What To Expect?
When you come for a Rolfing® session, you will be asked to bring sports clothing for women or jogging shorts for men. Each session starts with a visual evaluation by the practitioner and you may be asked to walk or move so the practitioner can observe how your fascia is functioning. Most of the hour will be spent on the table where your fascia will be manipulated by varying depths of touch.
The Rolfer uses their fingers, elbows, and knuckles to gently stretch and mobilize the hardened fascia. The Rolfer always works in partnership with you, relying on your feedback about intensity and firmness of pressure. When the session is over you will once again be asked to stand and move, allowing the practitioner to gather visual feedback.
At the conclusion of the session, an ”awareness–type” exercise plan may be given for you to do between Rolfing® appointments. That same evening you may experience sensations of ease, or may even be a little achy. Taking a hot bath and drinking water are helpful ways to minimize side effects that may occur with this type of technique. The release of toxins that have been trapped for years in your tissues may even change the appearance function of your elimination system.
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