ABOUT ROLFING
Rolfing works by stretching the connective tissues in the chronically tight areas of the body. Connective tissue is the gristle that surrounds the muscle, and through age, injury and over use it becomes dehydrated and glued together......like an old orange that is difficult to peel. This shortening of the connective tissues reduces the range of motion of the body segments, and one's posture is distorted - like a tent that has some guy wires too short, and others that are stretched too long. As well, nerves, joints and blood vessels are compressed, fatigue and pain increase, and your body feels more or less shrink wrapped.
With slow deep pressure from my hands and arms I stretch the tight areas, lengthening the tissues and freeing up adhesions. This allows the tissues to re-hydrate, and results in a more spacious body. I then get the joints within the pelvis, sacrum and spine aligned and moving properly.
Sessions are 60-75 minutes in length, and can be done weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. The client is usually in underwear or a two-piece bathing suit, and is covered with a blanket for warmth. At the beginning of a session, standing posture, breathing, and walking are assessed.
Rolfing looks like a massage done in slow motion. It feels similar to a deep tissue massage, but with more of a stretching sensation. Afterwards you feel relaxed, lighter and taller. People of all ages can benefit from Rolfing. It is effective for most types of muscle and joint pain, and the best test is to try a session to find out for yourself.
If you have questions about your particular situation
that you would like answered, please call - I'll be happy to talk to you in person.
