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How Rolfing Changes You: The Lasting Benefits

What Are The Benefits of Rolfing/Structural Integration?

What are the benefits of Rolfing?

Rolfing/Structural Integration is more than just bodywork; it’s a transformative process that helps your entire body achieve greater balance, freedom, and ease. Here on Maui, clients often discover a profound shift in how they live and move in the world.

At its core, Rolfing works with your fascia (the intricate connective tissue web that shapes your body) to release long-held patterns of tension. This allows your muscles to move more freely, expanding your range of motion and improving your relationship with gravity.

Experiencing the full Rolf Method 10-Series can lead to:

  • A feeling of lightness and fluidity in movement.
  • Enhanced posture and more graceful movement.
  • A deeper body awareness, helping you understand your physical self.
  • Exposure to your true physical potential, de-layering old complexities.
  • New insight into how you choose to live and move within your body and environment.

Specific Conditions Rolfing Can Help Address

Rolfing aims to free your structure from limitations, creating more space and possibility. While Rolfing is not a medical treatment, by improving your body’s organization and reducing strain, clients often report significant positive changes in relation to:

Body Pains:

  • Chronic Neck & Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Headaches / Migraines

Postural Inconsistencies:

  • Lordosis (excessive lumbar curve)
  • Uneven Gait (walking patterns)
  • Twisted Pelvis
  • Mismatched Body Sides (e.g., uneven shoulders)
  • Forward Head Posture

Energy & Overall Well-being:

  • Poor Circulation
  • Chronic Fatigue (by improving efficiency)
  • General Exhaustion & Stiffness
  • Stress-Related Tension

Supporting Function:

  • Improved Breathing Capacity
  • Enhanced Athletic Performance (for Maui activities like surfing, hiking or pickleball)
  • Greater Adaptability to Physical Demands
5 star ratingSacha fixed me. Literally.

I had injured my knee playing volleyball, and waited too long to get surgery. As a result, all my muscles adjusted to the damaged knee, and rather than recovering following the surgery, it got worse. I went from playing two-man beach volleyball multiple times per week, to not being able to walk a mile without significant pain. I put on weight, got sedate, got depressed, and was generally in a crappy place.

I tried a number of things to get better - physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, but nothing made much of a difference. Finally, I decided to try rolfing, and was introduced to Sacha. She has a defined regimen which sequentially targets different areas of the body. About the fourth one in, she hit my quads and adductors. When I got off the table, I immediately felt the difference. The next day, I went on a five-mile hike - completely pain free. She had worked the muscles loose from their incorrect positions, and got them back to where they naturally needed to be. Never before have I felt such a profound effect from a single session of anything. With no hyperbole, I can unequivocally state that Sacha fixed me when many others had tried and been unsuccessful. I am back to playing volleyball, and regaining an active lifestyle - and I've lost 40 lbs.
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Sacha fixed me. Literally.

I had injured my knee playing volleyball, and waited too long to get surgery. As a result, all my muscles adjusted to the damaged knee, and rather than recovering following the surgery, it got worse. I went from playing two-man beach volleyball multiple times per week, to not being able to walk a mile without significant pain. I put on weight, got sedate, got depressed, and was generally in a crappy place.

I tried a number of things to get better - physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, but nothing made much of a difference. Finally, I decided to try rolfing, and was introduced to Sacha. She has a defined regimen which sequentially targets different areas of the body. About the fourth one in, she hit my quads and adductors. When I got off the table, I immediately felt the difference. The next day, I went on a five-mile hike - completely pain free. She had worked the muscles loose from their incorrect positions, and got them back to where they naturally needed to be. Never before have I felt such a profound effect from a single session of anything. With no hyperbole, I can unequivocally state that Sacha fixed me when many others had tried and been unsuccessful. I am back to playing volleyball, and regaining an active lifestyle - and I've lost 40 lbs.
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5 star ratingI was recently in Maui and had the pleasure of experiencing a Rolfing session with Sacha P., and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I walked in, Sacha's warm and welcoming energy put me at ease, and I knew I was in the hands of a true healer.

Sacha's expertise in Rolfing is evident in every aspect of the session. She has an intuitive understanding of the body, and her ability to identify and release deep-seated tension is truly remarkable. Throughout the session, Sacha guided me with care, explaining the process and ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported at every step.

The session itself was both relaxing and invigorating. Sacha's skillful touch and attention to detail helped to release tension I didn't even realize I was holding. By the end of the session, I felt a profound sense of alignment and balance, both physically and emotionally. It was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I left the session feeling lighter, more energized, and deeply at peace.

What sets Sacha apart is not just her technical skill, but her genuine care and compassion for her clients. She truly listens and tailors each session to meet your unique needs, creating a personalized healing experience that goes beyond just the physical.

I cannot recommend Sacha P. highly enough. If you're looking for a healing Rolfing session that will leave you feeling revitalized and restored, look no further. Sacha is a gifted practitioner, and I am so grateful to have experienced her incredible work.
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8/15/2024
I was recently in Maui and had the pleasure of experiencing a Rolfing session with Sacha P., and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I walked in, Sacha's warm and welcoming energy put me at ease, and I knew I was in the hands of a true healer.

Sacha's expertise in Rolfing is evident in every aspect of the session. She has an intuitive understanding of the body, and her ability to identify and release deep-seated tension is truly remarkable. Throughout the session, Sacha guided me with care, explaining the process and ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported at every step.

The session itself was both relaxing and invigorating. Sacha's skillful touch and attention to detail helped to release tension I didn't even realize I was holding. By the end of the session, I felt a profound sense of alignment and balance, both physically and emotionally. It was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I left the session feeling lighter, more energized, and deeply at peace.

What sets Sacha apart is not just her technical skill, but her genuine care and compassion for her clients. She truly listens and tailors each session to meet your unique needs, creating a personalized healing experience that goes beyond just the physical.

I cannot recommend Sacha P. highly enough. If you're looking for a healing Rolfing session that will leave you feeling revitalized and restored, look no further. Sacha is a gifted practitioner, and I am so grateful to have experienced her incredible work.
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Sacha is an excellent Rolfer. I am so grateful to have found her... I suffered a traumatic traffic accident, over 20 years ago, which led to serious structural damage. It also caused me to suffer a stroke, which caused areas of long-term paralysis on my left hand side. My athletic body fell apart... Though to little avail, I never stopped trying to recover... But a real turning point came when I met my first certified advanced Rolfer, Anne Hoff(Maui)...and later Tim Greenstreet(Santa Cruz, CA). I started with the Rolfing "10 series" with Anne and Tim, I was able to recover far more function, in 16 total sessions of Rolfing, than all other modalities(western or eastern) combined over about a 20 year recovery period. Recently, I spontaneously recovered from the remaining paralysis issues, and so was given the chance to have a normal life again. But I had a seriously structurally imbalanced body, with areas of atrophy and diminished function. An Anne was no longer on-island, and I needed to find a great Rolfer. And new problems were emerging: sciatica, shoulder rotator issues, foot problems, and more... I just couldn't really get off the ground... For some reason it took me almost 6 years to find the wonderful Rolfer, Sacha Prescott, who practices in Haiku, Maui. When Sacha and I recently started a new round of the "10-series", I knew the potential for the recovery, but was cautiously optimistic... I have been to a few Rolfers who weren't ready to deal with my broken body. Sacha has been so amazing...and results are apparent! Now, after 10 new treatments from Sacha, I am actually structurally balanced again. Breathing better, walking straight, sleeping better, better posture and attitude. A real miracle. Today, I finally went to see my chiropractor, John Avallone(Pacific Chiropractic, Kihei), for an adjustment, and he was shocked at the mobility and balance of my legs, pelvis and shoulders. He also remarked at how my "always tight" and hard to adjust back was relaxed, sound and healthy... Yes, today was a day to celebrate!! Big mahalo to Sacha Prescott, at 5th Line Rolfing!!! I was in a dark place when I found you. Now, 13 weeks later, I am in a great place to begin life again... Jason in Kihei
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Sacha is an excellent Rolfer. I am so grateful to have found her... I suffered a traumatic traffic accident, over 20 years ago, which led to serious structural damage. It also caused me to suffer a stroke, which caused areas of long-term paralysis on my left hand side. My athletic body fell apart... Though to little avail, I never stopped trying to recover... But a real turning point came when I met my first certified advanced Rolfer, Anne Hoff(Maui)...and later Tim Greenstreet(Santa Cruz, CA). I started with the Rolfing "10 series" with Anne and Tim, I was able to recover far more function, in 16 total sessions of Rolfing, than all other modalities(western or eastern) combined over about a 20 year recovery period. Recently, I spontaneously recovered from the remaining paralysis issues, and so was given the chance to have a normal life again. But I had a seriously structurally imbalanced body, with areas of atrophy and diminished function. An Anne was no longer on-island, and I needed to find a great Rolfer. And new problems were emerging: sciatica, shoulder rotator issues, foot problems, and more... I just couldn't really get off the ground... For some reason it took me almost 6 years to find the wonderful Rolfer, Sacha Prescott, who practices in Haiku, Maui. When Sacha and I recently started a new round of the "10-series", I knew the potential for the recovery, but was cautiously optimistic... I have been to a few Rolfers who weren't ready to deal with my broken body. Sacha has been so amazing...and results are apparent! Now, after 10 new treatments from Sacha, I am actually structurally balanced again. Breathing better, walking straight, sleeping better, better posture and attitude. A real miracle. Today, I finally went to see my chiropractor, John Avallone(Pacific Chiropractic, Kihei), for an adjustment, and he was shocked at the mobility and balance of my legs, pelvis and shoulders. He also remarked at how my "always tight" and hard to adjust back was relaxed, sound and healthy... Yes, today was a day to celebrate!! Big mahalo to Sacha Prescott, at 5th Line Rolfing!!! I was in a dark place when I found you. Now, 13 weeks later, I am in a great place to begin life again... Jason in Kihei
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I was recently in Maui and had the pleasure of experiencing a Rolfing session with Sacha P., and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I walked in, Sacha's warm and welcoming energy put me at ease, and I knew I was in the hands of a true healer. Sacha's expertise in Rolfing is evident in every aspect of the session. She has an intuitive understanding of the body, and her ability to identify and release deep-seated tension is truly remarkable. Throughout the session, Sacha guided me with care, explaining the process and ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported at every step. The session itself was both relaxing and invigorating. Sacha's skillful touch and attention to detail helped to release tension I didn't even realize I was holding. By the end of the session, I felt a profound sense of alignment and balance, both physically and emotionally. It was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I left the session feeling lighter, more energized, and deeply at peace. What sets Sacha apart is not just her technical skill, but her genuine care and compassion for her clients. She truly listens and tailors each session to meet your unique needs, creating a personalized healing experience that goes beyond just the physical. I cannot recommend Sacha P. highly enough. If you're looking for a healing Rolfing session that will leave you feeling revitalized and restored, look no further. Sacha is a gifted practitioner, and I am so grateful to have experienced her incredible work.
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I was recently in Maui and had the pleasure of experiencing a Rolfing session with Sacha P., and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I walked in, Sacha's warm and welcoming energy put me at ease, and I knew I was in the hands of a true healer. Sacha's expertise in Rolfing is evident in every aspect of the session. She has an intuitive understanding of the body, and her ability to identify and release deep-seated tension is truly remarkable. Throughout the session, Sacha guided me with care, explaining the process and ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported at every step. The session itself was both relaxing and invigorating. Sacha's skillful touch and attention to detail helped to release tension I didn't even realize I was holding. By the end of the session, I felt a profound sense of alignment and balance, both physically and emotionally. It was as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I left the session feeling lighter, more energized, and deeply at peace. What sets Sacha apart is not just her technical skill, but her genuine care and compassion for her clients. She truly listens and tailors each session to meet your unique needs, creating a personalized healing experience that goes beyond just the physical. I cannot recommend Sacha P. highly enough. If you're looking for a healing Rolfing session that will leave you feeling revitalized and restored, look no further. Sacha is a gifted practitioner, and I am so grateful to have experienced her incredible work.
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Literally the best bodywork I've ever received- and I'm a bodyworker who's received a lot of bodywork! Sacha has a gift for understanding the body and what will bring it into balance. While rolfing can be really intense and painful, I feel deep changes after only one session with Sacha. I'm definitely going back.
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Literally the best bodywork I've ever received- and I'm a bodyworker who's received a lot of bodywork! Sacha has a gift for understanding the body and what will bring it into balance. While rolfing can be really intense and painful, I feel deep changes after only one session with Sacha. I'm definitely going back.
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Does Being “Rolfed” Last? The Permanence of Structural Change.

Yes, the changes experienced through Rolfing are designed to be permanent. As Dr. Ida P. Rolf, the founder, eloquently stated:

“Rolfing is permanent. As one student put it, after you’re Rolfed you’re like a Jaguar. No matter how long you drive a Jaguar, it’s not going to turn into a Ford. That’s a very good emotional answer. It’s beautiful because it appeals to all levels.”

Photographs taken of clients years after completing the basic 10-Series consistently show that structural changes are not only present but often continue to improve as the body integrates its new organization.

While life on Maui (or anywhere) constantly presents new situations and choices that affect your body and mind, Rolfing equips your system with enhanced adaptability and integration. Your body gains more internal “room” and a new ability to listen to its own layers, allowing you to move through life with greater comfort and resilience. You’ll gain tools for continual self-healing and growth.

Client-Reported Transformations

Beyond specific ailments, clients often report these profound, lasting changes in their bodies and lives:

  • Significant relief from chronic pain
  • A noticeable feeling of lightness & fluidity
  • Increased presence and connection in their bodies
  • Boosted energy levels
  • Naturally erect posture, with more ease
  • A sense of relaxed self-confidence
  • Improved clarity and ease in decision-making
  • Enhanced adaptability to self-healing
  • Greater comfort with personal growth

Will Rolfing Help My Pain Go Away?

Often, pain arises from areas of stagnation or “stuckness” where your body has braced itself against past incidents – whether from a physical injury, a repetitive strain, or even a deeply held emotional pattern. Your body, in its natural wisdom, often holds onto these disturbances.

Rolfing serves as a powerful tool for re-aligning and freeing these areas. Through precise, external hands-on input, we help your body remember how to release these patterns and move into new, more insightful ways of being. This process aims to open up possibilities for movement and release, directly addressing the roots of your discomfort.

Can Rolfing Improve My Posture?

Absolutely. Stress and habitual patterns often cause your connective tissue (fascial web) to shorten and tighten around your bones and muscles. This restriction limits your ability to stand tall and move with ease.

Rolfing systematically addresses these restrictions. As these connecting areas are relaxed and muscles regain their ability to lengthen and slide individually, your bones naturally fall back into better alignment. This creates more space within your body, allowing your posture to become not just “erect” but truly dynamic, effortless, and resilient in concert with gravity.

Ready to Experience the Benefits of Rolfing on Maui?

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