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Lynn L.
She let me ask a million questions, helped me learn new ways of listening to my body

The Yelp page labels Rolfing as “pricey,” but I think it was a bargain.  In the standard 10 sessions, Jeanne and I achieved something years of massage and chiropractic hadn’t managed to do:  Fewer headaches without ongoing treatments!!!  As Jeanne stressed in our sessions together, everything is related and the side effects of feeling better are continuing to have their positive effects on me.

Overall, Rolfing was a great experience for me. Jeanne is a practitioner who has extremely high expectations for herself.  She is not only perceptive, but intuitive as well and was able to zero in on a few things that were causing daily aches and pains.  She let me ask a million questions, helped me learn new ways of listening to my body and helped me brush up on my anatomy in the process.  Jeanne brought my awareness to lots of little places where I hold tension including the right side of my jaw and the muscles associated with the eyes, both of which were partially to blame (along with my posture) for the daily headaches I was getting.  Now when I feel a headache coming on, I can practically make it disappear with the techniques Jeanne showed me.

I feel awesome!  Thanks Jeanne!
Lee S
The most impressive thing was how it “opened up” parts of my body, particularly my shoulders. One of my doctor friends had suggested Rolfing might help my chronically bad posture.  I went to Jeanne, whom I did not know at all, and was very relieved to find her easy to talk to and very professional.  She suggested a set of ten sessions, which is standard in Rolfing, I now know, and it was much better in terms of pain than I thought it would be.  All of the movements were very slow and gradual, and each session focused on a different part of the body.  the most impressive thing was how it "opened up" parts of my body, particularly my shoulders.  My range of motion greatly increased: I was pleasantly surprised!  It's now been a month since I finished, and my body feels pretty much pain-free, as compared to the aches and pains I experienced beforehand.  I am definitely glad I tried it, and also glad that I went to this particular Rolfer.
Jennifer- international educator, workshop facilitator, traveler
Thanks for the one-year tune up! The ten-series changed my life about a year ago. It brought more ease, awareness and movement into my body, and helped me restore a deeper connection with my body. Jeanne gave me a "tune up" recently. She worked with me on supportive sitting and also focused on my left knee, which was aching and stiff the past couple of months. The morning after her session, there was not a trace of stiffness in the knee! Thanks, Jeanne for your expertise and knowledge.
Charlotte H.
Jeanne Vadnais' work makes me whole again I have been a Hellerwork practitioner for 18 years, so my body knows good Structural Integration (S.I. is the generic name for this stuff) when it gets it.  Jeanne Vadnais' work makes me whole again -- shoulders down, neck free, feet planted on the ground.  Yes, the sessions are expensive compared to massage  but this IS NOT MASSAGE!  I feel good for days and days after, and I move in Yoga like a woman 10 years younger.  It's worth it!  Do the 10 session series with Jeanne...you won't regret the investment.
Gretchen K.
I was able to increase flexibility throughout my body, decrease pain, and wear flat shoes without special orthopedics. I had never tried Rolfing before, and tried it because I am friends with the proprietor of West Seattle Rolfing. I am so glad that I tried it!

I had surgery on one of my feet and found the whole experience to be really painful and the recovery process difficult. So when I started down the same road with the other foot I was desperate to make surgery the final option. With the help of West Seattle Rolfing I was able to increase flexibility throughout my body, decrease pain, and wear flat shoes without special orthopedics. I think that is an amazing win!

Now for some of you who might be like me and wonder what Rolfing is, well it is complicated to describe. However, for me it feels like massage mixed with physical therapy. I particularly like how as a client I got to work with the practitioner throughout each session to help heal my body. I felt like I had control and a voice in my care, and the practitioner really strived to listen and hear my needs. I'd highly recommend this service.
Jay v - skier, cyclist, surfer, swimmer, hiker….all round activity junky
Jeanne’s work gave me the tools and confidence so I can continue to work on better body alignment.

I’ve been getting massages for the past 15 years and have tried various styles (deep tissue, shiatsu, swedish, etc.). I thought that Rolfing would be yet another variation of massage. What I discovered is that Rolfing is a much more complex type of body work that is very rewarding. I signed up to do the 10 part series with Jeanne. I felt very comfortable working with Jeanne. She took the time to clearly explain what we would cover in each session and the science behind her work. Over the course of several months Jeanne’s work helped me become more aware of my body alignment and how it impacts how I move. Her deep and detailed work released tension and bound up places in my body. Through simple movements and exercises Jeanne lead me to discover new spaces for my body to enter and ways for my body to move that put me in a more balanced and stable position.

As an athlete and a sufferer of back problems that have, in previous years made it impossible for me to be active, I highly value what Jeanne has done for me through Rolfing. Her work didn’t just provide temporary benefits –  it also gave me the tools and confidence so  I can continue to work on better body alignment.
Tracy Poole - runner, hiker, business owner and mom
I learned so much about my body from each session.

Jeanne is very engaged in her work, incredibly present and is respectful and kind. Working with Jeanne feels very much like a partnership and I learned so much about my body from each session. I really connected with her and as a client you are very much a participant in the Rolfing process. It was amazing to have her work on part of my body and I could feel the movement in a totally different area. After each session I felt taller, more fluid and very balanced.   As a runner, it had a very noticeable effect on my breathing and stride. Numbness in my left arm disappeared. What a gift to myself to go on this journey and to have Jeanne as my guide. Highly recommend!!!!
Bettina S - IT professional, winter sports instructor, enjoys biking and Pilates- all with a bionic ankle and a bionic hip!
The effects of her work are long lasting.

Working with Jeanne was a great experience. She encourages her clients to share their own personal health and body story and listens carefully. After each session, I would feel the difference in my body alignment. And the effects of her work are long lasting: I wore a pair of shoes the other day from the previous season which I hadn’t worn in half a year, with the heels worn out from my misaligned stance. Putting them on months after Jeanne’s work felt like putting myself in my old, less comfortable body.
I've worked with Jeanne on several occasions and am a huge believer in the power of Rolfing. Our first session (two years ago) was on my chest -- I was getting winded just walking up the stairs and would sweat while doing even a moderate amount of housework. Jeanne's technique -- a combination of deep tissue massage and physical therapy, informed by deep knowledge of how bone, muscle, organs and connective tissue work in harmony, helped open up my breathing -- the more air I could get into my lungs, the less stress I put on my body while exerting. Next, we worked on my legs. I have a pronated gait, when I bend my knees they smash into each other instead of flexing normally, making it impossible to kneel down without pain. Jeanne's work on my body from head to toe (since everything is connected) helped me walk with less knee pain. Finally, my shoulder. I injured it 2 years ago and have been living with chronic pain -- especially at night. Six rounds of physical therapy would get the level 7 or 8 pain down to a 3 for about a week (while the tape on my shoulder held), but I would always be back to a 7 or 8 by the next PT session. TWO sessions with Jeanne and the pain is a zero most of the time, and a 1 at most when I have not stretched or exercised in a while. It's a miracle. Getting there was not easy -- Jeanne's massage and Rolfing techniques (gentle pressure, stretching, holding) went way up into my shoulder socket and I could tell when she reached the distressed area. It "hurt so good" as they say, and within a half day, the pain was totally resolved. The muscles and connective tissue were returned to where they should be. The range of motion improvement has made me more productive at work -- and the sleep improvement has benefited my health and spirit beyond words.
I have worked with Jeanne this past year. I purchased her 10-series and I have loved the structural integration work, though sometimes it's intense. She is sooo knowledgable about the human body, it's amazing. Now that I'm 32-weeks pregnant, I still go to Jeanne, and I feel like she creates more "space" for my little one. It's hard to describe, but my body feels more straight and aligned after leaving her office.
If you're on the fence about trying rolfing, I highly recommend going to see Jeanne! I had been dealing with some muscular/neuromuscular issues for nearly 3 years by the time I went to see her. I had previously been to physical therapy and massage therapy, both of which were quite helpful, but I just hadn't been able to get over the final plateau until now. Jeanne is an experienced rolfer with an extensive knowledge base. I think she is particularly skilled at teaching you how to heal yourself and providing you with a "toolbox" for future neuromuscular issues and pain that may arise. I have learned from her that pain responses are highly complex and that I have the ability to modulate them. I no longer have fear or anxiety if I feel a familiar twinge of pain or tightness because I can go back to what I've learned about my own body and correct it. I also very much appreciate her holistic view of the body and how she is more than willing to integrate other specialities, like physical therapy, as needed. Jeanne is very personable and has a gentle approach - never pushing you to a point that is uncomfortable or painful. I am so grateful that she has helped restore my confidence in my ability to move freely again.
I first went to Jeanne a year and a half ago. I have worked with many highly skilled massage therapists over the past 30 years after back surgery (with no PT afterward, which I've paid for in pain ever since). I also studied ballet for more than 10 years, and jogged for decades. All of these put together created many chronic issues that my movement patterns didn't help. With the best massage therapists, I was able to get through two weeks between appointments until the pain made it difficult to focus on my work or enjoy a pain free walk in my neighborhood. I heard about Rolfing in the 1970's but it was known to be very painful. After driving past Jeanne's West Seattle Rolfing sign in front of her building for a couple of years, I decided to look into Rolfing, hoping it had been updated for long term benefit without the pain. Jeanne's reviews were excellent and the more I looked into Rolfing, the more it sounded like it could be a real solution for me. I made my first appointment in early 2016. From the moment I started working with Jeanne, I knew she was a good match for me. She is extremely knowledgeable and continues taking advanced Rolfing courses to constantly enhance her understanding of how she can best support her clients at a deeper level. She is quite different from the massage therapists I've gone to -- instead of ongoing work with no end, Rolfing is designed to help most people in about 10 sessions. For me, that's not the case because of the chronic nature of my issues. But because of her remarkable work, I am now able to go monthly instead of every two weeks, and have even gone as long as six weeks between appointments. Jeanne came to Rolfing after a long and successful career in tech. She chose Rolfing as a calling and it shows in her exceptional skills and dedication to advanced training. Her office is so comfortable, clean, and filled with natural light from all the windows -- which open (fabulous in the warm months!). I am no longer in pain even when it's been six weeks since my last appointment, which is a miracle. To be able to get through four or even six weeks is something I could not imagine before discovering her. As a major added bonus, the people she has referred me to are as exceptional as she is. She is a very gifted healer and I am so very grateful to have found her.
I have seen Jeanne 5 or 6 times now as a 65-year-old male. Her knowledge, professionalism and ability is 5-star. One particular interest of mine is to improve my golf game. She has given me much more hip flex and balance. My shoulders twist better. My hips move froward better. I feel I have much better posture as well. My golf coach has become very intrigued about rolfing as he can see the difference in my swing as well. Anyone interested in improving their sport, I encourage to check out rolfing and especially Jeanne.
Just finished my 10-series with Jeanne and I feel soooo much better. I had been getting regular massages but my mobility issues weren't improving. After complaining about not feeling like exercising to my dietitian, she recommended that I see Jeanne. I made an appointment with West Seattle Rolfing and I could not be happier with my results. I stand straighter, my shoulders are no longer rolled forward like a hunchback, I don't wake up with back pain. I just all around feel...bouncier. That's the only way I can describe it. If you are feeling a bit older than your years and you want some of that youthful feeling back, I would recommend coming here and having Jeanne work her magic. Don't believe what you hear about how much rolfing supposedly hurts. I've been - at most - mildly uncomfortable for a few minutes when she was working certain areas but I've never been sore afterwards, just bouncier.
I went in to see Jeanne for pain in my right arm. I have seen her 2 times and my arm is about 95% healed!! I plan on going for more sessions because each time I leave there I feel SO much better. Jeanne is very patient, informed, professional, kind and friendly. She answers any questions that you have and spends a lot of time getting to know what is concerning to you. I am so happy that I found Jeanne!!!
Jeanne is a healer with incredible rolfing skills, techniques and knowledge of the body. She is very professional and comfortable to work with. She was able to easily and quickly relieve me of hip discomfort that I've been unsuccessfully in and out of PT with for years! She is absolutely amazing and I totally recommend her to all my students, friends and family. Thank you Jeanne!
I was so fortunate to find Jeanne, who answered all my questions and provided such a safe environment for me. She has such a positive and nonjudgmental attitude, inviting me to also see areas of my body as full of possibility rather than lacking. The 10-series focuses on different areas of the body systematically, and after each session, I noticed a tremendous difference in how my body moved. I have significantly less pain and noticeably more flexibility. I also have gained a much more connected, conscious view of my body - I am more aware of when I am tensing muscles (like holding my shoulders up) and in noticing, I can choose whether to maintain the posture or perhaps relax. More often than not, I can relax. Overall, it feels much more comfortable and easy to live in this body now, and that is an incredible gift.
Jeanne is kind, compassionate, professional, an exceptional listener, and skilled in the practice of Rolfing. What she does is so much more than simply massage therapy. She has help me to understand my body and has educated me in the area of pain science research. After each session she sent me home with homework to work on. I was surprised to find that much of the research and information on the topic of pain science that is available out there many medical doctors do not been taught. It gave me so much hope as I had been diagnosed with chronic pain resulting from injuries a year ago. After working with her for the last couple months, working with a personal trainer at the gym, and diving into processing some of my own past emotional wounds I have experienced a huge decrease in pain and my body continues to get better and better. I am now 100% fully capable of taking care of my children again. I feel hopeful and I'm excited to train as I am preparing to return to the sport of obstacle course racing, which was my passion before all the injuries. Jeanne has help me tremendously along this journey.
Jeanne is an amazing teacher. I refer to her as a teacher because she taught me how to really understand my body and how to hear what it is telling me. I found rolfing online after researching treatments for headaches, neck pain, and back pain. I was in an automobile accident over a year ago. My chiropractor and massage therapist were great treatments but they only would last 1-2 weeks before the pain was back. Rolfing is about reteaching your body how it's supposed to function. Jeanne doesn't treat you. You work together to achieve your goals of getting your body back to a place of healthy. I was able to pay per visit and did all 10 sessions. She listened and I really felt like she addressed any concerns I had during my sessions. I highly recommend scheduling an appointment. There's no pressure to commit. But once you go in once, you'll want to go back.
Wow, what a great experience! Jeanne is a very skilled practitioner with amazing knowledge of the human body. Her anatomy explanations and demonstrations are so clear and easy to understand. It was very easy to work with her and understand what the body is doing and the things that would change as her work progressed. I completed the 10 session treatment and would recommend this to anybody wanting to make improvements in their body. I specifically went in to try to improve my posture and feel that was accomplished and then some. I have also noticed an awareness to how I move and function in my body now that I did not have before. Rock on Jeanne and thank you! You're the best.
The Girlz
My old aches are resolved, and my new ones get worked out expeditiously. I am a Rolfing convert! As an active adult, and former athlete, I have dealt with old sports injuries for years thinking that nothing could be done about it and it was getting in my way of getting back into shape. Working with Jeanne at West Seattle Rolfing has completely changed that. My old aches are resolved, and my new ones get worked out expeditiously. Jeanne's knowledge about how the body works, and her ability to explain it in a way that resonates is an integral component of her body work. I still love massage, and I will enjoy an occasional spa massage, but West Seattle Rolfing is far more effective and something I am so grateful to have found. - The Girlz from Google 
Sarah Chad
Jeanne is a very skilled Rolfer with an engaging and trustful demeanor. Jeanne is a very skilled Rolfer with an engaging and trustful demeanor. I love working with her, and feel softer and lighter after each session. - Sarah Chad from Google
Charles Mendelson
Jeanne is an attentive therapist that really listens to your body. Jeanne is awesome. She is an attentive therapist that really listens to your body. I am moving so much better since working with her, and have less pain.  - Charles Mendelson on Google
Marielle Rivas
I’m not trying to be hyperbolic, but my body changed in ways that I never knew were possible, and frankly didn’t know were off. I was looking for a style of body work that would actually change my body. The work I do, a few car accidents and a habit of bad posture left me feeling bound in places that Chiropractic and massage weren’t addressing. I knew Jeanne and had heard of Rolfing, but it took a few other people telling me their successes to get me in to see her. I’m glad I did! I’ve now completed a full body series of Rolfing and my life is changed. I’m not trying to be hyperbolic, but my body changed in ways that I never knew were possible, and frankly didn’t know were off. Without oversharing, I will just state that not only am I standing better and using better body mechanics, but my intimate life has changed as well, due to the pelvic/psoas/hip work that I received. This alone is worth whatever cost. Jeanne helps you feel very comfortable with a heated table, soft, clean pillows when used for some procedures, and great conversation. The atmosphere is calming and quiet and parking is easy on the street. Thank you Jeanne!
Robert Thomas
Very professional. Great rolfer. Very professional - Robert Thomas's Google Review
Garret Reed
From back problems, leg problems, (for me arm and shoulder problems) and TMJ, Jeanne can help your body feel less strained and balanced again. I began seeing Jeanne about a year ago. I am very big on self care. I see massage therapists, chiropractors, trainers the works. In my line of work, I am constantly bent over and working like a monkey. Believe it or not, that's not the best way to move your body. What Jeanne has been able to do for me is actually help restructure my muscles and the tightness around them. I was pretty unaware of the constant strain I was putting on my body and how unbalanced I was. For those of you who have heard of rolfing or have never heard of it, Jeanne is a wonderful, kind, and a compassionate person to work with. Her hands on approach helps move the body, the fascia between the muscles to help your body stop feeling "stuck." Think of it like a massage that focuses on realigning your muscles and they way you have been incorrectly using them. I know, sounds awesome! I am also a huge runner, and after just one visit with Jeanne working on my legs, it was crazy. My feet actually felt lighter. My muscles have been so tight for years, I didn't even realize it. It's like Jeanne is someone I never knew I needed, until after I saw her. From back problems, leg problems, (for me arm and shoulder problems) and TMJ, Jeanne can help your body feel less strained and balanced again. Jeanne is one of those people I want everyone to know about! - Garret Reed's Google Review
Jeff Bettger
Jeane will walk you through every step, letting you know what she is doing and why. Rolfing is amazing. Jeane will walk you through every step, letting you know what she is doing and why. She is so hlepful. - Jeff Bettger's Google Review