What is Rolfing?

 Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1940s, Rolfing® structural integration is a form of bodywork in which the therapist manipulates the body’s pervasive fascial system to enhance health, improve performance, and relieve pain. A biochemist by training, Dr. Rolf observed that the body functions best when its bony segments are in proper alignment. She believed that misalignment stresses the soft tissues—muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments—and creates compensations throughout the structure. Drawing upon many forms of alternative healing including osteopathy, chiropractic medicine, yoga, and the Alexander Technique, Dr. Rolf developed an approach to relieving chronic postural misalignment by manually releasing fascial restrictions.

How are sessions structured?

Classically, Rolfing addresses imbalances in the fascial network over the course of ten sessions. The Ten Series frees first the superficial fascia then the deep fascia, with each session building upon the previous to create support for the next level of release. For people interested in a briefer introduction to the work, a series of three sessions can be tailored to individual needs.