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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.

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we understand how frustrating pain can be.

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Are you seeking relief from physical issues or pain related to emotional events and life transitions? Perhaps you’re very active and want to improve your athletic performance. Or maybe you want to enhance your well-being, overcome physical limitations, and achieve new goals. 

We know how frustrating it is when  you can’t find the relief from pain that you’re seeking.

Rolfing is a profound form of body-work that can help the body release physical, and mental-emotional suffering. Effecting your body and mind, Rolfing promotes self-healing so you can you move without pain, grow with simplicity, intelligence, and grace, and flourish in life. By addressing the problems in your body’s connective tissue (called ‘fascia’), Rolfing  effectively relives pain and discomfort. 

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You shouldn't have to suffer unnecessarily…

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body pain

poor posture


emotional and physical limitations

low energy


disappointing performance in sports


healing crisis

emotional blocks


headaches and migraines

physical and mental pain


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you deserve to flourish in life and move with freedom.

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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 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.

This process aims to align, release, and restore your body.

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.”

Releasing strains in the 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.

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.

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.”

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Aligning bones and joints.
upper body
Releasing strains.
Craniosacral
Deep release. Craniosacral Therapy.
Rolfing NYC Lower Body
Restoring order and function.
Rolfing NYC
Aligning bones and joints.
upper body
Releasing strains.
Craniosacral
Deep release. Craniosacral Therapy.
Rolfing NYC Lower Body
Restoring order and function.

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find relief from physical & mental-emotional issues.

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pain

relief

physical relief

In our experience Rolfing has contributed to the resolution to such physical ailments as: sciatic pain – scoliosis discomfort – shoulder pain – knee pain – upper back pain – posture issues – plantar fasciitis – headaches (including migraines) – lower back pain – stiff back – stiff neck – burning – throbbing – pulling – stabbing – hip pain.

mental-emotional relief

Rolfing can be a tremendous support through life transitions – emotional events – grief – career change  – healing crisis – spiritual shifts. 

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how many sessions will you need?

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How many sessions you need will depend on your situation.  You may need only one session, or you may need more. Contact us to discuss the best treatment plan for you.

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

Some clients have as a practice coming for a session every one or two weeks, 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 to stay healthy, productive, grounded, creative, and centered in a   busy life.

We've helped hundreds of people find their way in a complex world.

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Soken is an incredibly gifted Rolfer and a wonderful human being. He truly understands the connectedness of the body and is a master at helping people achieve their health goals.
Sanjay Rawal
Sanjay RawalUS National Half Marathon Champion (45-49 age group), New York, NY
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.
Laila S.San Francisco, CA
I literally began to feel taller, more integrated, balanced, buoyant, graceful and as a result, much more peaceful and serene in how I approached my daily life. It is hard to describe other than to say I felt as if I were a different body altogether, with a naturally joyful sense of the well-being I had once possessed as a child. I have long been a student and practitioner of meditation, Hatha Yoga, dance, massage, Reiki, alternative healing methods, including the Alexander technique, but the work I did with Soken was new - it was subtle, profound and marvelously freeing.
Melissa P.Tuscon, AZ
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…
Derek MNew York, NY
Rolfing has helped me release a lot of the stresses that have come with moving to New York and completing my first fashion week. highly recommend for anyone in all walks of life. Soken is a great guy to talk to about anything as your getting your body worked on. the pain can be a bit intense sometimes but it's durable & you know it's the best for your muscles. always walk out feeling taller and stretchier. give it a try!!!!!!!!!!!
Catie G.Brooklyn, NY
I've come to rely on [Soken], which is a true joy, because he's as reliable and responsive as he is gifted. At one point a few months ago, over-training had injured my ankle to the point where it hurt to walk. To make matters worse I was days away from heading out of town for a few weeks. He squeezed me in on short notice and fixed my ankle in one session. I know it sounds crazy, but this was my experience: he literally fixed my ankle in an hour.
Paul B.San Francisco, Ca
I had sciatica and lower back pain for a very long time. This Rolfer, Soken Graf, saved me from this agonizing pain. …My pain from a scale from 0-10 was at a 9 when I fist saw him, now my pain hovers between 0 to 1. I continue to see him because I am doing intense physical training, working out 3 to 4 times per week…
Marcus R.San Francisco, Ca
I know this sounds ridiculous, but I noticed immediate changes to my body from only one session. I have noticed significant improvement to the mobility and range of motion in my spine and shoulders, and my athletic technique has improved SIGNIFICANTLY (you can ask my coaches), Additionally, I have had zero pain since starting to work with Soken.
Karen L.New York,NY
…I cannot believe how amazing this human being is, hands of gold and real results. I say if you have a pain that keeps coming back this guy is the Man to see. I am extremely active in sports and anytime I will get one those pains that are unstretchable or how about when you try to seat and there is not one position that you can be comfortable in! Now I know who to go see or even better recommend to friends in pain.
Alex C.Biscayne, FL
Since working with Soken, I've experienced greater flexibility and alignment (this became very evident during yoga asana practice). Releasing deep-rooted tense areas has straightened out my spine and made it more supple. This has directly translated to greater well-being and a sense of freedom in my mind and spirit. He's facilitated me having some huge breakthroughs. Even after just one session, you WILL walk out of there feeling good, with more energy and possibilities felt as a tangible reality in your body…
Jade M.New York,NY

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Frequently asked questions

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.
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.

All kinds of people can benefit from Rolfing. My clients tend to be forward thinkers. They are a unique group of men and women 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.
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:
  • Improved balance
  • Feeling grounded
  • Feeling at ease
  • Improved posture
  • Pain relief
  • A sense of flourishing
  • Moving with more grace
  • A feeling of support in the body
  • A sense of the body’s capacity to heal
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.
“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
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.
Dr. Ida P. Rolf (May 19, 1896 – March 19, 1979) was the 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.

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.

  • Wear or bring comfortable clothes like yoga pants, a T-shirt, or shorts.
  • Sessions are 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, drink plenty of water.
  • Usually, you can jump back into your normal life.
  • Plan extra downtime if you’re physically or emotionally depleted, or are otherwise in a weakened state.

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My biggest struggle [before coaching] was discovering the source of my frustration – my growing discontent with the sensation of feeling “stuck” – and how to act upon it by examining my values and what I want in life. I was feeling confused. I was not sure where to begin. I immediately noticed [in working with Soken] that I was able to be more aware. I was paying more attention to life and how I live it as opposed to feeling like a bystander, and I started to welcome a sense of compassion that I felt I had become estranged with. There was a particular moment where I realized that I wanted to do more good in the world, and that I had as much agency as ever to do so. We had a call where I began to open up about things which brought me joy and I felt as if I was seeing a future that I previously hadn't thought possible - but now felt within reach. I feel like I am now on a path, with a plan. I have direction and can move forward, and enjoy the journey as opposed to feeling frustrated from not having one. Coaching will help you understand the way you view life, uncover your truths, disprove limiting beliefs, reconnect with love, and aid in forging a path where you can be resolute in carrying out your purpose.
Patrick Senior Software Engineer at Etsy, Austin, Texas
I didn’t really know what coaching was, so I was hesitant about it. The turning point for me was feeling like I really had to make a change. I knew I needed reliable objective guidance to help me see beyond my own thinking. I didn’t want therapy, which looks backward. I wanted to look forward. I needed something creative, energizing, and action-orientated. Soken held a space for me so I could ask—and gain insight and answers to—the pressing questions that had been plaguing me for a long time, especially what my next big steps ought to be with certain friendships, career moves, and personal development. Coaching with Soken also allowed me the time and space I needed to seriously think about what I needed, the kind of life I wanted, and what I envisioned for myself. I've since continued this journey of self-reflection and I can only say I'm better because of the time I spent working through these questions and establishing a deep foundation for growth and reflection with Soken.
AmitaLegal Services, New York, NY
Coaching with Bodhi Heart is full of heart, muscle, and brains! I was struggling with turning my vision into concrete steps and clarifying my goals. At first, I was intimidated by coaching but immediately I noticed Soken was so easy to speak with, he listened really well and was able to reiterate my agenda and interpret them simply and intuitively. Right from the beginning I felt listened to, making it easy to make progress with this work. Within the first two weeks we had a series of short-term goals that felt (and were) achievable, even during an especially busy time. Soken is enthusiastic, but he really does listen well, and is empathetic to all the pressures of life on people. His expectations were solidly focused on my personal satisfaction with our progress, and not unrealistic or overachieving. I feel infinitely more focused and capable of setting goals and plotting a pathway to achieve them. Clarifying these took patience and time, and Soken was an integral guide in that process. I strongly recommend this process, Soken has a firm grasp of how to elicit intentions and how to move from there towards goals. For me these are long term goals, but along the way we found short-term, achievable objectives that made the journey incredibly productive and satisfying. I highly recommend Soken Graf for coaching. He helped me build my confidence, clarify my goals, and establish a pattern of success that led to me knowing I can build my dreams, no matter how big!
Andy LeeWriter, Albany, NY
Working with Soken is an essential part of my spiritual and physical health. After years of experiencing the physical benefits of Rolfing, and the mental benefits that come with living a pain-free life, I embarked on a series of spiritual coaching sessions during the pandemic. Working more deeply with Soken in the midst of such a tumultuous time in the world, during which I began exploring a career transition and possible relocation, has created the space for me to reflect and change certain long-held behaviors, beliefs and judgments while looking ahead with clear eyes. Soken’s wisdom, compassion, and light make this an amazing experience that meets you where you are, giving you invaluable and sound tools for growth and self-care. I can't recommend Soken highly enough.
SarahArt Broker, New York, NY
My experience with coaching so far has been unexpectedly great! My biggest struggle that transformed as a result of coaching was changing my uncreative thought patterns. Prior to coaching, I felt like I was stuck in a negative story. When we first started working together, Soken helped me see my goals and was very generous in the process. One day after coaching, I experienced a moment of clearheaded positive projection like when drains drain again. I'm very grateful and it's continued. I now feel what was depressing uncertainty around me is rather a cloud with boundaries and a source of inspiration—and it can be experienced differently and made so much better and more beautiful. I’m in a happier place with my work and can’t even begin to express my thankfulness for this. Soken is a well of incredible knowledge. He gives an example of non-judgmental and creative hopefulness. It's been really fun as well. I laughed as much as thought deeply and better. I am very grateful I had the chance.
Lydia M.Ph.D. Canditate, New York, NY
I had been battling a mysterious illness and I thought I knew what was important to me — my career. But, what I learned [in a series of coaching conversations] was that I needed to focus on my health, so that I could get back to the people and things that mattered to me — which is making other people’s lives better. I had seen a lot of doctors, therapists and nutritionists. I left many of those sessions in tears and confused. With coaching, I always felt the opposite - energized and clear on what I needed to do. Our [coaching] sessions inspired me to take action. And even more than that, it empowered me to look for different actions I could take within certain situations. Instead of going round and round with a situation, I found strategies to move forward, and as a result I feel much better. Coaching is helpful in that you get an outside perspective — someone who offers empathy and powerful questions — and you get to know yourself better than you did before. And you’re in control, you still get to make your own choices. If a friend asked me about coaching, I would support them 100%. I think it can be incredibly helpful. My health has improved in a way that sometimes brings me to tears. And at work, I have been approved for a promotion. These sessions helped me heal, and I’m looking forward to the future.
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