Rolfing® in a nutshell is a system of soft tissue manipulation and movement education, that organizes the whole body in gravity. It has been around for many years as a form of alternative medicine, originally developed by Dr. Ida Rolf as Structural Integration.
This form of bodywork affects the body’s posture and structure by manipulating the myofascial system (muscles and connective tissue). Research has demonstrated that Rolfing creates more efficient muscle use, allows the body to conserve energy, and creates more economical and refined patterns of movement. It has also been shown to significantly reduce chronic stress, reduce spinal curvature associated with lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis... and enhance neurological functioning. |
The greatest benefits of Rolfing is a sequential program that has a beginning, middle and end. You don't have to stay for life or received treatment on regular basis. The main goal is to learn from your body, tune in, increase awareness and move on.
If any unexpected events happens, an injury, car accident, surgery, etc. You might need to stop by, for post rolfing work, only to maintain, heal and keep moving forward. |