How To Choose a Rolfing Therapy Practitioner and Cautions
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This article is from the Alternative Medicine Therapies guide.
How To Choose a Rolfing Therapy Practitioner and Cautions
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration oversees the certification of Rolfers, although there are practitioners who do Rolfing without certification. The basic training and certification program for Rolfers takes a minimum of one and up to two years, with additional training available for those interested in advanced certification.
If Rolfing is performed by a practitioner who is also a physical therapist or chiropractor, or if your primary-care physician recommends Rolfing, some HMOs may provide coverage. Call your insurance company about its policy.
Rolfing Therapy: Cautions
- It is important to note that although Rolfers seek to help you release stress and tension, they are not psychotherapists and should not be sought to treat deep-seated emotional problems.
- Rolfing should be avoided by those with rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious inflammatory conditions.
- If you are more than three months pregnant, work only with a senior practitioner who has the experience to modify the usual Rolfing techniques for your safety and comfort in pregnancy.
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