FAQ's about Structural Integration (Rolfing)

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There will always be some initial dialogue between practitioner and client to ascertain what is of concern to the client. Then a visual assessment of how you walk and stand from front, back, sides. Photos might be taken before and after a session. The hands-on work then begins. You will be asked to get up and walk from time to time in order for you to feel the difference between what was just worked on and what wasn't. This is an important part of SI getting you to really start to focus on and be aware of your body and how you use it.

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This is what developed out of Dr. Ida Rolf's many years of work, as a balanced systematic approach to best deal with the issues most bodies face. It's stood the test of time as a holistic approach to healing and continues to serve as the foundation for fascial scientific research and advancement.

SI practitioners look at the body as a whole, as opposed to breaking it up into segments. For example, someone may be complaining of pain or stiffness in their neck/shoulders. Other types of bodywork will usually focus the session on those areas of complaint only. This may provide temporary relief but usually doesn't address the source of the problem. This is why the problem usually returns. SI practitioners, through various types of assessment, will try and figure out the source and meet that. This usually requires working on other areas that may not seem related...but are. Because of the interconnectedness of the fascial web it's very important to look at and address the whole structure if long lasting results are to be achieved.

It's a form of training and movement specifically designed to keep your fascial body optimally elastic and resilient. Thus helping to avoid injury and improve overall performance whether you're an athlete or average Joe. There are four areas of concern in Fascial Fitness. These are: soft-tissue stretching, rebound elasticity, fascial release, and fluid refinement. This is a good introduction or option to those who may be unsure or unable to commit to SI sessions. Also, it's complimentary to any other form of exercise or bodywork you may already be engaged in.

Yes! I've gone through the ten series twice and I get tune up sessions every couple of months or so. I always incorporate Fascial Fitness into my exercise routine as part of my self-care as well.

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