Scientific Research

The Science and Art of Rolfing® Structural Integration Rolfing® Structural Integration is a unique technique that combines manual therapy with movement education and embodiment practices. At the source of this method is the scientific mind of Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist who pioneered subsequent…

The fascial structure of the human body is the basis of the manual bodywork method Rolfing® Structural Integration, the anatomy of which is taught early in Rolfing training. Particularly exciting for Rolfers® and those interested in Rolfing is therefore the new fascia area of the BODYWORLDS museum…

In science, fascia is now seen as possibly our richest sensory organ, with approximately 250 million nerve endings. Additionally, resident cells in fascia, the fibroblasts, play an important role in linking our autonomic nervous system, our immune system, and our musculoskeletal system. Fascia is…

New Study Proves Effectiveness In a current scientific investigation, Rolfing® Structural Integration has been identified as an effective neuromuscular therapy to help with misalignments in the body due to fascial thickening and shortening. Rolfing is a holistic approach to fascia therapy with…

Whole-body fascia plastinate FR:EIA at Fascia Research Conference in Montreal The world’s first whole-body fascia plastinate, FR:EIA, has been presented at the 6th International Fascia Research Conference in Montreal. It allows an innovative view of fascia, a subset of connective tissue, and is…