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Benefits of Rolfing
Is Rolfing for Me?People of all ages have Rolfing, from early childhood to 90 year olds. We are energetic, living, organic, changing beings. Thus we are capable, through life's experiences, of creating imbalances, physical pain, emotional pain and lethargy in our bodies. People come to Rolfing for many and varied reasons. These include the following: |
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Joint Pain
Back, neck, hip, knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder pain can all
be alleviated with Rolfing. Balancing the joints takes away the pain.
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Headaches
Most headaches come from neck and/or shoulder imbalance, which
interferes with blood flow and/or puts pressure on nerves in the neck
and head. You don't have to put up with headache pain from these causes.
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Breathing Difficulties
Asthma,
emphysema, and panic attacks involve breathing disorders. These conditions,
although varied, all respond well to Rolfing. The balancing of the rib-cage
(and body generally) and the releasing of pressure on the lungs and diaphragm
helps with the overall health, wellbeing and functioning of the respiratory
system.
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Anti-Aging
As posture
becomes more stooped, internal organs have inhibitory pressure applied
on them, preventing them from functioning to their optimum. As Rolfing
prevents the breakdown and collapse of the structure of the body, we can
stand straight,giving our whole body the opportunity to function properly.
The lift and balance of Rolfing helps to organise and space the systems
of the body, enabling them to function without stress.
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Arthritis
Helps to
unclog and free the joints and move toxic build-up out of the body.
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Improving Performance
Many athletes,
dancers, yoga students and sportspeople have noticed that the increased
flexibility, mobility and fluidity that comes from Rolfing has enhanced
and improved their individual performances.
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Emotional Wellbeing
We are all
emotional beings and just as the physical body demands a certain flow
of fluids and energy, so our emotions demand a flow of energy. Fear stops
the discharge of free flowing emotions, which then become stuck in our
body as tension. Unresolved anger, or grief, can have the same restrictive
effect. Rolfing discharges this pent up emotion. Sometimes this is felt
as it is brought to the surface, to be replaced by an open feeling of
peace and tranquillity.
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Post Partum
Most women
will tell you that their body just isn't the same after their pregnancy.
It is important to know that as your body expands for the baby, tissues
are stretching and migrating into unfamiliar positions. For some women
the pushing out of the abdomen also externally rotates the hips, which
stay rotated after the birth. This means that the hip joints no longer
fully support the spine and the ribcage collapses down, putting strain
on shoulders and neck. For other women the diaphragm might be re-located,
the spine compressed or the pelvis itself becoming unstable. Rolfing will
put you back together, better than before your pregnancy.
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Anti-Stress and Sleep Problems
Your body
will be de-stressed as deep relaxation replaces tired, tense, overworked
and complaining structures. We have more energy available when we have
balance, relaxation and awareness in our lives.
How Do I Start?
To see if Rolfing is for you, call us on (03) 9888 4119 and schedule your first session. Michael or Kathryn can talk to you further about how this can be scheduled and specifically how Rolfing can help you. After three sessions you will be in a position to know if completing the ten sessions is for you. There is no obligation to complete the ten sessions. An open enquiring mind and the desire to take responsibility for your health are an important consideration.
