BENEFITS OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

S.I. benefis people of all ages with varying conditions, and can assist with:

• athletic performance
• childhood development
• chronic pain/tension
• scoliosis/postural problems
• recovery from surgery/injury
• trauma resolution
• mental/emotional wellness
• overall physical/spiritual health
• life transitions

The potential benefits from S. I. vary widely since everyone is different, but many people have experienced:

"No situation exists in a human which a psychologist would diagnose as a feeling of insecurity or
inadequacy unless it is accompanied by a
physical situation which bears witness to the fact
that gravitational support is inadequate."
-Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D.

MIND/BODY CONNECTION
While S. I. is primarily concerned with physical changes in the body, the process can be an emotional and psychological one as well. For instance, just as physical pain and limitations can take a toll on our psychological well being, the reverse holds true; chronic emotional states or traumatic events can become a patterned part of our physical structure. Consequently, work on the body can often release feelings and/or memories that have been held in the tissue. Furthermore, letting go of emotions carried within the body often leads to a greater psychological freedom.

As form and function are reciprocal, so are mind and body inseparable. The sprained ankle example mentioned in the previous section can metaphorically illustrate the same compensatory process that happens during stress on the psychological level. In this case, an effort to avoid emotional re-injury or sensory overload might lead someone to protect or use a crutch in order to find healing, stability and balance at the psychological level. These experiences often re-emerge, revealing a story as the physical layering of the body is uncovered. Thus, it is difficult to imagine that after changing the structure of a body, a person wouldn't understand themselves and the world differently.

"Body and mind are two sides of the same coin, and so the results of working with the body reach into the emotional, behavioral, even spiritual life of the individual."
Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D.

HOW IT FEELS
Many people have heard that S.I. is painful, which may have been the case in its early days. Approaches now taken by S.I. practitioners are more gentle, with the goal being to invite changes rather than to force them. Also, levels of stored pain vary from person to person as do degrees of sensitivity, and often times an individual is unaware of a holding pattern until it is touched. It is true that S.I. can be an intense process, and momentary discomfort may accompany the release of tight places in the body. However, by working with a body's natural rhythms, including breath and movement, results can be comfortably achieved.

FEES AND APPOINTMENTS:
Fees generally range from $75 to $150, varying between cities and practitioners. Sessions usually last between 60 and 90 minutes. Since the series is a cumulative process, weekly appointments are suggested.