Rolfing NYC addresses the challenges in your body so you can better face the challenges in your life

Rolfing Nyc addresses the challenges in your body so you can better face the challenges in your life

A PROFOUND FORM OF PAIN RELIEF

Would you like to find relief from physical issues such as sciatic pain, scoliosis discomfort, shoulder pain, knee pain, upper back pain, posture issues, plantar fasciitis, headaches (including migraines), tinnitus, lower back pain, stiff back, stiff neck, burning, throbbing, pulling, stabbing, or hip pain?

Maybe you’re very active and want to improve your athletic performance?

Or, you want to improve your well-being and you’re looking for a way to move beyond your physical limitations so that you can reach new goals.

Also, perhaps you want to address pain related to emotional events and life transitions, such as grief, career change, a healing crisis, profound spiritual shifts, parenthood, etc.

Rolfing with Soken can help you remove physical and emotional blockages so that you can continue to pursue your life as a flourishing human being.

ROLFING IS A HOLISTIC TREATMENT THAT PROMOTES SELF HEALING.

Named after its founder Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing is a healing art that can effectively relieve pain and discomfort, improve your posture, and catalyze personal transformation.

Rolfing addresses the body’s connective tissue (called ‘fascia’) to affect significant change and promote self-healing.

Rolfing helps the body release physical and emotional suffering so you can flourish in life, move without pain, and continue to grow with simplicity, intelligence, and grace.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Soken’s bodywork has literally changed my life over the course of a year. I spent 5 years in constant neck and back pain after a weightlifting injury. After seeing well over a dozen specialists, physical therapists, chiropractors, masseuses, and alternative therapy practitioners (acupuncture, cupping) during that time, I had almost given up. However, after an impressive initial session with Soken, I had hope. It has been a long year with a lot of work, however, I am nearing the end of my road to recovery and living pain free. Soken is in the top 1% of his field and I am sure that a lesser practitioner would not have had the expertise and attitude to continue to attack the problem in new ways. For those without complex musculoskeletal injuries, this may sound like an overstatement. However, the depth and complexity of imbalances, bound nerves, and locked muscles/tissues that he has freed still astounds me.”

“I've had the absolute privilege of working with Soken for over 5 years and he truly is one of those rare gems you come across only a few times in life. He is a studied and intuitive person and he is one of the best healers I have met (and I have met/worked with a lot of people in the health/healing world). Soken is able to listen/feel your body and it's energy in ways that I have never witnessed. This skill/ability informs his Rolfing work in ways that are seriously next level. He is a gift to all those who are in physical and/or emotional pain. I highly, highly recommend him.”

“Soken has been transformational in improving and diminishing the increasing pain in my neck and shoulder that traditional physical therapies failed to resolve. His patience, caring, and intuition are top notch.”

Release

Releasing strains in the upper body makes it easier for you to breathe. Increasing the amount of oxygen that flows through your body brings more nourishment to your cells strengthening your immune system.

Realign

Realigning bones and joints in the feet, legs and pelvis can create a feeling of being grounded and stable. As a result of this support, your spine is less likely to spasm or “go out.”

Restore

Restoring order and function to muscle and nerves allows them to do the job that they were meant to do. This frees them from having to compensate for other muscles and nervous system functions that have become stressed, confused, overworked or gone “off-line.”

Revive

Craniosacral Therapy may be used to release lesions that prohibit the flow of your cerebrospinal fluid. This release can cultivate a new awareness of your body, improve movement, and create a comfort that you may not have been able to imagine otherwise.

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walk through a session

Are you curious what a Rolfing session looks like, or want to know what actually happens when you get Rolfed? Walk through a session and find out.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

You may want anywhere from one session to many more, depending on the severity of your physical or emotional challenges. So, contact me to discuss the best treatment plan for you.

Also, some clients have a practice of coming in once or twice a week, sometimes for years.

Indeed, these clients use Rolfing as a holistic approach to spiritual wellness. Mostly, they find that Rolfing supports and nourishes their overall health and well-being.

Weekly sessions can help you keep physically fit, achieve your goals, relieve stress, stay relaxed, creative, and attuned to spiritual health.

In general, consistent wellness habits and nourishing support systems keep you healthy, productive, and creative in a busy, modern life.

ROLFING NYC

We take appointments at our New York City studio. Each session is typically 60 minutes. Please contact us to find out more and/or book a session.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS ROLFING?

Rolfing Structural Integration is a profound form of bodywork, effective for relief from pain and discomfort, postural improvement, and personal transformation.

Named after its founder Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing works to bring people out of physical suffering into a brighter life.

Through a series of physical touches, Rolfing re-organizes the connective tissues, called fascia, to affect change in the body.

Rolfing treats both physical pain and energetic, emotional blockages. Because it is a holistic treatment, Rolfing removes obstacles to your body’s self-healing process.

Rolfing treatments encourage your body’s innate capacity to heal so that you may flourish in your life and move with simplicity and grace.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ROLFING?

I work with people like you — Those who are actively seeking a fresh approach to pain relief or a new perspective on managing health and well-being.

Like you, my clients are forward thinkers. They are a unique group who follow their own path and they come from many walks of life and professions including medical doctors, lawyers, executives, fashion designers, students, architects, athletes, yogis, actors, retirees, editors, writers, entrepreneurs, business owners, parents, and computer engineers.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ROLFING?

There is no single benefit to Rolfing. Rolfing can potentially help you improve athletic performance, perform daily tasks with more efficiency, and alleviate pain.

Clients report the following improvements from Rolfing:

HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?

First, you should prepare for your session by wearing or bringing comfortable clothes like yoga pants, a T-shirt, or shorts.

The Rolfing process itself is pretty simple:

Your session will be 60 minutes long.
You will be lying down, standing, or walking during the session.
You can expect the Rolfing treatment to involve physical touch, palpation, pressing contact, and pressing.

After the session, I recommend that you drink plenty of water. You can usually get right back to anything you were doing before treatment— work, life, play, or whatever.

You may want to plan some downtime after your session if you are coming in physically tired or emotionally depleted. In these situations or after a deep opening, people feel tired, sensitive, or spacey after a session.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A ROLFER?

Rolfing is a highly personal matter. The important thing is to find a Rolfer you like, who understands you, your body’s needs, and how to address them.

IS THE PRESSURE OF YOUR MASSAGE STRONG?

“The pressure of my massage can be as strong as an elephant’s leg, but it can also be as soft as an angel’s robe brushing against one’s cheek — it just depends on the situation.” –Soken

HOW DID SOKEN START AS A ROLFER?

Soken came to this work after completing 10 years of monastic training as a Buddhist monk. Upon graduating, his 105-year-old teacher suggested that Soken study Rolfing to make his way in the world as a monk. Soken started his Rolfing practice in San Francisco in 2009 and has been Rolfing in NYC since 2016.

WHO STARTED ROLFING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION?

Dr. Ida P. Rolf (May 19, 1896 – March 19, 1979) was he creator of Rolfing, Structural Integration. Dr. Rolf, biochemist and medical researcher, continues to be recognized as a pioneer and leader in soft tissue manipulation and movement education.

WHAT MAKES BODHI HEART ROLFING NYC UNIQUE?

New Yorkers want to exceed themselves, go further and push harder. The demanding environment of New York City makes self-care and personal maintenance a vital part of everyday life. Rolfing can keep you grounded and give you an advantage in this competitive environment.