Brian Johnson

Certified Rolfer®

Specialties & Techniques:

• Structural Integration/Rolfing®: Ideal for clients seeking improved posture, reduced pain, and greater body alignment.
• Chronic Pain Management: Targeted Fascial and Myofascial Bodywork techniques to address orthopedic pain and dysfunction to find lasting relief. 
• Craniosacral Therapy: A gentle, non-invasive approach ideal for stress relief, mental clarity, and nervous system regulation. 

About Brian

Brian Johnson, founder of Midline Integrative Bodywork Clinic has been a bodywork therapist since 2001. He began his career in the Palo Alto/Stanford area, working with distance runners and triathletes, and later moved to Santa Cruz to focus on injury and post-surgery recovery at Rod and Murray Flemming’s PT clinic. By 2004, Brian completed his Rolfing® certification, driving his passion for addressing pain and structural issues. With over 20,000 hours of experience, he developed the Advanced Clinical Bodywork Method at Midline to offer holistic solutions for complex physical challenges. 

Now based on the Westside of Santa Cruz, Brian balances his professional life with an active lifestyle. He enjoys surfing the north coast, playing soccer with his local team, and is a UCSC alum with a passion for languages, currently learning Farsi. His interest in Rolfing® began after a back injury as a river guide; the therapy’s impact on his recovery inspired his commitment to this path.

Education & Certifications

• Certified Massage Therapist (LMT) – California 
• Certified in Structural Integration (The Rolf Method) 
• Visceral, Cranial, and Neural Manipulation

Treatment Philosophy

“I see each session as a partnership, working together with my clients to uncover the root causes of their discomfort. My goal is to empower clients through bodywork, allowing them to feel more comfortable in their bodies while gaining tools for lasting change.”