Improve Your Body’s
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Structural Integration
By Eric Sells
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f you are looking to resolve struc- traumas, painful memories, emotional and focus. Thanks to DJ’s seasoned
tural issues as well as a transforma- issues and mental stresses are stored technique, I experienced no pain.
tional approach to your body, the in the tissues. This causes tightness After the session, my body felt
Rolfing Structural Integration may be a and density, thus restricting move- more fluid, like someone had applied
welcome solution. ment and the flow of fluids. These much-needed oil to my squeaky joints. I
I had heard the term Rolfing for restricted areas along with genetic and also experienced a strong sensation of
some time, but I was not exactly sure behavioral patterns shape the body in being lighter and taller.
what that meant. When long-time random and unbalanced ways. DJ’s passion is to help her clients
Valley Rolfer, DJ Cross, invited me With gentle yet deep intentional walk better, be more flexible and co-
to experience a session first-hand, I touch, tissues can let go of the stored ordinated, have better posture, enjoy
couldn’t resist. history and emotions can be released. greater freedom of movement, and
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and balanced in gravity. Structure sense of well being. of well being and openness. This can
determines function. The effects of The traditional Rolfing series translate into better relationships. The
gravity on a misaligned individual can consists of 10 goals with each session effects of aging can also be mitigated.
show up as back pain; poor posture; focusing on different parts of the body, With the body in better alignment,
tight, restricted muscles and move- as specific goals are accomplished. the constant struggle in fighting with
ment; compressed and painful joints; She gave me the first session in the 10 gravity, which can wear out a person,
chronic fatigue and depression; and series, which she said is “intended to is reduced.
lack of flexibility and coordination. begin opening the outer wetsuit of the I really appreciated DJ’s patient
She explained that most people body.” explanations and the sensitivity she
are born with the parts of their bod- DJ starts with a detailed assess- brings to her clients’ individual needs.
ies amassed randomly, meaning, for ment of her clients, to understand their I would definitely recommend her
example, the head and shoulders are underlying goals and related health treatment.
not exactly where they should be. issues.
Then the body is aligned in such a In each session, she applies a DJ Cross M.S. is a
way that the person may not be in precise and specially trained touch Certified Advanced
synch with gravity. The head needs on the myofascial system, which goes Rolfer and Cranio-
to be dynamically balanced over the around every muscle, ligament and Sacral Therapist
shoulder girdle, not pulled forward or bone. It’s the glue that holds a person’s based in Scottsdale.
backward. The shoulder girdle needs body together. For me, this con- She pioneered Rolfing
to be aligned over the pelvic girdle. sisted of varying touches on my neck, in the Valley more
With the pelvic girdle, one hip is often shoulders, arms, torso and thighs. DJ than 30 years ago.
rotated or twisted in front of the other. worked with me to find the right depth Visit HealthInFocusAz.com. For a free
This affects balance and walking. and pressure of touch, requesting con- consultation, contact her at 602-284-
Body tissues also a play role. Life stant feedback to ensure my comfort 5796. See ad page 46.
Pr i n t e d o n re c y c l e d Pa P e r t o Pr o t e c t t h e en v i r o n m e n t
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