An integrating Body Therapy that Works

As this before and after photo illustrates, the human body is capable of change at any stage of a person's life. When structure changes, the whole person experiences changes which may manifest as life changes, improved self esteem and outlook on life, more energy or increased performance in important activities.

This client's posture was improved by balancing the pelvis, reducing spinal curvature and bringing the head back over the shoulders. Note that he did not lose weight but that in the before photo his abdomen spilled out of his forwardly tipped pelvis. The after photo shows that a balanced pelvis allows the contents of the abdomen to sit in the pelvic bowl which affords a more trim look. Reduced spinal curves and a balanced head and shoulder position reduce back, neck and shoulder pain. Clients may also gain in height as the spine is lengthened.

Physical Benefits Improves posture and appearance Relieves chronic muscular tension and pain Accelerates recovery time from injuries Used as preventative care Functional Benefits Increases flexibility and range of motion Relieves repetitive stress injuries (Tennis elbow, Carpel tunnel syndrome...) Improves athletic & artistic performances as well as yoga practices Relieves TMJ Syndrome Increases breathing capacity Helps with balance Refines movement so that it is efficient and graceful

Emotional Benefits Reduces anxiety and tension Increases ability to handle emotional change Re-integrates parts of the body that have become disconnected or unconscious from emotional or physical trauma Enhances creativity Increases self confidence and sense of stability Decreases sense of disassociation of body and psyche Discharges traumatic hyper-arousal & re-balances the autonomic nervous system function

Its is best to talk to your Rolfer about your specific conditions and also get your physician's approval in certain cases. Then try 1 to 3 sessions, and see how you respond to Rolfing.

For your convenience, Kathy's consent form is available here in .pdf format for download so it can completed and brought with you for your first visit.