Santa Cruz Biomechanics

Dr Jonathan Birch 

on Google

5 months ago

Within 3 virtual visits Giovanni has helped my low back feel better than it has for 3 years. I have significant scoliosis and didn’t know how to move anymore to avoid injury. I am a physician and will recommend Giovanni to all of my patient in need. 

Paul Burdick 

on Google

6 months ago

I’ve used the services of a variety of personal trainers, local fitness programs, Pilates providers, massage therapists, body workers, and physical therapists since undergoing a lumbar spinal fusion in 2006 - and to counteract the effect of sitting eight hours per day in a sedentary job. I was referred to Giovanni two years ago by a very well respected, highly educated acupuncturist I had been working with for years, who was moving out of town. He described Giovanni as a “highly skilled and knowledgeable body worker”. Boy wa... read more

Eva Holt-Rusmore 

on Google

7 months ago

I went to SCBM on the recommendation of a friend who had dealt with scoliosis dysfunction and had dealt with chronic pain for a lifetime until finding Functional Patterns. I have a very activity lifestyle (dance, surfing, yoga) and a number of injuries, including those brought on by carrying and birthing two children. Chronic hip pain, throwing out my back and consistent shoulder pain where what brought me to Jessa at SCBM. I started to feel almost immediate relief just one month in but now after a year of training I am almo... read more

Audrey Keen 

on Google

9 months ago

Working with Giovanni is such a gift. I am constantly impressed by his knowledge and dedication to this work. Gio and his work with Functional Patterns is changing the way I move and how I feel about my body. Each session empowers me with more body awareness that I bring to my every day movement. My posture is improving. I feel taller, stronger and more grounded. I walk with more confidence everyday and it feels so good! Thanks Gio!! 

Rebekkah Cefai 

on Google

a year ago

This review has been in the works for a long time, and I owe it to Jessa to share how grateful I am for my experience working with her since January 2024. I started FP at six weeks postpartum with my second child. I came in with lower back pain, head and neck stiffness, and plantar fasciitis. That's the short list. After doing FP for 7 months I have come to learn so much about my body's unique dysfunctions as a result of doing activities that cause more harm than good. I have recognized that my extreme flexibility (now re-br... read more