About Rolfing®
Rolfing® is a process to bring the body back into alignment with gravity. Injuries and learned behaviours can
cause us to compensate for the pain or discomfort in an area resulting in different segments of our body
becoming misaligned. The strain that is transmitted to other parts of the body by these compensations often
result in comments such as "I must be getting old" or "I never had a problem like this before." By removing
scar tissue and freeing up adhesions while lengthening muscles, the Rolfing process enables us to feel
"good again." A properly aligned body moves easily and pain free. Some clients choose to complete the
"series" while others prefer"drop-in" sessions.

The " Series" vs. "Drop-in"
The "Series" is a succession of 10 appointments, a process developed by Ida P. Rolf over a period of 30 years
and thousands of sessions.  Each appointment builds on the previous and prepares your body for the next. 
This process addresses your entire body. The first 3 sessions loosen and open up the body's superficial
(surface) muscles, thereby allowing deeper muscles greater freedom of movement.  Sessions 4 through 9
address the body's deeper muscles and Session 10 ties all the work together. Your Rolfer® will work on
different areas of your body at each session and will return to an area for deeper work as you progress
through the series.  Because this process removes scar tissue and muscle adhesions, you may at times feel
some discomfort.

During a "Drop-in" session, your Rolfer® works on your specific concern to provide relief. While the time period of the relief varies with
each person, drop-in sessions are very worthwhile treatment and can show the client the benefits of Rolfing® and a glimpse of what the
"10 Series" could do for them. How Does Rolfing Feel? Sensations in the area being worked may range from pleasurable warmth to
momentary discomfort. At times there may be little sensation at all. How you will feel during Rolfing depends on several factors such as
injuries to the area or tension caused by chronic stress. After Rolfing, people report feeling lighter and better balanced. Movement feels
easier, as if the joints have been lubricated. Feelings of well-being reflect the body’s higher energy level. Chronic discomforts often
disappear immediately or soon after the series is completed. Does Rolfing Last? Yes. Photographs show that the changes in the body after
the basic Rolfing series are still present many years after the series is complete. On the other hand, as bodies change, and people
sometimes have injuries, accidents and stressful times, additional work may be useful.

The team approach of Four Hands Body Renewal is ideal for providing well-rounded treatment levels for those seeking relief and
improvement in their physical well-being. Dean and Sue continue to develop new skills and accreditations. Sue has added
CranioSacral and Dean has added Visceral Manipulation and Horse Rolfing to their growing list of competencies.