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How is Rolfing different from Structural Integration?

Mike Bulger does a great job answering this question on his website.

Check it out here: Structural Revolution.

 

Back from Boston

Written by Amber Vachon

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We have just returned from an information-packed week in Cambridge and Boston, MA. The First International Fascia Research Congress was held at The Conference Center of Harvard University Medical School.

The Congress was truly international in nature, as there were more than 700 attendees from over 70 different countries and is set to be rebroadcast at over 40 universities and medical centers around the world. We feel fortunate to have been able to attend this sold-out conference.

Leading scientists in fascia research from around the world came together with professionals involved in the therapeutic manipulation of this structural fabric that weaves its way throughout the body. The result was absolutely amazing. We’re saving our pennies for the Second International Fascia Research Congress to be held in Amsterdam in 2009

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Rolfing on Oprah

If you’re plagued by muscle pain, Dr. Oz recommends a technique called Rolfing, which he describes as “even deeper than a deep-tissue massage.”

This technique, which was developed by Dr. Ida Pauline Rolf, aims to separate bound-up connective tissues (or fascia), which link the muscles. “Rolfing literally releases the joints,” Dr. Oz says. “When you talk to folks about the impact it has on them, a lot of them just stand taller. A lot is just freeing you up to live the way you’re supposed to live.”

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Get the full segment at Oprah’s website, http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20070426_350_101.jhtml.

He even demonstrates receiving the work!