The 10-Series
Dr. Rolf working with a client
The 10-Series was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf to address and balance the entire body. It relieves aches and pains, increases functional movement, and increases the overall level of energy in the body.
The 10-Series is designed to treat the whole body, not just the symptoms.
The Whole System
Everything in the human body is connected. As we go through life, we take on compensation and movement patterns from old injuries, jobs and hobbies. Our bodies have done their
best to adapt to the environment in which we're living. As a result, we take on less economical ways of moving. By treating these patterns, we're able to bring balance and resolve symptoms in a holistic and long term manner.
The Nervous System and Connective Tissues
Rolfing works with the nervous system and connective tissues of the body. In most people's bodies when the nervous system perceives threat, or there has been tissue damage/injury, the nervous system tends to go into panic mode, causing significant contracture and hypertonicity in the body's structure. Much of the time the brain or nervous system can overreact, staying on high alert even after tissue has healed from trauma/injury. The prolonged tightness and guarding can cause an array of issues in the body. By utilizing safe and effective hands on techniques, Rolfing is able to help distract the nervous system enough to allow the brain to reset the amount of tone, tightness or hypertonicity within the tissues.
The 10 Series in Short:
The First Three Sessions
The first three sessions are the "foundation" of the ten-series: they provide the necessary foundation to accommodate changes throughout the entire system. They work to address the breath to make breathing easier, work on the feet and lower legs to provide a stable support for the rest of the body, and begin to provide space through the core of the body.
The Core Sessions
Sessions four through seven address structures in the core of the body, from the hips to the head. It works on the deeper structures to relieve tension being held deep within the body and provide support through the core.
The Integration Sessions
The last three sessions are what we call the "integration" sessions. They work to organize the body as a whole, giving specific attention to areas that still need work, and balances the entire structure.