Structure, Function, Integration Journal – Vol. 47 – Nº 2

ABSTRACT Matthias Avigdor discusses what is known of the life and work of  Felix Kersten, a manual therapist who famously provided treatments to Heinrich Himmler during WWII, each treatment provided in exchange for pardons for prisoners and labor-camp inmates. Although Kersten wrote two books about his ‘physio nervale therapie’, and although from those we know that he treated both viscera and nerves, we are left with no clear understanding of how he achieved his stunning results.

ABSTRACT James Schwartz discusses manual work for the nerves and the use of the cold laser in his Rolfing® Structural Integration (SI) practice, and how both have dramatically increased the effectiveness of his work.

ABSTRACT The author shares his understanding of the history of the ‘Recipe’ (Ten Series) as a teaching tool; his own professional development using the Recipe and then moving in new directions with the incorporation of osteopathic assessment; and his own view of the best future course for teaching and practice.

ABSTRACT There are numerous theories that attempt to explain how Rolfing Structural Integration (SI) works, but little evidence or research backing any of them. In this first of a series of columns reviewing these theories, Eric Jacobson discusses hypothesized mechanisms for Rolfing SI that are biomechanical. A future column will consider other possible mechanisms.

ABSTRACT Russell Stolzoff talks with Joshua Malpass, Rolfer and endurance athlete, about his sports, his Rolfing Structural Integration (SI) journey, and his practice..

ABSTRACT ‘Homework’ for clients supports and enhances the Rolfing Structural Integration (SI) process, empowering clients to hold and develop it in their everyday lives.