Rolfing is a method of deep-tissue bodywork that adjusts the body into a new alignment with better balance, greater flexibility, and improved physical abilities. Rolfing unequivocally tackles the issue of compensations the human structure makes to the adaptations required in counteracting injuries and trauma, as well as aging.

Treatment addresses structural (postural) and functional (movement) aspects of chronic pain. It can be particularly helpful in the treatment of chronic stiffness, compression from injury or surgery, postures that inhibit fluid motion, or repetitive motions that produce pain.

The greatest ambassadors for Rolfing come from patients who have experienced its effects firsthand. Here are comments from around the globe offered by a variety of sources about their Rolfing experiences in their own words.

Athlete Testimonials

S.S.,headcoachandfounderoftheTriAmigostriathlonteambasedinSanAntonio,TX,and formerly ranked #2 on the US Pentathlon team, says, “I recommend Rolfing for any athlete who has ever had trouble with injuries or doesn’t feel like they are reaching their potential.”

R. L., head of physical therapy at the University of Southern California, adds the philosophy of Rolfing makes sense

— if you can loosen up and improve your posture, your overall body movement improves, too. Rolfing could be shown to work for certain problems like low back pain when combined with strengthening exercises and better posture.”

Business Executives

S.O.fromLondonEnglandoffered, “I tried Rolfing as I was keen to improve my posture and various efforts to do so in the past had not been successful. I would recommend this process to anyone!”

Seniors

E.W.a66-year-oldmalefromGeneva,Switzerlandoffers “When I was a teenager, I had what they call ‘Scheuermann disease’ [a developmental disorder of the spine]. I lived with the back problem for years until a pain in my shoulder started up about ten years ago without any warning. I used to take painkillers but now I have almost completely stopped after my Rolfing sessions. I turn 67 in January, and I feel like a teenager both in body and spirit!”

K.N.Louisville,Kentuckystates, “I suffered from sciatica for 2 years before I finally stumbled on to Rolfing. It had gotten so bad that I routinely couldn’t move for 5 to 15 minutes after bending over the “wrong way”. After my first session I felt relieved, and I have never had sciatica since. That was roughly 20 years ago.”

Medical Professionals

J.M.,MD,anorthopedicsurgeoninDallas,Texas, often refers his clients to Rolfing. “People with shoulder and elbow problems, with scar tissue resulting from injury or surgery, chronic hamstring problems, low back, and cervical spine problems and have not been helped by anything else. All those people can be helped with Rolfing.”

E.L.,PH.D,N.D.,PacificaWomen’sHealthinHawthorne,California, adds, “I have referred many patients to Bob Alonzi’s Rolfing Practice including my husband, and have gone to him myself. His work is gentle yet effective. I believe the therapeutic relationship is also important and Bob brings a lot to the table in terms of nurturing, compassion, and insight.”

Bob Alonzi stands out from the rest because his approach shows a high level of professionalism and client sensitivity, as well as a strong knowledge of the muscular and skeletal systems. He has been in practice for 30 years and has earned both the basic and advanced certification from the Rolf Institute and is a member of the Institute’s Ethics Committee.

To learn more about Rolfing Therapy visit: https://bobalonzi-advanced-rolfer.com/and call for an evaluation appointment.

Sources for the testimonials include https://rolfing.london, https://rolfingcenter.com/ https://rolfing.org/articles, https://louisvillerolfing.com, and https://rolfingnow.com,