Hands-On Therapy for Lasting Pain Relief
If pain is affecting the way you live, move, and feel, it doesn’t have to stay that way.
At Pain Free Performance in Sedona, sessions are designed to gently restore balance, reduce pain, and help your body return to a natural state of ease and function.
Whether your discomfort came on suddenly or has been with you for years, the goal is simple:
Help you feel better and perform better without medication, aggressive treatment, or passive guesswork.
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.”
Relief for the Pain You’re Living With
Michael works with individuals experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions:
Pain and Discomfort
- Low back pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Sciatica
- Joint aches and mobility limitations
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
Head, Face, and Nervous System-Related Pain
- Headaches and migraines
- TMJ pain and jaw tension
- Facial pressure or tension patterns
Systemic and Persistent Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Unexplained long-term pain
- Postural strain from work, habits, or lifestyle
Sports, Movement, and Performance-Related Issues
- Athletic injuries
- Overuse and repetitive strain
- Restricted movement affecting hiking, golf, gym training, cycling, and daily life
If pain affects how you sit, sleep, work, move, or perform, there’s a path forward.
Therapeutic Techniques and Modalities
Sessions at Pain Free Performance in Sedona, Arizona, use a combination of gentle, research-informed manual techniques designed to reduce pain and improve movement with precision and intention.
Manual Therapy
A hands-on approach that restores natural motion in joints and soft tissues, easing restrictions and discomfort.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Works directly with the fascia, the connective tissue network, to relieve deeply held patterns of tension, guarding, or imbalance.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
A light-touch approach that helps calm the nervous system and reduce pain patterns associated with stress, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, and tension.
Lymph Drainage
Supports fluid movement, tissue repair, swelling reduction, and overall healing.
Spinal Adjustments
Gentle, precise adjustments intended to realign the spine, improve mobility, and reduce nerve irritation or compensatory strain.
Sports Rehabilitation
A focused approach for athletes and active individuals looking to recover from injury, address movement limitations, or improve performance. This specialized work helps restore optimal biomechanics, balance, coordination, and range of motion, supporting both pain relief and the return to sport or activity safely and confidently.
Beyond Pain Relief: Improve How You Move
Pain shows up for a reason. The goal isn’t just to reduce symptoms, but to understand why they appeared and prevent them from returning.
Sessions may also include:
Posture and Movement Assessment
A simple evaluation of how your body moves during everyday tasks and physical activity.
Corrective Exercise
Light, targeted exercises to reinforce structural balance and support pain-free mobility.
Exercise Progression
Gradual progressions to build long-term stability, strength, and functional movement without overloading the body.
Who This Bodywork Is For
My therapeutic approach is ideal for individuals who:
✔ Prefer gentle, hands-on care rather than aggressive treatment
✔ Are looking for meaningful relief after trying multiple providers or therapies
✔ Want a nervous-system-centered approach to bodywork
✔ Are recovering from injury and want to return to daily life or sport comfortably
✔ Want a grounded, personalized approach… not a rushed, high-volume clinic