Rolfing® Structural Integration

Typically, men wear athletic shorts and women wear a sports bra and athletic shorts. Otherwise, dress to your comfort level as that is the most important factor. *You will never be asked to fully undress.*

Sessions last 75 minutes with 50-60 minutes of hands-on manual work and movement education. The remaining time is spent reviewing goals for the session, going through functional assessments, and structural analysis.

Rolfing shouldn’t hurt. However, it can, at times, feel intense. Your practitioner will check in regarding pressure and adjust as needed. Pain does not necessarily equate to good work!

No. While Rolfing can look, at times, like massage therapy, the intention and work is quite different. Massage focuses on the soft tissue of the body, such as muscular tissue, with the intention of helping the body to relax. Chiropractic focuses on alignment of the spine with the goals of freeing nerve impingement through the use of high velocity adjustments. Physical therapy combines manual therapy with therapeutic exercise to address injuries or chronic pain. Meanwhile, Rolfing focuses on changing the structure of the body and allowing it to organize efficiently around your natural center of gravity. We like to imagine massage operating in the paradigm of relaxation, physical therapy and chiropractic operating in the paradigm of correction, and Rolfing operating in the paradigm of transformation- all of which are necessary, each with different intentions.

You will benefit from any number of Rolfing sessions. If you’re uncertain, you can try a Single Rolfing session to get a sense of the work. You can upgrade to the Ten-Series package after your first session and pay the difference in cost.

Generally, a week or two between sessions is recommended. Time between sessions is crucial to allow your nervous system to integrate the work effectively and allow for longer lasting changes. We’ll create a plan based on your goals and availability. 

We do not work with insurance carriers. However, you can check if you can receive reimbursement through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), which will vary from one insurance carrier to another.

Yes, all Certified Rolfers need to have successfully completed training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado.

We are located at 204 Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Our office is on the second floor but I will meet you on the first floor for your first appointment to help you get acquainted with our space.

Yes, we have ample parking for clients on-site. Please follow the walk-way to the front door to enter the building.

In-home appointments must be scheduled via e-mail and are subject to an additional travel fee.

We do not accept tips at Sacred Spaces as a company policy.

We take precautions to maintain a clean and safe environment to protect our clients and ourselves. If you are symptomatic, we ask that you reschedule your appointment until you are symptom-free. We will, likewise, perform the same courtesy. At this time, clients are mask-optional (we will wear masks at your request – no questions asked).