Rolfing Structural Integration is in an identity crisis: We don’t know what the term means. Even Rolfers argue about the correct definition.
In Unit I of my Rolfing training we went over anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, and we learned the typical myofascial mobilization technique used in Rolfing treatments. Unit II is all about the famous Ten Series, the classic application of Rolfing.
In the fall of 2006, on the first day of my Unit II, we were asked what we hoped to accomplish during the 8-week course.
The sensible answers regarded the expected curriculum, treatments of specific cases, and the desire to break out of the spa industry.
Since I was at the end of the circle, everything I could think of was already said. So my answer was “I hope that two months from now I’ll be able to say what Rolfing is.”
Now, after Unit I, II, III, the Rolf Movement certification, loads of continuing education classes and multiple discussions with colleagues, and with five years of practicing, I still can’t fully explain what it means.
Usually my attempts go like this: Continue reading
Haven’t done it in a month now. The only exception is my father–it’s rare enough that we get to talk, so when it’s him, I pick up.
