Brendan Gibbs

About

Brendan became interested in Rolfing many years ago while attending massage therapy school. During this training, he received his first Rolfing Ten Series from a local Chicago Rolfer, which helped heal various muscle strains from college weightlifting. He set a goal to continue mastering bodywork skills at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado, upon graduation.

However, a martial arts shoulder injury required a round of physical therapy. His treating therapists suggested he look into the field as a profession due to his interest in manual therapies. Brendan decided to postpone his Rolfing training to pursue physical therapist assistant (PTA) school instead.

In 2000, he graduated from his PTA program and spent the next two decades specializing in manual therapies and orthopedics. During those years, Brendan suffered multiple accidents and injuries that physical therapy, chiropractic care, and massage were unable to successfully manage. He began experiencing what many of his own clients described: chronic pain that was slowly worsening.

In 2016, Brendan left the healthcare environment to finally pursue his goal of becoming a certified Rolfer, though he first completed a Pilates certification through Polestar Pilates. Both modalities, but especially Rolfing, helped tremendously in restoring his body to a balanced state. Today, the chronic pain that interfered with his life is gone, and he has returned to martial arts. Brendan is now inspired to help others achieve the same lasting relief.

My Skills

Brendan is a Certified Rolfer®, Polestar® Pilates Rehab Teacher – PMA®, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, and Certified Massage Therapist. Having left the health care arena with over 20 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and manual therapy, he now specializes in Rolfing® Structural Integration and movement education to help clients restore balance, reduce pain, and move with ease.

In addition to Rolfing he also certified in visceral work levels 1 & 2 as well as cranial work.

“When we feel better and move without pain, we have more energy for life. That energy strengthens our relationships, families, and communities. It all begins with the individual choice to improve health—through better posture, aligned movement, and self-awareness.”

Professional Associations / Memberships

Dr Ida Rolf Institute active member.