David Laden Rolfing & Zero Balancing

May 2026

David has been a important part of my personal wellness for over 30 years. Personal attention and a true caring of my life. Chronic pain has been removed thru his work. Super glad Our life's have passed near.Thank you David

Sep 2018

David Laden is exceptional by any measure (healer, master rolfer, human being). The day I met him is a pivotal point in my life. I was suffering from massive abdominal adhesions that formed after abdominal surgery. The traditional medical specialist told me that if there was a hall of fame for adhesions, I would be in it. I was a mess. Adhesive tissues encased intestine and bowel and attached organs to my stomach and back. A planned minor surgery to remove adhesions turned into major surgery when a scope was inserted into my abdomen and punctured bowel attached to the stomach wall. The surgeons did what they could, but the adhesions remained or returned, making most movements difficult at best. Movement caused "adhesion attacks" that included swelling, organ twists, and intensely painful blockages. The traditional medical community cautioned me that any further abdominal surgeries would produce more adhesions, possibly leaving me in even worse shape, My doctors worked with me to discover a pain medication that was effective and would not harden stool as most effective pain medications tend to offer as a side effect. Very bad idea in my case. I also was sent to pain management therapy sessions (which I highly recommend for everyone who deals with chronic pain) and mindfulness training (also very helpful). I share my background so you understand my situation and why I was desperately going through alternative medicine techniques to discover something -- anything -- that promised to alleviate my problem. Most failed, but when I read that rolfers work with connective tissue, I thought it worth a try and scheduled an appointment with David Laden, the only MASTER rolfer in Madison at the time. I knew my situation would require an expert to have any hope of success. My first visit with David Laden was in the mid1990s. He started out gently and slowly in weekly sessions; now I just need to see him only once a month which I will continue to do forever. His skills have given me a much better life than I would have lived without his help. At first, I could tell that some of the adhesions near the surface were starting to stretch, giving me greater range of motion. The I realized that he was working on stretching deeper tissues. His work goes on, and so does improvement in my condition. We laugh, because he says he's known me longer than he's known many of his friends. It is a testament to the quality of his work in yielding healing results and to him as a very decent, caring human being. On top of that, know that my health insurance does not cover my sessions with David. He has helped improve my chronic pain condition by addressing the cause, something traditional medicine cannot offer. This has improved the quality of my life GREATLY and in ways I didn't dare hope. I GLADLY find the money to pay for David's treatments out of my own pocket ... all these decades ... a bottom-line testament to David Laden's skills as a healer. I highly recommend you see David Laden if you suffer from chronic pain, and I pray he will be able to help you as much as he has helped me.

Aug 2015

David Laden is a sensitive bodyworker. He listens and is compassionate which is very calming. I have known David for years and have always loved his work and his focus. His Zero Balancing sessions are soothing, subtle yet significant. His knowledge of the body comes from years of experience which translates to his touch. I totally appreciate his work. I totally appreciate David.