The Rolfing Skillful Touch Handbook

by Dr. Ida Rolf Institute

With a foreword by leading fascia researcher Robert Schleip, the Rolfing Skillful Touch Handbook lays out the basic concepts and techniques of Rolfing Skillful Touch. The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute of Structural Integration developed this work to teach foundational manual therapy skills. This book is also a resource for any manual therapist looking to escape a rote repetitive routine, reach a new level of skill, and affect real lasting change with their clients. Skillful Touch is a manual therapy method predominantly composed of myofascial manipulation techniques. All of the information, skills, and techniques in the book are designed to teach effective therapeutic interventions fortified by informed, powerful, and pleasant touch. This handbook does not teach Rolfing Structural Integration. Filled with descriptive photos and precise explanations, the book presents an extensive collection of techniques for structural integrators, massage therapists, and physical therapists. This text is arranged for easy use with the following color-coded Three chapters devoted to 64 techniques Each of the techniques

221 pages, Paperback

Published July 13, 2022

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[Lu]

I wrote the very first draft, so I can hardly give an unbiased review.