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Frequently Asked Questions About Rolfing
- Who benefits from Rolfing?
- What happens during a Rolfing session?
- How many Rolfing sessions do I have to receive to achieve an optimal benefit?
- What does Rolfing feel like?
- How much do Rolfing sessions cost?
- What do I wear to a Rolfing session?
- What is the difference between Rolfing, chiropractic and massage?
- Where do rolfers get their training?
Who benefits from Rolfing?
Everyone can benefit from Rolfing, in the same way that everyone can benefit from an improved diet or exercise program. People who can gain particular benefit from Rolfing are those who have chronic pain, impaired mobility, or other difficulties caused by accidents and injuries such as TMJ, plantarfasciatis, scoliosis, back pain, neck and head injuries, shoulder/rotator cuff dysfunction, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, and many other issues. Many others seek improvement of their athletic performance, appearance, or enhancement of their personal growth toward a fuller realization of their potential.[ top of page ]
What happens during a Rolfing session?
The first session begins with a free consultation to understand the client’s goals and evaluate his/her structure and movement. A brief exploration of health and personal history helps to guide the process. At some point I will take a close look at the client’s posture in standing as well as walking. The rest of the session is akin to a deep tissue massage. During this time, the client participates in the session by bringing awareness to certain areas or making certain movements. Each session last between an hour and an hour and half, and are usually scheduled one to two weeks apart.[ top of page ]
How many Rolfing sessions do I have to receive to achieve an optimal benefit?
The number of sessions needed to be thorough varies depending on your goals and how quickly we can address them. At the beginning of treatment, we establish reasonable goals and evaluate the progress together as we go along. Classically, a basic series consists of ten sessions, and give or take a few, it is a good number to plan on. Each Rolfing session concentrates on different aspects of the body’s structural and functional pattern. Each session builds on the last so that the results become cumulative.[ top of page ]
What does Rolfing feel like?
Rolfing generally feels like slow, deep pressure followed by a feeling of release. Sensations may range from pleasurable relief to temporary discomfort, depending on factors such as injuries or chronic stress to the afflicted area. I will start slowly then work with you to find the right level of pressure. The client always defines the limits of their comfort zone, and it is counterproductive to work beyond this point. In general, people report feeling a sense of lightness and well-being upon completion of a Rolfing session.[ top of page ]
How much do Rolfing sessions cost?
Sessions cost $90 and last from an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. There is a free consultation prior to the first session.[ top of page ]
What do I wear to a Rolfing session?
Clients remain clothed in their underwear. If you are uncomfortable clothed in your underwear, a bathing suit, jogging shorts, or jogging bra can work.[ top of page ]
What is the difference between Rolfing, chiropractic and massage?
Chiropractic is primarily concerned with freeing spinal joint restrictions. Unlike Rolfing, it does not address the soft tissue patterns of the whole body and their influence on structural balance. Rolfing and Chiropractic care are compatible and can be complimentary.Massage is a broad term that refers to many styles of bodywork. In general, massage promotes relaxation and blood flow. Some "deep tissue" massage works to release local patterns of structural strain, but unlike Rolfing, this is not usually done as part of a strategy to balance the whole body.
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Where do rolfers get their training?
All Rolfers are trained at the Rolf Institute. Visit www.rolf.org to read more about the Rolf Insitute.[ top of page ]
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