“Amy isn’t the first Rolfer I’ve seen but she is the best. My journey with Rolfing began twenty years ago when I had a fibromyalgia diagnosis and began a search for pain relief. Prior to my diagnosis, I was very much a consumer of Western medicine and hadn’t explored any alternative therapies. I had never even seen a chiropractor. That all changed when my regular practitioners, much as I liked them, couldn’t provide me any treatments that made a noticeable difference. The fibromyalgia was bad enough that I ended up with a medical leave from work at which point I went on a mission to find something that would help me get my life back.
Somewhere along the way as I tried various options, someone recommended a Rolfer and I began a ten series. I was fortunate to be able to afford regular sessions beyond that and after about 12-18 months, I was no longer on any medications, wasn’t experiencing any pain, and my primary care doctor said she could see no signs of fibromyalgia. Both she and my chiropractor attributed my health reversal to the Rolfing sessions. I got my life back!
After my first Rolfer moved away, I began a search for a new practitioner but didn’t find anyone with whom I felt comfortable until I found Amy. I saw her for 10+ years until her move out west and I look forward to seeing her anytime she comes back or if I can get out there.
During that ten-year period, I took my 89 year old mother to her to help with her shoulder and back pain, and I referred numerous friends for various issues. My son and daughter began seeing her in their teens and continued to do into their 20s. As athletes, they frequently had kinks and Amy was always their go-to choice not only for pain relief but for returning them to playing form. My son also experienced headaches due to jaw pain and experienced better results with Amy than with using pain killers. Can there be any better vote of confidence than to have entrusted her with the care of my children and my mother?
My first recommendation to anyone considering Rolfing is to go into it recognizing it is not a quick fix and requires time to see the full range of benefits. That having been said, my experience is that as the body becomes integrated over time, Rolfing sessions can be used for tune-ups or quick fixes for little things that may come up. My second recommendation is to find someone like Amy who combines training and experience with the personal approach. She is empathetic with great intuition and great listening skills, and those qualities help set her apart. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Rixey Jones 2020
“After falling 7 years ago and at my age, there is no small fall, I went to several chiropractors with no pain relief.
A massage therapist recommended Amy.
She was very thorough with her analysis of my body structure and then proposed a plan of therapy. It can be uncomfortable at times, however, the results are fantastic. I continued with her for 3 years and miss our sessions.
Amy is extremely knowledgeable, has incredible strength and a terrific sense of humor.”
Maureen Carter
Social Worker
Georgia
2019
"Amy is awesome! I am an avid runner and was unable to run for almost two years due to lower leg injuries and plantar fasciitis. With no improvement after seeing two different podiatrist, a chiropractor who did ART, and going through several sets of orthotics and running shoes, I stumbled across Amy and she changed my life. I meant that. With her help I was able to get backto running....and not jut running but running well and running pain free. I could not be happier with the results of our Rolfing sessions.
Being technically good at what she does is only part of it, I love how easy she is to work withregarding scheduling and her demeanor is great! I give Amy two thumbs up!! "
>>T.J.
Woodstock, GA 2016
"I met Amy before she moved back to the ATL. Amy’s mom would always stop by my shop, Cartecay Bikes, in Ellijay Georgia during the Holidays purchasing gifts for Amy and telling me stories about how great Amy could ride mountain bikes. I would always say to myself “sure she can ride” Right! After a year and a half Amy finally came to visit Ellijay to ride a mountain bike on our local trails. Bottom line, Amy can ride very well, just like her art in Rolfing®. 2011 marked a special event called the Freedom Ride. A bicycle ride from Atlanta to New York City in honor of the tenth year of 911. Amy worked every day on Twelve Firefighters after they rode up to One Hundred to Hundred Twenty miles a day. Amy and I have a special relationship to say the least. A few years ago I was dealing with pain in my right knee, after an x-ray and a few visits to the doctor’s office, nothing, no signs of anything causing the pain. I decided to call Amy for help. After a few visits with Amy, Bam! Have not had a problem since. I always recommend Amy to all my friends and family, she is the Bomb. Amy Rocks. Love you Girl. "
>>The Big Dawg Mike Palmeri
Ellijay, GA 2010-2016
"Amy is great! I have been seeing her for over 5 years for Rolfing®. She has helped me immensely with my plantar fasciitis & leg issues from running & hiking. She also keeps my upper back in shape from the stress of my job & working at a computer all day. She is truly knowledgable & does a great job looking at my body & how it moves to determine exactly what is going on. I would recommend her to anyone!
>>Shannon H
Marietta, GA
California Testimonials 2001-2015
"After my first session with Amy I had my best round of golf ever! I felt more balanced and in control. Now that I have finished the 10 series I find that I want more! Thanks Amy, for your expert care and attention to all the details of my human frame. PS: Not one migraine since my sessions ended!"
»Dr. Cheryl Saxton, D.C.
"Amy is an extremely talented Rolfer. After completing the 10 sessions, I feel rejuvenated, and years of nagging pains have been corrected through her physical work and instruction. I couldn't recommend somebody more."
»Jonathan Klein, Attorney
"Since I finished the Rolfing Series with Amy, everything works better."
»Mary Nisenbaum, Swimmer, Problem Solver
"Rolfing has relieved my notoriously tight muscles as well as given me a much greater awareness of how my skeleton exists within my skin. As a result, I now walk with noticeably better balance, less pain, and diminished sounds coming from my joints."
»John Belanger, Carpenter
"The 10-series helped me reduce chronic head, neck and hip pain from years of poor posture and movement. But beyond that, rolfing helped me feel much more balanced and grounded in everything I do. I have found a solid center of gravity that has increased my confidence in all physical activity."
»Gail Ann Greely, Non-Profit Manager
"It has been a year since Amy did a ten-series on me and there isn't a day that goes by without my thanking her in my mind for the work she did. The Rolfing was profound and has hugely changed my life for the better; I am significantly more relaxed in my body and I run pain-free, twelve to twenty-five miles per week.
This really is about two things: Rolfing . . . and Amy. Rolfing is truly amazing in affecting beneficial structural changes to the body. Seemingly permanent and "stuck" elements in my body easily released. I have no need to hold my body in good posture any longer. I simply relax now. Lifelong, chronic issues melted away through the ten-series.
And Amy . . . , she is truly amazing in her ability to "read" the body, to notice the subtle ways of movement, to respond to the individual needs of the client, while riding the form of Rolfing. She inspires a deep trust and her love of Rolfing is evident in every manipulation, every studying gaze. Thank you, Amy!!"
»Greg LaLiberte, Musician/Athlete
Photos by Andrea Wyner
Bob and I both benefitted from Amy’s Rolfing. Bob doesn't complain anymore about his back or arm which used to be numb all the time. And I don’t have any aches or pains. My neck used to bother me on a regular basis. But I guess the most surprising thing -to me- is that my feet don’t swell anymore. It was an ongoing problem and my internal medicine guy ruled out any cardiovascular problems or lymph problems. Amy thought it might have something to do with blockage in my hip area - which had always been tight anyway. You did some extra work there - and ‘bingo’ that fixed the problem. Still no swelling. It’s amazing to me how our body parts all rely on each other. I think American medicine is excellent at treating emergencies, but to really keep a body healthy we should be looking to rolfing and massage and nutrition/exercise.”
J.S.
Artist
Georgia 2020“Both my husband and I have been "Rolfed by Amy," and we cannot recommend her enough. Not only is she excellent at what she does, she's a pleasure to be around and to talk to. We always looked forward to appointments with Amy—driving an hour and a half one way to see her—because she is so much fun.
Not only did she do my 10-series, but she was always there to put me back together after an injury or to help with something that wasn't working right. She fixed my back after it felt like I coughed up a rib after a bad cold. My husband, a golfer who hates massage (yeah, I know), went to her with stiffness in his neck and shoulders. He was delighted that he got immediate relief and also felt better with each passing day. For someone who was a skeptic, he is now a true believer.
Amy is also a good listener. At the beginning of each appointment, she will ask you what is going on and what you think needs attention. Her practice was very popular here in Georgia. In addition to our standing quarterly appointment, we made sure to stay on her cancellation list just in case because she was so consistently booked. Amy was always able to fit us in if one of us had an emergency.”A.H.
Georgia 2020"Before I found Amy Vess of Amy Loves Rolfing, I was a Rolfing newbie. Amy made sure I knew what to expect, made me feel comfortable and has been a true professional from the start. Her Rolfing knowledge and talent are matched by her effervescent personality and love for helping her clients. I have a high-stress career on top of a chronic condition that causes me to be in constant, widespread pain. Although there's no magic fix for what I have, I always feel improvement after a session. Amy has an amazing way of knowing just what I need, even when it's not the obvious thing that's bothering me the most that day. Yep, she's that good. Whether you want to improve a chronic condition or just want to move and feel better, I highly recommend her!"
>>Jamie S.
Atlanta, GA 2013-2016
"It was an old soccer injury...found Amy in Dalton GA via the internet ...what could go wrong?...NOTHING!! She is a pro....she not only addressed the knee, but the many things that were "wrong". Now my pillow is comfy, my neck is fine, and my eyes are on the horizon during my daily walks. Thanks Amy"
>>Franklyn Jones
(Semi-Retired)
“Decades ago I completed a series of Rolfing® treatments. So, when sciatic pain made extended driving trips difficult, I scheduled an appointment with Amy Lynn Vess. She put me at ease with her friendly professional approach and her gifted hands quickly found the specific areas most in need of release. After completing the ten series and several follow-up Rolfing sessions I can now drive for hours without pain. Although I follow a regular program of exercise, stretching, and massage, Amy is able to diagnose and treat sources of tightness and pain that other modalities don’t address. One other bonus—as a hard-core mountain biker Amy is a kindred spirit for anyone who loves to ride. – Doug – “