Everything you ever wanted to know about Rolfing (14 entries)

• What is Rolfing?
  Rolfing is a form of hands-on bodywork whose goal is to open, balance, and align one’s body primarily through working with the fascia, or connective tissue. Think: a cousin of deep ...
• Who gets Rolfed?
  In my 11 years as a Rolfer, the clients who’ve come through my door have been very typical of the kinds of people who seek out Rolfing. That is to say, ...
• What's the big deal about fascia (aka connective tissue)?
  Fascia, or connective tissue, is a huge multidimensional web of tissue that weaves through every part of your body. On its most surface layer it fits like a stocking under your ...
• Is there anyone who shouldn't get Rolfed?
  In general Rolfing is best at treating things that are not in the acute stage. What that means is that if you’ve had an injury or a surgery in the last ...
• What's this about ten sessions?
  Dr. Rolf designed Rolfing to happen in a ten-series format as a way of ensuring that the whole body is attended to. Her reason for doing this was to ensure that ...
• Do we have to do a ten series?
  Nope. There will be no arm wrestling to get you to say, “uncle” and commit to ten sessions. What I suggest is trying one to three sessions to see if it’s ...
• What happens after the ten series?
  After your tenth session, I ask that you take some time off from Rolfing to digest the work- usually one to three months or so. While it may sound wacky, people’s ...
• Does it hurt?
  Ah, the age old question posed to Rolfers since the dawn of the 60’s... I have two keys things to clear this one up. First, nearly every new client who comes ...
• Well, what does it feel like?
  The sensation varies quite a bit through the session from very light and subtle, to stronger pressure that, at its most intense, can feel slightly burning-esque. Because of the variation in ...
• What's a session like?
  At your first Rolfing session we’ll spend the first ten or fifteen minutes going over your health history and talking about your goals for the work. Once we’ve had some time ...
• What can I expect from Rolfing?
  There’s still part of me that wishes I had a trusty magic wand that I could bring to work with me that allowed me to answer this question by saying, “Whatever ...
• What does a session cost?
  Sessions are $140.
• Are there any discounts?
  No. However there is a scholarship program for those who are in true financial need, and I have a pretty generous gratitude program for those who refer to me.  ...
• Do you take insurance?
  Unfortunately, no. On the bright side, any healthcare savings plan that you have set up can be used for Rolfing. I can provide receipts for the deduction.  ...