By Thomas Myers Fascia is today’s buzzword in the field of bodywork; in fact, there are lots of new therapies with fascial in their name. But fascia is also shorthand for a groundbreaking new way of seeing our biomechanics that every hands-on therapist should understand. MY FASCIA STORY I was first introduced to the word fascia […]
Emmett W Hutchins ~ My Rolfing Master, Mentor & Teacher of all Teachers
Emmett W Hutchins, Rolfing, The Rolf Method of Structural Integration.
Yoga & Rolfing ~ A Dynamic Duo
Both yoga and Rolfing emphasize structural alignment and whole-body integration. In yoga, you move through precise postures with full consciousness and Intent. In Rolfing, too practitioner’s hands directly release restrictions and unbind myofascial tissues in your body.
I’m an Advanced Rolf Practitioner
I completed the Advanced Rolf Method Training! Thank you all for your love & support ♥ My GoFundMe campaign will run through the end of June offering deeply discounted Rolfing sessions ++ in exchange for your donation. http://Gofundme.com/iloveyouthankyou Thank you, thank you, thank you! Lots of Love, Ali
Update ~ Advanced Rolfing Training
Aloha Friends! Today is the half-way mark in the Advanced Rolfing training and so far, it has been amazing!!!! Such a wonderful group of international students/ practitioners who I am learning so much from. A couple of days prior to arriving on Kauai for this training I learned that my beloved teacher Emmett Hutchins (Ida […]
Does Rolfing Hurt?
During a session the area being worked will vary in sensation and feeling depending upon the severity of chronic stress, injuries, and other factors specific to your body. To most clients Rolfing feels good – the slow, melting pressure of the Rolfer releases deep tension that may have been stuck in the tissue for years. The […]
How Does Rolfing Work to Relieve Pain?
Learn more about this complex bodywork modality and how it works realign the body and relieve pain. November 30, 2015 For years, I thought my back pain was a result of my “bad” hip—a painful remnant of my balletic past. Imbalances continuously arose up and down the right side of my body. Healers and medical […]
The Rolf Method of Structural Integration
Here is an amazing video from a colleague: Robert Toporek about what is possible when working with Dr. Ida Rolf’s basic 10 session Recipe .
Holistic Massage Called Rolfing Helps Release Emotions Hiding in Your Tissue — Lu Parker Reports
Rolfing experts say our bodies can trap emotions under our skin and if not addressed, the tissue in those areas can become painful. Lu Parker reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Thanks Lynn for this wonderfully informative video! Read more: http://ktla.com/2014/03/04/holistic-massage-called-rolfing-helps-release-emotions-hiding-in-your-tissue/#ixzz2v9zBiOFO
The Top 5 Ways Fascia Matters to Athletes
Brooke Thomas Contributor – Yoga, Mobility, and Corrective Exercise http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/the-top-5-ways-fascia-matters-to-athletes You may be noticing the word “fascia” (aka connective tissue) is a hot topic right now in all body related fields. But before we get to why fascia matters to athletes, here is a brief primer about why it’s getting so much attention these […]
