Dr. Ida Rolf- A Pioneer in Fascia Research

When Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D. developed Rolfing Structural Integration (SI) more than 60 years ago, she first called her method structural integration. The genius of the work rests on Dr. Rolf’s insight that the body is more at ease and functions most effectively when its structure is balanced in gravity. She observed that over time, the field of gravity actually accentuates the body’s imbalances and diminishes its flexibility. Based on these core observations, she developed her original method of hands-on manipulation - which later became known as Rolfing Structural Integration - to reduce gravity’s adverse effects on the body. Essentially, the Rolfing SI process enables the body to regain the natural integrity of its form, thus enhancing postural efficiency and your freedom of movement.