Rolfing®

“The human body is like a house. It’s structured so that each part has its proper place and each piece interlocks to balance the load of others.”
– Dr. Ida Rolf

The human body is a system in a constant state of balancing and healing. In its original design, the body is a complex interaction of structures working together in perfect balance. But, influences such as gravity, time, improper patterns of movement and injury conspire against this balanced system. The body’s natural response to these elements is the process of healing. Many times this healing causes limitations such as reduced range of motion, unevenness, and pain. For many dancers or athletes, this is often considered inevitable, the unavoidable price of training.

In principle and practice, Rolfing® is a process of restoring the body’s perfect balance through the manipulation of the myofacial system. The result is significant improvement in posture and body carriage, relief from pain, refinement of movement, increased physical expression and general increased well being.