As you know, Rolfing is a method of organizing and aligning the body in relation to gravity. Have you ever wondered how this system came to be? Let’s explore the origins of Rolfing. Dr. Ida Rolf Ida Rolf, a brilliant woman, was born in 1896 in New York City in the Bronx. An only child, […]
Continue reading →Previously, we explored the first three Rolfing sessions, which are referred to as the sleeve sessions. The purpose of the sleeve sessions is to balance and loosen the surface layers of connective tissue. Moving forward, sessions four through seven are known as the “core” sessions. As the name implies, the focus is to work on […]
Continue reading →As we reach the anniversary of the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s helpful to assess where we are in our lives and where we want to go next. While the crisis is by no means over, at the one-year mark it’s fair to say we’re beginning to return to our pre-pandemic lives. The path […]
Continue reading →Last month we covered what to expect in your first Rolfing session. Moving onto sessions two and three, we’ll continue our in-depth discussion of your Rolfing sessions. In our last blog, we learned that the first three sessions are grouped together under the term ‘The Sleeve Sessions.’ Together, these sessions are designed to loosen and […]
Continue reading →You’ve done your research and have familiarized yourself with the basic tenets of Rolfing. You’ve decided it’s something that could significantly contribute to your overall well-being and you’re ready to make your first appointment. Now you may be wondering just what that first appointment will encompass. Let’s explore that a bit! As you know from […]
Continue reading →According to a recent article in the Washington Post entitled “The Abnormal Way We’re Living is Hurting our Bodies,” it’s becoming increasingly apparent that our Covid-19 ‘lifestyle’ is causing widespread physical problems that we all must address. The effects of the pandemic manifest in our bodies, from our eyes to our brains, teeth, skin, and […]
Continue reading →The Effects of Stress and How to Manage Them Stress is defined as your body’s reaction to pressure from a situation or event that requires an adjustment or response. Although stress is a normal biological reaction to a potentially dangerous situation, the prolonged stress many of us experience in today’s world can cause damage to […]
Continue reading →As you probably know, Rolfing is a technique of deep tissue manipulation designed to release and realign the body and to reduce muscular and psychic tension. It’s also called structural integration. People frequently ask how Rolfing is implemented and what techniques are involved. In other words, what do Rolfing sessions entail? The hallmark of Rolfing […]
Continue reading →What is CoQ10? CoQ10 stands for coenzyme Q10, but a similar form of it is often referred to as ubiquinol. This is an apt name for it ,as CoQ10 is found naturally throughout the body in cell membranes, particularly in the mitochondrial membranes. It is most abundant in organs that have larger energy demands, such […]
Continue reading →Your body needs to be strong yet supple and flexible to maintain proper body alignment. A strong core will provide a good base for proper alignment, so doing a number of exercises on a regular basis that strengthen and build your core is a good idea, and can go a long way toward helping you […]
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