Why Choose Rolfing?
Rolfing® Structural Integration is a form of hands-on bodywork that explores the relationship between the body's structure, movement, and relationship with gravity. Our bodies continually adapt to the demands placed upon them. Work, recreation, injury, stress, and habitual movement patterns all influence how we organize ourselves physically. Over time, some of these adaptations can contribute to tension, discomfort, or limitations in movement. Rolfing takes a whole-body approach, working with the connective tissue system (fascia) and patterns of posture and movement to explore how different parts of the body relate to one another. Rather than viewing discomfort in isolation, the work considers the broader structural and functional relationships that may be contributing to it. The intention is to develop greater awareness, adaptability, and ease in how we inhabit and move through our bodies.
Here is a list of some of the most common benefits my clients report from their experience:
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Chronic Pain Relief
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Improved Posture
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Increased Flexibility
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Stress Reduction
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Better Body Awareness
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Improved Sleep
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Headache/Migraine Relief
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Low Back Pain
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Improve Joint Mobility
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Enhanced Circulation
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Stress Reduction
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Improved Breathing
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Sciatica Relief
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Digestive Improvement
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Increased Energy & Vitality
Meet Mike
A dedicated student of somatic therapy, Mike began his journey with Rolfing in 2016. Mike has always nurtured an interest in physiology, health, sports and the practices of injury prevention. He studied kinesiology & biomechanics at Moraine Valley Community College before graduating from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in 2021. As an elite tumbling coach with 10+ years of experience, he has an innate ability to give clients a new vocabulary & perspective on what it means to be in their bodies.
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Testimonials
"Mike introduced me to Rolfing in late 2020 when I was dealing with an episode of acute lower back pain. It was so bad that I had trouble getting up the stairs or getting dressed. Lots of work was done on my low back, but just as much was much was done on the imbalances contributing to my pain. Mike has an incredible abilty to make manual therapy feel collaborative, letting the body guide our session. I continue to work with him whenever I have nagging pain that I can't shake."
Hunter Stewart, DPT
"If you're struggling with injuries, soreness, or just want to learn more about your body, I highly recommend Rolfing. I seriously got so much value out of just ONE session."
Aiden Scott
"While I was travelling through America for a friends wedding, I saw Mike for a sprained ankle and recurring injuries in both of my knees. Thanks to his treatment, I noticed what felt like an increase in blood flow to the affected areas significantly helping my recovery time. I was even able to train at a few events post treatment, with minimal restrictions. His knowledge and ability to articulate his process to me was so comforting, and it gave me the confidence I needed to step back out on the floor."
Phil Gibbs
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