The Basic Ten Series
The Basic Ten Series consists of ten sessions, each one building on the last.
At the time of the first session, the client completes a health questionnaire. The client undresses down to underwear or is wearing comfortable clothes. Then while the client lies on the table, the Practitioner begins the fascial work. Applying pressure to the myofascial tissue, the Practitioner will use hands, arms, and sometimes elbow to carefully move the tissue.
The relationship between the tissue, the rhythms of respiration, nervous system responses and organization in gravity is all part of the Practitioner's work. The client is a participant, often being asked to breathe into the area being worked on, to make small movements through the joint, and to discuss patterns of movement and the use of gravity through that movement.
Post Ten/Advanced Series
When the Basic Ten Series is completed, I recommend that a client allow a period of time, several months to a year to pass before scheduling more work. This waiting period allows time for integration of the body. After the waiting period, clients may return for more advanced work, working again with balance, movement and awareness.
"This is the gospel of Structural Integration; Working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself."
- Ida P. Rolf.