What Is Rolfing?

A Science Based Therapy Designed To Re-align The Body Improving Function And Reducing Pain

what is rolfing Rolfing or Structural Integration (developed by Dr Rolf) is a sophisticated and effective system of manual therapy and movement education designed to deal with postural and movement problems that develop in the human body.

Rolfing is structural bodywork - structure and function are two sides of the same coin and Rolfing's aim is to modify the bodies structure and in so doing improve its capacity to function as it was designed to - efficiently, easily and without pain.

The connective tissue network is, in fact, an organ in its own right - it is the organ of shape and structure and forms a continuous three dimensional web that wraps every cell (including every muscle fibre) in the body. The tensions and strains generated through this web and their distribution through the body determine whether the body is maintained in a balanced or in a distorted and dysfunctional state.

Connective tissue is malleable and responds to the various traumas and stresses, both physical and emotional, that the body experiences by shortening, thickening and stretching.

Just as a tent will twist into a new shape with the re-tensioning of a single guy-rope so the different parts of the body will tilt, shift and rotate in response to strain, warping into new and often dysfunctional relationships with each other and changing the relationship of the body as a whole to its larger environment.

If a persons hips are rotated, or they have rounded shoulders this will not simply be a consequence of contracted muscles or skeletal deformation but will reflect distortions in the fascial network itself.

Overcoming the structural problems you face

Generally I advise clients interested in the Rolfing process to do the first three sessions before deciding if they wish to continue.

In order to book a rolfing session you can call me direct on 0422 742 045 or email me at

I look forward to being able to assist you.

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North Shore and Western Sydney

Gary Hehir

Certified Rolfer
Rolf Movement Practitioner
Diploma Remedial Massage
BA Philosophy

0422 742 045

Dr Ida Rolf Phd
Founder of Structural Integration

Dr Ida Rolf

2 Sydney Locations
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North Shore
459 Miller Street
Cammeray

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North Shore

Western Sydney
16 King Street
Dundas Valley

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Western Sydney

"I've done martial arts for almost twenty years and have suffered all kinds of back, joint and muscular injuries. I've tried osteopaths, chiropractors and masseurs, none of them compare to a good Rolfing session with Gary. He's fixed problems I've had for years which nobody else has been able to rectify. If you've got serious muscular or joint problems give Gary a try. You won't regret it."
Rory McLeod, North Sydney, Australia

“I had my first Gua Sha treatment with Gary in about 1998. At that time I was suffering from as many as two severe migraines a week which was destroying my life. Gua Sha did not completely get rid of the migraines but it reduced their severity to a level where I could cope. Quite often the relief was almost instantaneous. It also seems to have reduced their frequency and now I get about one migraine a month. I’ve also had a tendon tear in my left shoulder successfully treated with Gua Sha and it helps me with general neck pain. I’m a Gua Sha addict and still have a treatment along with some Rolfing about every six weeks. As to the marks I’d rather have the ‘colour’ for a few days than the pain and it’s a great conversation starter”

J. McCowan

North Rocks