Neil Eisman

Feeling worn down by everyday stress or years-old trauma?

Seeking less pain, more freedom and ease?

I'm Neil Eisman, CMT, and I've developed Mind-Body Release to help people like you.

After Mind-Body Release, clients say:

“I'm sleeping better.”

“My headache was gone.”

“I felt very calm and present.”

“I haven't felt this good in years."

“I could work more and with less pain.”

I am available to discuss your specific needs and concerns.

Please call or text me at (310) 413‑8170 or email Neil@MindBodyRelease.com

What Is Mind-Body Release?

Mind-Body Release is gentle hands-on therapy that

• Combines kindness, patience, and science
• Restores harmony within and between mind and body
• Encourages your natural ability to self-correct

When you experience a threat in modern life, usually you can't fight or flee; instead you contract, freeze, and dissociate. Excess tension and restrictions to movement accumulate in your body. MBR helps your nervous system recognize that, at least for now, it's safe for your mind and body to relax and reconnect.

MBR can engage any place in your body that needs attention, without adding to pain or triggering defenses. This makes it more effective with everyone but is crucial for the most sensitive and vulnerable.

How is MBR different from massage?

First off, you keep your clothes on. Gone are the oils and strokes of Swedish, the pain and intrusiveness of Deep Tissue. While massage focuses on the skin and muscles, Mind‑Body Release works with your mind, nervous system, and every part of your body. With MBR you don't feel like you've had a massage; you feel more at peace and comfortable in your own skin.

How is MBR different from energy work?

Compared to Reiki and similar practices, Mind-Body Release is more hands-on and a bit more physical. MBR doesn't focus on your energy or use my energy to heal you; it frees restrictions that impede the flow of energy as well as blood, oxygen, nutrients, wastes, and information.

How can MBR help people feel younger?

Over a lifetime, restrictions develop in various parts of your body that interfere with proper movement and efficient function. Your mind-body system automatically compensates by shifting the load to parts that are still moving and functioning well.

Restrictions and compensations accumulate, until you’ve used up your capacity to compensate. As you pass this tipping point, subtle dysfunctions become obvious, you experience pain and other symptoms, and may have a diagnosable disease. Suddenly you feel old.

By loosening restrictions, Mind-Body Release helps to slow or reverse this process, which seems to be the inevitable result of aging.

Do I have to believe in MBR for it to work?

MBR influences your mind and nervous system by way of your body, rather than via words or beliefs. That's why you don't need to believe in or understand MBR to benefit from it.

Is MBR compatible with other treatments?

MBR is compatible with and complements medical treatment, physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. You don't have to forgo any other treatment or practice to get Mind-Body Release.

What is your background and training?

I'm an MIT graduate who has found human beings and bodies to be much more interesting than computers. I've combined an understanding of the mind-body relationship, health, systems, and physics into a unique healing method.

In Mind-Body Release I apply everything I've learned treating people facing chronic pain and other serious challenges, and from more than 1200 hours of training in manual therapies including

• Myofascial Release (focusing on the fibers that hold the body together)
• Craniosacral Therapy (fluid and structures around the brain and spinal cord)
• Dynamic Manual Interface (mind-body engagement, non‑verbal listening and dialog)
• Lymph Drainage Therapy (elimination of excess fluid and cellular waste)
• Visceral Manipulation (digestive system and other organs)
• Feldenkrais (retraining the brain and body for easiy, effortless movement)

To read more about my background and training, see About Neil.

What do I wear and do I take my clothes off?

Unlike conventional massage, with Mind-Body Release you don't disrobe. Wear whatever is comfortable for you. Thick, stiff jeans are not recommended, but I can work with whatever you choose. Also MBR doesn't use oils or lotions, which can be messy and stain clothing.

How long is a session and what does it cost?

My standard in-office rate is $120 per hour. If I come to you, my standard rate is $150/hour plus a travel charge. The length of sessions depends on your needs and wants. Generally I recommend allowing 1.5 hours for a first session and 1 to 1.25 hours for subsequent sessions.

I do this work out of a desire to help people, so I try to make it affordable. Specialized bodywork in Los Angeles is often $200 to $300/hour.

Please call or text me at (310) 413‑8170 or email Neil@MindBodyRelease.com