Holistic Fascia Therapy
Structural Integration (SI) is a manual body therapy with a unique approach: It focuses on the body-wide fascial network and optimizes it in its entirety. Structural Integration investigates the causes of complaints and does not get lost in symptom treatment. On the contrary, it strives for fundamental effects. As a result, it does not rely on short-lived improvement, but on sustainable change. This requires an intensive therapy process in the form of a well-thought-out series of treatments.
New Body Balance, more Mobility and Physical Well-Being
Structural Integration uses the properties and functions of the body-wide fascial network, to rebalance the body from the ground up. It straightens the body and makes it more mobile and resilient.
As a result, not only does physical well-being increase, but also physical performance and resistance to stress. Movement sequences in everyday life, sports or art are optimized, the movements become smoother. The interaction of the muscles works better and physical exertion is easier.
Structural Integration is an effective method that increases not only physical functionality but also emotional and mental well-being.
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Typical Clients
Structural Integration has diverse effects in the areas of mobility, movement quality, resilience, body awareness and performance. Accordingly, its range of applications is broad. People with very different initial situations and needs find their way to us.
Structural Integration – one method, different training directions
Certified Rolfer®
Certified Rolfers® have completed their training at a school recognized by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®. The terms Rolfing® and Rolfer® are protected brand names and may only be used by practitioners who have completed the corresponding training and are active members of a Rolfing® association. Learn more.
Practitioner of Structural Integration
In Switzerland, SI therapists from Anatomy Trains, apamed and European Guild schools also practice. Depending on the school where they completed their training, they use the professional titles Anatomy Trains Structural Integrator, Structural Integration Practitioner or Guild Practitioner. Learn more.
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Fascia and its Tasks
Structural Integration optimizes the fascial network. How well this network works determines our posture, the extent of our mobility and our physical well-being. But that’s not all! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fascia. Learn more about the important tasks that the fascial network performs in the body, and what properties make the fascial tissue so interesting for therapy.
Insights into the Treatment
In practice, you will experience Structural Integration as a deeply relaxing and intensive touch. The manual work on the connective tissue takes place in a calm atmosphere. Gain a first insight into the effective process.
History
Structural Integration was developed by the American biochemist Dr. Ida P. Rolf from the 1940s onwards. Rolf was a pioneering spirit and a pioneer of modern bodywork. Her deep understanding of the relationship between fascia, posture, movement and gravity serves as the basis of the method.
Today, Structural Integration is taught in various forms and practiced worldwide.
The doctor Hans Flury brought Structural Integration to Switzerland in 1978. The IDA Association for Rolfing® and Structural Integration was founded in 2002.