As the body succumbs to pain and dis-ease from genetics, injury, or trauma it is ever more obvious that
spaceand organization in the body are necessary. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement manipulates and
re-integrates the tissue and nervous system to release, realign and balance the whole body, thus
relieving pain, reducing compensations and enabling a more authentic expression. Certified Rolfing is the
premium Structural Integration and pain management office in Fort Worth-Texas providing therapy
resources for Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, Psycho, and Massage Therapist. Specializing in
assessing and addressing fascial restrictions associated with Scoliosis, Sciatica, TMJ, Fascitis,
Fibromyalgia, CTS, RLS and common aches and pains in the legs, hips, back, neck, shoulder, and
hands.

Usually postural issues or chronic pain in the foot, leg, knee, hip, back, neck or head leads an individual
to a bone specialist like an Orthopedic or even a Chiropractic Doctor. When a bone is manipulated
towards alignment, usually it will quickly recede back to its prior position because the bone is just part of
an asymmetrical pattern that is encased in connective tissue or fascia that permeates the whole
structure. The connective tissue that suspends and isolates each bone is distributed throughout the
body, so the pain you have in one part of the body can feel associated with pain in another part of the
body. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement assesses the individual’s whole structural and functional
pattern in an attempt to bring the whole body towards a less painful structural potential.

Certified Rolfing de-rotates each segment of tissue in the body, the tissue between joints, rotating one
section, and then de-rotating the next to bring the body towards resolution of the counter rotated
segments. These counter rotated segments are theorized to be the agents of most of our unexplainable
discomfort and pain. Some specialist will say that there is a need to operate or subscribe medication to
resolve or mask the pain and in some cases that is true, but the Certified Rolfing 10 Series ezieshould
always be the primary attempt at resolving these structural issues. Physical and massage therapy is
great in some rehabilitative settings, but is a vain attempt at organizing the soft tissue segments in the
body that predict, balance, alignment, and symmetry. The science associated with the techniques utilized
in body organization is only available through the Rolf Institute and its highly knowledgeable faculty.

When assessing and addressing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome the connective tissue of the carpal,
metacarpal, radius, and ulna are de-rotated and the reclamation of space allows our body geometry to
resource towards a structural ideal and in most cases a pain reduction from easing the compressed
segments. Like wise, frozen shoulder can be addressed in much the same way by addressing the
respective segments in the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the connective tissue structures. If pain is caused
by Scoliosis or even “common” neck and back pain the segments involved can be de-rotated towards a
structural ideal and again in most cases the reclamation of space is associated with a reduction in pain.
De-rotating these segments and reclaiming space in between the segments forfeited to an asymmetrical
pattern can address some hip, leg, and knee pain.
Bunions, like CTS are a result of compressed and rotated/counter rotated ankle, metatarsal, tarsal, and
phalanx bones that drive the first metatarsal bone medial or lateral with a subsequent counter rotation in
the proximal phalanx.  

Restless Leg Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Plantar Fasciatis could possibly be addressed with Certified
Rolfing. I have seen incredible results and improvement with these cases from reclamation of space in
the segments associated. These conditions seem to be connective tissue in nature so the Certified
Rolfing Ten Series has the best science of any therapy, treatment, or program available to deal with pain
associated with soft tissue issues. Orthopedic Doctors and Chiropractors are a part of a necessary whole
in terms of pain management, and Physical and massage therapist have there respective places also,
but not in the same context as Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement. No one therapy or pain management
practice has all the answers but when viewed through a lens of practicality, Certified Rolfing is a great
alternative to compliment conventional medicine and a Certified Rolfer can be located in or around most
major cities.

The Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the ability to reduce pain and release tension in the connective and
myofascial tissue of the body associated with TMJ, CTS, RLS, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Fascitis, Bunions,
and Scoliosis. Fascial asymmetries can cause foot, leg, knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, arm, hand, and
head pain; integration therapy is necessary. Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, and Massage Therapist
recognize Rolfing and Rolf Movement as premium pain management utilizing Structural, Functional, and
Postural Integration.
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Rolfing is an inquiry into the optimal functioning of the human being. It is a system of body re-
education and manipulation originally known as structural Integration and the product of over 50
years of study and practice by creator, Dr. Ida P. Rolf. Originally an organic chemist with the
Rockefeller Institute, Dr. Rolf perfected the technique of Rolfing Structural Integration over many
years before establishing a training program and professional organization of around 1300
practitioners worldwide. Rolfing addresses the body stocking under the skin known as Fascia.
Restricted fascia causes the whole body to conform to its form, like a latex glove when it is not
put on the hand correctly. What separates Rolfing from other somatic practices is the Rolfers
premise about a persons relationship to themselves and to their environment:
1.) Most human beings are out of alignment with gravity. 2.) We function better when we are
lined up with the earths gravitational field. 3.) The human body is so plastic that it's alignment
can be brought into harmony at anytime in a persons life.
Research from the movement behavior laboratory at UCLA has shown that ther is a more
powerful sense of grace, ease, efficiency of movement and often the release from stress
caused by gravity resistant patterns from Rolfing. The sessions are classically given in a set of
sessions with individual post-ten sessions if needed. Every session prepares the body for the
next session and builds upon the prior ones.

Are all Rolfers the same?

All Rolfers are trained and certified through the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and should
be considered the best in this field, but our styles, language, techniques, and touch can vary so
when seeking a Rolfer check out their website or speak with them to find out more about their
practice. Before and after photos, of their own clients, and articles they have written can be
much more informative than "testimonials" and should be more than enough to help you decide
who is right for you. Beware of Structural Integrators who make claims they can not prove or use
before and after photos that are not theirs.

Why do the ten series?

The ten series is the opportunity to address the asymmetrical pattern in the body systematically.
The research briefly discussed above finds that the Rolfing ten series recipe is the best way to
achieve structural goals. The asymmetrical pattern did not appear at once, thus to create a new
potential takes more than a single session. Often more than ten sessions is desired from
persons recieving the ten series.
The way that the first session feels should be a good enough indicator of the need for further
work.

Rolfing, Massage, and Chiropractic

Rolfing differs from massage in that massage is not sufficient to achieve the desired results and
massage in general is not designed to change an individuals structural patterns. Massage may
feel good when receiving and is soon lost because the fascial restrictions have not been
released and reintegrated systematically. Chiropractic, like massage, does not address the
fascial restrictions the envelope the bone and entire structure, thus after a manipulation the
manipulation has to be done again. Neither massage nor Chiropractic apart from Rolfing in
general can accomplish these results . Massage and Chiropractic are great, but not in the same
context as Rolfing-Structural Integration.

Is Rolfing Uncomfortable?

Rolfing may at times feel deep or uncomfortable, but it depends on the Rolfer. My style of
Rolfing accomplishes the structural goals with minimal discomfort and is communicated by my
clients that it does not hurt, but is extremely pleasing.

What do I wear?

Unlike massage, with Rolfing the client is clothed with underwear, 2 piece swim suit, or
accessible exercise wear. The top for women has to expose the ribs and back almost entirely so
under wear is often the choice.

Can children be Rolfed?

Children can be Rolfed and Pediatric Rolfing is offered on a case by case basis.


John Barton, Certified Rolfer and Rolfing-Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton
Texas-Oklahoma

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