Rolfing(R) Structural Integration
I posted the article I wrote for Structural Integration – The Journal of the Rolf Institute on Running Flow. The article is a thorough explanation of how to walk and run in a natural manner. It explains the theories, techniques and gives supporting research that shows we are meant to use gravity when we move.
Check it out. Let me know what you think.
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Newsweek claims Rolfing (SI) is “experiencing a comeback.” When I got into it in the mid 70’s it was starting to take off along with other holistic health and environmental concerns. Now with the environment permanently positioned in our culture as much as education or sports, we are starting to see the resurgence of holistic techniques. Global warming put environmental concerns back on the map. Our aging baby boomers and our healthcare crisis is putting holistic health back on the map.
Rolfing led the bodywork aspect of the holistic health wave a generation ago. We will see if it does that again. Sadly I have to admit we suck at marketing. Rolfers, like other professionals, are not business people or marketers. Neither is the Rolf Institute – that is scary. For 35 years I have seen the Rolf Institute neglect espousing Rolfing’s benefits. This article gives me hope.
I continually have clients say,” I wish I would have known about this sooner.” All I can do is agree with them. More people should know about Rolfing. We have had is word of mouth— which is the best form of publicity. Yet, we still need to have the media inform those that don’t have friends that were Rolfed.
When you have a chance, send the Newsweek article to someone. Get your local paper to do an article on Rolfing. You are welcome to use the articles I posted on Rolfing at another blog I created for the Sandpoint Wellness Council. It focuses on particular issues that Rolfing helps. Better yet, tell your paper about your experience. The media is always looking for stories. The Newsweek article is social proof that Rolfing is hot once again. Your experience is the local favor to this national story.
Here are more articles I wrote on Rolfing for our local papers. You can click on the links to be taken to the posting of the articles on the Sandpoint Wellness Council blog.
How Rolfing fixes neck pain when other therapies can’t.
Two articles on how to get the posture you want for yourself or your child.
Secrets to chronic pain.
The key to sustainable change and ‘the thing’ Rolfers work with.
What inflammation does to you and what you can do about it.
Why the pain of auto accidents linger and how to heal it.
The epidemic of chronic fatigue and how simple it can be to heal it.
Simple cues on changing your posture.
For more articles go to the Sandpoint Wellness Council blog.
A recent article in the NEW YORK TIMES lays out some suggestions on how to get insurance companies to pay for Rolfing. Check it out.
Many years ago when I had my clinic I hired doc’s to work for me to supervise holistic treatments as well as Rolfing. I found that to work the best. Second to receiving the treatments in a physician’s office, having a doc write a script for Rolfing can give you the leverage need to persuade the insurance company.
As the article says, persistence is often the secret. Let us know of your success.
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Owen Marcus, a certified Rolfer® in Idaho, is looking for female participants in a pilot study on the effects of structural integration on cellulite.
Currently, I am looking for five women who have cellulite who would like to go through a series of Rolfing sessions. In exchange for being interviewed, photographed (your identity can be concealed) and agreeing to follow the protocol of the study, I am offering 50% off my normal rate.
For more information, click here.