There are three ways to approach Rolfing® Structural Integration
10-Series
$1600
The 10-series is sequentially designed to affect your whole body, and addresses the deeper patterns in your body. We begin with the outer layers of connective tissue in the first three sessions, access the core in sessions four through seven, and integrate the body in the remaining three.
3-Series
$500
A great way to “sample” the work before committing to all ten sessions is by experiencing the 3-series. We cover the breath and the ribcage, the feet and lower legs, and the sides of the body. This is an appropriate spot to stop and evaluate whether or not Rolfing SI is providing the results that you are seeking.
Spot Session
$180
A spot-work session specifically addresses your area of discomfort. This is a nice option for those of you who are experiencing a lot of pain and need more immediate relief. While still effective, this kind of session acts as a quick-fix and the results are not as long lasting as with the 10-series. Sometimes clients will start with a spot-work session and then move on to the series.
The 10-series
The 10-series program is designed to sequentially work a different part of the body, beginning with the outer layers (Sessions 1-3), accessing the core (Sessions 4-7), and leading up to final integration (Sessions 8-10). Sessions always begin with a structural analysis, and end with both neck work and a pelvic lift to serve as closure and to help promote a healthy spine. Here is a break-down of what happens in each session:
Session #1 focuses on the breath. We look at where you are breathing and where you are not. The goal is to increase both breath awareness as well as breath expansion by working on the front, sides, and back of the ribcage. The hips, IT band (the band that separates the quads from the hamstrings on the side of the leg), and the hamstrings are briefly touched in on and serve as prep work for the second session.
Session #2 focuses on creating a grounding base of support by working on the feet and lower legs. Attention is placed on the arches of the feet, ankles, gastrocs (calves), and the interosseous membrane (shins). Clients generally find greater ease in their ankles as they do knee-bends.
Session #3 focuses on the lateral line of the body and has you laying on your left and right side. There is more detailed work on the hips and IT band. Attention is then placed on ribcage expansion front and back and reducing neck and shoulder strain. The session also focuses on the lower back. Clients generally feel longer with this session. This is also the place where clients can decide if they would like to stop or continue on with the rest of the series.
Session #4 starts the core part of the series and works on the inner line of the legs. Once again, you lay on your side. The session touches in on the ankles, lower leg, adductors (inner thigh), and pelvic floor.
Session #5 is considered the deepest session because it works on a very core muscle in your body known as the psoas. The psoas is a muscle that starts underneath your ribcage and wraps around the top of your legs. This session works on the front of the body and attention is placed on the quads, iliacus, and rectus abdominus (abs). This all serves as prep work for lengthening the psoas.
Session #6 focuses on the back of the body. It starts at the feet and touches in on the back of the ankles, calves, hamstrings, glutes, and the tissues surrounding the sacrum. Attention is also placed on the mid to lower back.
Session #7 continues up the spine and works the mid to upper back. This session focuses on the shoulder girdle and detailed work on the neck, face and scalp. The session ends with inner jaw and inner nasal work, which are both optional. This completes the core part of the series.
Session #8 revisits aspects of earlier sessions to address areas that need further work. This is generally a lower body session and touches in on the feet and legs of sessions 2, 4, and 6.
Session #9 then works on the upper body and revisits aspects of sessions 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Session #10 is for whole body integration and works on horizontalizing the hinges of the ankles and knees. It touches in on the diaphragm, works on the upper-middle back, and helps to connect the legs and the arms through movement.