To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Dr. Michael Bublik. From a young age, I was a competitive gymnast. After sustaining a significant spinal injury, I recovered well and successfully completed medical school. I currently spend many hours operating, entirely pain-free. However, eight years ago, I suddenly experienced severe lower back pain. My lower back had locked up, and the pain was excruciating. I saw an orthopedic surgeon, who ordered an MRI. The findings suggested significant changes, including disc herniations, and a spondylolisthesis. I was advised to undergo spinal surgery as soon as possible.

A friend and colleague insisted that I first see Boris, a practitioner of medical massage. I was initially surprised by the recommendation, but my friend assured me that this was not a spa massage; rather, it was a powerful, developed in Europe, science-based medical massage procedure. He shared his own experience, explaining that he had suffered from significant spinal disorders, and Boris had helped him regain his health using this method. He also mentioned that he had referred many of his patients with similar conditions to Boris, who had successfully reproduced positive outcomes and prevented the need for spinal surgeries, with sustained results. 

Skeptical but intrigued, I agreed to see Boris, especially since my friend guaranteed that the procedure was safe and could not worsen my condition. After the first treatment, I realized that, although Boris was performing massage, it was a methodically applied treatment. I felt better after just one session. If someone had told me it was a placebo effect, I would have replied that I didn't care—I felt better. However, as I listened to Boris’ explanations, I understood that this was a science-based procedure, specifically designed and related to the methods of medical massage.

Boris explained that my difficult clinical neurological picture wasn't solely due to the MRI findings, but also to significant tension buildup within the muscle groups responsible for weightbearing. Due to these muscles’ inability to bear the major load, the weight was being transferred to the intervertebral discs and facet joints, which are not designed for such stress. By restoring muscle function, he effectively reduced the pressure on my already injured lumbar spine, thereby decreasing mechanical compression. At the end of the procedure, he applied a special method of ice massage and explained its mechanism, noting that properly applied ice massage is the best anti-inflammatory method, even comparable to corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. I couldn’t argue—I felt better. After eight treatments, I felt completely restored, returning to my normal routine, including performing surgeries and working out, without any limitations.

Regrettably, during these eight years, I didn’t follow Boris’s advice to undergo regular monthly "maintenance treatments" to support the functional resting tone of the muscles responsible for weight-bearing. Recently, I experienced the same terrible neurological symptoms as eight years ago, except now the pain began to radiate down my leg. I consulted an orthopedic and neurosurgeon, underwent another MRI, and was again recommended surgery. The second opinion was no different. However, after seeing Boris, I began to feel relief after the first treatment.

The theoretical explanation of the concept, provided by a well-trained massage therapist like Boris, amazed me. He reviewed my recent MRI and compared it to the one from eight years ago. I was absolutely surprised and told him that I wished more medical doctors had the ability to think this practically. It turned out that there were not many changes over the eight years. He also added that if the muscles responsible for weight-bearing are kept in normal functional condition, there are many documented cases where degenerative spondylolisthesis can self stabilize, which evidently happened in your case.

Boris said, we were essentially treating the same condition as eight years ago. I am now feeling better, returning to my routine, performing surgeries, working out, and getting my life back. We need more massage therapists like Boris Prilutsky, who practices science-based medical massage. He is the real deal.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Bublik

Around 30 years ago, I graduated from Boris's massage therapy program, immediately began practicing, but in the evenings, I continued attending the physical therapy aide and chiropractor's assistant program. It was an excellent program that not only provided a strong theoretical and clinical foundation but also significantly expanded my employment opportunities.

Towards the end of the program, Boris offered me the chance to enroll in his instructors' program. I was taken aback and uncertain if I could become an instructor. However, Boris was confident that I possessed all the qualities necessary to be a good instructor. He told me that I just needed to learn the methodology of teaching. He also assured me that, even after completing the program, I would assist him before becoming an independent instructor. And that's exactly what happened. I'm grateful that I heeded his advice.

All instructors at IPPT School of Massage were required to manage a massage practice. Boris believed that all clinical instructors should be actively involved in private practice. He often said, "We must teach our students the intricacies of the treatment room and share our own clinical experiences." He was absolutely right, and to this day, I continue to teach while also actively practicing.

When Boris retired from the school, he insisted that I take over the massage therapy department. I had my reservations, but once again, he encouraged me to step into the role. Today, the school is known as the Southern California Health Institute. The primary reason I still teach is to ensure that his legacy in massage education continues and that it doesn't end after he sold the school. I still adhere rigorously to his massage protocols.

Truly Grateful

Angel Gregorio

Director of Massage and Physical therapy aid program

Southern California Health Institute

Jonathan Layne

Recently, I was diagnosed with toxic E. coli causing infection, toxin buildup, inflammation, swelling, bloating and hyper distention in the lower abdominal area. After the diagnosis was confirmed via stool sample laboratory results, my primary care physician immediately prescribed a three-day antibiotic regimen of Azithromycin (500 mg. x 3 = 1,500 mg). Several days after I completed taking this medication, my physician referred me to Mr. Boris Prilutsky, an experienced medical massage and sports massage specialist to help reduce inflammation, swelling, bloating and hyper distention in the lower abdominal area. Before this treatment commenced, Mr. Prilutsky carefully explained to me his proposed treatments which included reviewing with me the contents of an article and a series of video tapes depicting abdominal/visceral massages - see the following link. I watched each video, asked Mr. Prilutsky questions and we then proceeded with the treatments.

At the commencement of the treatments, I was in considerable pain and discomfort from the toxin buildup, inflammation, swelling, bloating and hyper distention in the lower abdominal area. Utilizing four sessions conducted over a period of approximately one week, Mr. Prilutsky successfully reduced the level of inflammation, swelling, bloating and hyper distention. One such treatment included a “detoxification” method aimed at ridding my body of toxins and molecular debris caused by the death of the E. coli cells and related inflammation.

I am quite grateful for Mr. Prilutsky’s careful diagnosis, treatment and the care he provided to me over this difficult period and especially for the meaningfully positive results he helped produce.

Approximately 10 years ago I was referred to Boris Prilutsky for chronic back pain. Over several weeks my back pain resolved with weekly myofascial massage treatments. I was amazed as this discomfort had been present for quite a while. I have since seen him over the years for recurrent ailments with amazing success.

I am a physician in Internal Medicine and over the years I have referred him many patients with various problems including herniated discs, acute muscle injury, migraine headaches, vertigo, acute and chronic concussion, stress and anxiety, and more. Boris has great depth in his abilities to help these various ailments plus others. He is quite scientific in his knowledge and approach. He comes with vast experience in multiple arenas. He is compassionate and is a good listener. I have seen remarkable success including several patients who were planning on having spine surgery, who after treatment, did not need it. I have seen him help several patients who were treatment failures with other practitioners. I have seen him help individuals with profound musculoskeletal problems and have seen him attend to ailments in individuals with terminal diseases.

His expertise and experience allow him to heal many individuals suffering from various disorders. He is most concerned with a person’s functionality within their current and desired lifestyle and abilities. He is realistic with his goals of treatment and reaches these in most individuals.

From personal and patient experience, I highly recommend Boris.

Elie M. Gindi, MD; Internal Medicine

Dore

To Whom It May Concern,

On July 22, 2016 I was at a full stop behind another car when a distracted driver hit me going about 40 miles per hour.

As a result of the accident, I was diagnosed with Post Concussive Syndrome. I experienced horrible pain including excruciating migraines, extreme light and sound sensitivity, the inability to process thought, I couldn't be around people as it was too exhausting to carry on conversation and my brain was too foggy and confused to drive.

I took 2 months for FMLA leave from work. I spent much of the year sleeping or staying in the dark in my home. Thankfully, I work from a home office and make my own schedule, so I worked a bit and slept a lot.

In September 2018 my new primary care doctor asked about my recovery progress. I told him I still struggled from brain exhaustion and the inability to focus or process thought. My people skills, social skills, the ability to pick up non verbal cues and confidence were operating at low levels. My short term memory was unreliable and I often misspoke. My doctor recommended that I see Dr. Edward Barton. Dr. Barton conducted tests and did an MRI. We talked about my prognosis and he suggested I see Boris Prilutsky, as many of his patients found improvement under his care.

I started seeing Boris in October 2018. I was not sure what to expect from the treatment, but was willing to try anything that might possibly improve my brain. After the first treatment I could focus my thoughts. I was so encouraged and felt hope for some recovery for the first time since the accident. Each weekly treatment brings another level of improvement in all areas of injury.

I am hopeful for continued recovery and thankful for Dr. Barton and for Boris Prilutsky.

Sincerely, Dore

Edward G. Barton, MD

Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Board Certified in Neurology

Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology, FABPN

Approximately 11 years ago, I was referred to Boris by my colleague as a patient seeking treatment for my chronic neck disorders. The outcome was truly remarkable. Boris Prilutsky, using his fingers, conducted a thorough examination of soft tissue. He explained that the science of medical massage is rooted in practitioner's ability to detect tension buildups within the fascia and muscles. He also explained the existence of maps depicting reflex zone abnormalities developed by two German medical doctors. These maps aid in quickly learning soft tissue examination techniques. While I'm not a massage practitioner, Boris introduced these maps to me, provided a brief explanation, and I can attest to their ease of learning. I use these techniques when examining soft tissue. He then employs specialized massage techniques to address these abnormalities and target the root causes of pain and dysfunction.

As a neurologist, when patients come to me with complaints of tension headaches, tingling sensations throughout their body, weakness, tremors, painful radiculopathies, and so on, I typically conduct comprehensive testing and diagnostic evaluations. My goal is to rule out conditions such as brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and nerve damage. However, after excluding these serious concerns, instead of prescribing medications, for the past 11 years, I often refer my patients to Boris Prilutsky. In the majority of cases, this approach has yielded successful results.

Over these 11 years, we have effectively developed an outstanding integrative medicine model. I have gained a deeper understanding of the science behind medical massage, which is grounded in a solid scientific foundation. Most importantly, this approach consistently produces positive results. My patients are grateful to me for introducing them to Boris, and they appreciate the results they have achieved through this collaborative effort.

At the time of this letter, there are 19 neurology practitioners in my practice. Many of them refer to Boris and have achieved results through our collaborative efforts. I hope that more massage therapists will become familiar with this unique medical massage methodology.

Edward Barton, MD.

To whom it may concern:

Several years ago I was introduced to Boris Prilutsky's unique talents as a practitioner of medical massage by a patient of mine who had severe hypertension and known coronary artery disease. The patient's hypertension was actually quite difficult to treat with conventional pharmaceutical medications because of inefficacy and significant drug-related side-effects. Boris introduced the patient and me to his techniques which involve fascia release in the cervical region of the spine, acceleration of lymph drainage and acceleration of blood drainage. The patient had prior cervical neck injuries. To our pleasant surprise, his neck mobility was remarkably improved after several sessions with Boris, and, most remarkably, his blood pressure became quite responsive to low doses of hitherto ineffective medications. I have subsequently sent him other patients with difficult to control hypertension, with similar results.

Another extraordinary anecdote relates to a female employee at our hospital who developed acute Bell's palsy (presumably of viral etiology). I asked Boris if he could manipulate the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) and he told me that he had experience with similar conditions. The patient was skeptical, but called me from her car after one session with Boris: her facial palsy had improved dramatically after one session with him. To this day she considers it nothing short of miraculous.

Other physician colleagues routinely use Boris's skills for treatment of severe low back pain and poor mobility. One of our most prominent oncologists has avoided repetition of failed back surgery because of marked improvement in his low back mobility and considerable lessening of pain.

As a final testimonial to his skills, I have referred my son to Boris for treatment of back pain in a young athletic male. He also helps me with my intermittent low back spasms, which are a result of long hours of wearing lead apron.

Taking the time to review Mr. Prilutsky's "Beyond Couples Massage: Full Body Medical Stress Management Program," I am convinced that this program could be highly beneficial for the general public. Given that a substantial percentage of primary care physician visits are related to stress disorders, the potential impact of this program on overall health is significant.

Furthermore, I am encouraged by the alignment of Mr. Prilutsky's program with recent studies highlighting the positive effects of massage therapy on inflammation and cellular energy production, such as the reference provided below:

Massage Therapy Attenuates Inflammatory Signaling After Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage (DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882)

In summary, Boris Prilutsky possess a unique knowledge of the science and application of medical massage, as well as an extensive knowledge of the relevant anatomy and physiology. I strongly recommend him as a practitioner and teacher of the discipline.

Eli Gang MD FACC FAHA EHRS
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