INFORMATION
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Introduction to Rolfing. Short YouTube video produced by German Rolfer Markus Rossmann.
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Joint Hypermobility and Hypermobility Syndrome. Fact sheet by Alan Pocinki, MD, Washington, DC, on a syndrome characterized by soft tissue laxity and chronic pain.
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The Mystery of Chronic Pain. TED Talk by Elliot Krane, director of Pain Management Services at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.
- The Dr. Rolf Institute. Provides basic information on the history of Rolfing, its principles, and its benefits.
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Strolling Under the Skin. Video footage of living fascia by Dr. Jean Claude Guimberteau.
- Why Things Hurt. TED Talk by Lorimer Moseley, a clinical scientist investigating pain.
PRESS
- Everywhere in Your Body is a Tissue Called Fascia. Scientists are Unlocking Its Secrets. Washington Post 2019.
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Rolfing Revealed: Intensive Bodywork Technique Grounded in Gravity is Gaining Popularity. Chicago Tribute 2010.
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Rolfing, Excruciatingly Helpful. New York Times 2010.
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Cell Biology Meets Rolfing. Science Magazine 2007.
PRODUCTS
- Correct Toes. Toe spacers activate the intrinsic muscles of the feet, improving balance, proprioception, and healthy function.
- Kore Stool. Stool with an unstable base that encourages active sitting.
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products. Online resource for foam rollers, stability balls, and other rehabilitation tools.
- Yamuna Products. High-quality self-massage tools and instructional videos.
SUPPORT
- 1440 Health. Massage therapy and corrective exercise to treat sports injuries and chronic pain. Bethesda, MD.
- Ashtanga Yoga Studio. A vigorous yoga practice that links breath with movement. Bethesda, MD.
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Body Dynamics, Inc. Physical therapy clinic with expertise in chronic pain and orthopedic injuries. Falls Church, VA.
- Integrative Therapies. Specializes in lymph drainage, helpful for lymphoma and pre- and post-surgery to reduce bruising, swelling, and pain. Kensington, MD.
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The Learning Space. Offers counseling based on Bowen Family Systems theory and neurofeedback training. Washington, DC.
- Masset Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Center. Expertise in manual physical therapy, acupuncture, and functional rehabilitation to address chronic pain. Washington, DC.
- The Movement Clinic. Offers lessons in the Feldenkrais method, which helps people identify habitual movement patterns and find easier, pain-free options for moving. College Park, MD.
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Pilates Center of Rockville. Pilates, which emphasizes muscle balance, core support, focused attention, and breath, is the perfect complement to Rolfing. Rockville, MD.
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Restore Motion. Physical therapy clinic with expertise in chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. Rockville, MD.
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Unity Woods. Iyengar yoga studio offering classes in Bethesda, Arlington, and DC.