CHRISTA VALENTIN


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What is Rolfing



Rolfing is an original system of body restructuring and movement education. Its purpose is to release the body's segments (legs, torso, arms, etc) from lifelong patterns of tension and bracing and to permit gravity to realign them. By doing so, it balances the body.



The work of Rolfing is focused directly on the body's connective tissue system. This connective tissue, known as fascia, is the "organ of form" in the body, enveloping muscles, positioning bones and giving the body its shape.


As the body reacts to and compensates for chronic tension, injuries, trauma, and postural habits the fascia tries to "keep the balance" by shortening and thickening to adapt to new strains. The result is that the body gets gradually molded into inefficient patterns of posture and movement.


The goal of Rolfing is to free the shortened fascia, allowing muscles to regain their natural length and the body to release life-long compensations. When this happens, the body can return to a more vertical alignment and gravity can act to support better balance.



Watch this Informational Video!
Rolfing® Structural Integration: Balancing the Body





This video is a really great overview of how and why Rolfing works to improve the function of body. The video covers the role of fascia and how effects of its presence on the balance of the body as well as how Rolfers work with clients to heal a multitude of issues.





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Certified Advanced Rolfer & Rolf Movement Practitioner





Christa Valentin