Matt Lombard

Certified Advanced Rolfer®
Certified Rolf Movement® Practitioner

Specialties & Techniques:

• Rolfing® Structural Integration: Improves body alignment and movement through soft tissue manipulation, releasing tension in fascia for balance and fluidity.
• Rolf Movement®:    Enhances coordination and balance by aligning the body with its environment
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST): Gentle, hands-on technique that supports self-healing by optimizing the craniosacral system and central nervous system function.
• Visceral Manipulation: Focuses on internal organ mobility and function, addressing restrictions that affect structural and physiological health.
• Pain Management: Reduces chronic or acute pain through manual therapy, improving mobility and supporting recovery
• Acute Injury Rehabilitation: Helps heal recent injuries by reducing inflammation, boosting circulation, and restoring function
• Scar Work: Integrates scar tissue into the fascial system to restore mobility and reduce adhesions.
• Lymphatic Drainage: Boosts immune function, reduces swelling, and supports detoxification by improving lymphatic fluid flow

About Matt

Matt Lombard is a Certified Advanced Rolfer® and Rolf Movement Practitioner®, having received his certification in 2013 from the Association of Brazilian Rolfers and the European Rolfing Association, both satellite schools of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute. Matt’s commitment to expanding his knowledge led him to further certifications in Visceral Manipulation from the Barral Institute, CranioSacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute, and an Advanced Rolfing® Certification from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.

In addition to his clinical work, he teaches basic certification courses at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute and serves as a faculty member at the Cypress Health Institute in Santa Cruz. Matt maintains an open practice, working with clients of all ages and backgrounds to promote optimal health through structural alignment and function.

When not studying, practicing, or teaching Rolfing® Structural Integration, Matt enjoys hunting waves along the Central Coast, chasing snowstorms in the mountains, and spending quality time with his family

Education & Certifications

• Certified Advanced Rolfer@
• Certified Rolf Movement Practitioner
• Ginastica Natural Instructor 
• LMT
• Barral Institute accredited Visceral Manipulation Practitioner
• Upledger Institute Craniosacral Therapist 
• Teacher in Training at the Dr.Ida Rolf Institute 
• Faculty at the Cypress Health Institute

Treatment Philosophy

“From an early age, I have been fueled by a passion for adventure. Along the way, some of these experiences led to injuries that I feared could result in permanent disability. However, discovering Rolfing not only restored my health but also ignited a lifelong dedication to helping others reclaim their vitality and well-being. I firmly believe that when our bodies are properly aligned with the force of gravity, the fluid matrix within us can move freely, supporting the health and harmony of our entire system.”