by Bruce Matsuno | Sep 30, 2022 | Ida Rolf, Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular Massage, Posture, Structural Integration
Rolfing® may be for you if you want to improve your posture for better balance and function. Posture and body alignment can have an impact on a variety of factors, including balance, flexibility, and levels of pain. Over time your body’s posture will get out of...
by Bruce Matsuno | Jul 8, 2022 | massage, Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular Massage, Structural Integration
Chronic muscle pain is frequently caused by neuromuscular illnesses such as osteoporosis or cerebral palsy. Neuromuscular Massage Therapy addresses the root causes of this chronic muscle pain. It is a type of massage that treats the body’s soft tissues and...
by Bruce Matsuno | Nov 10, 2021 | Ida Rolf, Structural Integration
The idea of treating the root cause of long-term physical discomfort through Rolf Movement Therapy is not new. The phrase was coined by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1940s when she developed her original Rolfing® technique to help people heal from injuries and chronic...
by Bruce Matsuno | Aug 31, 2019 | Blog, Massage Therapy, Structural Integration
How to Find the Best Massage Therapist Getting a massage is just as natural as anything you love to do that allows you to relax. In fact, massage therapy is such a powerful form of stress relief, physical recovery, and self-care that massages really should be...
by Bruce Matsuno | Feb 6, 2019 | Structural Integration
Recently, I attended my latest continuing education class at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute. This class was taught by advanced Rolfer®, Michael Polon, on the latest science of Rolfing®/SI (Structural Integration). Michael is very knowledgeable and has a great knack for...
by Bruce Matsuno | Sep 21, 2017 | Structural Integration
Two Words: Structural Integration We have a crazy little theory, and it goes like this… The week was stressful (again), and you need to relax. Agreed? Now, how exactly should we handle this? Well regardless of whether your muscles are sore from training or...
