Cotham Chiropractic Clinic, Bristol Chiropractor serving Cotham, Redland, Clifton and Bishopston, reduced rates offer available

Structural Integration (Rolfing)

Matthew Maran L.C.S.P

Structural Integration (the generic term for Rolfing), is a technique of enhancing the body's own relationship with gravity by skillfully manipulating connective tissue and fascia. This technique was first developed by Dr Ida P Rolf.

Through techniques of Structural Integration, Matthew places emphasis on fascial release and lengthening techniques that help to bring realignment to the body's fascial web and addresses the suspensory component inherent in easeful posture, affording the body greater potential; often providing relief from chronic pain, better balance, increased breath, greater flexibility increased energy and thus, a lighter sense of movement and being.

As the name suggests, Structural Integration is a system of 10 basic integrative sessions that systematically progress through the body. These are centered around client participation, thereby allowing the client to utilise movement to re-educate their body and achieve a deeper physical being or self. A Holographic Body® Reading is taken, this enables the client to be assessed thoroughly pre and post session, offering maximum opportunity for physical and emotional feedback.

Matthew trained at the internationally renowned Northern Institute of Massage (NIM), UK in Remedial massage therapy in 2005 and continued to study Bio Mechanics, Advanced Sports Injury therapy in Devon and Bristol in 2006. In 2010, he continued his professional development at the Soma Institute for Neuromuscular Integration, training in Somassge® and Structural Integration.

In 2009, Matthew returned from Uganda, where he spent 3 months helping to set up a physiotherapy outreach clinic for disabled adults and children. He continues to work with clients with varying congenital and chronic neurological or physical conditions, as well as those suffering from pain or stress through work or accident.

Matthew successfully worked with a variety of sports enthusiasts - both professional and amateur alike and has enjoyed great success in helping those who wish to achieve improved physical and mental performance, through a refined awareness of the body in its gravitational field.

Cotham Chiropractic Clinic
3 Cotham Road Bristol BS7 6DG

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