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Rolfing practice closed during the pandemic until further notice!

“Free the Body and the Mind will follow.”

Our participation in the world is peaked when we live in bodies freed of constriction. We sense more. We intuit more. We enjoy more. Give the gift of Rolfing to yourself and deepen satisfaction in your life!

 

What Rolfing Can Do for You


Rolfing vs. Massage

Why Rolfing Delivers Surprising Results

What is unique about Rolfing and how does it compare to massage and chiropractic?
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The new, gentle Rolfing is the state-of-the-art method for freeing longstanding constrictions in the body. Deeper than massage, Rolfing’s slow and penetrating touch softens contracted fascia (connective tissue)—a thin sheath of sturdy tissue that permeates the entire body, holding muscles, organs and bones together. Often overlooked and ignored by bodywork professionals and the medical community alike, connective tissue, when made supple and free of chronic contractions, promotes elegant posture and allows remarkable ease of movement.

Chiropractic seeks to bring the skeletal system into alignment by manipulation of the bones, and massage seeks to effect relaxation by easing tension out of muscles. Rolfing, however, much like a sculptor slowly molding permeable clay, softens connective tissue that has become hardened over time, sometimes decades, reshaping the body into greater symmetry and balance.

Because the touch of Rolfing is slow, deep and precise we address only one part of the body in any one session. This meticulous attention to detail is what makes Rolfing so effective and long-lasting. As a result, it is not uncommon for people coming in with neck and back pain, stiff knees, carpel tunnel syndrome and restricted movement in arms and shoulders to be surprised at how quickly and effective Rolfing is in resolving their issues.

Since Rolfing was originally conceived in the 1950’s, it has evolved considerably. Once painful, most Rolfers today work more gently than what was done in the formative days of this method. A refined Rolfer’s touch is slow, precise and detailed, and should always be intensely satisfying.

For more about the founder, and her vision of how Rolfing can evolve the human spirit, learn more about Ida Rolf.

Fee And Length Of Sessions

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Rolfing systematically reshapes the body from the smallest toe to the scalp underlying the top of head. Because of the thoroughness of the work, multiple sessions are necessary to Rolf the entire body once. As a result, Rolfing is known for “the ten series,” an organized, sequential set of sessions that elongate and gives greater symmetry to the body.

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Sessions are generally scheduled weekly, though twice a month is fine. Please note that Rolfing yields its greatest results when several sessions are received in close proximity, though you will likely be impressed at the effects of just one session.

My sessions run 75 minutes, though you should schedule an hour and a half for a session in case I need to work longer than usual. Each session includes postural analysis, bodywork and time to transition after the session.

My fees are higher than most Rolfers in the Austin area–$200 by credit card, PayPal, or check, and $180 cash. By way of explanation please note that my method of Rolfing is robust, following the traditional approach of Rolfing which works intensely in order to affect a transformative experience. Rolfers presently work on a continuum from soft to strong. While I do not do the older form of Rolfing which was quite painful, I do work intensely in order to create as much change as possible.

I have 15 years of Rolfing experience in addition to 20 years of practice as a psychologist. This enables me to understand the interface between the physical and emotional body and help my clients free the body of chronic, restrictive stress.. I also am a devoted student of Functional Medicine/Nutrition and have a strong network of practitioners who work with me in solving most any problem a client brings.

Cancellation policy: Client covers the full cost of a session if cancellation notice is not given at least 24 hours in advance.

What to wear: Men: underwear. Women: underwear (stretch shorts over underwear optional) and bra. You can be draped under a sheet if you desire.

To make an appointment:

Phone: 512.701.2831
Email: len@lenworleyphd.com
Office Location: 904 West Ave #201, Austin, 78701

 

Audio Interview — “What Rolfing Will Do For You”

This short conversation describes how Rolfing creates an architectural restoration of the physical body, restoring flexibility and elegant posture. See how Rolfing differs from deep tissue massage, and discover the potential that Rolfing holds for transforming both the physical and emotional body. 8:47 min
What Rolfing Will Do For You

Hope in Austin for the pain of scoliosis

In a typical week of Rolfing in my downtown Austin office I see headaches relieved, back pain dissolved, aching shoulders softened and the hurting knees of runners return to race. These results are common, frequent and expected from the hands of a skillful Rolfer…Read More

Rolfing Cures More Than Back Pain

Rolfing cures more than back pain, knee pain, headaches and bad posture: the liberating emotional effects of the New Gentle Rolfing…Read More

Deeper Than Massage: Why the new gentle Rolfing works and isn’t painful

I stayed away from Rolfing for over twenty years because I heard that it was extremely painful; “like tearing muscle from the bones,” I was told. Not for me. And so I continued to try yoga, sport’s stretching and probably received well over several hundred massages, all in hopes of curing my chronic lower back pain…Read More

Relief From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Find relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through the New Gentle Rolfing in downtown Austin…Read More

Five Ways Fascia is Important to Athletes

orange-fasciaRolfing concentrates on lengthening and making supple the thin but sturdy membrane that surrounds and penetrates muscles and organs–called fascia or connective tissue. It is similar to the translucent skin that surrounds each piece of an orange. If you want a fuller understanding of the role of fascia to your health and athletic performance, go to this excellent article.

 

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  • “His unique style of fomenting the release of deep emotional and psychological matter in tandem with freeing myofascial tension has the effect of increased confidence, awareness, internal knowledge, and strength. I am encouraged to dig deeper, feel fully, and be my inner animal.”

    Pat McCafferty
    Barefoot Runner & School Teacher- Charlottesville, Virginia
  • “Rolfing with Len has been a transformational experience for my physical and emotional body. Len has an innate sense of what areas needs to be addressed and has helped me decrease my scoliosis and help balance the musculature around my spine. He has been exceedingly helpful with various running injuries over the years, including knee pain, plantar fasciitis and lower back pain and his help at re-balancing my body has allowed me to run 12 marathons with decreased injuries and improved recovery time. Len has a very deep and thorough knowledge of the human body and is also seeking more knowledge to assist his clients with their pain and/or dysfunction. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Len, he is first on my list of practitioners when I am in pain and allows me to sustain a very active lifestyle!”

    Robin Truxel
    Marathon Runner, Pilates Instructor & Owner: Tru Pilates, Physical Therapist
  • “The Rolfing session with Len alleviated a nagging strained hamstring, elongated my arm reach by about 3 inches and undoubtedly improved my overall flexibility – all in one session! Afterwards I felt looser, better balanced and relief in areas of my lower back that I hadn’t even realized were constricted. I’m a strong believer that Rolfing is one of the best untapped resources for athletes out there.”

    Lesly Brown
    UVA Women's Basketball, WNBA, Detroit Shock Semi-Pro, France

Yelp Reviews

Len is a magician with his hands. He has frequently turned this painfully spasming pain ridden mid 30s back of mine into something that feels like a teenager. Len is specially very intuitively sensitive about applying just the right amount of pressure to be effective , NOT painful and yet fun. He’s insightful and a Rolfing session could very well change your life with some deep words of wisdom. I can’t recommend him any better…and if you get him started about his work in dreams…

– Neeraj B., Austin, TX

Yelp Reviews

5-star-yelpLen Worley is an amazing rolfer and therapist in general. He has an incredible ability to identify misalignments in the body, and will work to create balance in your stature as well as relieve tension created by stress and physical activity. His more “gentile rolfing” practice philosophy is not painful, and he is very cognitive of the balance between creating a relaxing yet effective experience. You will, without a doubt, leave his sessions feeling more balanced, pliable and capable to preform at your peak physical and mental ability, regardless of your profession or health history.

– Jessica S., Austin, TX

Yelp Reviews

Len will change you in the most positive ways! I initially went to see him for chronic shoulder pain and general tightness in my back — not only have I received incredible physical relief, but Len has taught me a lot about how my day to day may be effecting my body. I learn something new every time I have a session with him, and I believe that makes a big difference in the healing process. With regard to the pain (let’s me honest, it’s everyone’s first concern with Rolfing) there is none of it with Len. He truly has a gentle approach and insists that his clients communicate their comfort level throughout the session. I cannot recommend him enough.

– Michelle M., Austin, TX

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About Dr. Len Worley

Len Worley holds a PhD in counseling psychology and is a certified Rolfer, dream studies researcher and writer in Austin, TX.

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