Posts Tagged ‘Rolfing’
Ankle Deep: A Water Ballet
Perhaps you have seen this print on the wall of my office. It was given to me by my friend Carey, to remind me of our friend Briar, whose departure from the planet was untimely. We had about seven months from diagnosis to death with dignity, but since we had some warning (one small gift…
Read MoreHealing Resources – Who else to see
Everybody needs help. We offer this list as a quick reference to the people and places we go to receive care, or have heard great things about from trusted sources. We are so grateful to have these excellent practitioners to turn to, and always interested to hear who you go to when you need it!…
Read MoreSomatic Experiencing
Reclaim innate health and increase resilience with Somatic Experiencing (S.E.)— a practice that builds awareness and agency from the inside out. Our bodies have a natural, rhythmic arousal/completion cycle in response to the normal stresses and joys of everyday life. When we are able to ride waves of excitement and relaxation without resistance we maintain…
Read MoreStructural Integration and Rolf Movement Integration®
Invite positive change into your body with Structural Integration and Rolf Movement Integration. Deepen your sense of well-being through gradual and balanced release of habitual tension in a series of unique sessions. Expand your options for movement by broadening your perceptive field. What is it? If you are seeking change, you are likely dealing with…
Read MoreThe Rolf Pelvic Lift
The Rolf Pelvic Lift is a classic piece of self-care. I often recommend this for people, usually with more emphasis on allowing the weight of the body to pour through the feet into the table and a lot more cues about letting your butt kind of go along for the ride, but if we have…
Read MoreHealing work in the time of COVID-19
I am, at present, working my way through a major overhaul of my practice space, policies, and procedures, with COVID-19 as my muse. As I write this I am not really sure when I will be allowed to return to “non-essential” practice, but I am sure that it will be before we have really brought…
Read MoreLinks for further Research and Information
More information about the work I have studied, and where I studied it: International Association of Structural Integrators European Guild for Structural Integration Rolf Institute Dr. Rolf herself! Trauma Healing
Read MoreStack Your Bones
I just found this little gem, an embodiment/movement practice in app and book form put together by fellow Guild graduate Ruthie Fraser. I have downloaded the app and am itching to explore! http://www.stackyourbones.com
Read MoreSelf-massage for foot mobility
I just did this nice little self-care ritual of Mary Bond’s. I spend a lot of time in my bare or socked feet at work, but as she points out, that flat surface isn’t particularly interesting to my feet, and just threading my fingers through the toes as she suggests was a revelation. This past…
Read MoreWhat is fascia?
One of the common questions I get about my work is “What is the difference between massage and Structural Integration?” The primary difference is intention and the systems we are working with: massage therapy is great for stress reduction and getting the blood and lymphatic systems moving, Structural Integration is aiming more for engaging long-term…
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