Tissue Alchemy
  • Method
    • What is Tissue Alchemy?
    • How Tissue Alchemy
      compares to…
    • …Rolfing
    • …Myofascial release
    • …Physical therapy
    • …Massage
    • All comparisons →
  • Conditions
    • Arthritis
    • Tendonitis
    • Chronic neck pain
    • Frozen shoulder
    • Sciatica & piriformis
    • TMJ
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • All conditions →
  • Activities
    • Running
    • Cycling
    • Rock climbing
    • Skiing & snowboarding
    • All activities →
  • Deep Dive
  • About
    • Sharon's bio
    • Certifications
    • What to expect
    • Visiting
    • Rates
    • FAQ
    • Glossary
  • Notes
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A Few Comparisons

Most prospects arrive at Tissue Alchemy after trying several other modalities. Click below to see how Tissue Alchemy is different than common modalities.

"I've had tricky hip problems for years. Sharon is compassionate and thorough, always well educated on the newest techniques, and she always wants to make sure you get the most out of your session."

Kari B., chronic hip pain

"I live with chronic pain from repetitive stress injuries, and after seeing Sharon I'm literally pain free for a few days — which is rare — with better sleep in the weeks after. She's talented, skilled, and intuitive, and she works hard to understand my issues so she can fully address them."

Lisa F., lives with chronic pain

"Sharon has been a life saver on a few different occasions. I came to her first for my lower back — I was really suffering, and after one session I was back to normal. When my neck started giving me issues, it was instant relief. She's incredibly gentle yet effective. Truly so skilled."

Natosha S., Boulder

How Tissue Alchemy compares to…

  1. …Rolfing

    Both are fascia-focused. The work feels different in the room, the toolkit is different, and the right choice depends on what you're trying to address.

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  2. …Myofascial release

    Both work with fascia and use gentleness as a feature, not a compromise. The pacing and the toolkit are where they part ways.

    Read the comparison →
  3. …Physical therapy

    They're not competing. They're addressing different layers of the same problem, and most chronic-pain stories go better when both are in the picture.

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  4. …Massage

    Both involve bodywork on a table. Almost everything else — the goal, the technique, the duration, and what the body is actually being asked to do — is different.

    Read the comparison →

Ready when you are

Bring me the body that's been told
"what the heck happened to you?"

Tissue Alchemy starts with a 2-hour assessment. From there we build a treatment plan that meets your body where it is.

Book your first session

Sharon Thiergartner, LMT
Tissue Alchemy & Advanced Bodywork
Mandala Center
825 S. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

(719) 297-1338
hello@tissuealchemy.com

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