WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I signed up for the Ten Series with Katie for a few different reasons - the main being that I had been suffering from lower back pain for years due to a bulged disc and even after months of chiropractic care, stretching and special exercises, and even taking OTC pain meds constantly, nothing seemed to help, until a friend had mentioned fascia work. I found Katie thank goodness, and she helped improve my back pain substantially, to where I only notice a little twinge infrequently and haven't had to take any type of pain meds since. It's been months since I worked with her and my back pain still has not come back - which just goes to show that it's a long lasting solution! Another reason I tried the Ten Series was due to my posture getting worse and worse after competing and practicing outrigger regularly. She showed me little tips on how to stand up, walk, and sit properly which all improved my posture in addition to the fascia work. Working with Katie was a huge relief - not only for my back, but for my mental health as well - I looked forward to each session which focused on a different segment of your mental health, she was so calm and full of wisdom and life experience where I left each session feeling cathartic and that I had learned something as well. Highly recommend Katie for posture work, back pain, neck pain, or honestly just some self care!
— Alexa Freeman
"I did the 10 series with Katie and the photos don't lie. She helped my posture and pain level. She made such a difference in my body that my husband also signed up for the 10 series with great results. I've also had wonderful massages by Katie. If you're looking for someone who is down to earth, compassionate, and very well versed in her field don't hesitate to book a session (or 10) with Katie. You will feel like a new person.
— ​Deven Holligrel
"Katie has provided me treatment since 2021 for pain management and helping my golf game! The service provided is specific and accommodative to how my body is feeling at the time of visit. I personally believe good healers are also good listeners while expressing a degree of empathy wrapped in the context of healing. Katie expresses these gifts routinely. I’ve found Katie’s work space always clean, orderly and safe. I’ve personally used many bodyworkers over the last 45 years and she is in the very upper tier of practitioners I’ve worked with. I would recommend without any reservation Katie’s services to someone interested in and willing too work toward better health.
— ​Doug Bregman
"Katie is kind, honest, passionate and very skilled. She truly cares about her clients. I completed a 10-series with Katie and it was worth every penny. I had gone to many physical therapy appointments, and tried other forms of treatment such as chiropractic, but other forms of treatment were unable to address the root cause of my pain. I highly recommend Katie to anyone with muscle tension, alignment issues, or physical pain
— ​Tim Shubin
I have to say I'm a believer in Rolfing and Katie is fantastic. My wife did a rolfing session with Katie and had great things to say. So when I was ready to commit to 10 sessions, I signed up. Katie's treatment started off with an amazing effect on arms that I did not expect. I'm not sure exactly what happened but my arms felt looser and more relaxed and what amazed me is that the effect persisted until my next session. Each arm was a little different, and I monitored how the looser arm remained relatively more relaxed than the other for the entire week. Then, when she moved to the hips, back, and front torso, the effects were remarkable. I was really tight and restricted from a surf trip, and Katie was able to get my back and shoulders working fluidly again. And, I think the most impressive thing was my mental outcome. When Katie evaluated my mental perception of how I was feeling using several different questions, all of my scores had improved and I generally felt healthier and more pain free. I really did not expect that. Katie is extremely professional and personal, and I recommend her to anyone who talks to me about "feeling tight". In fact, I just scheduled my next session to have her help me with my body after a snowboarding trip.
— Greg Holligrel
I found Katie during a personal time of mental despair and physical rebuild. My body was tight, and my nervous system shot from years of stress and neglect. In my ten series with Katie, she helped me reestablish the sacred connection with my body, realigning my physical structure and helping me to reignite the electrical pathways of life force energy. She gave me exercises after each session to solidify her work and continue the progress before we met again. Session by session, I felt my tension releasing, my nervous system calming and my spirit expanding. As we came to the end of the ten series, we took an inventory of where I was and how far I had come. It was surreal to see the drastic transformation as I reviewed the intake questionnaire from our first meeting. I would HIGHLY recommend Katie and will definitely be working with her again in the future.
— Nic Vaughn
After an intense month of snowboarding, my back was blocked. And the pain was at 15 on a 10 scale… I couldn’t move my head, I couldn’t lay flat, I couldn’t stand up on my own… forget about putting clothes on, etc… I ended up at the emergency to be given a shot to help deal with the pain. I just couldn’t figure out what was blocking my back. I suspected a bulging disk, but that wasn’t the case. I knew it was deep inside in between belly and bottom of the spinal cord. It felt like a muscle but I just couldn’t figure out how to massage it. That’s how I met my savior Katie. On our first appointment she immediately identify the Psoas muscle to be the culprit. She did a few deep tissue massage and gave me some stretching exercise to put me back on track. After the first session, I immediately felt the benefit as I was able to bend, put clothes on, get in my car with no pain. It took her 3 sessions to get to the bottom of it and gave me my freedom back! Her studio is very clean, she has a great vibe and is super knowledgeable about the body’s anatomy, and how about everything is interconnected."
— Sebastien Marcq
“The woman works wonders. I met Katie through my Pilates studio and complained of discomfort around my shoulder. It had been migrating around different parts of the shoulder for months. After one single session my shoulder with Katie I was nearly healed! I had been trying everything from ice, to Advil, to foam roller, to limiting exercise and surfing but nothing worked. Her expertise was evident and her attention to detail was incredible.
----- Joseph Quinn,
Founder & CEO, Pilates Metrics
"I have started working with Katie and enjoy her professionalism and eye to detail. I can feel my posture changing as she works with me. She has great hands and I can feel how she is working with my body and not against it. I will easily recommend her to others.
— ​Dr. Burton Wagner, Chiropractor
"Katie is a beautiful bodyworker. I noticed better posture, increased vitality and energy doing her 10 sessions. I have a shoulder that has been bothering me for years. Katie's Structural Integration combined with chiropractic, taping and some Gyrotonic (R) made a real change in my shoulder discomfort and strength. It has felt much better even as I put stress on it.
— ​Dr. Emma Wagner, Chiropractor
Have you ever encountered someone that when you first met them you said to yourself, 'Gee, what an open, frank person they are!'? Well, that was my first impression when I met Ms. Kathryn (Katie) Tye. I'm a retired physician who had his own set of aches and pains. I was invited by a physician friend to attend an alternative health care seminar back in September 2019. Katie was one of the presenters at this event and she gave a brief synopsis of her life and career. After listening to her, I felt compelled to make an appointment with her and see what she and structural integration were all about. I have completed Katie’s ten sessions program and have completed a couple of follow up visitations. With Katie's help and compassion, I believe I have made significant improvements in my health and well-being. I can honestly say that Katie is one of the most humane humans that I've encountered in my life. She is compassionate in what she does. She has a good knowledge base and is skillful in her art of healing. She has a delightful sense of humor, humility and willingness to engage with her clients. She is a very good, attentive listener also. In the Navy, one of the highest accolades is the phrase 'job well done'. So, I would say to Ms. Katie Tye, at least in my case, job well done. I recommend her without reservation."
— Timothy E. McDonald, M.D.
"Katie is a thoughtful, caring practitioner who truly takes the individual needs of her clients into account. I sought her services to help with pain due to running, and just to boost my general wellness, and started feeling better after the first session. My joint pain eased and I was able to train more effectively and recover faster. Beyond the physical benefits, Katie is respectful, kind, and makes all her clients feel comfortable. Her home studio is impeccably clean and peaceful, and even though I saw her mid-pandemic, her scrupulous Covid protocols made me feel at ease. I have recommended Katie to friends and would absolutely recommend her to anyone experiencing pain who is looking for a holistic, personalized solution.
— ​Elizabeth Cauvel
"Meeting Katie was a turning point for me when I relocated to San Clemente after decades on the east coast. She listened intently and actively as I recounted various physical traumas I have experienced and described the impact of scoliosis on my quality of life. She then skillfully and compassionately set her hands to work on my body. I looked forward to our weekly sessions during the 10 series and discovered not only physical improvements but (surprise!) emotional and energetic ones. She’s a kind soul, a human with a deep heart, and an accomplished practitioner who may very well make a significant impact on your life, too."
— ​J.B. King
I had been dealing with sciatic pain in my left leg, lower back pain & knee pain due to years of intense workouts, motherhood... and life. I honestly thought this was going to be my 'new normal'. After talking with Katie I decided to give Structural Integration a try. I wasn't expecting too much out of it. I decided to commit to a Series 10 and by the 4th session I was feeling real changes happening. By Session 5, it was emotional! I could not believe the incredible difference in the way my body was responding! I don't feel any sciatic pain, knee pain or lower back pain. Katie has not only helped me with my alignment, aches and pains, she has given me new 'tools' to work with. I highly recommend Katie! She is extreme professional and treats you with respect and real concern in trying to help you get your body back to being healthy and functional."
— Oria Jocobs
“I was interested in re-aligning my body to get more life out of it now that I'm 60. Katie is very gentle in her approach, emotionally soothing and extremely professional and knowledgeable in her field.
----- Karen Gee
Getting old is for the birds, but with Katie's help and expertise, I'm flying again! This former college athlete with lifelong back issues and a job that has me sitting at a desk and computer all day needed to be straightened, lengthened and reminded how to maintain structure and strength. Thanks Katie, couldn't recommend her more highly!
— ​ Jill Stephenson
"In a word, Katie’s Structural Integration work is exquisite! She blends the techniques of the work with a compassionate heart and an energetic depth. This combination makes the work truly unique to her. Anyone who has the good fortune of receiving a Ten Series from Katie will definitely be in 'Good Hands!'
— Steve Bulger, Advanced Structural Integration Practitioner & Trainer
"Katie has the experience and skill that is needed to make positive change in your body. She is an excellent reader of the body. She knows how to bring balance. When I started practicing Structural Integration with Katie, I had an intense pain in my lower back. Presently, with practice, I forgot about my back pain and the stiffness in the body, and now can be fully concentrated on my life and work. I can now practice sport and yoga again and load bearing postures without discomfort. My body still continues to improve. I'm in my 30’s but felt like in my 50’s before Katie’s help. My mind calmed, as well as my body, as I came into her place. As a person who worked with physical injury for over 10 years, I would recommend Katie as a very gentle and knowledgeable professional who helped me to almost fully recover.
----- Ana Black
"I love going to my sessions with Katie. Last year I started suffering from severe debilitating lower back pain and sciatic nerve pain. There were days that I could barely get out of bed, walk, pick things up, drive etc. my body felt so tight and cramped and uncomfortable 24/7. It was affecting my social life and my job. But doctors said it wasn't a slipped disc and that I just needed to stretch and take ibuprofen. I've gone to 5 sessions with her (going to the 6th one in a week) and my back pain has gone from a 10/10 down to like a 3/10 and I am much more mobile. I'm so grateful that I have found this method of treatment instead of having to resort to taking pain meds. She takes her time and is super thorough. I never feel like she's rushing, which is a nice feeling. Her studio is super clean, calming and refreshing and puts me in a great headspace. I don't even live in Orange County - I drive down from LA because it's worth it.
— Cara C.