Rohlfing is a system of deep tissue massage invented by Dr. Ida Rohlf (she wrote a book "Rohlfing" about it - highly recommended - the book does not teach you how to do it - you need an apprenticeship for that - but it does give the theoretical basis for it. Absolutely fascinating).
Do you know what fascia is? It is like a plastic envelope holding muscle. If you ever prepared a big slab of meat, like, say a lamb's leg (are you reading this, veggies out there?) you will know what I mean.
Dr. Rohlf's (she was a Dr. of biochiemistry, not medicine) contention was that all sort of emotional issues shaped fascia, which in turn shaped muscle. According to her, normal massages targeted muscle, but as soon as the massage was over, the fascia would return the muscles to their previous incorrect and unhealthy shape.
Therefore her system of massage reshapes the fascia.
It is expensive, but the whole process takes only 12 sessions of one hour (spaced every two weeks). The results are dramatic and pretty much permanent (or at least very long term). It is also very painful in an extremely weird way. The pain is more emotional then physical. Not uncommon for people to sob uncontrollably during the process.
This is a very summarized account of a very complex theory. If you are interested, get the book.
Best wishes,
Bernhard.
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