Michael graduated from Loma Linda University in 1995 with a Bachelors’ Degree in Occupational Therapy. Enhancing his interest in complimentary and integrative medicine, Michael was able to fulfill clinical requirements with both traditional and non-traditional internships gaining valuable perspectives and insights into various healing models. Michael incorporated these insights while treating in numerous settings from inpatient and acute rehab, skilled nursing, home health and both hospital based and private outpatient clinics.
In 1998, Michael attended his first John F. Barnes Myofascial Release seminar and found the “missing link” in integrating his education and prior insights with everyday practice. Michael received extensive Myofascial Release training reaching Instructor status and concurrently co-founded Integrative Health Services Outpatient Clinic in the Los Angeles Area.
Michael moved to Austin in 2003 to join the gifted HOPT team. Michael developed a sport fitness program at HOPT under the direction of Titleist Performance Institute where he holds the qualification of “TPI Certified Medical Professional”.
Micheal moved his practice from Austin to Sedona in 2015 and continues helping clients in West Sedona and Seven Canyons Golf Resort.
Reviews for Michael Rende, OTR
“Michael is a highly skilled medical practitioner with an incredible and intuitive healing touch that only comes from years of practice…. A true healer.”
“Headaches and jaw pain made it very difficult to focus on homework and at school. Michael was able to balance my whole body bring my neck and jaw with better alignment. I don’t have problems with jaw pain or headaches anymore.”
“I have endured chronic neck pain for years. I tried all kinds of therapy with little long term success. Michaels whole body approach traced the roots of my problem to my pelvis imbalance and poor core stabilization. No longer have neck pain and drive up from Phoenix monthly to get a tune up.”
“Feel so blessed to have Michael Rende for Myofascial Release therapy! Thank you so much!”
“The best ever!!!!”
“Personable and knowledgeable. A therapist with sense of humor.”
“Session was effective and elegant. Thank you.”
“Always healing, always beneficial on so many levels.”
“The REAL DEAL = feeling that the pain has really resolved, and that good instructions have been given. Michael Rende does both.”
“The sessions Michael provided were more than expected.He is very thorough, engaging and intuitive.He enjoys helping others and it is very obvious.”
“I’ve dealt with chronic lower back pain for years from sitting at a computer all day, and nothing ever seemed to truly help. Working with Michael has been a game-changer. He didn’t just treat the pain, he helped me understand what was causing it and showed me how to move, stretch, and strengthen properly. For the first time in a long time, I can sit, stand, and work without constant discomfort. I’m so grateful I found him.”
“My golf swing had been inconsistent for years because of stiffness and limited mobility, especially through my hips and lower back. After working with Michael, everything changed. He helped identify where my body was compensating and gave me targeted exercises to improve movement and control. Now my swing feels smoother, stronger, and more effortless, and my game has noticeably improved.”