Michael Arnel Rolfing Associates

About Michael Arnel

I was trained at the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado in 1985 and completed my advanced training in 1995. I am totally committed to Rolfing and know from my own experience the power and benefits of the Rolfing process. I have made eight trips overseas to aid my further knowledge and expertise in Rolfing. Apart from a busy private practice, in the Melbourne suburb of Canterbury, since 1985 I have written numerous magazine articles, lectured at various health education schools, been interviewed on radio and featured Rolfing on “A Current Affair” in 1997. I am committed to my own and your personal development and wellbeing. My interests are in nutrition, writing, psychology and philosophy. I am married to Kathryn, a naturopath and nutritionist, and we have two beautiful children.

Michael Arnel Rolfing Associates in Canterbury, Melbourne, VIC categorized under Massage Offering Massage, Relaxation Massage, Hot Stone Massage.

Some other services offered by Michael Arnel Rolfing Associates are Back Massage, Full Body Massage, Remedial Massage, Indian Head Massage, Foot Massage.

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Services

Poor Posture

We almost all have poor posture to some degree. As the body collapses we get uneven tension in our body. This feels uncomfortable and puts a lot of stress and strain on joints, nerves and internal organs. Good posture feels great!

* Joint Pain

Back, neck, hip, knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder pain can all be alleviated with Rolfing. Balancing the joints takes away the pain.

Headaches

Most headaches come from neck and/or shoulder imbalance, which interferes with blood flow and/or puts pressure on nerves in the neck and head. You don’t have to put up with headache pain from these causes

Breathing Difficulties

Asthma, emphysema, and panic attacks involve breathing disorders. These conditions, although varied, all respond well to Rolfing. The balancing of the rib-cage (and body generally) and the releasing of pressure on the lungs and diaphragm helps with the overall health, wellbeing and functioning of the respiratory system.

Anti-Aging

As posture becomes more stooped, internal organs have inhibitory pressure applied on them, preventing them from functioning to their optimum. As Rolfing prevents the breakdown and collapse of the structure of the body, we can stand straight,giving our whole body the opportunity to function properly. The lift and balance of Rolfing helps to organise and space the systems of the body, enabling them to function without stress.

 
* Arthritis

Helps to unclog and free the joints and move toxic build-up out of the body.

 
* Improving Performance

Many athletes, dancers, yoga students and sportspeople have noticed that the increased flexibility, mobility and fluidity that comes from Rolfing has enhanced and improved their individual performances.
* Emotional Wellbeing

We are all emotional beings and just as the physical body demands a certain flow of fluids and energy, so our emotions demand a flow of energy. Fear stops the discharge of free flowing emotions, which then become stuck in our body as tension. Unresolved anger, or grief, can have the same restrictive effect. Rolfing discharges this pent up emotion. Sometimes this is felt as it is brought to the surface, to be replaced by an open feeling of peace and tranquillity.
* Post Partum

Most women will tell you that their body just isn’t the same after their pregnancy. It is important to know that as your body expands for the baby, tissues are stretching and migrating into unfamiliar positions. For some women the pushing out of the abdomen also externally rotates the hips, which stay rotated after the birth. This means that the hip joints no longer fully support the spine and the ribcage collapses down, putting strain on shoulders and neck. For other women the diaphragm might be re-located, the spine compressed or the pelvis itself becoming unstable. Rolfing will put you back together, better than before your pregnancy.
* Anti-Stress and Sleep Problems

Your body will be de-stressed as deep relaxation replaces tired, tense, overworked and complaining structures. We have more energy available when we have balance, relaxation and awareness in our lives.