Where Did Rolfing ® come from?
Rolfing® is named after Dr. Ida P. Rolf, a
biochemist, and therapist, (1896-1979). She called her work Structural Integration. Dr. Rolf devoted her life to creating a
wholistic system of soft tissue manipulation and
movement education that organized the whole body
in gravity. She discovered that remarkable changes in
posture and structure could be achieved by
working the body's myofascial system and
encouraging movement to support these changes. Rolfing® is the nickname that many clients gave
her work, and is now a registered service mark
in 27 countries. Only individuals who have
undertaken the extensive 3 part training through
the Rolf Institute (Boulder Colorado) or
representative bodies such as Australian
Rolfing® Institute may claim to be certified
Rolfers® or use the Rolfing® logo. Rolfing® Movement is a continuance of the
studies, and other advanced classes must be
undertaken to maintain registration.
Professional athletes, dancers, children,
business people, and people from all walks of
life have benefited from Rolfing®. People seek
Rolfing® as a way to ease pain and chronic
stress, and improve performance in their
professional and daily activities. It's
estimated that 2 million people of all ages have
successfully received Rolfing® work.
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