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What is Rolfing?

Rolfing® Structural Integration is a hands-on manual therapy. It is a combination of bodywork and movement education. Rolfing works with the connective tissue, the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. It lengthens muscles and creates more flexibility, mobility and range of motion in the joints. Rolfing works to rebalance the body and to bring relief from chronic pain, stress, and injury.

Rolfers slowly work through deep layers of tissue to release built-up tension. The results are often dramatic. A good Rolfer will also integrate movement education about your body, so you can recognize unhealthy movement patterns and learn to move with greater ease and efficiency. You are never to young or to old to start this process, people from all walks of life benefit from Rolfing. For more information on Rolfing http://www.rolf.org/press/releases.htm

What are the Benefits of Rolfing?

  • Improve balance

  • Better posture

  • Increase breathing capacity

  • Improved range of motion in joints

  • Improved flexibility and mobility

  • Improved body awareness

  • Decreased physical pain

  • Faster recovery from exercise

  • Movements are easier and more fluid

  • Improved athletic performance

  • A calmer mind

  • Improve “Mind Body Connection”

What can Rolfing help?

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Foot problems, pronation, supination

  • Scoliosis, Spinal Lordosis or Kyphosis

  • Neck, Shoulder and Back hyper-tension(tightness)

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • Knee pain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Whiplash injuries

  • Shin Splints

  • Back pain/Neck pain

  • Temporal Mandibular (TMJ) problems

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Frozen Shoulder

  • Hip pain

  • Fibromyalgia

What should I wear to a session?

Most men wear either boxers or athletic shorts. Most women wear a regular bra and underwear or shorts and a tank top, whatever you are comfortable in is fine. You should wear something you will be comfortable moving around in and being seen in. You will not be covered in sheets.

How much does it cost and how long are the sessions?

Rolfing is $240 per 90 minute session. I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy so you must give at least 24 hours when changing or canceling an appointment.

Does Rolfing hurt?

No. Rolfing feels more like a stretching sensation and most find that it feels great. There may be moments in a session that the Rolfing process can be intense but it never needs to be painful. A good Rolfer knows what pressure is appropriate.