PAIN? The first thing people hear about Rolfing is that it is painful. This reputation has followed the Rolfing community around since its earliest days. Since then, it has evolved into an extremely dynamic and exceptionally powerful form of bodywork. My work may range anywhere from fairly firm to quite gentle during sessions depending upon the individual situation. I will never work beyond a clients comfort level.   ROLFING AS A PROCESS… The context in which Rolfing works the best is within a series of sessions. Classically, Rolfing has been delivered in a ten-session series that addresses the entire body. In the “ten-series” treatment plan, the individual sessions aim to systematically re-sculpt the body’s major segments (feet, legs, pelvis, back, etc.) in order to relieve strain from accidents, injuries, and over- and/or misuse. When these segments are sculpted into a new shape and form they will subsequently work differently, allowing for new possibilities of alignment and function.  A healthier alignment tends to relieve most painful symptoms, and increase energy and vitality; the body will only be doing as much work as it needs, no longer unnecessarily recruiting muscles to maintain faulty postures and patterns of compensation.    While a full series is the most favorable approach to producing lasting results, clients can certainly benefit from fewer sessions. Many clients use also Rolfing to manage both acute and chronic pain; this approach is often very beneficial and might not require the completion of a full series. Another option is to take the goals of the Rolfing ten series and adapt them in to any number of sessions.    A thorough health history will be taken either prior to or at your first visit. At this time, we will also discuss your goals and, of course, address any of your questions or concerns.    A TYPICAL SESSION… Rolfing sessions usually last a little over an hour. At the beginning and end of each session (and sometimes during) we will evaluate your structure in specific movements that will give both of us a chance to feel and observe changes. Clients are usually more participatory in the Rolfing process than with other types of body work; you might be asked to perform specific movements or report on what you are noticing during the session. While most of the work is done with the client on the table, it is often beneficial to work with the body in seated position or even possibly while walking. Most clients, men and women, receive Rolfing in their regular underwear. If preferred, loose fitting short cotton gym shorts and a sports bra work just fine (the ones that take up the least amount of space on the back are best).      Rolfing Denver • 750 E. 9th Ave. • Suite 103 • Denver, CO on 9th Ave between Washington and Clarkson on Capitol Hill ph: 303.517.7229 • info@rolfingdenver.com