Praise For Rolfing and Catherine
Life-changing
I was struggling with plantar fasciitis for over two years. I had tried everything, from rest and icing to several steroid injections, but nothing seemed to work. I was at times not able to walk or do any form of exercise without being in constant pain. A friend of mine recommended seeing Catherine.
From the first session, I knew I was in good hands. Catherine is not only knowledgeable and skilled in her craft, but she has this incredible presence who is able to provide a safe and non-judgmental space.
Catherine listened carefully to my concerns and worked with me to develop a personalized treatment plan. I could feel the positive effects of rolfing right away. My feet felt stronger, and the pain started to subside. What truly amazed me was how quickly I was able to start exercising again. With each session, I could feel my entire body becoming more aligned and integrated. After a few sessions I was able to start running again.
Thanks to Catherine, I not only recovered from plantar fasciitis, but also accomplished a major personal goal: training for and successfully finishing a marathon. Before rolfing, I was not able to run more than one mile due to my foot pain. However, with Catherine's incredible skills, I was able to overcome my physical limitations and achieve what I thought was impossible.
I look forward to each visit with Catherine. Her wisdom, guidance and support helped me not only recover from my injury, but also impacted my overall well-being and quality of life.
—Nadja Vemuri
About midway through my first series with Catherine I found myself weeding in the garden, on my knees, for nearly two hours. When I got up I realized that the knee pain I'd blamed on turning 40 was gone. It hasn't returned and it's been ten years! I continue to see Catherine several times per year. She is one of my "go to" practitioners, when any physical issue arises. Catherine blends hands on skill with receptivity and a gentle spirit that makes me feel at ease and well attended to.
—Chloe Taylor
I met Catherine at a point when a bout with sciatica was becoming debilitating. A massage therapist I see in another part of the country recommended I try rolfing. Over the course of a few months Catherine was able to provide me with a reset and, subsequently, my pain went away. When I returned to my old massage therapist, she said “I love your rolfer! Your spine is straight!” Catherine is very easy to work with, has a wonderful way about her, and is an expert in the field of rolfing. I think she's a real treasure for our community.
—SO, Louisville
My favorite part of working with Catherine was the incredibly healing effect she / her work had on my nervous system. Due to prior life experiences, it can be difficult for my body / system to relax, trust and receive treatments. However, Catherine has such a deep, grounded, knowing presence that I was able to open up and feel safe immediately. Catherine is professional, kind, respectful, and she deeply listens (and responds) to both what I say and what my body/system is communicating. Her integrity in both her business and her masterful rolfing skills are evident and I always felt lighter, freer and more aligned after our sessions.
—JS, Louisville, KY
Over a decade ago in a college acting class, my professor remarked that the tension I carried in my neck was affecting my acting. At the time, I didn't have any pain and wasn't even aware I was tense. Stressful schooling, stressful jobs, and a series of heartbreaks and grieving a loss I suspect piled on this foundation of tension, worsening over time until I was always feeling like I needed to pop my neck and back. It was the worst while I was driving which I did for several hours a day. The tension spread through my back, neck, even into my face. I felt like a windup doll that needed its gears oiled. I struggled with depression and anxiety. A massage therapist was shocked when I immediately tensed back up after an hour of her work. I sought chiropractic care which did "unlock" my stuck neck but after several sessions and the expectation that I would need to continue this for life I sought other treatment options, which led me here. Catherine informed me that most people need 10-15 sessions, which was a relief. I ended up needing more, but that was fine. The treatment was painless and cathartic. Catherine is one of those people you find yourself telling your life story and secrets to. Going to her is like therapy, rolled into muscle work. The physical body is clearly linked to the mind because as she helped my muscles and tendons rearrange and realign, it was as if my thoughts started to follow suit. I let go of the tension in my mind as well as my back and neck. I move better, feel better, and think better- I have my life back. If you suffer with chronic pain, give this a try. Catherine is a healer, not a salesperson and if it's not right for you there is no pressure.
—LE, Louisville, KY
Catherine is an intuitive, thoughtful practitioner, and as someone with a complex medical history and years of chronic pain, I’m beyond grateful for her. Catherine and her work not only helped to transform my physical body and relieve pain, but her gentle nature helped me gain confidence to try new things again. I’m so thankful for her.
—Jessica, Louisville
I wanted to provide you an update on Lily. She just wrapped up her senior year averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game and earned Conference Player of the year and All Region honors. This past week she committed to play at Cedarville University, a division 2 school in Cedarville, Ohio, after they made her a very generous scholarship offer. Outside of basketball she's pain free and doing really well.
I'm not sure we ever expressed to you how down and "at the end of our rope" we were with Lily's condition and pain when we were referred to you. It had been 4 years since her original accident, two surgeries, and months upon months of physical therapy, injections, needles, etc. The only thing the Dr.'s could offer me was another surgery and we didn't want to go down that path. I started going down an alternative therapy rabbit hole and was so blessed to be referred to you. Lily was able to shoot a basketball for the first time in years after her first 90 minute session with you!
After continuing sessions for a few months Lily regained full use of her right hand and was able to play basketball again. This was spring 2019. She's been blazing her comeback trail ever since.
We are so blessed and grateful that you came into our lives when you did. There were many sleepless nights and tears prior to you healing Lily. Lily's dream of playing high school basketball was in serious jeopardy and here she is getting a scholarship to play college basketball. Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Thank you again for all that you did for Lily. Words cannot express our gratitude
—Steve Moore
A news report about Lily:
https://wlky.com/article/lily-moore-basketball-scholarship-wrist-injury-louisville/40760917
A Rolf Institute article about Lily:
https://rolf.org/healed_through_rolfing_-_lily.php
My first Rolfing experience was with Catherine following the birth of my son. We did a complete series and the shift in my system was profound. I have continued to see Catherine over the past decade when I have experienced pain or injury in my body, and I always find relief and healing, as well as immense kindness, wisdom and care.
—Megan, Louisville
I feel you in your hands,
feeling me you are present.
And noticed or not,
we are conversing in a language you can’t speak in words,
though sometimes words too.
Invite.
Open, release, breathe.
Reorganize.
Something leads us
and we dance,
your hands and I,
slow, trusting,
leading and following.
Respectful.
I am so grateful.
Thank you.
—a client
I was in pain for over 2 years and was wearing myself thin both physically and emotionally. I had low back/hip pain from 2 bulging discs in my low back. I had tried massage and chiropractic which both helped but only took my healing so far. I went to Catherine a bit out of intrigue of what rolfing was but also out of desperation to feel better. I felt baby steps of improvement each session until the 8th one and then I got a lot better! It was as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining in my world again. I stayed in the process for 15 treatments and now (4 months later) I am 95% pain free and loving it. I feel like she wound back the hands of time on my body and released the memories of injuries that I have had.
Catherine has a gentle spirit and a calming approach to healing your body, a contrast to the pain and frustration that my body was feeling. I was always at ease in her presence, she answered all of my questions and would contemplate my theories as to my pain patterns. I learned a lot about my body, how I hold it in everyday life and how I can take better care of it. I would highly recommend Catherine and her rolfing style.
—Lindsay Matthews
Catherine is a master of her craft. Working with Catherine it became apparent that she not only knows the physical anatomy of the human body, but also the energetic anatomy. The intensity of the deep sensations of rolfing is balanced by her calming demeanor. Rolfing has helped me to remedy chronic hip pain originating in pregnancy and a frozen shoulder, helping me regain mobility and find more restful sleep. Catherine is a valuable resource for people seeking freedom from pain, increased mobility or more heightened wellness.
—Jenna, Louisville, KY
Since my first Rolfing session with Catherine , I have experienced ease, further range of motion, more flexibility/strength, and no more strains/pulls in my neck. I'm very active and dance regularly, which involves a lot of turning/whirling. This used to exacerbate an already chronic issue.
Catherine creates a safe space, which I deeply appreciate. She's warm, strong, attuned, and knows when to speak and when to be silent. Truly masterful in her craft. I was instantaneously comfortable with her and appreciative of the thoroughness with which she works. It was uncanny how compelled I felt to share my heart with her as she was working on me. Yet, there were no accidents that what I was sharing was connected to the pain I was experiencing in my neck. I gained such clarity on past blocks that were contributing to the chronic, perpetual problems I was experiencing - emotional and physiologically.
Catherine worked on me when I was at my worst. Within one hour, I went from a pain level of 10 (I could barely turn my head) to a 2 with full range of motion. When I returned to my chiropractor a few days later, she was shocked by how little of an adjustment she got out of my neck area. There was nothing for her to do to my neck - this was a first. She said, "Wow. Your neck seems to be realigning."
I am forever grateful to Catherine for illuminating the fact that my neck issues are heal-able. There is hope. Not of mere pain maintenance, but of hitting a new and higher default-level of comfort/ease.
I can't recommend her more emphatically than in this letter. Before she worked on me, I had to sit out of a dance class due to the pain. Within an hour after our session, I was dancing full out as if the injury never happened.
I've been singing her praises to several friends since I returned to NJ. My only grievance is that I wish I lived closer to Catherine to continue the work! Haven't found a healer of her caliber in my area. But, that's what airfare is for, right? If you live within 100 miles of her, she's worth it!
—Erica W, New Jersey
I suffered from sciatica for 2 years before I finally stumbled on to Rolfing. It had gotten so bad that I routinely couldn't move for 5 to 15 minutes after bending over the "wrong way". After my first session I had relief, and I have never had sciatica since. That was roughly 20 years ago. I completed the 9 session sequence in roughly a year, and go in for tune-ups anywhere from zero to twice a year in that time 20 year span. Catherine is wonderful and has a real gift for healing. As a pilot who spends a lot of time sitting she has helped me to maintain my alignment and even fixed me a couple of times when I overdo it on the farm. She is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend Catherine.
—Keith
I discovered Rolfing about 30 years ago and did ten sessions. Between sports
injuries, car wrecks and a defective tibia, my body was a mess. I have been going
for “tune ups” ever since. I credit Rolfing for my being as active as I am at 71. When we moved to Frankfort six years ago I was worried that I wouldn't find a good Rolfer. But Catherine is the best! I have finally had my tibial torsion corrected, a very intense surgical procedure. Rolfing with Catherine is a huge part of my recovery.
—BC, Frankfort
This is the bodywork of my dreams. I've been waiting my whole life for this.
—KN, Louisville
First, some background: at 73, I have been walking the Flamenco (baile) road for nine+ years. I also added Zumba, Nia, and 5Rhythms to my dance repertoire. During that time, I have engaged the services of an excellent massage therapist, a second massage therapist specializing in Active Isolated Stretching and a physical trainer for gym workouts. The AIS therapist cleared up a problem with hip pain, probably psoas-connected, that kept me from driving a car more than thirty minutes or so before stretching the hip. She's on my regular appointment schedule. The other two did and do their jobs well.
Nevertheless, I felt the need for a different approach, as I continued to suffer from occasional plantar fasciitis (left foot) and overall lack of sufficient flexibility for Flamenco, particularly in the torso, upper back and shoulders. Having seen a demonstration of (somewhat extreme) Rolfing done on a friend some years earlier, I was aware of its potential, but rather put off by the pain the subject (a friend) of the demonstration reported. Still, it seemed promising, so I contacted Catherine Slattery and scheduled an appointment. Subsequently, I have been having her work on my aging body every four or five weeks. The first time a case of fasciitis coincided with a visit, she worked on that one foot for forty-five minutes or so; the following morning, the fasciitis was cleared up. Subsequent flare-ups have been greatly lessened as she continued to work on that foot.
She also successfully worked on a recurrent and elusive chest pain, apparently related to the point of connection of rib muscles with the sternum. Said episodic pain had been occurring for some forty-plus years, not responding to such treatments as I could find. I continue to schedule regular appointments for her notably pain-free technique.
—Paul M, Louisville
Catherine is amazing!! It’s almost indescribable what she does. She has the most magical hands! My leg feels so much better. I'm in awe of what she does. I can highly recommend Rolfing to anyone who uses their body on the regular;) It’s loving yourself in a very healing way.
—Heidi B, Louisville
Catherine runs deep and her heart reaches high. In between she serves through her dance and teaching gifts. Go dance with her and feel the magic!
—Rose G, Maui
I've attended Catherine's classes a number of times and her work is phenomenal. She always creates a powerful container for transformative and nutritious movement as well as bringing a happy spirit to the space when she dances. She exudes light and confidence, offering a great experience to anyone who attends. Highly recommended! :)
—Charles, Louisville, KY
Catherine is a highly sensitive and gifted rolfer who knows how to listen to the inner voices of her clients, in such as a way as to make rolfing a powerful and healing experience. She is also uniquely capable at the level of the body and has a huge amount of knowledge regarding how the body moves, thus how it heals. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
—Nicole D, Boulder, CO
Catherine is skilled and so capable at helping the body shift and become more aligned, creating more ease in every day life!
—Pam Y, Louisville, KY
