Structural Integration (Rolfing) was developed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf as a holistic balancing system combining the process of soft tissue manipulation and movement education to restore the body to its natural state of alignment and balance. Structural Integration restores, reorganizes and lengthens the fascia also known as connective tissue. The muscles, bones and other structures organize and suspend themselves around this interconnected network of tissue throughout the body. Unlike other forms of bodywork where the focus is on the specific area that is causing you pain, Structural Integration takes a more unified approach and looks at the body in it’s entirety.

Rather than just focusing on symptomatic relief, Rolfing^® Structural Integration supports patterns of health and restoring balance to the structure of the whole body. Rolfing SI allows the body to relax and heal more completely, thus instilling a more resilient and higher functioning system. Ida Rolf founded the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration to train people to be Rolfers^™ and continue her work.