The Rolfing Room

"Structural Integration is a system that induces change toward an ordered pattern. In general, it is a basic ten-hour cycle of treatment that balances myofascial relationships. The key to all life experience is movement; in the segmented human structure, movement is expressed through the joints. In humans, the myofascial component determines the adequacy of the joint. Thus, by changing the myofascia and bringing it toward the normal, the practitioner of Structural Integration evokes a more normal (in our sense of the word) movement.

The possibility for this change derives from the structure of the body and its inherent message. It depends on the fact that a body is an entity, but not a unitary entity. Although the illusion of unity, of elementality, is created by the enwrapping fascia and skin, a human body is actually a complex, consolidation of segments, the keystone of which is the pelvis.

The perceptions, the responses, and the behaviour of the integrated complex depend not on the individual units within the wrapping but on their relationship. An effective human being is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Successful, meaningful integration depends on appropriate relationships in space among the components of the body."

Rolfing: page 15/16

I am working on this anyway - if there is interest, I’ll keep going and post a quote regularly.

An addendum to the previous post. It is looking more and more like the reopening will be July 1- I hope. I belong to an organization California Massage Council..all professions that "touch" people for a living, function under their decisions. They need to give the go ahead. So far they said anyone found working will be reported to the local authorities. So until I get the go ahead, I will be home. Sewing masks, walking my dogs, and fostering a new young cat!
Hope to see you all soon.
Until then, stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, wear gloves, and wear a mask! Stay Tall!
Barb
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Movement is good for us, but check with your Doc first if you have pain.

If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert Middle-aged and elderly people taking up exercise shouldn't be put off by joint pain. It will pass.