The Rolfing process enables the body to regain the natural integrity of its form, thus enhancing postural efficiency and freedom of movement.
When Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D. developed Rolfing more than 50 years ago, she first called her work "structural integration." She realized that the body is more at ease and functions most effectively when its structure is balanced in gravity. She also observed that, over time, the field of gravity actually accentuates the body’s imbalances and diminishes its flexibility.
Based on these core observations, Dr. Rolf developed her original method of hands-on manipulation – which later became known as Rolfing – to reduce gravity’s adverse effects on the body.
