JOEY (AGED 12; WRITTEN BY HIS MOTHER)

JOEY (AGED 12; WRITTEN BY HIS MOTHER)

As an ex-professional ballet dancer I am very posture conscious. I was becoming increasingly dismayed and frustrated at the poor posture of my 12 year old son, Joey. His shoulders were sloping and rounded, his chest pinched concave, his head and neck protruding too...
ROLFING DIARY, MEL – 11 SERIES WITH ALAN RICHARDSON

ROLFING DIARY, MEL – 11 SERIES WITH ALAN RICHARDSON

I’ve been intrigued by Rolfing for many years, and always wanted to try it. This year, my second child left home so I felt I had a bit more time and money to go for it. (I knew it would be a fairly hefty commitment of time as well as cash). I picked Alan because...
REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (RSI)

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (RSI)

Repetetive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term which covers a variety of conditions associated with accumulated trauma caused by repeated actions and frequently sustained awkward positions. RSI often occurs in the hand, wrist, shoulder and neck, and is a common...
WHO WAS IDA ROLF?

WHO WAS IDA ROLF?

16/03/2014 The founder of Rolfing was Dr.Ida Rolf. Unfortunately I never got to meet her as she passed away when I was still a teenager.  By all accounts she was a remarkable person, a powerful mix of high intellect, great intuition and a pioneering spirit. ...
ROLFING SERIES INTRODUCTION

ROLFING SERIES INTRODUCTION

Rolfing Systematically Aligns your Body If you have heard of Rolfing you may think of it as a type of massage but, while both treatments involve touch, the differences outweigh the similarities.  Rolfing is a systematic treatment of key areas of your body – feet,...