FAQ

Attire for a Rolfing session and what to expect:

A typical Rolfing session would be with the client in work out clothing(bikers,sports bra/ loose fitting gym clothing for women gym shorts for men). The Rolfer observers the client from profile views(all sides), knee bends and in movement.

Once a beginning point is established, based off of what the Rolfer see’s and what the client conveys. The Rolfer then manipulates the connective tissue(fascia)which is the scaffolding of the body and holds everything from falling to the ground. By applying pressure(with hands, soft fists, fingers, forearm, elbow) to collagen fibers that make up fascia, we are able to manipulate it and create space in the areas of tissue that are restricted, to allow better alignment of muscles/bones. We are always in constant communication with the client and mindful of the pressure that is used. The focus is to work with each clients nervous system and where they are at as far as pressure is concerned.

What to expect after a Rolfing session:

After a Rolfing session the clients body goes through integration. This is when the nervous system remaps itself(via the lower brain/Cerebellum) from the new found availability that was created in the tissue. This process can continue to go on for days even weeks as we carry on with our daily lives. Continuing your daily routines of movement is a plus. Slowing down and being mindful of old movement patterns verses any new found availability, is, what assists in remapping new movement pathways as well.

The stuff that makes up fascia, muscle, bones:

Fascia is a 3-dimensional web connecting everything in the body. Collagen and elastin are two main proteins that make up fascia, along with proteoglycans.

Tissue types vary person to person,  while fascia responds to patterns of stress. As we work tissue, waste products move out of the tissue and water can move in, hydrating the proteoglycans.

Collagen – very strong, found in ligaments, tendons.

Elastin – very elastic, ligaments supporting organs and organs themselves.

Proteoglycan – these attract water

here’s a short clip on fascia magnified:

I always appreciate Gil Hedley! He is good at what he does and makes it even more interesting to learn!