Beyond the 10-Series: Structural Integration (SI) within Craniosacral Work – Columbus
Before Myofascial Therapy became a thought….
Structural Integration Bodywork, created by Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1940’s, was built with a focus on addressing the functionality and organization of connective tissue (fascia) in the body. Where conventional massage may focus on muscular tension, SI work is quite a different approach to bodywork based on the integrity of inter-connection and fascial alignment. As a Structural Integration Therapist, I work with a whole body approach (10 sessions) and strive for internal efficient organization.
When Your body feels better aligned with this fascial work, you may experience:
- A sense of space in your body rather than feeling compresssed or bunched up.
- Improve posture and less effort in movement.
- Greater internal coordination.
- Less tension as the fascial network releases and re-integrates in a healthier organization.
- A greater sense of movement in your body as an integrated whole.
Some of the most rewarding results are: less pain, better range of motion, feeling length in your alignment, and efficient motion.
For the last 30 years, I have used my fascial training and experience to help people from the point of view of of Dr. Ida Rolf’s teachings. In the earlier years especially- this was my main niche- focusing on the 10 series approach developed by her. However, as I continued to learn and grow over the years, I slowly gravitated more towards the more gentle Upledger Integrative Craniosacral Therapy as my main modality of work. I took this approach of listening to the inner intelligence cues vs. being assertive in a 10 session series more seriously- realizing that the body can hold the changes more long term this way. Currently, I normally blend these two approaches, along with using Visceral Manipulation, Energy healing, and Somatic Therapy together. All these techniques together help me to better listen and meet you where you are and to help you move and feel easier in yourself.
If you often feel like your body is not feeling aligned, like you’re living in a system of compensations and stress, or you’d like to feel more “put together” internally — structurally, functionally, even energetically — then a Structural Integration perspective might offer a profound and lasting shift. By working with the fascia, the body’s invisible web of connective tissue — you’re not just treating symptoms: you’re re-organising how your body holds itself, moves, and feels. That kind of internal organizing can lead to more ease, more presence, more integration. Mixed in with the Craniosacral Therapy, the work is more gentle, yet deeper and more effective with helping the nervous system.
At Lighten Up Therapies, my intention is to always work with the whole person. Remember too- that structural integartion work can be done gently to help you feel better and move more freely.
At this time, my sessions are a blend. If you are looking for mainly Structural Integration work, I take only one client at a time. The sessions cost $200.00.
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett
614 653-8111
Located in Worthington, and Serving the Greater Columbus Area
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