People of all ages and walks of life. Even young children may have structural problems that can be helped through Rolfing®. Though many people think Rolfing® is designed for athletes and dancers, and this technique is certainly useful for them, a large proportion of my clientele suffers mainly from too many hours at a computer.

Because I need to see your structure before, during, and after the session, I ask that you wear the following:  Men can wear boxer briefs or loose fitting exercise shorts (no traditional boxers).  Women can wear a regular bra, sports bra, underwear or exercise shorts (no thongs).  It is also important for you to feel comfortable during the session, so if needed, please wear whatever you feel is comfortable and appropriate.

Most often the benefits of Rolfing last may years after the initial Ten-Series™

Rolfing is a process, not a product.  Human bodies are in a constant state of change, due to external forces acting upon it and the internal forces governing it.  During the process of Rolfing, your body becomes balanced, and many negative forces are minimized.  The closer to balance your body is, the more it strives for higher symmetry and balance.

The Ten-Series format is designed to work on the whole body systematically.  Each Rolfing session builds upon the                  results of the previous session, so the process is cumulative.  When the Ten-Series is completed, the full potential of Rolfing is realized.

Chiropractic differs from Rolfing in that it focuses on the bones and skeletal system.  Chiropractic techniques often involve thrust to alleviate symptoms of pain or tension within the body.

The practice and goal of massage is to relax muscles, improve range of motion, and improve circulation.  While “deep tissue” massage may influence releasing specific patterns of structural strain, the overall goal and intent of the work is not in bringing better balance to the entire body.

In contrast, Rolfing works with the soft tissue of the entire body – Fascia, muscles, ligaments and tendons using sustained pressure and asking for client movement to release chronic patterns.  Rolfing considers the relationships within the body with the intention of bringing greater balance, adaptability, and integration to the body, allowing for greater support and function.  Rolfing is a partnership between practitioner and client-working together to achieve the goals.  Chiropractic, massage therapy, and Rolfing are complementary practices.

Children can benefit greatly from Rolfing.  Rolfing can correct childhood structural patterns and has been beneficial in relief of adolescent growing pains.  A full Ten-Series usually doesn’t take place until the teenage years.

The first few days after a session are usually the time of greatest change.  Somewhat like the first day after heavy exercise, you may feel a bit sore or more tired the next day.  After that you may experience ongoing shifts in balance and awareness.  Most people experience feelings of lightness, improved ease of movement, and feeling more at home in their body

Whatever work you receive is complete in itself. Your body will continue to adjust in response to that amount of work. Even when there are significant time gaps between the beginning and end of a series, there is little regression in the body.

Maintenance sessions are designed to maintain the level of balance achieved in the basic Ten-Series and can be spaced at appropriate intervals. A post Ten-Series of 3 to 5 sessions can be designed to address current issues and to continue to maintain the work. Many clients come in for monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly sessions to maintain the work and feel their best.

Yes, individual sessions are available to address specific concerns. A single session is generally not enough to treat a chronic issue. The amount of sessions can be determined after meeting and discussing the goals.