What is Rolfing? And What is Structural Integration?
Rolfing/Structural Integration Rolfing is actually a slang term coined during the ’70s. Dr. Rolf, the founder, wanted her work to be known as “Structural Integration.”... Read More
Rolfing/Structural Integration Rolfing is actually a slang term coined during the ’70s. Dr. Rolf, the founder, wanted her work to be known as “Structural Integration.”... Read More
Rolfing can help to heal survivors of emotional or physical trauma. As areas of rigidity soften the distortions of body image can shift.
The body stores memories of trauma in the soft tissue. We may re-experience the sensations of our injuries when we are touched. Certain parts of... Read More
The Incident As I dashed down the stairs I had the fleeting sense that the stairs looked funny, followed by the thought, “Oops, I should... Read More
Standing up straight Have you ever wondered if you would wind up like your grandma, or the senior citizen who is stooped over and shuffling... Read More
Extreme fitness has become increasingly popular in our culture. Crossfit and Bootcamp classes are designed to push us beyond our limits and prepare us for... Read More
The Magic of Growth From birth to death our bodies are in constant transition. The soft tissues of our bodies, including muscle, bones, ligaments and... Read More
The shoulder is a complex joint that’s built for mobility. The shoulder is comprised of the humerus (upper arm bone), the scapular (shoulder blade) and... Read More
The Rolfing Technique of Structural Integration and the practice of yoga asanas have a lot common. Both are disciplines that can refine our structure and... Read More
Many years ago during a meditation class, the my teacher Will Johnson interrupted my ponderings with the statement. “The spine is not a Roman column... Read More
If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), the pain and numbness in your hand can be daunting. If the symptoms progress you can develop... Read More
Pregnancy puts pressure on the soon to be mother’s body. The growing fetus gradually pulls the low back forward causing the spine to shorten and... Read More