What is so great about Structural Integration (SI)?

You touch into one aspect of the fascia and you are relating to the whole body~ Sharon Hartnett

Structural Integration work is focused on working with the fascia. When a therapist touches into the fascia, she is not only working locally, but on the whole continuous membranous three dimension envelope that covers and transverses through the human body from head to toe.

Ida Rolf’s Structural Integration is a holistic approach to massage and bodywork. All the blood vessels and nerves move through this connective tissue that is composed of mostly collagen and elastin.  What this means is that both the circulatory and nervous system are greatly affected by fascial work not only because of the tissues at hands, but also because with just the most gentlest of touch, the whole web is affected on many levels. When there is an injury, compensation, twist or rotation,  the body’s fascial system will migrate in the direction of ease and show the therapist what needs to happen to release unhealthy tensions.  By following the motion of the whole web under our fingers, the whole body can decompress, unravel, soften, rehydrate and discharge stagnant fluids.  At other times, while still listening to the body’s pull, the therapist can move through restrictions until the tissues surrender and allow deeper access. Eventually, with patience and a healthy respect for touch and trusting the body’s intelligence, both the therapist and the client can gain access to the core.

For the client, Structural Integration brings about long-term changes, especially when the client learns to listen to her own body and make new changes. SI helps to reduce chronic pain, increases sports performances, and supports better functioning through changing the the body’s form.  The Whole picture approach to Structural Integration is what optimizes the body’s resilience and ability to restore itself and to become reinvigorated.

The Continuous Fascial Web…

Reach with new length and ease~

Structural Integration has been around the Columbus, area for a few years.  Now, Sharon Hartnett LMT is bringing her style of the work locally.  If you are interested, please call 703 509-1792 for a free 15 minute consultation.

Both offices:

6797 N. High St.  #333

Worthington, Ohio

and

5564 Mink St.

Johnstown, Ohio