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Gary Gurney, Certified Rolfer, in his Portland office.

Gary Gurney

​​Helping people out of pain, stress and tension since 2006.

​I'm a Certified Rolfer™ in Portland, Maine. For 20 years I've worked with people dealing with chronic pain, poor posture, tension, stress and anxiety, whether it comes from an injury, years of overuse, or life itself. I'm driven by curiosity, and I'm always learning new ways to help my clients feel better in their bodies.

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How I got here

My path started in 1992 with yoga and meditation, while I was studying religion at Columbia University. That led me to bodywork. I trained at the Finger Lakes School of Massage, became a licensed massage therapist in 1998, and spent the next eight years practicing massage and teaching yoga here in Portland.

In 2004 I received Rolfing myself, and it changed everything. I felt profound relief from anxiety, stress and chronic discomfort that years of other work hadn't touched. A year later I was training at the Rolf Institute (now the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute), and I've been a Certified Rolfer™ since 2006.

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Organic Intelligence® coaching​

Over the years I’ve seen how much stress and anxiety live in the body. In 2018 I began receiving Organic Intelligence sessions myself, and they changed my life. For the first time, my mind, body and spirit felt fully integrated, and I found a new ease in my day-to-day life, especially in my personal relationships. I felt consistently calmer, more present and able to gracefully deal with the curveballs of life. That transformation led me to begin training as an Organic Intelligence Coach in 2025. OI is a conversation-based way to build nervous system resilience which has wide ranging benefits from reduced anxiety, more focus and better relationships. I am excited to offer this profound work.

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Outside the office ​

When I'm not working, you'll find me reading, dancing, lifting weights, getting outdoors, cooking, or spending time with my family.

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Training at a glance 

  • BA in Religion, Columbia University (1992)

  • Licensed Massage Therapist, Finger Lakes School of Massage (1998)

  • Certified Rolfer™, Rolf Institute (2006)

  • Organic Intelligence Coach, in training.

  • Yoga teacher training with Richard Freeman (2001)

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Not sure if Rolfing or OI is right for you?

I'm happy to talk it through. Call me or text me at 207-871-7653 or book a session online.

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