AT1.16 Advanced Training
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Date/Time
5/9/2016
10/3/2016
Event Type(s)
Advanced Rolfing Certification
Event Description
Dates/Times:
  Phase I – May 9-12 / May 16-20 / May 23-25, 2016
Phase II – Oct 3-6 / Oct 10-14 / Oct 17-19, 2016
Instructor(s):
  Tessy Brungardt & Russell Stolzoff
Cost:
  $5,948
Class Info:
  Jennifer Eslinger
jennifer.eslinger@structuralenergy.net
Location
Tula Yoga and Wellness
99 Snelling Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104
UNITED STATES

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Details

The process of becoming an Certified Advanced Rolfer is multi-faceted,  involves learning new skills and exploring the relationship between perception and embodiment. Practitioners’ accumulated knowledge and practical experience form the basis for introducing new perspectives, skills, and techniques that will help practitioners to more easily and efficiently deliver effective results.

In this training course a systemic approach to Rolfing theory will cover a broad range of topics. In-depth exploration of the Principles of Rolfing SI, and Rolfing taxonomies (Structural, Functional, Psychobiological, Energetic, Geometrical) will be applied to the tasks of creating individual sessions and series of sessions from an advanced frame of reference. The course takes place over 24 days (168 hours), which will be divided into 2 roughly equal parts with 12 class  days in each part.

The class includes lectures, demonstrations, pracitcums, delivering a series to a client, and exchanging a series with a class partner. An emphasis will be placed on hands-on exploration and skill development. Supervision during palpation practicums, and while working with class partners and clients, will address refinement of touch and limiting body-use habits. Receiving work that is essential to improving the Rolfers' own structure and function is an important part of the class. This supports greater ease in working and easier interventions with clients. Supervised sessions with classroom clients and partners will help practitioners develop their ability to assess and address the essential and specific needs of their clients.

The following will be applied to assessment, strategy formation and delivery of a series of Rolfing SI:

  • 10-series review
  • How to design and practice client-centered, non-formulaic Rolfing sessions or series
  • Functional anatomy and fascial architecture maps
  • Biomechanics as an exploration of how things work, both specifically and in relationship to the rest of the system, including: myofascial, ligamentous, and articular considerations in the application of skilled techniques
    Creating more effective therapeutic relationships with clients
  • Techniques to improve the Rolfer's self awareness and expand her/his skills in perception
  • Focus on the body mechanics of the Rolfer with the goal of creating more ease while working
  • Expanding and refining the range of touch the Rolfer can apply to better match the needs of the client

Tessy Brungardt received her BA in Environmental Biology in 1976 from New College in Sarasota, FL. In her studies and career afterwards, she enjoyed exploring the interface of observing the natural world and the the science of how things worked. Once she was introduced to Rolfing® Structural Integration in 1979, she was inspired to take this exploration into the human realm. She became a Certified Rolfer™ in 1985 and a Certified Advanced Rolfer™ in 1988. Tessy completed her Rolf Movement® Certification in 1994. She also became certified to teach for the Rolf Institute in 1994 and became an Advanced Instructor for the Rolf Institute in 2002. She has had the privilege to teach all over the world. She maintains a full practice in Baltimore, MD where she especially enjoys working with children and musicians.

Russell Stolzoff has always been attuned to the beauty of integrated movement. He was first introduced to Rolfing® Structural Integration in 1983 as a classroom client while completing his BA at University of Colorado. The deep physical and psychological impact of that experience led him to pursue training as a Rolfer. He became a Certified Rolfer™ in 1989, and an Certified Advanced Rolfer™ in 1998. He completed his Rolf Movement® Certification in 2000, and became a Rolf Institute instructor in 2002. Russell has also completed extended studies in Somatic Experiencing and Bodynamic Analysis, a Danish method of body psychotherapy. Since 2010 Russell has worked extensively with professional athletes. He lives and practices in Bellingham, Washington.

 

 

 

 

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