ROLFING

Rolfing Structural Integration is a combination of deep tissue bodywork and movement education intended to progressively balance the whole body structurally and functionally in gravity. Rolfing was developed more than fifty years ago by Dr. Ida P. Rolf. As a Biochemist at Columbia University, Dr. Rolf became interested in the role of connective tissue -- or fascia -- in the misalignment of the body, hence she was a pioneer in the art and science of soft-tissue manipulation. Rolfing is the nickname given to her work. Ida Rolf's grounding in science and commitment to her vision led her to study various disciplines like yoga, Osteopathy, and Chiropractic. Unique to Rolfing is the use of gravity as a means for aligning the human structure, and the inclusion of body schema to develop better function. Today there are an overwhelming array of modalities being explored by Rolfers in support of the goals of Rolfing Structural Integration ranging from Craniosacral therapy to working with the..

Also known as: Rolfing in Santa Cruz

Primary location: Santa Cruz United States