Paul Van Alstine

Rolfing®  

Paul Van Alstine

VASIE® Pilates Creator, Owner of Studio One

Paul Van Alstine, B.S., Certified Advanced Rolfer has over 25 years of teaching Pilates, developing training programs, and doing Manual therapy as a Certified Advanced Rolfer®.

"Chronic pain controlled much of my life for almost 20 years. At this point I feel blessed to be out of pain and physically still improving into my early 60's. My inspiration comes from seeing how well bodies can change and improve from almost any starting point. I love working with beginners and people at all levels. I am inspired by our clients of all ages who show up consistently and make amazing progress through education and persistence." 

 

- Paul

What is Rolfing® Structural Integration?

Named after its founder, Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing® Structural Integration is a form of bodywork that reorganizes the connective tissues, called fascia, that permeate the entire body.

More than fifty years ago, Dr. Rolf recognized that the body is inherently a system of seamless networks of tissues rather than a collection of separate parts. These connective tissues surround, support, and penetrate all of the muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. Rolfing Structural Integration works on this web-like complex of connective tissues to release, realign, and balance the whole body, thus potentially resolving discomfort, reducing compensations, and alleviating pain. Rolfing SI aims to restore flexibility, revitalize your energy, and leave you feeling more comfortable in your body.

Essentially, the Rolfing process enables the body to regain the natural integrity of its form, thus enhancing postural efficiency and your freedom of movement.

What are the benefits?

Rolfing Structural Integration can dramatically alter a person's posture and structure. Rolfing SI can potentially resolve discomfort, release tension, and alleviate pain. Rolfing SI aims to restore flexibility, revitalize your energy, and leave you feeling more comfortable in your body. The genius of the work rests on Dr. Rolf's insight that the body is more at ease and functions most effectively when its structure is balanced in gravity.

Athletes, dancers, children, business professionals, and people from all walks of life have benefited from Rolfing SI. People seek Rolfing SI as a way to ease pain and chronic stress and improve performance in their professional and daily activities. It's estimated that more than 1 million people have received Rolfing work.

Research has demonstrated that Rolfing SI creates a more efficient use of the muscles, allows the body to conserve energy, and creates more economical and refined patterns of movement. Research also shows that Rolfing SI significantly reduces chronic stress and changes in the body structure. For example, a study showed that Rolfing SI significantly reduced the spinal curvature of subjects with lordosis (sway back); it also showed that Rolfing SI enhances neurological functioning.

The term "Rolfing" is the name that many clients and practitioners give this work. It is now a registered service mark in 38 countries.

Liz Rolfing® 

Liz had been a Rolfing and Pilates client for years but had taken a break. In the grand scheme of things Liz is really healthy, looks great and functions better than most. Liz wanted to improve her chin line, get rid of some back pain and shoulder pain and become more active again. 

Paul took Liz on as a client and we documented the before and after session pictures, experiences and some of the minor drama. 

Follow the story of Liz's 10 Rolfing® series here or on Instagram. 

Check out the amazing changes that are being  made everyday...

Maya Rolfing® & VASIE Pilates 

Meet Maya! Paul and I met Maya at at lululemon and love her energy and enthusiasm, especially for working out. She quickly started working with Paul and then became a model for VASIE Pilates program and a Rolfing client. In less than a year she made amazing changes.  

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