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Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. This is said to enhance vitality and well-being.
Rolfing was developed in the early to mid 1950's by Ida Pauline Rolf (1896-1979). Rolf obtained her PhD in biochemistry in 1922; her dissertation concerned the chemistry of unsaturated phosphatides.
She proposed to develop a method of organizing the human structure in relationship with gravity, which she originally called Structural Integration of the Human Body. Early consumers of Structural Integration coined the word Rolfing from the surname of Ida Rolf. Since the early 1970's, Rolfing has been a service mark of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, the school founded by Rolf.
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Guild for Structural Integration - Offering training, and continuing education. Includes a history of Ida P. Rolf and a list of practitioners.
Meta Description: [ The Guild is a school teaching the Ida P. Rolf Method of Structural Integration and an association of over 600 practitioners or Rolfers world-wide. ]
Ida P. Rolf Resource Center - Resources center for the consumer, health professional, and the community member.
Meta Description: [ Information and resource center in the field of Structural Integration and Rolfing. For the consumer, the health professional, the general public, and the community of Structural Integration professionals. ]
Institute for Structural Integration - Offering training in this modality and related subjects.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive courses in connective tissue massage and myofascial release - John Latz - Institute for Structural Integration, Florida continuing education provider - Therapeutic massage and bodywork ]
International Association of Structural Integrators - Membership organization for graduates of the various schools, working to develop a certification process to establish standards for practitioners in the field.
Kinesis - Information about myofascial work, offering courses and a list of practitioners.
Structural Integration - A forum for practitioners of the various schools.
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The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration - Offers training classes and workshops, research and media information on the subject, and a searchable database of practitioners.
Meta Description: [ What is Rolfing Structural Integration? Find a Certified Rolfer in your area. Certified Rolf training and continuing education for bodywork practitioners. ]
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