Rolfing  

Have we wondered whether our body is non-aligned or unable to move naturally without any nudges or tension? Has it occurred to ourselves why we are unable to feel the balance when we are either standing or sitting? 

Rolfing, Structural Integration, is a scientifically validated technique of soft tissue manipulation and movement education that was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist, in the 1940's. It is aimed at re-establishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body for vitality and wellbeing.

The Benefits of Rolfing

Many neck, back and other physical problems are actually the symptoms of chronic   postural restrictions. Long periods of one-sided work like sitting at a computer, driving, or long standing hours at work can stress the body.

Traumas such as car accidents, falls, surgery and sport injuries can also lead to stiffness and pain in the muscles and joints. Rolfing is widely regarded as being one of the best ways of dealing with such problems. Because the body is better balanced after Rolfing, it expends less energy against gravity. This is sometimes experienced as higher level of awareness and vitality. Chronic discomforts can disappear immediately or soon after the series is completed.

Although Rolfing is mainly concerned with structural changes, any change in the physical body will inevitably affect the whole person. Rolfing clients often report positive changes in their outlook on life and in their ability to handle emotionally challenging situations. Rolfing is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. It makes no attempt at diagnosis and does not prescribe. Its purpose is to bring order to our structure, and in doing so it enhances the functioning of the whole person.

How does Rolfing work?

How Rolfing works can easily be visualized if you think of how a camping tent is structured. Camping tent is made up of two metal poles and four ropes. You can think of the metal poles being the bones in your body and the ropes being the soft tissue structures.

Can you imagine how the tent would be, if the two poles are straight but the four ropes have different tension? It would be imbalance and may fall down! What Rolfing does is balancing the ropes and put it in better alignment that gravity is not pulling it down.

"An effective human being is a whole that is

    greater than the sum of its parts"

                                              Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D

 “..when the body gets working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.”

                                                                                                            Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D

About our Rolfer® 

Vincent Lee is the first Certified Rolfer in  Singapore. He was trained in the Rolf Institute, in Colorado and Sydney. Since he started his practice in 2003, he has appeared on Channel U (health program), in Mind your Body (Strait Times) and in the Health Section (Business Times) 

Contact at:

Certified Rolfer® Vincent Lee at

Tel (O): (65) 6423 1685

(by appointment)

Rolfing Wellness

Far East Shopping Centre, #05-10B

 (at Orchard Road ,opposite Thai Embassy &

beside Hilton Hotel)