Humboldt Hellerwork

When I had a back injury earlier this year I was desperate to find help that would heal me for the long term. I was grateful to find Humboldt Hellerwork. When an injury is in the tissues and not not in your bones, a chiropractor just doesn't cut it and massage just scratches the surface. I decided to sign up for the series and I will experience the benefits for a lifetime. Bear taught body mechanics and alignment that assisted in fixings other body issues I didn't even go in for. I now walk differently and am continually reminding myself correct body mechanics.
I highly recommend giving your body the gift of a 10 series. The benefits are worth it!

As someone with a background in massage therapy, I approach the selection of bodywork professionals with a discerning eye. I recently had the privilege of experiencing Bear's Hellerwork practice. His expertise stands out.

Bear's work goes beyond the surface and delves deep into the layers of my physical structure. It's as if he reaches down to my very bones, providing a level of depth and understanding that is truly remarkable.

What sets Bear apart is his commitment to inquiry. Throughout the initial 10 sessions, he skillfully guided me through a protocol that encompassed not only my physical body but also forged connections to my energetic, social, and emotional aspects. This holistic approach left me feeling not only physically rejuvenated but also more in tune with my entire being.

I deeply appreciate the way Bear incorporates verbal inquiry into the somatic experience. His thoughtful questions add an extra layer of depth to each session, making the process not just physically transformative but also mentally and emotionally enriching.

While the initial series followed a protocol, Bear was always attentive to my evolving needs and consistently adapted to what I required on any given day. This flexibility and dedication to meeting my unique needs make him a truly exceptional practitioner.

I highly recommend Bear to anyone seeking a transformative and holistic bodywork experience. His expertise, depth of understanding, and genuine care for his clients make him one of the best therapists I've had the pleasure of working with.

I landed at Bear's office after seeing a recommendation for him. I had been to several chiropractors, massage therapists, and received acupuncture for an issue in my hip, and not getting any relief from the pain I felt daily. After the third session, the pain had diminished by about 50%. I continued to see Bear for all 11 sessions and learned more about my body and imbalances; how to walk, sit and move in new ways. I am now conscious of when and where I am holding tension, and Bear taught me how to release much of it on my own. The pain in my hip is now about 75% less than it was before seeing Bear, and I will continue to see him when it flares, up, but, I'm also giving my body more attention with the skills that I learned from Bear. I highly recommend him and Hellerwork!

I went to Bear because of my long term issues with sciatica. Not only did my sessions with Bear help immensely with my sciatic nerve pain, enabling me to avoid surgery, but I was also educated on how to hold and carry myself to avoid more issues in the future. His awareness of anatomy with an understanding of deep psychology makes his sessions uniquely different than any other body work I've had. His kind and gentle manner with clarity on what we were doing made every session feel safe. I feel completely transformed after completing 11 sessions and will continue to make appointments with him throughout my life.

Bear showed me and taught me how important balance is. I got older and poor posture began to affect me. we continually work on that. My flexibility is improving. I feel better.

Hellerwork is amazing, and Bear was the right practitioner to help me through this practice. Bear showed me how locomotion and mobility is tightly linked not just to muscle and bone but also to the fascial network within our bodies that criss crosses between bones muscles and even organs. Bear's work is also unique and different from physical therapy and massage therapy in that there is an element of talk therapy involved. It was amazing to experience how manipulating a muscle or body part would elicit certain emotions. Altogether a wonderful experience. Thanks Bear for working with my irregular schedule.
I will surely come back for a tune up sometime

Hellerwork provided me with not just the body work to resolve several issues but also tools for proper movement and posture I now apply throughout my day. I am much more aware of how I hold and move my body. It has also increased my curiosity about the sources of tension and exploring how life events can be stored in the body. These various lessons extend far beyond the sessions and provide long-term benefits that integrate into daily life.

This integrative body work is the most amazing tool to unlock pain and body dysfunction. Bear is a dedicated, professional and amazing Practioner. . I am beyond grateful for having gone through the series. Learning better body mechanics gives me a lifetime of personal practice. Knowing I can make other appointments for tune ups is also a relief.
Hellerwork addresses the whole body from head to toe. I can’t say enough about the positive results. My daughter even noticed I had better posture and seemed to be more in my body. Thank you Bear and Humboldt Hellerwork for your service to the community.

My journey with Bear and Helleerwork started after mental/emotional trauma that resulted in physical pain and muscle tension that was in one point almost limiting for a normal daily activity. After the first session excruciating pain transformed into a mild tension and I knew that Bear is doing some great work.
For some time I was in a search for a tool that will support me in learning how to get in touch with my body awareness. Through out the sessions the work is focusing on a different parts of the body. Deep muscle fascia alignment and basic movement patterns. While expressing different emotional patterns. Bear created such a safe space so I could express myself while doing the physical part of the therapy. I never experienced any similar approach.
I learned so much of importance of embodiment. Physical aspects of our body. And most importantly I gained knowledge how we can use our bodies in daily life to get back to the space of alignment.

So grateful I had a chance to work with Bear and experience this Healing work!

My 10 week session with Bear was quite the remarkable and unique healing experience. His work really focuses on the body, mental, emotional and spiritual self in a way that I have not encountered through other mediums. I became more familiar with my patterns and their origins, and how to navigate healing and transforming ones that don’t serve me. The physical work that Bear does is really soothing and grounding and a really peaceful way of massaging and releasing stagnancy in the body. He also has an amazing ability to hold emotional space for others. I was going through a really rough time and had a lot of difficult energy that I brought to most sessions and I felt so comfortable and supported. He also brought up different developmental correlations between the mind and the body that were really interesting and intertwined with my talk therapy in a very beneficial way. All in all, Bear is a super sweet soul and the perfect kind of person to be practicing this diverse and effective method of healing. <3

I had no idea what to expect when I first walked into Humboldt Hellerwork, but I am so glad I gave the Hellerwork series a try. It has been a supportive tool for my overall health and growth as a human being.

Bear's integrative knowledge, paired with his ability to create a safe and supportive environment allows you to relax and explore many aspects of the mind- body connection. Hellerwork allowed me to recognize the lifestyle changes I desperately needed and allowed me to start taking steps in that direction.

Thanks Bear!

Bear has opened me up to a new relationship with embodiment. I’ve had lots of “bodywork” over the years but nothing this collaborative and integrated into my daily life & everyday movement. This was the perfect support for me postpartum and getting acquainted with my new body and to help me create better habits as I move around carrying my little one. Feel like between working with Bear & weight-lifting, I am actually healing my body of movement patterns that were causing me ongoing pain & that would have only gotten worse had we not addressed them.

Words do not express my appreciation and gratitude to Bear and his gift to work with bodies! I have my partner, my son and myself regularly see him for very different reasons. My son - to support his growing body with proper support and structural alignment. My body needed serious support from all my old sports injuries and yoga where I have spent years of hyper extending and unfortunately not corrected. I have been to chiropractors, doctors, physical therapist (all over - lived in chicago, DC, NY), and so many specialist in the Bay Area. Bear has literally been the best! My body and the healing process has drastically improved! He has a GIFT!

Bear is a great at what he does. He is very passionate about his work and helped me immensely with some trauma that was stuck in my body. I recommend getting work done from him, also I want to touch on the importance of going through the whole series. Sometimes this work can be intense and I believe it is important to keep moving through the program at a pace that is comfortable for your personal journey. Thank you Bear for helping keep our community thriving with the work you do.

I am so grateful to have found Hellerwork and Bear. Having tried several types of bodywork, I can appreciate the systematic and thorough approach of the Hellerwork sessions. Bear has helped me to better recognize my compensation patterns and address them, helping me to gain an even deeper connection with my body. I also like how dialogue is incorporated, his warm and professional manner makes him very easy to talk with, he truly works on many levels. I would recommend Bear and Hellerwork to anyone committed to their health journey.
THANK YOU BEAR
Cindy

Bear Is AWESOME! Of all the different "rolfers" I have ever had (I think Hellerwork is slightly different), he is the one who has enacted the most change in my body in the shortest time, and also the one I have looked forward to the most to going. Compared with others, he doesn't necessarily push harder, but does it slightly differently than I have had before, and based on the SERIOUS effects in my body (for even 5+ days after my session) its extremely self-evident how powerfully effective and long-lasting the movements he does are.

One of my favorite other aspects as well that I wasn't expecting is the interactive dialogue where he asks you introspective questions and links them back to the body in ways you might not have ever noticed. I would consider my awareness and introspection level as 'very high' and he still made many good points that I had never considered, and opened my eyes quite a bit!

Overall Bear is super good-natured, welcoming, and humerous. We have had some good laughs that I think of days later and they still make me laugh. He's very excellent and I couldn't recommend him more, he will make you feel very welcome.

I finished my ten week series with Bear yesterday. Over the years I have had the chance to study massage, offer massage professionally and receive many types of massage and healing work. I was really impressed with the Hellerwork series and Bear’s ability to simultaneously guide the themed dialogue while being present with the body work. His depth of knowledge and grounded presence creates a really nice container to explore, learn and let go. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants much more than a relaxing body work session as you’re sure to leave with greater mind-body awareness and many other insights to chew on.

I am so grateful to have found Bear and Hellerwork, as I was having a great deal of physical pain from injury and emotional trauma. I had tried several other types of therapy but none of them gave me the relief I was searching for until now! I was surprised how much emotional trauma was stored in my body and subsequently released with each session. Bear is very supportive, his voice is soothing which creates an atmosphere of Peace, safety and Trust, which I really needed after an abusive relationship. I feel more relaxed, at ease in my body and mind, able to trust the world again as I move through life. I highly recommend him to anyone who is suffering from Pain and Emotional trauma.
GypsyJ

Bear has helped me greatly both mentally and physically. His work is transformative. He has a unique therapy that integrates physical and mental therapy so essentially he converses with you while working on your body. This therapy surprised me how effective and beneficial it was for me. He helps you sort through deep rooted issues and ideas you have about yourself while deeply working the emotional tension out of the muscles as well. This leaves you with a new lease on life and different ideas about the ways you have become used to living. I highly recommend Bear to everyone to get a “mental refresh.” :)

I just completed the 11 session Hellerwork Structural Integration series with soon to be certified practitioner Bear (David George). This amazing body of work is educational as well as therapeutic, using a combination of body work and dialogue to take the client through a systematic re-alignment of the skeletal muscular body. Bear was very present, thorough and effective in this new passion he has for this practice. I feel more balanced, embodied and fluid as a result of these sessions, and highly recommend Bear and Hellerwork to everyone interested in feeling GREAT!