What is Rolfing or Structural Integration?

Structural integration is a way of helping the body organize itself within gravity. It was a modality developed by biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf. We look at the body as a whole fascial system. Rolfing often takes place over a series of ten sessions, but this is not always the case, and clients may see improvement with less.

What does a typical session look like?

A session of structural integration usually takes about 75-90 minutes of hands on work plus various assessments of gait and posture. Clients typically wear underwear or sports bra and running shorts to receive the work. 

What is Fascia and why does it matter?

Fascia is a system of connective tissue composed of mostly of collagen. It is a continuous sheath that wraps around every organ, bone, muscle and the whole body. It could be considered the “sausage casing” of the body. When the different layers of fascia stick together this can cause pain or postural issues. 

How is Rolfing different from Massage?

Massage is great for sore muscles and usually uses some sort of cream or lotion to help glide over the tissues. With Rolfing no cream is used, and the practitioner separates stuck fascial layers. Rolfing takes the whole body into consideration rather than working a “problem” area.

What is the Ten Series?

The Ten Series is the basic Rolfing protocol that can help bring order and alignment to the body. Each session builds on top of each other from superficial to deep to help the client exist and move in gravity with greater ease and order. 

Who can benefit from Rolfing?

Everyone could benefit from Rolfing because of the multitude of ways it can inspire change and promote ease and freedom of movement. However, there have been great results with these common complaints

Resolve postural issues and compensation patterns

Improve athletic performance

Pre and Post Surgery

Chronic tension or pain

Aging gracefully

Injury rehabilitation