Investing in bodywork is an investment in your health.

Structural Integration, is a form of bodywork that was created by biochemist Ida P. Rolf, PhD, in the 1940s. It was especially popular in the 1970s among people seeking alternatives to traditional medicine.The idea behind Structural Integration is that there are purported health benefits to be gained by manipulating our fascia.

Fascia is essentially a webbing that holds all our internal body parts in place. It’s connective tissue that keeps your organs where they should be. Fascia surrounds your muscles. It stabilizes your bones. There is fascia attached to every muscle, tendon, ligament, bone and tissue in your body.

“Fascia is what makes your body glide. Your muscles give you power, but it’s the fascia that makes your muscles move about easily,” ~ Bodner

Rather than manipulating your bones like a chiropractor, or your muscles like a massage therapist, Sructural Integrationists target fascia, which they say can help treat various ailments. S.I also incorporates movement education in their practice. The Dr. Ida P. Rolf Institute describes this as exploring “the sensations of freer and more fluid motion during breathing, walking, bending, lifting and other simple daily movements.”

How is S.I different from massage?

S.I and massage are both hands-on approaches to releasing tension and bringing about physical and emotional relief. They differ in a few key ways, though.

Massage is more localized

One major difference between S.I and massage is that a massage therapist will work with you to address specific areas of concern. S.I is a full-body protocol.

S.I aims for structural change

The effects of a good massage can leave you feeling looser and more relaxed for some time. S.I, on the other hand, focuses on realigning and integrating your whole body and creating structural changes. The goal is to find long-lasting relief.

S.I is ‘reorganizing’ your tissue, creating a new comfort in your body, because of this, S.I tends to be more intense!

Of course, anytime you have bodywork done, whether with a massage therapist or another practitioner, you should feel empowered to speak up if you’re experiencing pain.

 

 

 

 

 

My Rate for Structural Integration:

 

60-75 min/ $150