What is Rolfing®?

Rolfing® is a holistic system of bodywork designed around a series of sessions using connective tissue manipulation and movement education. The goal is to restore normal human function by improving structure. Rolfers lengthen, align and balance the body in gravity by releasing chronic shortenings and holding patterns due to the physical and emotional stress of everyday living. When misaligned, gravity is experienced in our bodies as a subtle stress to tense up against as we maintain our uprightness. Once aligned, gravity supports our structure by simultaneously grounding and lifting us. The results are a more energetic, flexible, youthful and pain-free body.

At the conclusion of the series there is a reduction or elimination of pain, an improved appearance via better posture and reduced stress, increases in energy and a fuller sense of purpose.

Rolfing® is the science, art and philosophy of balancing the body in gravity. As such, it is concerned with establishing normal posture and movement. Through a series of ten sessions the body is progressively freed from the life long patterns of strain that have resulted in inadequate posture, poor breathing, stiff movement and tight muscles. People report that Rolfing® effects many areas of their life, not just their body. Mental calmness and clarity are also associated with the Rolfing® process.