205 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, Co Phone: Call for our directory of local ROLFERS: 303.449.5903 800.530.8875 FAX 303.449.5978 Specialty:The teachings of Dr. Rolf
If you can imagine living in a fluid, light, balanced body free of pain, stiffness and chronic stress, at ease with yourself and within the Earth's gravitational field, you can understand the goals of ROLFING. ROLFING promotes well-being by enhancing the body's pattern of organization. Through deep manipulations, the ROLFER balances the body and facilitates higher levels of efficiency and ease.
Founded by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in 1971, THE ROLF INSTITUTE is the sole certifying body for ROLFERS worldwide. Boulder's international headquarters of the Institute oversees training of ROLFERS in the United States, Germany, Australia and Brazil. In addition, it supports a large, diverse organization carrying Dr. Rolfs work forward, continuing the research and inquiry she began.
ROLFING's foundation is simple: Most humans are significantly out of alignment with gravity, although we function better when we are lined up with the gravitation field. The body is so adaptive that its alignment can be brought into harmony through a system of body education and physical manipulation. New, indirect manipulative techniques create these changes without bodily pain. Trainings in ROLFING and ROLF MOVEMENT are offered for individuals who have completed THE ROLF INSTITUTE's "Foundations of Bodywork" or have otherwise completed required courses in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology and who can meet the Institute's rigorous requirements. Adults wishing to experience the basic ROLFING series at a discounted rate can call to serve as models during the training, with faculty supervision.
The preparatory course called "Foundations of Bodywork," offered at the Institute, provides a hands-on appreciation of soft tissue in an exploration of the scientific basis of bodywork. In Foundations, experienced ROLFERS and researchers teach anatomy and physiology in-depth, also integrating kinesiology, psychology, biophysics, massage and movement.
Our membership services program conducts continuing education seminars and workshops for ROLFERS and other body workers throughout the world. Please call our 800 number for a schedule and directory of ROLFERS.
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