Rolfing® in Wheat Ridge, CO

In today’s world, there are many approaches to achieving whole health.

By whole, we mean from head to toe and from inside to out, including mind and body. Over the years, people have turned to Rolfing SI, and as the practice has become more refined, the process has become more effective. Rolfing, as it is most commonly known, is a form of manual therapy in which a certified practitioner works with a client’s soft tissues to mobilize and free the person from restrictions and pain. It is an interactive treatment in which the client is encouraged to communicate what they are experiencing while the practitioner stretches, presses, and shapes their soft tissue to restore function and release “stuck” tissue.

Rolfing SI is based on the work of Dr. Ida Rolf, who started teaching this method in the 1960’s. She designed what is known as the ten-series, in which each session builds on the previous one. Though there is a sequence to the series’ design, a client’s practitioner will often recognize their unique needs and use their skills and experience to address them appropriately. By trying the first three sessions, a person will have a good idea of how the work feels, how they respond, and will give the practitioner a “global tour” of how the client moves (or doesn’t) in their everyday life. This usually reveals how a client’s restrictions compromise healthy tissue, which ultimately causes pain. Sessions can be spaced a week to three weeks apart and are typically an hour and fifteen minutes.