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The Ida Rolf Method, also known as Rolfing® Structural Integration, is a specialised bodywork therapy designed to realign the body’s connective tissue, or fascia, and promote overall physical harmony.
Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1940s, this method is founded on the principle that the body functions optimally when aligned with gravity.
Through systematic manipulation of the fascia, Rolfing addresses imbalances caused by injury, posture, or chronic tension, helping the body achieve balance and better movement.
This method targets specific areas to release fascial restrictions, enabling enhanced range of motion, improved posture, and reduced pain.
Regular Rolfing sessions aim to optimise biomechanics, which can support injury prevention and recovery, and lead to more fluid, efficient movement.
Whether you’re managing chronic pain or looking to improve athletic performance, the Ida Rolf Method offers a holistic approach to realign, rejuvenate, and restore physical well-being.
If you’ve ever felt that your body or posture needs realignment, the Rolfing® Structural Integration 10-Series offers a systematic approach to restore balance and symmetry.
This method involves a sequence of hands-on sessions to release fascial tension and improve natural posture by working progressively deeper into the body’s layers. The 10-Series is broken into three transformative phases:
By working through these layers, Rolfing promotes optimal alignment, allowing freer movement and enhancing overall well-being. The benefits of this holistic approach extend beyond improved posture, supporting energy flow, stability, and resilience across all body systems.
Ida Rolf, a pioneering biochemist, created Structural Integration with the belief that realigning the body could lead to profound changes in physical health and well-being.
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (RISI) was established in 1971 to continue her legacy, training practitioners like our therapist Santiago Pinto to carry on this transformative work.
Gravity as Your Therapist: The Wisdom of Ida Rolf
Rolfing specialist Santiago shares, “When I first encountered Rolfing, I was studying Swedish massage. I was drawn to the unique and bold principles of the Rolf Method. Through my training, I realised that this method was groundbreaking, offering something truly innovative and ahead of its time.”
He continues, “The results are like pure magic. The phrase ‘gravity is the therapist’ resonates deeply within the Rolfing community. By applying Ida Rolf’s recipe, the body regains its natural freedom, moving with grace and economy of energy. This method has a profound impact not only on physical posture but also on the mind and emotions.”
Ida Rolf, a pioneering biochemist, created Structural Integration with the belief that realigning the body could lead to profound changes in physical health and well-being.
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (RISI) was established in 1971 to continue her legacy, training practitioners like our therapist Santiago Pinto to carry on this transformative work.
Gravity as Your Therapist: The Wisdom of Ida Rolf
Rolfing specialist Santiago shares, “When I first encountered Rolfing, I was studying Swedish massage. I was drawn to the unique and bold principles of the Rolf Method. Through my training, I realised that this method was groundbreaking, offering something truly innovative and ahead of its time.”
He continues, “The results are like pure magic. The phrase ‘gravity is the therapist’ resonates deeply within the Rolfing community. By applying Ida Rolf’s recipe, the body regains its natural freedom, moving with grace and economy of energy. This method has a profound impact not only on physical posture but also on the mind and emotions.”
We offer both individual sessions and the complete 10-Series that realigns the entire body. Here’s how it works:
We offer both individual sessions and the complete 10-Series that realigns the entire body. Here’s how it works:
Rolfing can feel intense, especially in areas where you have tight muscles or past injuries, but the experience varies for each person.
The sensations are often compared to deep tissue or sports massage, though Rolfing is performed on dry skin, without oil, for a more precise release of tension.
Using hands, fingers, forearms, and elbows, your therapist applies sustained pressure, tension, and friction to the connective tissues.
This targeted approach aims to release restrictions within the fascia, often creating temporary discomfort that fades as the body adjusts. While some areas may feel sensitive, many people find the experience manageable and worth the outcome.
Each session is carefully tailored by specialist Santiago Pinto, so if any part feels too intense, he can adjust the pressure for a more comfortable experience.
The goal is to create space and alignment, enhancing your movement and helping your body feel balanced with your posture restored.
Rolfing can feel intense, especially in areas where you have tight muscles or past injuries, but the experience varies for each person.
The sensations are often compared to deep tissue or sports massage, though Rolfing is performed on dry skin, without oil, for a more precise release of tension.
Using hands, fingers, forearms, and elbows, your therapist applies sustained pressure, tension, and friction to the connective tissues.
This targeted approach aims to release restrictions within the fascia, often creating temporary discomfort that fades as the body adjusts. While some areas may feel sensitive, many people find the experience manageable and worth the outcome.
Each session is carefully tailored by specialist Santiago Pinto, so if any part feels too intense, he can adjust the pressure for a more comfortable experience.
The goal is to create space and alignment, enhancing your movement and helping your body feel balanced with your posture restored.
Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, performer, or martial artist, Rolfing® Structural Integration offers a powerful way to enhance your performance. This method targets structural alignment, strengthening joints, improving muscle efficiency, and reducing the risk of recurring injuries by realigning the body’s fascia. Rolfing encourages natural, unrestricted movement, making it easier to achieve peak performance in training and competition.
Led by expert Santiago Pinto, each session in the Rolfing 10-Series builds upon the last to achieve full-body integration, releasing tension and building resilience within the body. Through Rolfing, you can expect improved posture, balance, and mobility, which together foster a foundation of strength and endurance.
Whether you’re exploring a single session or embarking on the full 10-Series, Santiago’s approach brings a new level of alignment and connection to your body, helping you unlock your potential in any physical endeavor.
Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, performer, or martial artist, Rolfing® Structural Integration offers a powerful way to enhance your performance. This method targets structural alignment, strengthening joints, improving muscle efficiency, and reducing the risk of recurring injuries by realigning the body’s fascia. Rolfing encourages natural, unrestricted movement, making it easier to achieve peak performance in training and competition.
Led by expert Santiago Pinto, each session in the Rolfing 10-Series builds upon the last to achieve full-body integration, releasing tension and building resilience within the body. Through Rolfing, you can expect improved posture, balance, and mobility, which together foster a foundation of strength and endurance.
Whether you’re exploring a single session or embarking on the full 10-Series, Santiago’s approach brings a new level of alignment and connection to your body, helping you unlock your potential in any physical endeavor.
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Santiago Pinto is a specialist Rolfing® practitioner with a passion for caring for clients with Ida Rolf’s Structural Integration method.
Santiago works with the connective tissue to release restrictions and improve alignment, helping clients achieve better movement, reduced pain, and increased flexibility.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic tension or seeking to optimise athletic performance, Santiago’s expertise offers a holistic, transformative experience that restores balance and supports long-term well-being.
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