Business Details
42 Years
experience
Somatic Education & Bodywork Therapy in El Paso, TX
For over 25 years, David McQueen has specialized in helping individuals reconnect with their bodies through personalized somatic education. Our practice integrates Rolfing Structural Integration, movement integration, massage therapy, and energy work to address chronic pain, postural imbalances, and stress-related conditions. Founded in 1984 by David McQueen, a certified Rolfer and licensed massage therapist with advanced training in cranial-sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and polarity, we prioritize client-centered care rooted in over four decades of combined professional experience. Our approach emphasizes expanding body awareness, correcting dysfunctional movement patterns, and fostering holistic well-being through scientifically validated techniques. We serve clients in El Paso, Texas, and beyond, offering tailored sessions that combine deep tissue work, movement education, and energy flow interventions.Our commitment to continuous learning is reflected in our participation in advanced certifications and professional associations like the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. By addressing both physical and energetic systems, we help clients transform discomfort into functional ease and rediscover their bodies as familiar territory. Our practice operates with transparency, ethical standards, and a focus on measurable outcomes such as improved posture, reduced pain, and enhanced mobility. We maintain affiliations with leading organizations in therapeutic massage and structural integration, ensuring our methods align with industry best practices. Through decades of dedicated practice, we have refined our ability to guide clients toward lasting physical and energetic harmony.
Services
Rolfing Structural Integration
Movement Integration
Massage Therapy
Energy Work
Somatic Education
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Certified Rolfing practitioner with 30+ years of experience
- Personalized approach combining multiple somatic modalities
- Advanced training in cranial-sacral therapy and visceral manipulation
- Licensed by Texas Department of State Health Services
- Member of professional associations since 1990
Associations and certifications
- Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Services
Rolfing Structural Integration
Rolfing Structural Integration systematically realigns connective tissue to improve posture and movement efficiency. This 10-series process addresses chronic pain by releasing fascial restrictions and optimizing gravitational support. Clients experience reduced discomfort, improved breathing patterns, and enhanced body awareness through guided movement education.
Movement Integration
Movement Integration teaches functional movement patterns to improve coordination and reduce strain. By analyzing walking, sitting, and standing mechanics, we help clients develop efficient movement habits that enhance performance and prevent injury through conscious body awareness.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapy combines Swedish and connective tissue techniques to address both general wellness and specific musculoskeletal issues. Sessions improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation while addressing acute pain through targeted deep tissue interventions.
Energy Work
Energy Work addresses disrupted energy flows contributing to physical and emotional discomfort. Using polarity and cranial-sacral techniques, we help clients achieve greater energetic balance, reduced pain, and expanded awareness through non-invasive, holistic interventions.
Somatic Education
Somatic Education teaches clients to recognize and change unconscious movement patterns causing discomfort. Through guided touch and imagery, we help individuals develop greater body awareness, improved coordination, and lasting relief from chronic tension patterns.
People
David McQueen
Founder & Certified Rolfer
David McQueen graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1984 and became a certified Rolfer in 1990. With over 40 years of combined experience in somatic education, he specializes in structural integration, movement therapy, and energy work.
Questions
What is somatic education?
Somatic education uses touch, guided imagery, and movement awareness to help clients re-establish connection with their bodies and improve functional patterns.
How does Rolfing differ from massage therapy?
Rolfing focuses on structural integration through connective tissue manipulation over multiple sessions, while massage therapy addresses immediate muscle tension and circulation.
What conditions can benefit from somatic work?
Chronic pain, postural imbalances, repetitive motion injuries, and stress-related conditions respond well to our somatic education approach.
What should I wear for a session?
For Rolfing or connective tissue work, wear underwear or swimsuit; massage sessions use draping with towels.
How long does a typical session last?
Sessions typically last about an hour, with time adjusted based on individual client needs and treatment goals.