This Continuing Education class is open to Certified Rolfers® and practitioners of Structural Integration who have completed an IASI Recognized SI Program.
Rolfing
® theory does not have a coherent
agreed-upon perspective regarding the relationship between viscera and
the musculoskeletal systems of the body. While there are well-developed
osteopathic methods, aka Barral, these methods focus on the viscera
predominantly with little attention to the relationship of visceral
fascia to the deep fascia. The Stecco’s have analyzed the anatomical and
physiological relationships between the visceral fascia (organ systems)
and the deep fascia (musculoskeletal system). The visceral fascias have
specific regions of attachment to the deep fascia. These regions
create powerful transmissions from the viscera effecting structure via
the deep fascia and visa versa (powerful transmissions from the deep
fascia effecting the viscera). This course will draw from these
anatomical relationships to enhance your ability to effect structure in
the context of Rolfing
® Structural Integration. We
will apply this information to deepen our ability to see, feel, and
effect patterns of maladaptive structure and function.
Additionally, a research-based physiology of fascia will be discussed
and applied. We will consider what is a densification in the fascia.
How does this densification feel to you the practitioner? How does a
densification feel to the client? What are the possible causes of
densification in the fascia? What is the role of hyaluronan in fascia?
The course will include lecture/discussion periods, skill-building
practicums, and the opportunity to exchange a session with a colleague.
Lecture/Discussion Topics:
About the Instructor
Kevin is a faculty member of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®.
He trained under all six of Dr. Rolf's originally appointed faculty. He
has enjoyed being a practitioner of the art and science known as
Rolfing® for over 30 years.
Kevin is a licensed Physical Therapist and was employed by the
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation where he provided Rolfing to
individuals in a chronic pain program. He previously served on the DIRI
Board of Directors as the Board Chair for five years.
Kevin is passionate about Rolfing as a traditional and evolving healing art form.
