How does Rolfing compare with massage and other bodywork?
As a hands-on therapy, Rolfing is similar to deep-tissue massage. However, the focus in Rolfing is more on releasing the continuous fabric of connective tissue than on relaxing individual muscles. The work itself is done without oils or lotion and the quality of touch tends to be slower and more deliberate than massage. The underlying goal is to improve structural alignment and balance, so each session includes some observation and assessment, as well as exercises the client can do on their own.
