Humboldt Hellerwork

While at the Saturday Arcata Farmers Market, I came across Bear’s display and had an informative conversation about the benefits of Hellerwork I signed up this summer for the series and am much improved in my balance, body awareness and sensory regulation as a result of experiencing structural integration sessions and Bear’s expertise. I highly recommend this skilled practitioner.

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.

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 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.

Excellent experience with Bear and Hellerwork series! Very helpful in finding and targeting areas of tension and imbalance in addition to finding ways to reconnect with your body.

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

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!