What Rolfing® Structural Integration Is (and Isn’t)

Those who have a history of injury or trauma and notice that the effects of their often minor injuries are beginning to interfere with their everyday lives should consider Rolfing SI.
In many cases these individuals have tried traditional medical treatments or exercise to reduce or counteract the long-term effects of old injuries with varying degrees of success.

This group might include students, office workers, dentist, hairstylist or all those engaged in physically demanding repetitive activities, and those who choose not to accept the notion that the quality of their lives must suffer simply because they are aging. In fact, all adults of any age who suffer from any limiting physical discomfort can absolutely benefit from Rolfing® SI, as long as there are no signs of a nervous disorder or a deeper pathology.

For most of us, Rolfing SI, combined with appropriate movement therapy, such as Rolf Movement® Integration offers a long-lasting solution for connective tissue problems. Even if someone has not experienced injury and/or trauma, repetitive-motion in daily activity, or are just looking to feel more "at home" in your body, Rolfing® sessions may restore flexibility, increase balance, revitalize energy and leave you feeling more comfortable in your body.

Rolfing is not a deep tissue massage, and it’s not about painful pressure. Instead, it uses a skilled, sensitive touch—focused on understanding how your body’s connective tissue (fascia) supports movement and structure. The goal isn’t to push or force change, but to guide your body toward more ease, freedom, and support.

Rolfing is also not a quick fix. It’s a sequential process, where each session builds on the one before it. Over time, this creates deep, lasting changes in how your body moves and feels. Your awareness and participation are an important part of the process, helping you integrate these changes into daily life.

Rather than “fixing” a part of you, Rolfing helps your whole body work together more efficiently—so you can move, breathe, and live with more comfort and vitality.