How Long are Sessions? Sessions typically last from 60 to 75 minutes. When scheduling sessions please allocate at least 90 minutes of office time.
What to Wear: Being comfortable is vital. Here are some SUGGESTIONS.
Women: running shorts and a jogging bra, two-piece bathing suit, yoga shorts and sports bra, or underwear. Men: running shorts, compression shorts or underwear
How Many Sessions do I Need? Typically, clients go through 10 to 13 sessions of Rolfing Structural Integration. In some circumstances, clients may need or want more or less work than the 10 to 13 series.
Do i have to do a 10-series to Receive Rolfing? Not at all. We can customize a treatment plan to suit your needs. That can be a full 10 series, a few sessions to address a specific issue, or any combination of the two. Many clients like to continue getting sessions after the ten series because they like the work.
Time Between Sessions? To get the most out of Rolfing, sessions are usually scheduled one or two weeks apart. Sessions can be scheduled up to one month apart.
Is it Painful? As science in human physiology and anatomy evolves so does Rolfing and its theory on how to approach the body. After studying under several practitioners with over 20 years of experience in Rolfing I have learned a sense of touch that doesn’t have to be painful to be effective. Although some of the work that is implemented can be very direct and deep, we find a way to respect your level of comport.
How are Sessions Structured? Introduction: each session starts with a short verbal check-in. How are you doing, feeling, any new changes YOU'RE noticing, etc. etc
Structural Analysis: assessing your structural patterns as you stand and walk are key in getting the best understanding of how to DEVELOP your treatment plan. During this time, we also go over changes that took place from session to session. Structural assessments always take place before getting on the table and after.
On the Table: each session within the 10-Series has its own unique intervention position. Some sessions you will be on your back, stomach, and left/right side. Majority of the work will be on a comfortable padded table. While on the table I will use my hands, forearms, and elbows to help manually manipulate the soft connective tissue called fascia. During this time clients are actively engaged through movement cues given by the practitioner. Keeping the client active throughout the session increases the effectiveness of the work that is being performed.
End of Session: as your session comes close to an end you will be asked to walk one more time. At this point the client is asked to express how they mentally and physically perceive the way they are moving now in comparison to before the session. This exercise helps people become aware of old, dysfunctional patterns, and shows how new patterns can help keep them out of pain.
