About Rolfing®
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a form of bodywork that aims to improve the alignment and balance of the body. It was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf in the 20th century and is based on the belief that physical and emotional stress can cause the body's connective tissues, known as fascia, to become tight and restricted, leading to pain and discomfort.
Rolfing practitioners use hands-on manipulation and movement education to release tension and realign the body. The process typically involves a series of ten sessions, each focusing on different areas of the body. The practitioner works with the fascia to help it become more flexible and balanced.
The goal of Rolfing is to improve posture, increase range of motion, and alleviate chronic pain. It is often used to address issues such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and poor posture. Rolfing is considered a holistic approach to bodywork, as it aims to address both physical and emotional aspects of well-being.
My Offerings
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Single Sessions
This is optimal if you are curious about Rolfing and want to experience how it feels to receive the work. In this offering I work with you to formulate an optimal session for your goals. These can be around relief of injury pain or easing of chronic tension. Another good option is the first session in the 10-Series format.
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Three Session Series
A three-session series allows more time to address your goals. As noted above, these can be client-specific or the first three sessions of the 10-Series.
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Ten Session Series
Many clients experience Rolfing through the 10-series format. This client wants a more function and ease in her or his body and we use the 10-Series as a protocol for achieving those goals. More about the benefits and goals of the 10 series below.
Pricing
** If you are interested in the work and these prices do not work for you please reach out
Individual Sessions: $165
3 Session Bundle: $455
10 Session Series: $1500
ROLFING® 10 SERIES
The Rolfing® Ten Series systematically addresses imbalances in your fascial network over the course of 10 sessions. If you have never received Rolfing before, this is a good place to start. The Ten Series first frees your superficial fascia then addresses deep restrictions, with each session building upon the previous to create support for the next level of release.
Each session focuses on freeing restrictions or holdings trapped in a particular region of the body. I will also maintains a holistic view of my client’s entire system during each session, thus ensuring the transformational process evolves in a comfortable and harmonious way.
10 Series Overview
Session 1: Free the Breath
The first session is devoted to enhancing the quality of breath with work on the arms, ribcage and diaphragm. Opening is also started along the upper leg, hamstrings, neck and spine.
Session 3: Length up the Sides
Lengthening the sides means opening up the space between the lower ribs and pelvis. The low-back, often a source of imbalance, can find freedom of movement and a greater sense of ease.
Session 5: Continuing Through the Pelvis
In session five, we continue the focus toward the anterior lumbar spine from the thighs to the diaphragm to help the pelvis become a better support for structures that are above it.
Session 7: Orient the Head on the Spine
Now that the pelvis is more settles, we must balance the 'upper pole' over it. The head, neck and chest need their own sense of direction and support for the system to feel complete.
Session 9: Integration Across the Body
Motion through the body is best balanced when it crosses to the other side of the body. This 'contra-lateral' movement gives fluidity and power to the body.
Session 2: Find Support
The second session helps give the body a stable foundation by balancing the foot and muscles of the lower leg. The intention of this session is to better connect you to the ground to create a strong support.
Session 4: Opening the Bottom of the Core
Session 4 starts the work of the core sessions, we begin work of deeper structures of the body. Session 4 works with the arch, inner leg and pelvic floor to achieve a 'base' of support for everything above it.
Session 6: Free the Sacrum
As the pelvis opens from below and through the front, the sacrum in the back has started to feel a new sense of potential. This 'sacred bone' is really the bottom of the spine and by giving it space, the spine can start to feel longer and more free.
Session 8: Integration Begins
Now that the body is more aligned in gravity, we must give it dynamic balance. We start to revisit areas of particular stress to promote a greater ease of movement across the whole system.
Session 10: Whole Body Integration
The ankles, knees, hips, waist, chest shoulders and cranium are sections of the body where movement gets restricted. Session ten looks to bring the series to a close by opening these horizontals and balancing them.