An event in 2002 left me with a compression fracture in my 2nd thoracic vertebrae.  My adventurous lifestyle would be changed for some time, as the orthopedic doc told me I should no longer white-water kayak, backpack, or run.  I wouldn’t accept that future.  

 

On my journey to return to the activities I loved, I received bodywork in various modalities.  I'm grateful for all the energy those practitioners shared with me.

 

During this exploration...in 2006, Rolf Method of Structural Integration (SI) entered into my life.  During my first session of Dr. Ida Rolf's 10-series, I found SI to be quite different than other bodywork modalities I had experienced.  I couldn't say what was different exactly...just different in a positive way.  

 

As I progressed through the 10-series, I felt like I was working (with the practitioner) towards a better overall me…improving more than just my back injury.  Each session built on the previous session...I hadn't experienced this feeling of progression/transformation in the other bodywork I experienced.   My whole being was waking up...allowing me to sense improved connections inside and outside.   My relationship with gravity was changing...I could stand taller without effort, my movements felt more fluid and effortless, my ability to sense/ be awareness increased and my life just felt

easier.