How is Rolfing different than massage?
Traditionally, massage has focused on relaxing and releasing short-term tension or stress of our day to day activities through the muscular system and the touch used in massage therapy techniques is consistent with muscular relaxation. The focus of Rolfing is changing chronic patterns of tension, and on making postural changes that will be long-term in nature. Rolfing is working on another type of tissue, fascia. Fascia is distinct from muscle and responds best to a very different type of touch. The pace and feel of a Rolfing session is very different than a massage. Clients usually leave a Rolfing session with more ease, energy and focus. Many return promptly after a session to their work or other activities of the day.
