How I Work

Every Body Tells a Different Story

Treatment here is assessment-driven, not protocol-driven. Rob chooses techniques based on what your body needs — never a fixed routine applied the same way to everyone.

Close-up of craniosacral therapy technique at Rooted Manual Therapy in Missoula
The Approach

The expertise isn't in one technique

It's in knowing which approach is right for each person, in each session. Sessions may draw on any combination of the techniques below, chosen and adjusted in real time based on what your body is telling us.

Functional Bodywork

Hands-on work aimed at how your body actually moves and functions, not just how a specific spot feels.

Craniosacral Therapy

A subtle, low-force approach that works with the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Myofascial Techniques

Addressing restriction and tension in the connective tissue that surrounds muscles throughout the body.

Visceral Techniques

Gentle work supporting the mobility of internal structures that can influence pain and movement.

Joint Mobilization

Hands-on techniques to support healthy range of motion in restricted joints.

Movement Education

Practical strategies and awareness you can carry with you well beyond the session.

A Closer Look

Techniques in Practice

Craniosacral Holds

Slow, low-force work that supports the nervous system's ability to settle — often used alongside other techniques within the same session.

Craniosacral therapy hold at Rooted Manual Therapy
Myofascial release technique at Rooted Manual Therapy

Myofascial & Soft Tissue Work

Targeted, hands-on work to address tension and restriction in the tissue — always guided by what the assessment reveals, not a generic routine.

Cervical & Upper Body Work

Careful, supported holds addressing the neck and upper body — an area closely tied to headaches, tension, and stress patterns.

Cervical manual therapy technique at Rooted Manual Therapy
Movement assessment technique at Rooted Manual Therapy

Movement Assessment

Hands-on range-of-motion and movement testing that helps pinpoint what's actually limiting you — the foundation every treatment plan is built on.

Ready to Get to the Root of Your Pain?

Reach out directly to ask questions or schedule your first visit — call or text to get started.