Implications of the Theory of Structural Integration for Movement Therapy (reprint)
Many students of the nature of human affairs have observed that man’s outer world seems to be a projection of the world within. Ida Rolf proposes that many human dilemmas would be illuminated by examining man’s physical being, his body, and that a better organization of physical structures would be paralleled by a lessening of […]
Two Factors Which May Create Mixed Types in Sultan’s Internal/External Typology
In the early years of his practice, Rolfing° Instructor Jan Sultan noticed that the classic Rolfing recipe worked best for people who were slumped or collapsed and less well for people who were hyper-erect. The directives of the recipe just did not fit this later form. Lengthening the front of a man who has an […]
The Too-Good-to-Be True Machine:
For about a year I have been taking classes in how to use the Erchonia PLE low emission cold laser and experimenting with it in my practice. The results I am seeing are intriguing, arresting, and many times downright amazing. Later on in this report I will do my best to briefly explain the science […]
An Exploration of the Connection Between Traditional Osteopathy and Rolfing
I would like to use this article to discuss parallels between the philosophies of traditional osteopathy and Rolfing®, and how in my studies and practice they have influenced and informed each other. The following well-known statements by Andrew Taylor Still, the creator of osteopathy, show fascia to be the basis of (or one of the […]
Excerpts from the Annual Meeting
Craig Ellis: Should differing approaches to SI be recognized and honored? Should there be development of communication and exchange between schools? And, how might that happen? Ed Maupin: My dream has always been along the lines of a university. This is a physical body of knowledge, and within it there are certain inevitable tensions. Like […]
Rolfing in the Culture of the USA 2004
CONSIDERING HUMAN EVOLUTION Ida P. Rolf often asked, “What is it to be more human, to be more of a human being?” As structural integrators, we observe and address not only structural and mechanical issues, but also the manifestation of human-ness in the world. As such, we see the effects of the ambient culture on […]
An Interview with Joseph Heller
Q: How did you go from engineer to the director of a personal growth center? JH: I volunteered to be a model at a Rolfing demonstration. I decided that was what I wanted to do. So, the transition was a way of getting out of aerospace engineering and doing what I wanted to do. Q: […]
The Pattern Conundrum:
When we Rolfers think about our work and how we structure our sessions, we most likely ignore the primacy of pattern, being more interested in the linear and organic development of our clients within the context of the basic series. Yet, when we take a moment to reflect on how we work and seriously consider […]
Case Presentation
CLIENT’S GOALS Glen came to Rolfing with primarily psychobiological goals. He was hoping that the work would help him be able to adapt to changes happening in his life. He also wanted to have more awareness of his body, and to “facilitate reintegration at all levels,” in his words. As the series progressed, his goals […]
Overview of Research Designs for Rolfing Structural Integration
At the most recent Annual Meeting, a group of interested individuals attended a series of meetings regarding research in the field of Rolfing. While the number of people in attendance (20 or so) may not seem overwhelming, it struck me that this was a significant percentage of Rolfers attending the larger conference. This indicates that […]