Freedom From Low Back Pain

I had been suffering with back and hip pain for about a year. At times the pain was so bad that I would start my day in tears, wondering if I was going to suffer the rest of my life. I had a CT scan, MRI, x-rays, several cortisone injections, physical therapy, a quaky healer, three epidurals and a finally a back surgeon. The surgeon couldn’t figure out why I was experiencing the pain and referred me to a pain specialist who suspected the problem was due to my hip…. As a last resort, I saw my chiropractor again since she had been the only healthcare professional who relieved me of pain in past, and really listened. My problems were out of her league, but she did refer me to Marisa Myer for DNS.

I wasn't sure what Marisa was doing during our first visit but by the end of it, something had changed… There was a difference in my pain, like a release… I worked on the exercises and techniques Marisa was teaching me. I continued to see Marisa a couple of times a week for a few months. Each time, my pain becoming less and less. Marisa's techniques changed my life. I no longer start my day in pain and I am very aware of how I use my body and how I respond to pain. I have integrated her teachings into my everyday workouts and life.

It amazes me that an orthopedist, back surgeon, hip surgeon, and physical therapist couldn't help me, but Marisa could. There were clues that the healthcare professionals all missed, but that Marisa immediately picked up on. I will probably never see a physician first for any sort muscle/body pain again. I will always start with Marisa.

Working with Marisa was something I always looked forward to. My multi-modality Chiropractor referred me to her for DNS exercise as my pain was severe - primarily throughout my back, but also practically everywhere. My body felt less and less like my own. I had always been so active and athletic so the fact that walking had become a challenge was pretty depressing.

Marisa guided me with DNS exercises and bodywork to release my pain far more effectively than anything else I had tried (along with the support of my Chiropractor who also incorporated DNS). She helped me reclaim my body and really listened to how I felt - but also didn’t allow me to get stuck on that but focus on being free in my body. All the other exercises I had been given by my Physical Therapist, personal trainer, Pilates Instructors made my body feel tighter and more wound up somehow. Aside from releasing my pain and tension, Marisa’s exercises allowed me to move more freely and with ease, coordination and balance.

She is a wealth of knowledge, incredibly skilled, and is constantly learning more. I am so grateful to have met her. She is so easy to be with and learn from - she has great compassion and truly cares.

Olympia is lucky to have her!

Marisa is outstanding. Via her deep understanding of muscle and body movement and interconnectivity she has helped me solve my cervical spine issues and dramatically reduce headache pain. No surgery, no painkillers, no unnatural intervention. I had been suffering for 6 years so this is a new lease on life for me, quite amazing changes. I’m so grateful our chiropractor recommender her!

I've always enjoyed being active and had the pleasure of taking Marisa's DNS/Pilates classes. Aside from making the class feel comfortable by her friendly and warm disposition, Marisa really helped me to get stronger in a new way - I could feel muscles I didn't know I had! While releasing tension from muscles I didn't realize were so tight. She made it safe for everyone and I always left feeling absolutely fantastic and empowered. She can really tune into what's physically going on in my body and knew exactly what I needed.

I love how strong my core and back felt after our sessions, and really my entire body! I feel lucky to have had her as a teacher and wish she was still teaching in CA...

Bravo Marisa!

I’ve dealt with major back issues since my twenties (now in my 70s). Though reasonably athletic in youth, I encountered limitations from lower back pain. The lower disc would herniate, resulting in severe pain, missed office days, disappointment on ski trips, and frequent overall discomfort. My doctors recommended exercises to strengthen my core, but the problems would return. Although I did my sit-ups, I still needed powerful medication to get through the intense spasms.

The improvement in working with Marisa has been remarkable. I stopped missing an office day or social event. Marisa’s techniques have dramatically improved my core strength so that hiking and biking are much more enjoyable than a few years ago.

My brother recently complimented me on my improved capabilities in cycling even at my age. I’ve also enjoyed better balance while hiking steep trails.

An improved physical core has helped my mental state as well. Chronic pain has negative effects, and it has been great to feel my mood lighten as I don’t feel the tightness or worry about future pain. Our sessions are enjoyable and educational. Marisa’s technical knowledge of the human body is comprehensive, and she works very carefully around my back issues. I felt quite comfortable doing new or challenging exercises.

Marisa joyfully practices “relentless optimism”, and it certainly has made a difference in my health.