Discovering The Practice Of Rolfing Therapy San Diego

By Amy Kennedy


When it comes to body work, most people are familiar with massage. While this is the case, there are a number of other practices when it comes to energy work and the body. One practice, rolfing therapy San Diego works to reconnect bodily tissue in order to heal the body, build the immune system and alleviate pain.

Often known as "the recipe, " among massage therapists and other professionals, the treatment consist of 10 sessions in which a provider manipulates the body in different ways. Most often considered a cross between massage and chiropractic services, the practice is different from either of these practices. As rolfing is considered a blend of fringe medicine and science, it remains controversial.

Creator Ida Rolf for whom the therapy is named, believed that an energy field surrounding the body, what many know as chi can be realigned with the gravitational fields of the earth to provide healing. As a result, many whom work in this area use a combination of body work methods and styles. Whereas, most all believe that the best method in which to bring this energy to the surface is through body manipulation and deep manual therapy.

While often considered a practice to relax body, mind and soul, traditional massage can often be extremely relaxing. In fact, many recipients of 80-120 massage sessions often fall asleep during the process. While this is the case, rolfing can often be painful, resulting in residual pain which can last for a few days. In addition, the process has also been known to bring emotional issues to the surface.

In more basic terms, the creator of this treatment often considered a pseudo science, believes the body is part and parcel to the earth. As such, by pulling the body toward that energy, there is a healing effect. While this is the case, as with many other forms of natural or holistic medicine, there remain a number of skeptics.

In most cases, providers believe as Rolf did, that the body struggles continuously in relation to gravity, especially as a person ages. As such, gravity tends to shorten the connective tissue which can often lead to a number of issues. In order to combat these issues, the therapy works to lengthen the fascia and eliminate pain in the process.

Once lengthened and reorganized, the tissue can then allow providers to restore movement and eliminate pain. After which, the entire body is often in a healthier place and can better fight off illness and other conditions. In most cases, individuals can complete the process during the initial ten sessions. Whereas, some individuals might need to schedule additional appointments on a routine basis depending on the severity of the issue which created the need for rolfing.

Ultimately, while often referred to as a form or type of massage, it is actually energy work. For, while deep tissue massage techniques may be used, the practice goes far and beyond that of massage. While this is the case, practitioners in most areas only need a state sanctioned massage license to provide the service.




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