This gives the Rolfer an opportunity to work systematically and comprehensively in releasing the bound-up and inefficient muscular patterns in a person's body. Many clients elect to return six months to two years later for follow-up sessions that focus more closely on specific structural and movement problems. The results of Rolfing differ from person to person. As the joints gain freedom, the major segments of the body rotate and hinge more freely on one another. There is less pitching of the body from side to side in walking and less raising of the body weight with each step.
Conserved energy is available for more stamina.
This translates into an experience of greater self confidence and ease that is often noticeable by friends, family and even casual acquaintances. A fundamental change such as this can have a profound, lasting effect on all aspects of living. Portions of this article are excerpts from an article by Rolfer, Brian Fahey. Don was initially trained at the Rolf Institute in 1977. He received his Advanced training in 1981 and has had subsequent continuing education since.