How Does Rolfing Work?
Rolfers look beyond treatment of individualized symptoms and into the realignment of the entire connective tissue structure to find resolution of physical and emotional challenges. The goal is to find a balanced, dynamic relationship between the body's major segments (neck over shoulders, rib cage over pelvis, pelvis over arches of feet). These segments are organized around a central vertical axis through a series of ten sessions. The ten series is a process of integration, with each session focusing on a particular area of the body in relation to other parts. The last three sessions are integrative, bringing the entire connective tissue structure to a higher level of order.
Rolfers manipulate the connective tissue system with their hands, elbows, and sensitive nervous systems. When the body is listened to respectfully and intelligently, the soma can relax and unfold into its natural state of health.
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