs to be taken to see Jeff. We are grateful beyond words to Mr. Burch for giving our son a life worth living, one filled with opportunities instead of pain and isolation.”
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four year old with diagnosis of autism |
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“Jeffrey Burch has used CranioSacral techniques to treat our son from the time he was four in 1999.
“Jack has a diagnosis of autism, and at the time we first took him to see Mr. Burch, he showed minimal verbal skills, a high level of sensory defensiveness, and had horrendous headaches, which had him screaming in pain for five to six hours almost every night. After only a couple of treatments, Jack was able to sleep through the night without headaches and was able to let us brush his teeth without gagging and retching. As his pain level and sensory defensiveness diminished, Jack was able to learn many skills we were told he was unlikely to ever achieve.
“Now when Jack has a growth spurt and his headaches return, he begs to be taken to see Jeff. We are grateful beyond words to Mr. Burch for giving our son a life worth living, one filled with opportunities instead of pain and isolation.”
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“I have suffered from migraine headaches since I was a young child. I have tried numerous methods of treatment, from AMA approved medications to Chiropractic, from Herbal Remedies to standard Massage Therapy. Finally, I heard about Jeffrey Burch and the method of Rolfing®. I pursued treatment for 10 sessions and to my great relief and gratitude, I have not had a migraine in over 5 years!
“As you know migraine headaches are debilitating and literally life stopping. I can not, in mere words, describe the elation I feel toward conquering this life long problem.”
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alternative healing from surgical amputation |
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“I have been aware of Rolfing® as an alternative healing art since 1970. My husband has had a complete series of treatments with Jeffrey Burch in 1979 to repair damages to his muscular system and hips after the amputation of his lower left leg. I had a series of treatments with Jeff to correct damage as the result of years of poor posture at a computer keyboard. My daughter, who graduated with a degree from the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Healing Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1991, has also had several treatments of Rolfing® and appreciates the validity of the approach to deep tissue work. Rolfing® is not a new practice nor is it a charlatan’s cheap trick of flashing colored lights and chrome plated machines.”
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a moment to pause & reflect ... |
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While taking a moment to pause and reflect on my life's path thus far, I'm inspired to say THANK YOU for your teaching and support. Before studying with you a few years ago I was an amateur massage therapist hungry for knowledge and experience. Thanks to your affordable and well informed classes, I am now providing sophisticated care to my clients, dissecting a human abdomen, and pursuing a license in osteopathic medicine and a fellowship in manual medicine. I couldn't be here without your contribution.....THANK YOU.
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excels as a teacher of anatomy |
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Spring 2012 - In a letter to the Barrall Institute:
"I am a Massage Therapist with 36 years of experience doing bodywork. I have recently been taking classes from Jeffrey Burch on Visceral Manipulation. I have found him a very knowledgeable teacher and I am amazed by the amount of information he seems to have. It does not seem that there is any question relating to his field that he does not have a detailed explanation. Thank you for a teacher who can answer my questions unlike many of the classes I have attended over the years. Jeff excels as a teacher of anatomy."
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I feel like I got my life back |
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"Thank you so much for the excitement & patience you brought to sharing your knowledge with our Functional Methods class. I know we all got caught up in your passion for anatomy & for the healing work that you do. It is unusual for students to feel so comfortable asking for further explanation and clarifying what we don't know enough about; and the fact that we had no qualms about this is a testament to the openness & consideration you offered each of us. I learned so much, and have already incorporated so many assessment & treatment methods into my practice that I cannot quite remember what my work looked like a year ago. And what fun I've had along the way, geeking out on the human body with like-minded practitioners!"
"Your work has changed my life in such wonderful ways. As a client, I am so grateful for the increased comfort I feel in my body as a result of your work. I was in so much pain when I first came to see you & I was feeling somewhat hopeless after trying so many different modalities. I remember the first few visits - I didn't want to talk, or learn about what you were doing, or get to know you better, because my sole focus was on getting through each day. Now I don't need painkillers & am going off of the medication I've been on for nerve pain, and it feels good to work, exercise, sleep and play again. I feel like I got my life back!"
"The other amazing change has been in my work. I didn't really know what else was out there, and I was losing interest in the traditional massage & trigger point work I'd trained in. The Functional Methods class feels like the tip of the iceberg of a whole new world of bodywork (too many metaphors?). My practice has never been so busy as it is now, and I credit its fullness to the increased effectiveness of my work & my rekindled passion for working with the body."
"Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with me Jeff, and for the profound effect you've had on my life - personally & professionally. You are greatly appreciated."
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inspiration |
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“My dear friend and colleague Jeffrey Burch has been an inspiration to me for years. He is a very talented and well educated practitioner of Rolfing®, CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. He is also a very good teacher who is continually taking more conferences to further his talents in this field of healing arts.”
--- Heather Linnemeyer, B.A., L.M.T., C.S.T.Back to Top |
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asset to the field of bodywork |
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“Jeff has shown in his many many years of practice that he is an important asset to the community of Eugene, Oregon, and North America in the field of bodywork. I have had mentoring with him, I have had bodywork from him, I have seen him teach, and he has been very active in the Rolfing® community for as long as I have been certified. Jeffrey Burch has proven himself in society to his colleagues, his community and his many clients, whose lives he has changed dramatically. He is an extremely competent practitioner to whom I would refer anyone.”
--- Ellyn Lindquist, B.A., L.M.T., Certified Rolfer™, Instructor of Anatomy and Pathology, East West college of Healing Art , Portland, OregonBack to Top |
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great sense of humor |
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“Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy with Jeff was excellent, very interesting. Jeff makes sure everyone understands and he has a great sense of humor.”
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great communicator |
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“As a teacher Jeff is terrific, wonderful, wise, sensitive, gifted, and a great communicator.”
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he really knows his stuff |
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“I have had an opportunity to work with Jeff both as a student, teaching assistant, colleague, and patient. I have to say that he is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent, and skilled practitioners and teachers I’ve ever worked with. He really knows his stuff.
“Recently, I contacted Jeff for help and information on a difficult case I was working on with a client. He was very helpful, and, with his assistance, I was able to help my client in a way that would not have been possible without his expertise. It is so nice to know that there is someone out there to whom on can turn for advice and information. Thanks, Jeff!
“As a teacher, Jeff is very patient, extremely informative, clear, and inspiring. It has been a pleasure watching him teach. Students are always telling me how much they enjoy his classes.
“As a practitioner, Jeff is very gentle, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. His treatments are very effective and powerful. I have had much benefit from his work.”
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excellent teacher - effective Rolfer™ |
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“I have known Mr. Burch since 1999 as a teacher and as a Rolfer™. He is an excellent teacher and an intuitive, gentle, and very effective Rolfer™. I have been particularly impressed by the sensitive work he has done on my three-year-old grandson. I believe Jeff to be a great asset to the Eugene community and to the State of Oregon.”
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knowledge of anatomy and physiology |
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“I have known Jeff for approximately 10 years and we have shared numerous patients/clients in that time. Also, during several years that I taught anatomy and physiology at the Cascade Institute of Massage and Body Therapy while Jeff taught assessment classes. The students always spoke highly of him and his knowledge. I personally can vouch for his more than adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology.”
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four year old with diagnosis of autism |
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“Jeffrey Burch has used CranioSacral techniques to treat our son from the time he was four in 1999.
“Jack has a diagnosis of autism, and at the time we first took him to see Mr. Burch, he showed minimal verbal skills, a high level of sensory defensiveness, and had horrendous headaches, which had him screaming in pain for five to six hours almost every night. After only a couple of treatments, Jack was able to sleep through the night without headaches and was able to let us brush his teeth without gagging and retching. As his pain level and sensory defensiveness diminished, Jack was able to learn many skills we were told he was unlikely to ever achieve.
“Now when Jack has a growth spurt and his headaches return, he begs to be taken to see Jeff. We are grateful beyond words to Mr. Burch for giving our son a life worth living, one filled with opportunities instead of pain and isolation.”
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excellent teacher - effective Rolfer™ |
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“I have known Mr. Burch since 1999 as a teacher and as a Rolfer™. He is an excellent teacher and an intuitive, gentle, and very effective Rolfer™. I have been particularly impressed by the sensitive work he has done on my three-year-old grandson. I believe Jeff to be a great asset to the Eugene community and to the State of Oregon.”
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sports injuries and postural structure |
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“My family of six has been seeing Jeffrey Burch for the past 14 years with very effective and satisfactory results. He permanently straightened my partner’s hunched neck and dealt effectively with structural issues in the children so that everyone’s posture is excellent without the long-term return visits usually needed in other methods of treatment. He has also effectively dealt with the many sports and snowboard injuries of an active family in a manner that has led to very rapid healing and mitigation. We would heartily recommend Jeffrey Burch to anyone suffering from bad posture or muscular / skeletal / joint problems.”
--- The Holmes family, Steve Holmes, Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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dowager's hump ~ fibromyalgia ~ chronic fatigue and myofacial pain syndromes |
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“I began seeing Jeff Burch in 1994 to correct structural problems. These structural problems included chronic back and neck pain, hip problems, as well as a "dowager's hump" in my upper back. I was also previously diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and myofacial pain syndrome. Within 5-7 Rolfing® sessions with Jeff I felt tremendous pain relief and continued for 7 more sessions.
“At the time, I was living in Coos Bay and drove 2 hours each way to see Jeff. As the sessions progressed, I began to feel much better, my posture improved significantly, and my "dowager's hump" disappeared. This was a real blessing since I was only 34 years old! I was able to lose 30 pounds during this time, I felt happier, and had more energy.
“When I started seeing Jeff, I was also going to a massage therapist twice a week and a chiropractor twice a week. I did not need their services for at least two years after my final Rolfing™ session.
“After moving in 2001, I visited two Rolfers™ in New Orleans for help with my migraines. One was an instructor. However, neither of them seemed to be able to effect long-term positive change like Jeff did. He focused less on energy work and more on tangible structural improvement. I was also impressed with his knowledge of additional modalities, such as visceral, craniosacral, and osteopathic work, and really liked his intuition and professional style.
“He was able to pull all the changes together to comprehensively "fix" my body - whereas I was less satisfied with the techniques of the other Rolfers™. Upon moving back to Oregon in 2002, I once again made the two-hour drive to visit Jeff on Saturdays for structural tune-ups and assistance with migraines. Since returning for treatment, my headaches have all but disappeared. In addition, he has provided excellent referrals to specialists within my community and also made some dietary suggestions that are already paying off.
“For those of us who have spent huge sums of time and money on conventional medicines and for individuals who might be facing surgery to alleviate pain, I would highly recommend visiting Jeff to see whether he can help you. Rolfers™ are pricey, and it's unfortunate Rolfing® is not yet covered under insurance plans. However, I consider the results of Jeff's Rolfing® to be an excellent investment in my health.
“I feel fortunate to have found such an excellent Rolfer™ out of the gate. Since my initial sessions with Jeff, I am firmly sold on the benefits of Rolfing®. I think anyone, including children, with posture or movement problems would benefit from working with him.”
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“In 1994 I had been plagued with chronic back pain. I was going to a chiropractor and getting massages on a monthly basis, occasionally more often if needed. This provided some relief but the discomfort persisted. I continued with this approach for about one year.
“At some point I decided that it didn’t matter what the cost was, or whether the insurance would or wouldn’t help cover expenses, if I could find treatment to provide relief then it would be worth the time and expense.
“At this point I committed to ten Rolfing® sessions, once a month. After each session I would feel calm, light, relaxed and at peace with my body. The seventh or eighth session I did twice at Jeff’s recommendation.
“After the eleventh session I no longer had back pain or discomfort in any area of my body. I went for four years, seeing a massage therapist or chiropractor only on an occasional basis.”
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neck problem and serious back injury |
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“I first met Jeff in 1993 for a Rolfing® session to ease a neck problem so I would be able to travel to Europe carrying a backpack. In one session I had remarkable results that enabled me to have a wonderful trip with no neck pain and I stayed pain free for over a year. When I seriously injured my back in 1995, I had 10 Rolfing® sessions with Jeff that made it possible for me to return to work as a Physical Therapist. His skill and experience as a Rolfer™ are an outstanding asset to this community. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with Jeff and for his talent and devotion to the “art” of Rolfing®.”
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“Several years ago, I could barely walk on a hard surface without help of some kind, and was unable to stand in one place without great pain. I had been to several physicians including a sports injury specialist, orthopedic surgeon and two podiatrists doing everything from orthodics to cortisone shots and ultimately casts on both feet!
“At some point I was advised by a friend to try Rolfing® with Jeffrey Burch. I did that, and subsequently Jeffrey was able to correct the problem at its very source using the greatest care and skill. During my sixteen Rolfing® sessions with Jeffrey over an extensive period of time, I experienced a complete correction of my entire skeletal frame and ultimately the points of impact on my feet.
“Presently, several years hence, I am still without any problem what-so-ever in my feet. Needless to say, I have the very highest regard and respect for Jeffrey’s rare qualities as a healer of the human body.”
--- Norma L. McKenzie, Teacher and EntrepreneurBack to Top |
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pain release and emotional renewal |
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“Almost nine years ago I limped into Jeff Burch’s office having injured my lower back, and an hour later I walked out feeling great. After that first session, I went back every two weeks for nine more constructive sessions to free my body of the tension and physical pain that I had been carrying for so long. The knots in my legs and neck loosened, my upper stiff back relaxed, and my stooped shoulders straightened for the first time in my life.
“In the following two years I returned for eight more sessions of deeper tissue work and experienced profound physical as well as emotional relief. I realized then that undergoing Rolfing® was taking my body to a higher level of existence and was definitely the best thing that I had ever done for my body.
“Since then I have gone back every six months to maintain my new found posture and to remain centered and feel recharged. As my job consists of being on my feet all day, lifting heavy loads, and dealing with the public, not having experienced Rolfing® would place my 55 year old body in grave trouble.
“Of course all of this continual pain release and emotional renewal would not have been possible without someone as qualified, trustworthy, and professional as Jeff Burch. Spending an hour of Rolfing® with Jeff’s firm, yet gentle touch is equivalent to four hours of deep massage and you even feel better afterwards. I feel totally confident in Jeff’s work and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to achieve a higher sense of well-being and better health.”
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“Over the last ten years, Jeff Burch has worked on all of our family members from age 8 to 80. Any one of us could say the following:
“Jeff Burch has provided me with excellent services, helping to improve my physical condition and beyond. Whenever I seek treatment from him due to injury, illness, or general aches and pains, he has always found a way to send me home renewed in body and spirit. I would best describe Jeff as a wonderful combination of the following: gentle healer, subtle artist, fine-tuning body mechanic, stress reducer, caring listener, and compassionate human being.
“I wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone feeling out-of-sorts with his or her current condition.”
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“I feel from personal experience that Rolfing® is a valuable treatment, having received a series of treatments from Jeff Burch. Years later, I still enjoy the benefits of greater flexibility and body comfort. Rolfing® improves a person’s total well-being, as well as providing effective treatment of acute conditions, e.g., whip lash, falls, etc. Rolfing® has helped many people over many years to improve and maintain good health and vitality.”
--- Adaire Diamond, Educator, Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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healing hands ~ compassionate heart |
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“Jeffrey Burch has healing hands and a compassionate heart, served by his comprehensive training and extensive experience in Rolfing® and related body modalities. I met Jeff at an expo when I moved to Eugene in 1990. Eager to experience his “free sample” I stretched out on his table and allowed him to work his magic on my neck and shoulders. I felt a profound and immediate release in my body, but also in my heart. Jeff is a true healer. He is calm and unpretentious – kind and non-judgmental – and extremely patient. For 8 years, whenever I would see Jeff at expos, I would ask for another “sample” of his work.
“Finally, during a particularly challenging period of my life, I decided to spend the money for a series of Rolfing® sessions with Jeff. By this time Jeff had also obtained training as a psychotherapist. All his gifts and training were what I needed. Jeff worked with my body and psyche to help me dissolve physical and emotional blockages to independence and freedom from a marriage that needed to come to an end – but in which my fears and co-dependency kept me in place.
“I experienced energy flows and movement in my body from Jeff’s work on me – and this energy movement also expanded into my ability to start making healthier choices for myself.
“Finally, Jeff’s profound healing work helped me to leave the marriage, and move away from Eugene, to fulfill my dream of moving into a Spiritual Community of like-minded practitioners. I am very grateful to Jeff for his loving and generous help.”
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notable improvements |
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“Since I’ve been coming to Jeff I have experienced notable improvements in my posture and physical well-being, and lessening of discomfort. Jeff is continually adding new techniques which expand his ability to create positive changes in his clients.”
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Inspiring Teacher |
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Jeffrey has been a profound influence in my life, both as a teacher and as a hands-on therapist. I first met Jeffery in 2001 when I began a series of classes that lasted two years. Jeffery is by far one of the most knowledgeable and competent hands-on therapist that I have had help me with the progression of my body and being. As a teacher Jeffery has taught me skills that have taken my work to an amazing level of effectiveness and competency. I highly recommend Jeffery's hands-on work for ones own healing and his classes for those wishing to expand their knowledge and hands-on abilities.
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achieves results where others have failed |
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“I have been both a client and a student of Mr. Burch since 1996 and have benefited immensely from his skills and expertise. He has become a unique Rolfer™ and asset to our community in that he has sought to increase and expand his knowledge base, and integrate many modalities into his practice over the years. He is able to achieve results in helping his clients with his broad range of skills where many others have failed.”
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great hands - keen intellect |
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"Jeffrey offers to his work a wonderful combination of great hands and a keen intellect.”
--- Signy Erickson D.C., C.S.D. CranioSacral Therapy Instructor The Upledger InstituteBack to Top |
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exceptional training and skills |
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“Jeff provides excellent professional service and has a healing touch. In addition, we feel his level of training and skills far exceed any practitioner we have found to date.”
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inspiration |
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“My dear friend and colleague Jeffrey Burch has been an inspiration to me for years. He is a very talented and well educated practitioner of Rolfing®, CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. He is also a very good teacher who is continually taking more conferences to further his talents in this field of healing arts.”
--- Heather Linnemeyer, B.A., L.M.T., C.S.T.Back to Top |
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asset to the field of bodywork |
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“Jeff has shown in his many many years of practice that he is an important asset to the community of Eugene, Oregon, and North America in the field of bodywork. I have had mentoring with him, I have had bodywork from him, I have seen him teach, and he has been very active in the Rolfing® community for as long as I have been certified. Jeffrey Burch has proven himself in society to his colleagues, his community and his many clients, whose lives he has changed dramatically. He is an extremely competent practitioner to whom I would refer anyone.”
--- Ellyn Lindquist, B.A., L.M.T., Certified Rolfer™, Instructor of Anatomy and Pathology, East West college of Healing Art , Portland, OregonBack to Top |
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great sense of humor |
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“Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy with Jeff was excellent, very interesting. Jeff makes sure everyone understands and he has a great sense of humor.”
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professional integrity |
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“I have personally benefited by being Rolfed™ by Mr. Burch. Due to previous injury I suffered chronic pain and limited range of motion. The debilitating pain I suffered was alleviated and my range of motion restored. I have recommended Mr. Burch to many people for various conditions. What I most appreciate about Mr. Burch is his professional integrity. More than once he has evaluated a client and told them that Rolfing® would be an inappropriate intervention for their condition, and referred them to orthopedists or chiropractors. I have never once had a chiropractor refer me to an orthopedic doctor, or an orthopedist refer me to a chiropractor, even when it was an appropriate (professionally ethical) thing to do.”
--- Karen Schöller B.S., R.N., Eugene, OregonBack to Top |
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great communicator |
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“As a teacher Jeff is terrific, wonderful, wise, sensitive, gifted, and a great communicator.”
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he really knows his stuff |
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“I have had an opportunity to work with Jeff both as a student, teaching assistant, colleague, and patient. I have to say that he is one of the most knowledgeable, intelligent, and skilled practitioners and teachers I’ve ever worked with. He really knows his stuff.
“Recently, I contacted Jeff for help and information on a difficult case I was working on with a client. He was very helpful, and, with his assistance, I was able to help my client in a way that would not have been possible without his expertise. It is so nice to know that there is someone out there to whom on can turn for advice and information. Thanks, Jeff!
“As a teacher, Jeff is very patient, extremely informative, clear, and inspiring. It has been a pleasure watching him teach. Students are always telling me how much they enjoy his classes.
“As a practitioner, Jeff is very gentle, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. His treatments are very effective and powerful. I have had much benefit from his work.”
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most talented bodyworker in Oregon |
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“Several years ago a fellow bodyworker introduced Jeff Burch to me as the most talented bodyworker in Oregon. He claimed that Jeff had saved his life years before. It was my pleasure to serve as a teaching assistant for Jeff’s early CranioSacral Therapy trainings. It is a real treat to work with students who actually know what they are doing. Jeff was one of those. His talent, skills and great knowledge base were clearly evident from the beginning. Over the years I have received treatment from Jeff and also participated in multi-hands treatments with him. In addition to being a stellar student and practitioner, Jeff is also a natural teacher and now an Upledger Institute teaching assistant himself.
“Jeff has been successfully practicing and teaching bodywork for many years. I have sent both male and female clients to Jeff knowing that they would feel safe. He has a very comfortable, yet professional way of communicating with his clients. Jeff’s people skills and sense of humor are reliably consistent. He is always present.
“I have always admired Jeff’s initiative when it comes to getting more training, experience or whatever is needed to further hone his skills. Over the past few years he has completed the entire CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation curricula. He has also assistant taught many of the courses.
“Four years ago Jeff wanted more experience treating babies and arranged to shadow me around Portland as I made house calls treating infants. I never thought that his skills were deficient in this area, but I figured it would be fun to spend some time hanging out with him. On the first day of our rounds we visited a new mother and baby. As soon as we entered her home the woman burst into tears. I asked her if she had eaten that day. She said no. I handed the baby to Jeff to treat and I made her breakfast. That marked the beginning and end of the so-called mentorship period. We had a wonderful time doing multi-hands treatments with infants and Jeff taught me some great techniques that I still use.
“Last year I injured my shoulder. For months I was unable to fully heal my injury. Fortunately, I had an opportunity for treatment with Jeff and another skilled Visceral Manipulation practitioner. Their brief, but effective treatment completely resolved the pain and lack of mobility I had been experiencing. I am truly grateful. I look forward with great anticipation to more treatments with Jeff in the near future when he plans to see clients in Portland. “
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beyond any definition of massage therapy |
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“I am a licensed massage therapist and have been a client of Mr. Burch since I was a student at Cascade Institute of Massage in 1995. I have always felt that the work Mr. Burch does is far beyond any definition of what massage is and what it can offer a client. Even though our practices are fifty miles apart, I often refer my clients to him when I feel they need structural work that my training cannot provide them.”
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knowledge of anatomy and physiology |
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“I have known Jeff for approximately 10 years and we have shared numerous patients/clients in that time. Also, during several years that I taught anatomy and physiology at the Cascade Institute of Massage and Body Therapy while Jeff taught assessment classes. The students always spoke highly of him and his knowledge. I personally can vouch for his more than adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology.”
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