Ida Rolf’s Astrology Chart
Anne Hoff: How did you meet Ida Rolf? Diane Clarke: I was introduced to her through a mutual friend, Dani Starr, who had been a restaurateur in New York City. Dani and I had connected at Rio Caliente, a health retreat near Guadalajara, Mexico, where I was doing an astrology lecture. He subsequently came to […]
Byron Gentry, D.C.: My Dad, My Friend, My Mentor
The most incredible and powerful asset you own is your mind. With this magnificent organ, you can heal yourself and others physically, attract wealth and prosperity, smooth troubled relationships—and that’s just for starters! Byron Gentry, D.C.(1) Byron Gentry, D.C. was born in 1913. His childhood affliction with polio only seemed to give him more determination […]
First-Generation Gleanings
First-generation Rolfing practitioners—those who studied directly with Dr. Rolf—are a tremendous resource. They created a strong foundation for the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and a path for us to follow. Their memories of Dr. Rolf’s comments still impact their work today—and we can use their memories to enhance our own work. Several here share […]
Dr. Rolf Remembered
Donald MacDonald, an eighty-five-year old retired cardiologist who lives in Eugene, Oregon, studied Rolfing with Dr. Rolf at Esalen. This interview describes his personal relationship with Dr. Rolf when she taught her work at Big Sur. Karen Lackritz: OK Donald, let’s talk about something I love, Rolfing. Donald MacDonald: I do too. KL: How did […]
Enjoying a Work That’s Always New
Years ago, a president of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration decided to pull together a profile of the average Rolfing practitioner, so he distributed a questionnaire that would have put the CIA to shame. It probed everything from our education, politics and diet to gender preference, lifestyle and spirituality. I waited eagerly for the […]
Receiving, Learning, Teaching, Becoming…
On December 21, 2007, I closed my Rolfing practice of thirty-three years. Not without grief! It has been an exceedingly rich and rewarding part of the tapestry of my life. It all began for me in January of 1970 when I accompanied my husband, Sam Keen, who was leading a month-long seminar in theology and […]
Structural Analysis
Einstein wove gravity into the basic fabric of the universe. Rather than being imposed as an additional structure, gravity becomes part and parcel of the universe at its most fundamental level. Breathing life into space and time by allowing them to curve, warp and ripple, results in what we commonly refer to as gravity.” […]
Core Strength from a Rolfing Perspective
Question: In the fitness world the concept of “core strength” is often mentioned as a benefit of certain exercise regimens. Please compare and contrast the concept of core strength /stability from a Rolfing perspective and from a more mainstream fitness perspective. Answer: Core as an Event in Time A Rolfing practitioner must be comfortable […]
Intra-Innominate Distortions: Making a Case
Sherri Cassuto is an Advanced Certified Rolfer practicing in Seattle, Washington. Author’s note: The following concepts concerning intra-innominate distortion were arrived at through clinical observation and are not proved to scientific scrutiny. The information is offered in the hope that it will open the perspective of other SI practitioners to recognize and properly treat these […]
The Symbiotic Partnership of Dentistry and Manual Therapeutics
Introduction This article will explore the symbiotic partnership between the dental profession and manual therapeutics. It is intended as an interface for communications with dental professionals. It is meant as a primer for the dentist, as most manual therapist will already be aware of the information contained here. It will focus on the evaluation […]