How Do You Learn About Structural Integration?
Structural Integration focuses on the connective tissue called fascia, which protects the muscle, while other body therapies focus on muscle. Due to the daily rigors of life, the fascia can become stiff, resulting in poor posture and health issues. Structural Integration can be used to hone already good health or treat chronic pain. Learn about Ida Rolf’s history. Born in 1896 in New York City, she earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1920. In 1940, Rolf created a body treatment called Structural Integration, which is also known as ‘Rolfing.’ Go online and visit some sites dedicated to Structural Integration like The Guild for Structural Integration Web site (see Resources below). There’s a wealth of information here, including a brief biography of Ida Rolf, information on training programs and links to Structural Integration practitioners. Learn about Structural Integration from the creator herself! Ida Rolf wrote 2 books on the topic. The fi
