Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Rolfing. What is it?
Systematic manipulation of the myofascial system (connective tissue) of the body to restore balance, increase energy, reduce pain and restore normal function and vitality.

How does it work?
Rolfing organizes the body system by releasing restrictions in the myofascial system (connective tissue) caused by stress, injury, trauma, and the effects of aging. Rolfers apply pressure to restricted areas with their hands, soft fist, or forearm coupled with ynchronized movement cues to free the restrictions. By freeing the connective tissue, aches and pains disappear and the person feels a restored sense of function and vitality, both mentally and physically.

How does Rolfing feel?
Each person’s experience of Rolfing is different. For most people it feels like the Rolfer is relieving that itch they could never scratch. Sometimes there can be momentary discomfort, depending on the severity of the tension or injury to an area. Most of the time there is a pleasurable feeling as connective tissue releases.

What are specific problems Rolfers address?
Rolfers are trained to deal with the many different physical problems such as: Carpal tunnel syndrome,  neck, lower back,  spinal, joint, TMJ,  headaches,  sciatica.

What is the series?
The basic Rolfing Well-being series is based on 10-12 sessions with a professional Rolfer. Each session builds on the previous one.  In the series the whole body is balanced and the client educated on more efficient movement patters to maintain the results of their series.

Fix-it Work
For those not interested in the series, there what Rolfers call “fix-it” work. Only the specific problem that the client comes in with is addressed. Usually in 2-4 sessions the problem can be taken care of (depending on the severity of the problem).

Maintenance
After the initial series, clients periodically receive sessions to help further enhance what was started in the series. Frequency of the post series work depends on life style and history of injuries and trauma.

How is Rolfing different from massage?
During a Rolfing session, the rolfer and the client are making actual physical change to the clients’ structure. The after effects of a session can range from a very relaxed calm to a highly energized feeling.

Who are Rolfers?
Rolfers are highly skilled and trained practioners of Structural Integration. Rolfers make a life long study of how the body organizes itself and moves through space in relation to the gravitational field of the earth. Rolfers are trained to recognize structural misalignment and inefficient movement patterns, as well as how these patters are impeding normal function in the body.

Most Rolfers are also trained in other areas as well, such as Cranial Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and other modalities to help further enhance the whole-being approach to structural integration.

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