Testimonials

Testimonials mean a lot! Have you trained Systema or had a private session with Bill Parravano at Asheville Systema? We’d love to hear your experience—sharing a short testimonial can help inspire others on their Systema and health journeys.”

No yanking around, no sudden movements–just really calm, slow movements

Absolutely loved my treatment session with Bill. No yanking around, no sudden movements–just really calm, slow movements that left body and mind feeling soothed and much more balanced. Thanks, Bill!

Amanda

I sought him out this time for help with my knee, shoulder, and back issues.

I have known Bill personally through the training space of Systema for many long years. I sought him out this time for help with my knee, shoulder, and back issues. In a one hour session we were able to fit the new knee brace correctly, do an alignment of my body and for the first time in many years I was able to move and not feel pain in my right knee.
I highly recommend you schedule an initial info appointment with Bill to address any issues you live. Doing so has helped me immensely. I look forward to working with Bill to assist my journey back to health and a pain free existence!

Brian A.

Overtime the injured knee started having a cascading effect

I highly recommend Bill for the joint adjustments. I came to him with 20 old years knee injury. Overtime the injured knee started having a cascading effect on both ankle and hip of the same leg. Bill had carefully examined the injured joints and then implemented very gently adjustments. Actually, his adjustments were so soft I could not even feel them. However, after the session I noticed both improved posture and gate. As an additional bonus he gave me maintenance exercises to avoid / delay falling in the old patterns of the movement. It has been few weeks after the visit and I feel like his adjustment is still working!

Yuri C

Natural healing techniques helped alleviate my discomfort

I recently received assistance from Bill Parravano for a sore neck, and his expertise was truly remarkable. His guidance on natural healing techniques helped alleviate my discomfort in a way that felt both instinctive and effective. Bill’s personalized approach, combined with his deep knowledge of body mechanics, made a huge difference in my recovery. I highly recommend Bill to anyone seeking pain relief or holistic wellness support!

Jai Colless

Bill’s Systema Seminar “Stepping to Heal” and it delivered results!

I attended Bill’s Systema Seminar “Stepping to Heal” and it delivered results! My body became more balanced overall, making ALL movement easier. BONUS: the chronic pain in my right shoulder disappeared! It was definitely worthwhile and I would highly recommend his seminars to anyone.

Elaine F

Sure to bring noticeable relief

Bill’s deep understanding of the musculoskeletal systems of the body is sure to bring noticeable relief to your health challenges.

Michael Sellas

He communicated really clearly

My session with Bill was so helpful. He communicated really clearly about what the process would look like which put me at ease. The treatment for my hip relieved some of the pain and I look forward to continuing to work with Bill to resolve the problem.

Robbie McLucas

Bill’s Systema classes always have good insights and depth

Bill’s Systema classes always have good insights and depth. I highly recommend training with him if you have any interest in martial arts or health practices.

Morris

Alleviated more pain and neuropathy…

My first session with Bill alleviated more pain and neuropathy from an ankle injury and consequent surgery than a half dozen prior physical therapy appointments! I highly recommend Bill’s abilities and services to anyone experiencing a difficult or stubborn recovery.

Nick Martin

Bill is a a world-class Systema instructor

I cannot recommend Bill enough for those interested in healing, self improvement, and bringing these things together in a physical practice that you can tailor towards martial arts, sports performance, or wellness.
Bill is a a world-class Systemainstructor with 20+ years experience and deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and martial applications. Is Asheville Systema right for you? The best way to answer that is come to class or seminar, you won’t be disappointed!

Colin C.

worked with my shoulder using the Pravilo machine

“I have had chronic shoulder pain since injuring it after using a pole saw for the first time this April. After Bill worked with my shoulder using the Pravilo machine, my shoulder is 💯. My pain is gone and I have use of my shoulder.”

After Mark had his session, he went to run and compete in the “Spartan Competition”! He not only did great in the games but apparently he “crushed” the monkey bars for the first time ever! (see the image!)

Mark Jarrett

After years of back pain and overall stiffness…

After years of back pain and overall stiffness, I have found an all around wellness approach that not only helps with relief but also gives me tools to help myself. I can’t recommend Bill enough. He has helped our entire family over and over.

William Edmonds

Thank you so much for knowing how to relieve my knee pain

Bill, As usual, I left our session with not much pain. My knee was only a little sore from hobbling for 2 weeks. That night I rested comfortably in bed, quickly going to sleep instead of searching and searching for that comfort spot, Thank you so much for knowing how to relieve my knee pain.

Craig E.

Bill has been helping my wife and myself for several years

Bill has been helping my wife and myself for several years. Every issue that we have had (knee, shoulders, neck) Bill has been able to successfully guide us through the healing process. I can’t thank him enough or recommend him too highly.

Ben Wilkerson

Everything is easier now

Bill’s work has been amazing. I am glad I discovered him during a homeopathy session with Christina!

Bill has re-arranged and re-oriented my entire physical structure. Everything is easier now. I do a lot of driving so I especially appreciate how much easier it has become! Even “shoulder checking” (looking hard over your shoulder to check your blind spots) is easier! MANY THANKS!!

Bill said this is partly due to the neuropathic rewiring (a wonderful “side-effect” of this type of bodywork) so that my brain is processing information more efficiently, which appears to be true. How excellent!

Another benefit i have noticed is that my homeopathic treatment from Christina is more effective when combined with Bill’s bodywork!

Elaine Frank

God is truly working through Bill

God is truly working through Bill. His program is amazing.

Solomon Lynch

Definitely felt releases of tension during the Pravilo session

Here are some of my highlights from my first experience on Pravilo:

The environment felt very welcoming for a new person.  Good energy in the space.  Everyone was really friendly, which to me is such a big part of a new experience.

Definitely felt releases of tension during the Pravilo session.  In particular my upper mid-back where I typically hold a lot of tension.  Also in my hips, which is really hard to access through traditional stretching.

One thought I had is to have a flow or routine.  For example perhaps muscular engagement practice first for strength building/core stability, then more of a focus on flexibility/tension release.

Steve

Caring and thoughtful with each of us

We are so thankful for Bill! Our family has been seeing Bill since 2019. He is caring and thoughtful with each of us and the results are remarkable. We recommend him to everyone.

Noemi Edmonds

Not only unique but powerfully transformative

Bill’s wisdom and knowledge of the human body is not only unique but powerfully transformative.

Meg Proffitt
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