Different people different reasons

The Rolf Method was created by Dr Ida P Rolf PhD. It is said that Dr Rolf asked a neighbor if she could teach her children how to play piano. The old piano teacher's hands were damaged by chronic pain and stiffness, so the lady had to decline. Dr Rolf made her a deal: she would help the pianist regain the function of her hands and in exchange, her kids would get a piano teacher. So the kids learned the piano.

If you have chronic, annoying or insufferable conditions you may be ready to explore what relief Structural Integration can do for your body and your quality of life. So far, what I have seen is remarkable. Please consult your physician.

Some conditions my clients have had and found relief*:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Bowed legs/Knock knees

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Plastic Surgery/Enhancements

Reynauds Syndrome

Sciatica

Scoliosis

*I do not diagnose nor can I provide treatment for any specific or medical ailment. I apply the practice of Structural Integration and your body and nervous system may improve so it can heal itself.

Structure and function are important for daily tasks and a requirement for elite or extreme athletes as well. The 10 Series shows remarkable improvement by freeing up movement and restoring access to balance and power. 

Here are a few notable sensations my clients experience:

Lighter

More breath

Better circulation

More balance/grounded 

Increased confidence

Spring in their step

More energy

Often these experiences result in new desires or the inspiration to:

take up running again

be outdoors

go barefoot

try new things

get in shape

make a career change

Structural Integration oddly has an esoteric aspect to it. As the fascia changes the physical body, the body heals itself and experiences new awareness and proprioception. The idea that the body keeps the score plays into the emotional intelligence and memory stored in the tissue of the human being. Some clients simply want an experience to find themselves on a deeper level. Often the 10 Series will accomplish that goal.

The science will catch up to the experience one day. But for now, just know its pretty normal to seek Structural Integration for self-development. 

The premise of Structural Integration is to get the fascia of your body balanced so that your joints regain proper alignment and thus proper function. The vertical and horizontal axis are literal guidelines. Flexion and extension of body parts must be balanced and flowing. Torsions and adhesions need to be freed up to allow proper tissue glide along the bones and across the joints.

Here are some alignment issues that get worked with:

Foot & Ankle

- flat feet, pronation, supination, stiffness, plantar fasciitis and lost range of motion

Knee & Hip

- Q angle, varus, valgus, hyper extension, pain, restriction, weakness, leg length concerns, nerve pain, overuse injuries and ROM 

Shoulder & Elbows

- overuse injuries, ROM, nerve pain, weakness, rotational imbalance, tennis elbow

Wrist & Hands

- torsion, tension, carpal tunnel, joint immobility

Pelvis, Spine & Cranium

-  torsions, anterior/posterior tilt, flat back, swayback, kyphosis, lordosis, balancing the 3 axis of the head

We aim to balance the fascial tension across the pelvis and shoulder girdle allow them to regain functional symmetry. We educate the feet, knees, and pelvis to sit, stand and walk with flow and efficiency. We work with the spine and cranium to create a pillar of support for the arms and the eyes and this tends to deeply influence the efficiency of the nervous system.

This makes walking, running, jumping and managing obstacles much easier as well as helps the body switch into rest and recovery much faster.

Clients I work with enjoy these activities on the recreational to elite levels:

Horseback riding/jumping/eventing

Swimming

Skiing/Snowboarding/Backcountry

Wake surfing

Cycling/ Mtn Biking

Golf

Whitewater kayaking/rafting

Weight lifting

Mountaineering/backpacking

Trail Running

Endurance Sports

Pilates

Chi Gong/Tai Chi

The 10 series also has great effect for the office professional, mechanics, CEOs, grocery clerks and pretty much anyone on the face of the planet.