What Happens At A Hellerwork Session?
At the first session, you will be asked to strip to your underwear and probably have photos taken of your posture. You may get advice on how to improve the way you hold and move your body, such as being told that wearing shoes with high heels can damage your posture. The Hellerworker will use firm massage on your body and probably also discuss your emotional situation and your past hurts, both emotional and physical. The first three sessions concentrate on superficial muscles; the next four on deeper areas. The following three sessions unite the previous two areas; and the final session is a recap. Rolfing Rolfing has its origins in the 1950s. Dr Ida Rolf, an American biochemist, was told that spinal arthritis would make her dependent on a wheelchair. To avoid this Dr Rolf researched a number of different approaches to health and came up with her own therapy of ’structural integration’, later known as Rolfing. She began teaching Rolfing in the 1950s and established the Rolf Institute i
