Testimonials
Rolfing - a unique experience
July 2007
My wife Rachel and I have just completed a 10-session course. Each session
of one and a half hours duration with Andri Hanekom, a fully trained and certified
Rolfing Practitioner.
Each of us has a story to tell but the upshot of the course is clearly a vast
physiological and emotional improvement in our health states. Both of us have
experienced a range of physiotherapy / massage sessions which whilst temporarily
bringing relief at times mostly met with the return of the condition. Rolfing
realigns the connective tissue in the body, namely by expert manipulation
of tendon paths and ligament paths which can be resituated in such a manner
that the scientific/anatomical efficiency of the body improves. Posture, breath
control and smooth systematic walking are component parts of Andri’s
technique.
Alongside the physical aspect lies the mental attunement to awareness of one’s
own body. Clearly we both feel much more aware of our bodily functions, and
as a result an inner calmness ensues. The technique applied has much in common
with Knya Yoga, a programme of meditation, exercises to stretch muscles, and
especially all the sections of the spine.
Rachel has benefited from several aspects, posture and walking help with the
stabilising of joints, her neck in particular and on abdominal regions. Andri
has a real flair and reassuring bedside manner, each stage of the various
procedures is carefully explained and he doesn’t proceed until the beneficiary
understands and is comfortable with what’s happening.
My own physique and physical capacity has been improved especially when it
comes to garden work. We both supplement the program with a weekend fast,
each and every weekend which has helped me lose weight and address hypertension.
Prior to taking on this programme we had both hoped that it would prove more
helpful than conventional massage - this certainly is the case -. Rachel needed
specific help in certain areas, I sought an improvement in gait, flexibility
in my hip and neck areas, which it certainly did.
Before you start a Rolfing course make sure of what you hope to improve. It’s
our belief, backed up by a positive mental attitude, which makes the course
really worthwhile. It’s up to us, once the course is complete to manage
our own lifestyles and health along sensible, careful dietary supervision,
an exercise programme we can maintain, with the result that sleep improves,
muscle, nerve and tendon behave in harmony provided the correct posture and
approach to work is maintained. We commend Rolfing , it’s an exploration
of oneself. It’s amazing how Andri can change poise and balance in limbs
and efficiency in breathing.
Charlie and Rachel Jackson
Oasis Environmental Centre
Post Office Box 49
Harkeville
6604
South Africa
I am 62 years old, was looking at double hip replacement, and had a stiff
shoulder from playing golf. After session 4 with Andri I am walking with ease
and my shoulder is flexible again.
Donald Wilkin, George
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