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...
by Bruce Matsuno | Aug 29, 2017 | Posture, Structural Integration
The final bell of the Mayweather McGregor sounded the other night. A 10-round bout of blow-by-blow boxing that may or may not have lived up to the hype surrounding it depending upon whose corner you were in. While I’ve never followed boxing too closely,...
by Bruce Matsuno | May 9, 2014 | Massage Therapy, Structural Integration
When we talk about art we think of sculptures and paintings. But bodybuilding is also a kind of art and in this case, your body takes the place of painting or sculpture. The masterpiece that you create is your own beautiful and well-toned body. It requires dedication...