The one thing in life you can be certain of is change. Holding true to that maxim I find myself moving my Santa Rosa office again in less than a year since my last move. I am pleased to announce my … [Read more...]
Mar
Feb
Massage Magazine Features Rolfing SI in Technique Spotlight Article
Many of you know I enjoy writing and last December I was asked to write an article for Massage Magazine. It was published just this month in the February 2014 issue. It's a basic introductory piece … [Read more...]
Jul
And We Are Live!
I am delighted to announce the re-launch of www.RedwoodEmpireRolfing.com. Victor Thomas of Thomas Digital Design has been working with me for several months to create this beautiful new showcase for … [Read more...]
Feb
FAQ About Rolfing® Structural Integration
Before diving into answering the most frequently asked questions I receive about Rolfing® SI I would like to share this video with you of a presentation my colleague Robyn Martin of Rolfing … [Read more...]
Jan
More Connections Between Emanuel Swedenborg, Ida Rolf & William Sutherland, DO
It turns out there is more to this story about Ida Rolf, William Garner Sutherland and Emanuel Swedenborg. Since the publication of the first piece I have run across two transcripts of Rolf speaking … [Read more...]
Nov
My soul death is averted by Rolfing® Structural Integration
Here is the final installment of the 3 part series about how I became a Certified Rolfer.™ In Part 3 I discover my love for dance, receive my first taste of hands-on manual therapy for a dance injury, … [Read more...]
Jul
Is Rolfing Structural Integration the Same as Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release?
There seems to be a lot of confusion in the public's awareness of the difference between Rolfing Structural Integration and deep tissue massage therapy. Instead of writing one more article explaining … [Read more...]
Jun
From twister cables to pointe shoes: The birth of a Certified Rolfer™
— Different synchronistic events and life circumstances can sometimes conspire to show you your life’s path. In my case, those events and conditions combined with my anatomical structure to show me … [Read more...]
Dec
Ida Rolf Was Studying Yoga Decades Before The Beatles Discovered the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Long before Michael Murphy and George Leonard coined the term "human potential movement' in 1965¹ and The Beatles met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in August 1967 Ida Rolf, Ph.D. was interested in the … [Read more...]
Aug
Professional Baseball Players use Rolfing® SI to Recover From Injury and Stay in the Game
Over the past 25 years many professional baseball players have used Rolfing® Structural Integration to help them recover from injuries and stay in the game. Here is a list of half a dozen players who … [Read more...]