The Rolf Workshop

Manny is a true professional! He takes great pride in his craft and it shows. I have received massages and body work for 30 years, mostly to treat back issues and other injuries. Manny used new techniques I had not previously been exposed to that provided real and lasting relief/​healing. His knowledge base goes way beyond rolfing as he is passionate about healing the physical body. He showed me therapeutic exercises and other small changes I could make that have really helped. I have tried just about everything over the last 30 years, so to learn new treatments and ideas is a testament to Manny’s significant skill level. After my initial 10 sessions he even referred me to another health care practitioner that he thought could move me further along my health path with a totally different type of non body work treatment and that has also proven to be fantastic. I plan on continued treatment in the future as needed with Manny and so should you :)

Great experience! Manny is a great guy and patiently answered all my questions about how/​why/​what effect the treatment had on my body. I didn’t have a chronic condition but I can honestly say I stand straighter and are much more aware of my body positioning since. The before and after pictures really helped too! There was one day where the difference was amazing!
If you are expecting a ‘massage’ type of experience (just in case you don’t know what to expect) this is not for you. This deep tissue massage will realign you and it can be painful. If you can endure that, you’ll come out feeling much limber and with a greater awareness of your body. Thanks Manny!

I’ve been fighting a life-​long battle with a steadily worsening scoliosis condition that often left me in pain, stiff with limited mobility and often nauseous, Since the age of 15 I’ve been seeing chiropractors with varying success. I had an active lifestyle — pilates, yoga, power walking, 12Ks, boxing, etc.- but as my condition worsened i found it more and more difficult to continue. I got to the point where, at times, it was even difficult to look over my right shoulder while driving. That is where the 10 Series comes in. I found Manny on the internet and thought I’d give rolfing a shot.
My first impression of Manny was that he is a very caring, warm individual who fully understands my condition — which with many other therapists and also medical doctors hasn’t always been the case! As I began the program I felt relief almost immediately. I regained fluidity in my joints and experienced less pain. With each session I felt better and better. As an added bonus, Manny gave me exercises geared towards my specific back condition.
Going to Manny was the best decison i ever made in regards to my back — I can’t recommend him enough. Plus he makes the best Xmas fudge ever! Since completing the program I’m in better shape than i’ve ever been and I recently completed the Long Beach Half Marathon. Something I wouldn’t even have been able to think about before.

Manny is a Master at what he does, and has the highest level of training and certification available in Rolfing. This was one of the many reasons I picked him over other rolfing practitioners in OC. He is very knowledgable about the human body, as well as nutrition, which was an added benefit. You definitely need to feel comfortable about who you select for this practice, because you spend time with them over the course of the series of treatments, and Manny is someone you can feel really comfortable around. He genuinely cares about his patients, the progress they are making… (he takes photos of you at the end of each session), and therefore, you can see your progress over time. It’s not uncommon to grow 2 or more inches in height, as a result of these sessions, because your joints and skeletal system gets elongated and is not as compressed. Manny is also a coach and a great cheerleader. who makes you feel as though you’re not alone in the journey towards good posture and a «looser» more nimble physique. An expert rolfing practitioner can change not only your body, but influence change in your life. Going through the process has made me a different person, not only physically, both spiritually and mentally, as well.

I can’t recommend Manny high enough. I finished my 10 series and I am so very glad that I did it. I am so much more aware of how I move my body and how to improve my movement. Manny has a very calming manner to him and passes no judgement on where you are with your body. He truly wants to help you achieve maximum benefit.
However, some of the muscle work hurts in that the muscle is very tight and needs to be worked to release the tension. He will work with you as much as possible to make those areas easier to get through as possible but you will need to be ready to endure the muscle pain for a greater release!

I have now been seeing Manny Aragon of The Rolf Workshop for 6 weeks. I have had vast improvement in my balance and flexibility in my body. We started working first on my feet and legs I noticed that my archers are supporting my body. My legs are not swelling any more. We have now started working on my shoulders and back and have had vast improvement with flexibility. I worked for over 25 years in retail and was hard on my body working and stocking merchandise.
So if you want to get the flexibility you had before make an appointment and See Manny Aragon of the Rolf Workshop.

Over the past 25 years I’ve worked with chiropractors, massage therapist, accupuntiorist, and rolfers in a attempt to easy my back pain and increase my mobility. Rolfing is a very effective way to improve body alignment and Manny’s professional style and passion for healing is a great option if your interested in feeling better.

I met Manny through the OC Triathlon Club. Over the past few years, I have benefited from his impressive knowledge of the body and how to treat and avoid injuries. I first visited his office to help resolve hip and leg issues from running. As an athlete himself, he identified the cause of my various issues, and applied both his rolfing (structural therapy) and preventative exercises to solve my injuries.
When I cannot see Manny, I follow him through his Structural Performance podcasts where he covers almost every health and wellness topic. Manny has established himself as a true holistic practitioner, and his knowledge is a great resource for his clients. Check out Manny for any of your chronic pain issues or health concerns.

I have been to a real certified rolfer and was very happy with results, because it is about aligning body with muscles and joints after I injured my knees. I decided to try a different person just to see if it was any better. This is not real Rolfing, it was more a deep tissue massage that was very expensive. I needed to go and spend another $ 140 to my one and only rolfer to fix me. People who don’t know better, certified rollers have to have the proper training and education. Please do your research.

I was in so much pain with my neck & shoulder. I decided to give rolfing a try, since massage and PT were unsuccessful. I found Manny on Unilocal,and gave him a call. He got me in right away. We had a 2 hour session — and since then, Ive been pain free. I highly recommend him, he’s very good at assessing muscular imbalance, and he works the muscles vigorously to finally relax. way better than your average massage therapist.

Manny is wonderful! He is professional, and seasoned in knowledge of the body. Seeking help for injuries can be a very vulnerable experience, but Manny made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Additionally, I teach fitness and I recommended one of my clients to Manny. She was having so much pain before she went to him and now she seems to be worlds better. Check him out! You won’t be disappointed!

Rolfing was something with which I was completely unfamiliar and decided to check out on the advice of a close friend who’s an ex professional ballerina & current fitness pro.
I’d experienced a number of sports injuries over the years, the most recent of which resulted in the compression & rupture of 2 cervical discs, severe pain with atrophy, creeping numbness & a lack of dexterity in my left arm & hand.
Having unsuccessfully tried to solve these conditions with chiropractic & physical therapy, I opted for multi level cervical fusion surgery & ended up rescheduling & canceling 3 times, due to the risks, recovery & rehab time, complications, & significant research pointing to a worsening or at best partial healing/​functional outcome.
Manny’s multi disciplinary & athletic background was apparent & welcome from our 1^st meeting. We talked in depth re: my expectations & desired results, & then he got to work.
Because of the pain & atrophy severity, results of recent MRI & EMG tests, & inability to engage in athletic activities, I was on my last legs, physically & mentally. Session 1 changed that completely, as did the rest of the series. I continued through a 2^nd series of visits to address & refine other areas needing balance & integration.
Since these treatments (it’s been a couple of years now) I’ve been virtually pain free & have regained most of the size, strength & function lost in my left arm. I should be getting back for tune ups & benefiting from Manny’s supplemental nutrition, movement, exercise, stretching & posture recommendations, but I’ve been too busy enjoying my pain free, functional life & all the activities I thought were jeopardized.
I recommend Manny highly & have referred friends, just as I was, because the process flat works!

Manny is clearly very enthusiastic and dedicated to what he does! I was new to Rolfing and Manny made a great introduction and made me feel comfortable instantly. He is warm and professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Rolfing sessions for anyone who has not tried it!

From the first moment I stepped into Manny’s office I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and the smiles from all of the staff.
After starting my first session with Manny he surprised me with his knowledge of the human body and how it could be fixed or improved. We then got into the massage portion and I was so impressed with his ability to make my «life long pain» reduce dramatically! He was able to relax my muscles and improve my posture more in 1 session than I have been able to get out of 3 years of physical therapy, and for that I thank you!
I have been to multiple chiropractic and massage therapy places, always going in with the same pain issues in my shoulders and upper back but nothing has worked…
After today, I finally got hope back that I could be fixed!

After years of injuries I knew that somewhere in my body there was imbalance. I had tried plenty of stretching techniques, foam rolling, exercises, physical therapy, and other types of massage and nothing fixed the overall issue or was long lasting. After just a few sessions with Manny my body felt different and was able to move in ways that hadn’t been possible for years. Beyond the effectiveness of his techniques though, Manny cares a lot about his patients and helps to educate them on how to take care of their bodies when at home and he’s very upfront about cost & options. Can’t say enough about him and his methods.

Manny is super knowledgable and a really cool guy. He taught me a ton about how to pay attention to what my body is telling me and how to fix it. His work was amazing and super helpful in alleviating my pain. The only thing I’m bummed about is that the sessions had to come to an end. Definitely will return in the future.

I’ve had many different types of massage through the years, but this was my first time trying rolfing, and I’m so happy I did! After my first session with Manny, I got so much relief in my body that I haven’t experienced with other types of massage. I’m an esthetician and do a lot of facials and brow waxing, so my body and neck are always hunched a little bit forward. Over time, I’ve created a lot of tension in my shoulders, neck and lower back. After one session with Manny, I could definitely feel the difference in my posture — my shoulders moved back and my hips got more in alignment as well.
Manny is a true professional and knows the body well. He even has a lot of knowledge about nutritional supplements and I really loved that. I’ll definitely be back!

I went to Manny as a last resort for chronic shoulder and hip pain I have been suffering with for the last 3 years. I had previously tried physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture and acupressure, none of which led to a lasting solution. A friend recommended I try Rolfing. I am an athlete and the pain was interfering with my sleep, which in turn was interfering with my ability to train. Manny listened to all my issues and not only balanced my body to become pain free but also provided me with corrective exercises (tools) to do, if I did feel the pain coming back. And also provided me with instruction on how to correct my posture to assist with preventing the pain from reoccurring. I highly recommend Manny and wish I had not wasted my time and money going else where before visiting him.

Manny has an extensive background in the study of the human body and all of its inner workings. This past year he helped me get out of debilitating hip and shoulder pain and shifted my legs into more functionally balanced structures. He is a great listener and he made me feel very comfortable while receiving the deep rolfing work. He is also a nutritional therapist so we were able to address my tight cramped up calves with high quality supplements. I cannot say enough about Manny, he is a true healer with laser-​like focus on health and well-​being. Investment in Manny’s work is worth the though and exploration for those who are ready for the next step in their evolution. Good luck!

I feel so blessed to have found Manny Aragon and The Rolf Workshop. As a former dancer who now works in internet marketing, I went from a very active lifestyle to sitting 10+ hours a day for my job. This change, coupled with my fibromyalgia, has had a negative impact on my body. After having seen many doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, etc… Manny is the first to provide long-​lasting pain relief. He is also the first to put the whole picture together, identifying that my back and neck pain was, in part, a result of poor hip alignment. Prior practitioners would hear I had neck pain and only look at my neck. Or they would look at my back and see that I was very flexible, and then decide that I had «normal» range of motion, instead of realizing that after many years of dance, my «normal» range of motion was not the same as the average person’s. Manny took all these factors into consideration.
Manny is incredibly intuitive, a wonderful listener, and dedicated to finding a customized solution that works for the individual patient. I could not recommend him more highly!