Tom Sorg's

Transformative Bodyworks

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Testimonials

Tom Sorg is a legend!

Tom Sorg is a legend! I have two severely herniated discs in my lumbar spine and have hobbled into his office a number of times completely twisted up. Each time I have walked out in full alignment once again! He knows the body so well, I swear he has his eyes closed most of the time. Be prepared for very deep work and release. I always feel very safe and in good hands when on his table. He takes the time to chat a little before and afterwards to hear about any needs and to give suggestions for home care. He even pulled his inversion table out of storage for me and brought it to my house to borrow! He truly cares about his clients and offers some of the most healing hands in Santa Barbara! Highly recommend!!

Haley Parker

I have been hurting and

I have been hurting and worried about potential shoulder surgery. My left shoulder and upper arm were so sore that my range of motion was seriously diminished. I am not a huge fan of orthopedic surgery. I will probably not be able to do it for a few years as my work is very physical- no time for long recoveries! I was referred to Tom. He is a surgeon without any cutting. The first visit was extremely therapeutic and a bit painful as he worked to break up the years of Fascia buildup. I have been back 3 times and each time my range of motion has greatly improved. Tom never lets me leave without discussing homework exercises. Tom is the real deal. he knows just how to get in and repair the damage. He is also really respectful and safe. I highly recommend Tom.

Karen Martin

As a chiropractor, every referral

As a chiropractor, every referral I make is a reflection on me. That’s why I only work with the best in Santa Barbara. For deep tissue myofascial release, that means referring to Tom Sorg. The patients that have worked with Tom have had some of the best outcomes in pain reduction, functional movement patterns, and postural correction that I’ve seen in my career. We are all very thankful for Tom!

Dr Jacob Martin

As a vegan athlete, yoga

As a vegan athlete, yoga teacher…I need someone who knows the body. Tom has the professional understanding of knowing what areas to focus on and leave my body feeling so good afterwards. I have truly enjoyed having Tom work on me for over a year. Best in town.

MarQ Taylor

First of all… Tom is

First of all… Tom is seriously strong! I am a big 200+ lbs man and I often walk away from a massage or bodywork being underwhelmed, but that was never the case with Tom. He was able to listen and appropriately target my painful areas helping me find relief. He was a good communicator and was able to suggest body mechanic suggestions that helped me beyond our sessions together.

Liam Whitfield

Tom Sorg is awesome

Tom Sorg is awesome and has been a life saver for me. He has helped me with my back and neck pain and gave me great advice on stretches to do at home. You won’t find a better masseuse in Santa Barbara

Jome Talifero

I have received massages all

I have received massages all over the world and Tom is the best. He is very intuitive and often finds issues before I know I have them. I would recommend him to anyone; no matter your age or fitness level, you will come away from his table feeling completely stretched out and energized.

Chris Portney

Tom knows what he’s doing!

Tom knows what he’s doing! He has truly helped me gain relief from chronic neck and shoulder pain that I’ve been struggling with for many years. He has no trouble finding and activating all of my trouble areas. After his sessions I’m a little sore for a couple of days but then I’m able to move my body in ways I haven’t been able to for as long as I can remember. On top of that, he’s very friendly and professional. We’re lucky to have him in town!

Rebecca W.

Tom is a body intuitive and a master. Probably the most intense treatment I have ever had but in a good way! And I have had hundreds of body work sessions. Not for wimps!

Geraldine A.

Tom is probably the best masseuse I've ever had. I have had alignment issues, which are exacerbated by muscle tension. My body has been torqued for years of working on my laptop, sitting and reading, and basically being a grad student. i began seeing Tom as i was finishing up my dissertation and was very stressed, which expressed itself in my body. Tom was the only masseuse who was able to get my knots out. And I had SERIOUS knots--gnarly, gnarly knots. I sometimes developed a few bruises from our session because he would get deep down in the tissue but i gained more mobility and despite the bruises the pain was gone! One of the best things about Tom is his vibe. He is a very easygoing yet attentive. I have always felt comfortable with him. He has an amazing intuition and a very comprehensive knowledge of the body. Tom is a natural healer and after seeing him bi-monthly for several months my overall sense of well being and stability improved drastically.

Natalie Avilos

Public Defendor

Rebecca W.

Toms meticulous ways and technical bodywork has dramatically shifted old tension patterns in my hip, thoracic spine and neck. What used to cause me chronic pain that no massage or yoga could fix is now a thing of the past.

Nuria Reed

Yoga Instructor

Toms knowledge of the body and way the muscle groups fire allow him to really affect you after just one session. His knowledge also helps you to better understand your own body and movement patterns. His easy going nature makes you feel extremely comfortable.

Justine Perizzo

Yoga Instructor

Chris P.

Great deep tissue massage! Tom is very knowledgeable and skilled, I will definitely be back!

Erica Martin

Both my wife and I have experienced Tom Sorg's strong but sensitive hands for deep tissue massage and have come away very pleased with the results. His knowledge of the skeletal and muscular systems allow him to target a troubled region and release tight muscles and adjoining tissues. I would recommend Tom to anyone suffering from cramped, tense muscles and the pain that accompanies them.

Arden Kysely

SO AMAZING. Seriously life changing experience. Tom fixed up my shoulders, hips, neck, legs, all in one sitting. I feel like a new human being again. Ive had all these posture issues all my life, so it feels so good to be freed from it. Tom is great at what he does and he is great company as well! It was my first real massage and he always gave a heads up if something was going to hurt. He's very passionate about what he does, and he's amazing at it too! 10/10 would recommend to anyone who has any body pain issues.

Karin K.

I am writing in praise of Tom Sorg. For nearly 6 months I saw Tom once a week for a deep tissue massage and was extremely impressed. He is a smart, sensitive, talented man who is excellent at his work. He identified problems I hadn't acknowledged and made progress so that my condition improved each week. He clearly explained (Home Work) he wanted me to do between visits and followed up each time I arrived. I often left exhausted but for the right reasons. Anyone who works with Tom is Fortunate!

Carol Schlerf

Tom is an all around great therapist who knows his stuff. He specializes in deep work that sorts out the worst of my issues.

Will Thompson

Tom is an amazing massage therapist. His ability to locate the sources of muscle tension and provide relief is truly amazing. He is very knowledgeable about muscles, body mechanics and how to release muscles that are stuck. He has a lot of strength and can dig deeply into the tissue, which is not for everyone. That said, his work helped me find a much greater range of motion and release from long standing spots of tension and pain.

P.W.

Tom Sorg truly has healing hands. I have had bodywork done by a number of therapists over the years, but i knew after 1 session with Tom, he is passionate, knowledgeable and excellent at what he does. After developing a pain in the arch of my foot, i sought help from a podiatrist. My instructions were rest, drugs, ice, self massage, orthotics, physical therapy, stretching, ultra sound, estem, and then finally cortisone shots. After months of these treatments and no success, it was Tom who finally was able to free me from the pain. My only regret is that i didnt see him sooner. That is only 1 example. Now he works on the rest of my family and we have referred him to many friends as well. He will listen and with his awareness of the body, promote healing from within.

Cindy K.

Customized Targeted Bodywork

Services

De Fascia Reconstruction Therapy
Range of Motion Therapy
Medical Massage
Myofascial Release
Sports Massage
Orthopedic Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Relfexology / Neuromuscular
Compressive Deep Tissue
Trigger Point Therapy
Advanced Swedish
Rolfing / Structural Integration
Isometrics / Resistance Stretching

I help treat conditions like plantar fasciitis, whiplash, herniated discs, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, scoliosis, headaches, migraines, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, patella femoral syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, back or neck pain, scar tissue, subluxations, kyphosis, lordosis, trigger points, and pain spots.

ABOUT TOM

My name is Tom Sorg I have been serving the Santa Barbara community for over 10 years, from the most complex muscular fascial problems to the simplest relaxation.

I use a combination of integrated massage therapies, stretches, and conditioning to assist in the relief of chronic pain and imbalances in the body. The goal of my therapy is to get rid of your pain, re-balance your muscular skeletal systems and reset your kinetic chain. This goal is achieved by assessment and correction of dysfunctional movement like spinal imbalances and fascial cross link adhesions.

I take great pride in my work and truly enjoy assisting people with bodywork, personal wellness, and healing. Getting people out of pain and back to their daily activities is my passion!

Staying up up date with regular training in the latest forms of massage and bodywork, I am uniquely able to customize bodywork for each clients specific needs.