OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES
ā our cells posses a self-healing wisdom that faithfully works to optimize the health of our mind~body~spirit, a whole greater than it's parts.
structure and function are reciprocally interrelated : how we live life shapes our body.
likewise, we can use our body to shape our lives
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... this unique life is recorded in our fascia, an intelligent connective tissue matrix surrounding and supporting nerves, muscles, and organs. it itself is the organ of form.
CHRONIC PAIN
by moving gently into
stillness, breath, allowing and letting go, we create the space to connect to our body's innate self-healing wisdom
imbalances in activity, perception, emotions, injury, poor nutrition hinder our connection to this healing wisdom ...
creating adhesions, scaring, shortening of connective tissue~fascia and restricting motion to encourage stillness for healing
TREATMENT
rolfing® structural integration is a manual therapy process of creating space by releasing and organizing fascia, liberating the layers of life ...
including the viscera; fascial structures like the diaphragm are continuous with our liver, heart, ribs, and vertebra - having a great influence on spinal health, digestion, and lung capacity.
