ABSTRACT In this article, Rolfer Dr. Heather L. Corwin examines the evolution of becoming a parent as a Rolfer alongside the challenges that are faced with this change. Areas explored include career, body image, being a female, and cultural expectations. Dr. Corwin investigates her personal struggles with body tension, pregnancy, and the trauma of giving birth. The goal of this exploration is to offer manual therapists and movement colleagues a practitioner’s insight into the lifespan challenges that we and clients endure.

ABSTRACT The author describes the connection between the mind and body in terms of her perspective as both a clinical psychologist and a Rolfer. Nervous-system states can reveal the client’s trauma history, even if not disclosed by the client. Corwin suggests practitioner intention, practitioner self-regulation, and developing professional community referrals as strategies to support clients to have a strong relationship between mind and body.

ABSTRACT This article names one of the symptoms our clients may be facing most prevalently these days: anxiety. With a focus on our adult and children clients, Dr. Corwin discusses tools for Rolfers to practice with themselves, their families, and their clients. The eight breath exercises described are tailored to assist in down- regulation of anxiety states. Corwin invites the reader to know that anxiety is a human state and we can be empowered to address anxiety with our breath.