“People say they have ‘strength’ and I want to hear ‘balance’. Strength that has effort in it is not what you need; you need strength that is the result of ease.”
– Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D.
Benefits
Structural Integration is a very personal process. Each of us is our own person, so we will all have our own individual reactions, benefits, and responses to the work.
However, people often comment on the following as a result of the process:
- appearing taller and slimmer (some actually gain anywhere from 1/4″ to over 1 inch in height)
- increased and/or refined athletic performance
- reduced discomfort and pain
- better posture and stability, greater flexibility and range of motion
- a feeling of lightness and fluidity, better balance
- increased breathing capacity, energy, and awareness
- feeling more open, centered, and connected… an overall sense of well being
- greater self-confidence
While Structural Integration is primarily concerned with physical changes in the body, it affects the whole person. We are made up of emotions, attitudes, belief systems and behavior patterns as well as the physical being. All are related. Align the physical structure and it will open up the individual’s potential. Clients often report positive changes, stating less stress, greater self-confidence and improved ability to handle life’s changes. (Guild for Structural Integration)
S.I. is not designed to treat specific symptoms. It has, however, been known to help with the following conditions / situations:
- Chronic Pain / Tension
- Recovery from Surgery/Injury and even avoidance of Surgery
- Headaches, including Migraines
- Back pain, knee pain, hip pain
- Scoliosis, Spinal Lordosis and Kyphosis
- Whiplash
- TMJ problems
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Frozen Shoulder syndrome
- Foot problems (Pronation, Supination, Flat feet)
- Fibromyalgia
And has been known to provide greater ease with the following:
- Childhood Development
- Trauma Resolution
- Mental/Emotional Wellness
- Overall Physical/Spiritual Health
- Life Transitions