Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I consider the Rolf Method of Structural Integration?
There are quite a few reasons why people turn to Structural Integration. Chronic pain is a common source. These people turn to SI as an alternative to surgery, shots, and pills. Many seek out SI to battle a lifetime of poor posture, which seemingly is getting worse with age. There are also those that simply want to feel better, have more energy and flexibility. Many athletes and artists such as dancers, use SI to dramatically improve their performance levels and possibly extend their careers.
Does the Rolf Method of Structural Integration hurt?
It is quite ironic or interesting enough that the majority of people who speak about the pains of the Rolf Method, never experienced it first hand. While, there are some that say their massage “hurts more than this.” Whenever there are changes being made to one’s body, especially when dealing with life-long patterns in the body, there could be some intense sensations. These feelings and sensations may vary depending on the severity of the chronic stress, injuries, and any other specifics factors to your body. Most do say that the Rolf Method does significantly reduces the pain they experience throughout their daily lives or increases athletic function in such a way that the discomfort on the table is an acceptable trade off.
Do I have to do all 10 sessions?
No, you do not. Although completing the entire 10 Series as been systemically developed to be the most effective in healing the body as a whole, most people experience a dramatic decrease in their everyday minor aches and pains with just the first session. One could also opt for sessions 1-3, as a mini-series, due to after completing the 3rd session all the superficial fascia has been worked through and allows for an honest evaluation to see if this work is a right fit for you.
Whether you decide to try a few sessions or the entire 10 series, you will leave with a new level of body awareness, efficiency of movement and performance.
What do I wear?
Clients are usually asked to be ready in their underwear, which could be briefs for men, and two piece bathing suit for woman. This allows for a greater assessment of the body and limits the obstruction that clothing may bring throughout the session. If one is more modest,comfortable gym clothes may be worn, such as shorts, and sports bra. Your comfort level is of the upmost importance.
Are there psychological effects from Structural Integration?
Although Structural Integration is essentially for altering the structural component of the body, any physical change to a structure, would indeed affect the person as a whole as well. A shift in this structure could alter the way you relate to the world. Some changes may be less physical but equally as profound - after a session one might have the sense of “resolving an old issue” and could now work with an old fear in a new way. SI helps those recognize old patterns of holdings that not only physical but emotional as well
What is the difference between the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and Massage Therapy?
Unlike Massage, Structural Integration focuses on the fascia not on the individual muscles. SI looks at the whole body. It addresses chronic patterns in our movement and posture that contribute to the pain felt in our bodies. SI is interested in resolving long term pain responses. It is the process of integrating the body’s segments as it frees up the adhesions in the fascia that have caused restrictions and pain. Structural Integration helps to provide support and efficient movements as we carry ourselves in life. Massage is a broad term that refers to many styles of bodywork. In general, massage promotes relaxation, detoxifies the body, increases circulation and loosens tight tissue. A deep relaxing Swedish massage helps to melt away the stresses of the day. Deep Tissue massage works to release the pain response in certain areas such as the neck or low back. SI works to release those same areas but is also concerned with how the pain got there in the first place. SI addresses what is going on in the other parts of the body that have played a part in promoting the restrictions or painful symptoms. Chronic stresses, strains and discomforts typically disappear as clients transform themselves through the Structural Integration process. Structural Integration achieves results that are visible.
Can children receive Structural Integration treatments?
Absolutely. Many of the chronic pains experienced by adults, can be traced back to
childhood. From early onset structural patterns,learned from their parents to injuries from
falls and accidents. Here, SI could potentially reverse these problematic patterns
developed at such a young age. It has also been shown that adolescence that receive this
work during and after puberty, have shown a greater sense of awareness and acceptance
in their quickly changing body and mind.
Why should I consider the Rolf Method of Structural Integration?
There are quite a few reasons why people turn to Structural Integration. Chronic pain is a common source. These people turn to SI as an alternative to surgery, shots, and pills. Many seek out SI to battle a lifetime of poor posture, which seemingly is getting worse with age. There are also those that simply want to feel better, have more energy and flexibility. Many athletes and artists such as dancers, use SI to dramatically improve their performance levels and possibly extend their careers.
Does the Rolf Method of Structural Integration hurt?
It is quite ironic or interesting enough that the majority of people who speak about the pains of the Rolf Method, never experienced it first hand. While, there are some that say their massage “hurts more than this.” Whenever there are changes being made to one’s body, especially when dealing with life-long patterns in the body, there could be some intense sensations. These feelings and sensations may vary depending on the severity of the chronic stress, injuries, and any other specifics factors to your body. Most do say that the Rolf Method does significantly reduces the pain they experience throughout their daily lives or increases athletic function in such a way that the discomfort on the table is an acceptable trade off.
Do I have to do all 10 sessions?
No, you do not. Although completing the entire 10 Series as been systemically developed to be the most effective in healing the body as a whole, most people experience a dramatic decrease in their everyday minor aches and pains with just the first session. One could also opt for sessions 1-3, as a mini-series, due to after completing the 3rd session all the superficial fascia has been worked through and allows for an honest evaluation to see if this work is a right fit for you.
Whether you decide to try a few sessions or the entire 10 series, you will leave with a new level of body awareness, efficiency of movement and performance.
What do I wear?
Clients are usually asked to be ready in their underwear, which could be briefs for men, and two piece bathing suit for woman. This allows for a greater assessment of the body and limits the obstruction that clothing may bring throughout the session. If one is more modest,comfortable gym clothes may be worn, such as shorts, and sports bra. Your comfort level is of the upmost importance.
Are there psychological effects from Structural Integration?
Although Structural Integration is essentially for altering the structural component of the body, any physical change to a structure, would indeed affect the person as a whole as well. A shift in this structure could alter the way you relate to the world. Some changes may be less physical but equally as profound - after a session one might have the sense of “resolving an old issue” and could now work with an old fear in a new way. SI helps those recognize old patterns of holdings that not only physical but emotional as well
What is the difference between the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and Massage Therapy?
Unlike Massage, Structural Integration focuses on the fascia not on the individual muscles. SI looks at the whole body. It addresses chronic patterns in our movement and posture that contribute to the pain felt in our bodies. SI is interested in resolving long term pain responses. It is the process of integrating the body’s segments as it frees up the adhesions in the fascia that have caused restrictions and pain. Structural Integration helps to provide support and efficient movements as we carry ourselves in life. Massage is a broad term that refers to many styles of bodywork. In general, massage promotes relaxation, detoxifies the body, increases circulation and loosens tight tissue. A deep relaxing Swedish massage helps to melt away the stresses of the day. Deep Tissue massage works to release the pain response in certain areas such as the neck or low back. SI works to release those same areas but is also concerned with how the pain got there in the first place. SI addresses what is going on in the other parts of the body that have played a part in promoting the restrictions or painful symptoms. Chronic stresses, strains and discomforts typically disappear as clients transform themselves through the Structural Integration process. Structural Integration achieves results that are visible.
Can children receive Structural Integration treatments?
Absolutely. Many of the chronic pains experienced by adults, can be traced back to
childhood. From early onset structural patterns,learned from their parents to injuries from
falls and accidents. Here, SI could potentially reverse these problematic patterns
developed at such a young age. It has also been shown that adolescence that receive this
work during and after puberty, have shown a greater sense of awareness and acceptance
in their quickly changing body and mind.
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