Articles & Other Print Coverage
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February 2010
The Chicago Tribune printed an article called, "Rolfing Revealed" that speaks on what Rolfing is and provides quotes from Heidi Massa and Jill Coyne. The article was also published in the Baltimore Sun, Florida Sun Sentinal, Orlando Sentinal and Virginia Daily Press.
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2009
September 2009
Men's Health published "Everything You Know About Muscle is Wrong" by Christopher McDougall.
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April 2009
Rocklin & Roseville Today published "What is Rolfing and How does it work?" by Gary Gilbert, a Registered Nurse and Certified Advanced Rolfing Structural Integration and Movement Practitioner in Fair Oaks, CA.
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March/April 2009
Nexus magazine printed an article with a section on Rolfing called "A Bailout For Your Body" by
Wendy Underhill.
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March 2009
Examiner.com published an article called "Getting the desired results you deserve" by Les Tin.
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OregonLive.com published an article in their Community Writers section called, "Toward a Healing Line of Gravity" by Michael Sears. This article was an excerpt from his presentation, called " Maximizing Soft-Tissue Injury Repair: From Science to Yoga" at the 2009 Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety &
Health Conference.
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February 2009
EquestrianMag published a news release called, "Absorbine(R) Veterinary Liniment Enhances the Benefits of Equine Massage Therapy" which talks about Lee Williams, BA,BS, EqPTM, LMT, Structural Integrationist, and his work with horses.
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The Stuttgarter Nachrichten published an article that mentions Rolfing called, "Alexander-Technik - Entlastung für rückengeplagte Büromenschen" by Markus Brauer.
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Coast Magazine printed an article including a section recommending Rolfing as a resolution for stress, called "Highway to Health." It features Chris Amodeo, a Certified Advanced Rolfer in Costa Mesa.
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2008
December 2008
Natural Solutions (formerly Alternative Medicine magazine) published a Rolfing article featuring a round up of various bodywork modalities. Writer, Charmian Christie interviewed Rolfing instructor, Jon Martine.
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November/December 2008
Massage and Bodywork magazine published "Connections: Treating the Knee and Lower Extremities, Part I" by Art Riggs.
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October 2008
Natural Health magazine writer Adam Bible interviewed Certified Rolfer Ben Shield for a Q&A column about pinched nerves.
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September 2008
Barnard College magazine interviewed Certified Rolfer, Daphne Berwind-Dart for their "Alumna in Action" feature. Dr. Ida Rolf was an alumnus of the same college.
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August 2008
The Colorado Daily published “The Rolfer’s Digest” by Fiona Young-Brown, interviewed Certified Rolfer Matt Nasta about Rolfing and his work with Colorado University athletes. This article was part of a “Welcome Back” supplement and not available on-line
QN (il Resto del Carlino, La Nazione e il Giorno), an Italian newspaper published an article about Rolfing, by Rosalba Carbutti
Massage and Bodywork magazine writer Rebecca Jones interviewed Rolfing instructor, Micheal Polon about Rolfing. The article was supposed to be published in Body Sense – in the autumn/winter edition (a magazine published by the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals), and is about how a variety of bodywork modalities can impact balance, including tai chi, Rolfing, Structural integration and Feldenkrais®
July/August 2008
Healing Lifestyles magazine published "I Tried It: Rolfing Structural Integration" by Debra Bokur featuring Certified Advanced Rolfer™ and Movement Practitioner™, Duffy Allen.
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July 2008
Dr. Andrew Weil’s “Daily Tips” newsletter featured “Four Reasons to Try Rolfing”.
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News OK.com in Oklahoma City published “Rolfing Brings Woman Relief from Disorder” about Certified Rolfer, Dan Gentry, written by Heather Warlick, Staff Writer.
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News OK.com in Oklahoma City published "Web offers plenty of alternative treatments" by Heather Warlick.
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Summer 2008
Massage Therapy Journal published "All Wrapped Up: the Rolfing technique gets deep" by Melinda Copp.
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May/June 2008
Healing Lifestyles (HL) magazine, a national glossy bi-monthly focusing on healthy lifestyles and holistic well-being published an article about HL writer Deb Bokur’s experience with Rolfing. She received a Rolfing series from Certified Advanced Rolfer Duffy Allen.
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Good Lawyer magazine published a Rolfing article, “A Sound Mind In A Sound Body” by Certified Advanced Rolfer Libby Eason
February 2008
Las Vegas Review-Journal published BEAUTY QUEEN: The Evolution of Man. Fashion reporter Xazmin Garza discovers what Rolfing is. Certifed Advanced Rolfer, Steven Gorbet was interviewed.
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The (London) Times published an on-line article “Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All” by Rose Suckers. It mentions Fascia Research Congress article about Rolfing in Science magazine.
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Certified Advanced Rolfer Sam Adams was interviewed for an article about Rolfing in Time Out NY, a free weekly NYC paper.
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January 2008
Certified Rolfer Robert Schleip was mentioned on a Scientific American magazine blog. The reporter saw his interview in “Science” magazine and asked him to do a podcast interview
Total Body magazine published an article, “Dancing With Gravity: How Rolfing Helps With Your Body’s Structure” about Certified Rolfer Micheal McIver, written by Nancy Wocszk.
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Natural Awakening Magazine published an interview with Certified Rolfers Laura Barnes and Cindy Curci-Lee about Rolfing called, "Rolfing Digs Deep to Restore Balance" by Lisa Pencraft.
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Massage & Bodywork Magazine published a news brief about the Fascia Congress by Leslie A. Young, in their “News Notes” section.
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The Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals posted a Fascia Congress review “Meetings of the Minds” by Leslie Young.
2007
December 2007
Massage Magazine published "Fascia Research Congress a ‘Landmark Event’" by Certified Rolfer Bethany Ward.
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Massage Therapy Practice published a Fascia conference article, “Fascia at the Tipping Point: Review of the First International Fascia Research Congress” by Ann Sleeper. Video camera work provided by Jody Tennant. Massage Therapy Practice is a Canadian e-magazine for massage therapists.
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Massage Magazine published an article the “Rossiter System” by Sue McDonald
A Great Pianist and Teacher, Locating the Keys to Perseverance” By Tim Page, Washington Post Staff Writer.
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November 2007
American Chronicle published a Rolfing article “Alternative Treatment Guide – Rolfing” by Bakhru Krishan Bakhru.
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American Chronicle published “Stress Reduction - Which Techniques can be used to Reduce Stress” by Dr. John Anne.
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The Rutland Herald published “Walking your way into shape”.
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The Ventura County Reporter interviewed Certified Rolfer, Steve Knipper for an article “Not just a pretty name Rolfing expands on massage experience” By Lisa Snider.
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The Carroll County Times published “Little Prince” by Erica Kritt, Times Staff Writer. Go to
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A two-part article published in Natural Horse Magazine, Working with Rib Dysfunction by Jim Pascucci. The second part is in the next issue.
October 2007
American Chronicle published a Rolfing article “Massage Techniques” by Shabi Guptha.
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Tessy Brungardt was a special guest at maestro Leon Fleisher’s master class on at Carnegie Hall. Tessy talked about health for pianists, Rolfing movement work, anatomy and issues for pianists, ie. repetitive habit patterns. Then she worked with 4 pianists seated at the piano and discussed posture. During the Q & A discussion about arm use and lateral line Leon mentioned common concepts given by his former music teacher Schnabel. In November, Tessy also gave a workshop at the World Piano Pedagogy conference in Las Vegas
September 2007
St. Paul Pioneer Press published “Does bodywork work? We dispatched our Store Troopers to find out what they thought of three types of touch therapy.” By Rhoda Fukushima
August 2007
Cincinnati City Beat published “The Road to Wellness Massage: A Variety of Disciplines.”
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The health page of BUNTE magazine, a weekly German lifestyle and entertainment magazine, published an article about Dr. Ida P. Rolf.
July 2007
Holistic Horse Magazine published “Rolfing® for the Equine Athlete” by Rolfer Susanna Baxter
Summer 2007
Gorgeous magazine published an article by Certified Rolfers, Larry Koliha and Christopher Sco
June 2007 The New York Times published “A Pianist for Whom Never Was Never an
Option” by Holly Brubach. Go to
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The Seattle Post Intelligencer published, “Right Of Officers, Firefighters To Sue
Is Challenged Seattle Contesting Two Lawsuits” by Hector Castro.
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The International Herald Tribune, in France published a reprint of the “New York
Times” Leon Fleisher story.
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May 2007
The Seattle Times published “Rolfing Goes Mainstream: Perceptions Of The
Super-Massage System Have Changed” by Susan Phinney. They interviewed Certified
Rolfer Brad Jones. The story was picked up on the wire in Fort Worth Texas
newspaper and mentions Certified Rolfer Rey Allen.
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The Des Moines Register published “Rolfing Gains Popularity As Pain Reliever: A Des Moines Man Who Is An Avid Runner Suffered Chronic Knee Pain Until He Turned To The Unusual Therapy” by Mary Challender. VIEW ARTICLE
The Tulsa Reporter published “Bartlesville’s OK Mozart Festival Opens” by David Jones. VIEW ARTICLE
Rocklin & Roseville Today published “Rolfing, Deeper and More Powerful than Massage: Everything You Wanted to Know About Rolfing but Didn’t Know Who to Ask!” VIEW ARTICLE
The Desert Sun published, “Rolfing is hands-on therapy for the body” by Judith Salkin.
The Cleveland Scene published “The Fight Over Regulating Alternative Medicine.”
Chicago Daily Herald published “Feel Like Your Body Is Out Of Whack? Rolfing Might Help.” VIEW ARTICLE
April 2007
Vital Juice Daily published an article “Be Manipulated.”
The Edmonton Sun published, “It's A Wrap: Research Into Human Fascia Rapidly
Gains Attention” by Ann Marie McQueen.
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E Media Wire published an on-line article “Back To Front Pain Solution: Treat The
Symptom Not The Cause.”
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Ann Arbor News published an article by Amalie Nash, “Fit To The Core By Targeting Central Muscles, Pilates Is A Workout With Therapeutic Benefits, Too.”
The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. published an article “ROLFING: Technique gains popularity” by David Quick in the HEALTH & SCIENCE section.
The NY Times published a film review about “Two Hands” that mentions Rolfing.
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March 2007
Vogue magazine published an article, “Back In Style” by Heidi Julavits.
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The Daily Mail, a British tabloid mentions Rolfing in an article, “Baldrick's cunning plan.”
Stuttgarter Nachrichten, one of the largest local newspapers in Germany published an article about Rolfing, Certified Rolfer, Michael Kallina and the new fascia research at Ulm University.
Certified Rolfer, Micheal Waller’s article “Rolfing: Structural Integration” was published in the Johnstown Magazine.
January 2007 The Philadelphia News mentions Rolfing in an article, “A healthier Fleisher coming to the Kimmel” By Tom Di Nardo.
The Baltimore Sun published a film review of Academy Award nominated film, “Two Hands” about Leon Fleisher written by movie critic, Michael Sragow.
The Wall Street Journal published an article about Leon Fleisher that mentions his
experience with Rolfing structural integration, “Classical Musicians Suffer for
Their Art, “by Stuart Isacoff.
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Tecumseh Herald mentions Rolfing.
The Times published a Body & Soul article, “Spas: toxic shocker” about Damian
Barr.
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The Border Mail published an article, “Technique can rid pain, tension” By BREANNA TUCKER.
The York Daily Record profiled Certified Rolfer Regina Markle in the My Job section, “Think you need a massage, Consider Rolfing instead.”
December/January 2007
Massage and Bodywork magazine published an article, "The
Miracle of Motherhood" by Erik Dalton which introduces new research detailing
how third trimester fetal development results in ingrained fascial patterns that
follow us throughout our lives.
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Massage and Bodywork magazine published an article by Ray Bishop, “Spiraling
Babies.”
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2006
December 2006
Certified Rolfer, Sterling Castle was interviewed in a NY Times
article by Mindy Sink, “Denver Copes With the Second Major Snowstorm in Two
Weeks”.
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Hartford Courant published an article, “In Need Of Kneading? A Massage Primer”.
November 2006
The Daily Mail published “Baldrick, aged 60, presents his new love
of 25” by Clemmie Moodie, an article that mentions Rolfing.
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Certified Rolfer, Nick Gurnis was interviewed in the Delaware Coast Press.
The Monitor newspaper in McAllen,TX interviewed Certified Advanced Rolfer, Sam
Johnson in an article, "Rolfing Puts Body Back in Alignment" by Paige Lauren
Deiner, Monitor Staff Writer.
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October/November 2006
Massage and Bodywork magazine published a series of articles
about posture, including articles by Certified Rolfers, Erik Dalton, Thomas
Myers, and Mary Bond.
The
Puzzle of Perfect Posture by Erik Dalton
Acture! Posture in Action by Thomas Myers
Posture and the Perineum by Mary Bond
October 2006
The "Souderton Independent" published, "Artist Ted Hallman connects
to learn and teach, following in path of parents" by Patrick Cobbs, Staff
writer. It mentions Rolfing briefly.
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The Aspen Times published, "Bern out, 'Breath' in, Singer-songwriter Dan Bern plays the Wheeler tonight," by Stewart Oksenhorn_. The article mentions Rolfing structural integration.
July 2006
Pop In NY, a Japanese magazine published in NYC published an article
about Rolfing.
June 2006
El deber magazine, the top newspaper in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, published
an article about the availability of Rolfing in Bolivia and in Chile. Certified
Rolfer, Cornelia Rossi was among the Rolfers who were interviewed.
The Korea Times published an article, “Japan's NHK Orchestra to Tour Korea,” featured Japan’s NHK Symphony Orchestra and renowned pianist Leon Fleisher.
May 2006
Certified Rolfer, Sterling Cassel wrote a Rolfing article for Cherry
Creek News, in Denver, CO. he also received press coverage on June 29th in the
"North Denver News".
April 2006
The Miami Herald published a Health: Smart Box article about
alternative medicine. It mentions Rolfing as a popular manipulative therapy.
The Plain Dealer newspaper published an article about music, Leon Fleisher and Rolfing, “Noted Oboist Back on Campus, Prepares for Rare Concert Performance,” by Donald Rosenberg, Music Critic.
March 2006
The New York Sun newspaper published an article, “A Pianist Fighting an
Epic Battle,” by Fred Kirshnit about Leon Fleisher in their Arts and Letters
section . They say Fleisher has become the poster child for a technique known as
Rolfing.
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Delaware newspaper, The News Journal published, “Rolfers Want to Realign Your Thinking” by Ginger Wall. Chris Richardson, Certified Rolfer, who practices out of Empowered Yoga in Wilmington, works on client, Kristen Small.
Japanese magazine, Soto Koto ( LOHAS), photographed Thomas Walker and students for an upcoming Rolfing article. Kanami Muramatsu , Unit 2 student is writing the story.
Style Weekly, an alternative newspaper in Richmond, VA published an article, “Two
Hands. Infinite Spirit, “ by Chantal Panozzo, about an upcoming Leon Fleisher
concert. Tessy Brungardt, Certified Advanced Rolfer was credited with helping
Leon Fleisher recover his career.
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Dr. Weil’s Daily Tips, an on-line newsletter wrote a news tip, “The Role of Rolfing” about chronic stress, pain or bad posture.
February/March 2006
Weston on the Web, online story by Janet Marotta. She
interviewed Certified Rolfer, Jorge Gonzalez. The article and photos also
appeared in our Parks of Hometown magazine – “Smart Moves” health section.
February 2006
NewsTarget.com published an article, “Take a natural approach to
your health care,” about the popularity of Alternative medicine in Spain. Go to
http://www.NewsTarget.com/017573.html.
Newsday.com writer, Eileen Jacobsen, mentioned Certified Rolfer, Tom Gustin in her column, “On the Aisle.” Tom Gustin was performing in the theatre in NYC.
London Independent article,” Neve Campbell: Scream Star Makes London Stage Debut,”
by David Benedict says Neve Campbell rejected surgery in favour of body
therapies including Rolfing.
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Elbert County News article, “Rolfing' the newest for pain relief,” by Rhonda Moore interviewed Certified Rolfer, Sterling Castle.
Conscious Magazine, vol.02/2006, by Conscious Press published “Theme: Rolfing Part 2,” by writer, Kio Yamatomo who received the 10 series of Rolfing from Certified Rolfer, Hiroyoshi TAHATA. The photo data shows structural changes are shown in before and after photos. Kio reported that she feels more connection to her body.
January/February 2006
Pilates Style magazine writer, Julie Weingarten Dubin wrote
an article about Rolfing called. Release, Relieve, Renew."
January 2006
The Napa Valley Register published a Rolfing article. The Bradenton
Herald in Florida reprinted a New York Times article, “Correct posture is vital
to fitness,” by Catherine Saint Lewis.
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2005
August 2005
Boulder County Fit magazine, published a sports article, “My Aching
Feet,” by Certified Rolfer, Matt Nasta
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(courtesy of etouch)
July/August 2005
WEST of the City magazine (based in Canada) published a health
and wellness issue that mentions Rolfing structural integration. Karen Zabawa
wrote the article.
July 2005
Writer, and Certified Rolfer, Dave Sheldon, published an article in
Trail Runner magazine entitled, "Here's the Rub: Purge Your Trail Running
Imbalances with Rolfing."
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Massage Today magazine published "Stay in Touch With...Rolfing®" by Certified
Rolfers, Harvey Smith and Ritchie Mintz.
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The AMTA’s on-line consumer edition of "etouch" published Certified Rolfer, Matt
Nasta's article, “Oh, My Aching Feet.”
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June/July 2005
Certified Rolfer, Cathy Ulrich wrote an article for the June/July
issue of Massage & Bodywork entitled "Pliates for Bodyworkers – Working Core to
Core."
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June 2005
- “The New York Sun,” Section: Arts and Letters, published article about
concert pianist, Leon Fleisher. It mentions his experience with Rolfing. Title:
Disobedient Hands, Classical Music,” by Rich Prior.
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May 2005
The Chicago Tribune published a massage article, “Find the massage that
works for you,” by Julie Deardorff. She interviewed Certified Rolfer, Rob
Ahrens.
Cooking Light magazine writer, Myatt Murphy has wrote an article, “Stretching Doesn’t Have to Be a Do It Yourself Effort,” about "alignment techniques" for the "Fitness Front" column of their healthy living section. It includes a news brief about Rolfing.
April 2005
Metro News, a free NYC newspaper, published "Working Out the Kinks:
Going Deeper Than Massage, Rolfing Helps Us Stand Up Tall," a Health article
about Certified Rolfer, Tony Rezac. Deputy Features Editor, Catherine New, wrote
the article.
Massage Today magazine posted an online article, "Much Ado About Nothing: The
Importance of 'Nothingness' in Bodywork" By Certified Advanced Rolfer, Ray
Bishop.
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Entertainment Weekly magazine says Rolfing is "in" this month. See the Shaw Report by Jessica Shaw.
Day newspaper published, "One Man's Multitude Of Misery With Lyme Disease," By Steven Slosberg, Day Staff Columnist. It mentions Certified Rolfer, Brian Beard.
Buffalo Rising Magazine, a publication promoting quality of life in Buffalo NY, published a Rolfing article by writer Trudy Stern about Certified Rolfer, Gary Robb.
Spring, 2005
Certified Rolfer, Cathy Ulrich wrote an article for the ABMP's Body
Sense Magazine. It's called: "Expanding Little Minds, Craniosacral Therapy Helps
Youngsters Thrive" in the Spring, 2005 issue
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March 2005
– "Breathe" magazine published an article, "Rolfing Virgin" by writer,
Noah Robischon. It details the experience of its author receiving three Rolfing
sessions from Certified Rolfer, Marcelo Coutino.
Bike Magazine Columnist, Mel Bearns mentioned Rolfing in an article: "Mel's World,
Re-fueling the Passion."
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Ft. Worth, Texas newspaper, The STAR-TELEGRAM newspaper interviewed Certified
Rolfers, Rey Allen and Linda Loggins for an article entitled "Rolf Course," by
Carolyn Poirot. The article was also picked up in the Colorado Daily, Boulder,
Co; Bradenton Herald, Bradenton,FL; Seattle Times, Seattle,Washington,
Tennessean.com and other news sources.
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The Rocky Mountain News published, "Right Hand Back In Action, Fleisher Takes Nothing For Granted," By Marc Shulgold, Rocky Mountain News music critic.
The Boulder Daily Camera published an article about Rolfing and music, "Fleisher Uses Two Hands at CU," by Wes Blomster, Camera Classical Music Critic.
The Independent-Bangladesh newspaper in Dhaka, Bangladesh mentioned Rolfing.
February/March 2005
Issues magazine published "Standing Taller With Rolfing," an
article by Certified Rolfer, Cindy Atkinson. This is a British Columbian
publication.
February 2005
The St. Petersburg Times, published an arts feature, "British
choreographer Russell Maliphant," by Galina Stolyarova that mentions Rolfing.
"America Has Left The Building... A Conversation About Culture," an essay by
Phil Rockstroh & John Steppling Swans, Menlo Park,CA,USA. The essay has a small
reference to Rolfing.
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Seattle Times reporter, Julia Summerfield wrote an article about alternative approaches to beauty and interviewed, Michael (Misha) Noonan, Certified Advanced Rolfer. VIEW ARTICLE
January 2005
Tecumeh Herald newspaper reporter, Deb Wuethrich wrote an
announcement about a Natural health lecture, "A Natural Proactive Approach to
Health: You Have More Control Than You Think!” Certified Rolfer, Matt Oren and
structural integrator, Pam Oren, at Tecumeh District Library, delivered the
lecture.
Sioux City Journal newspaper reprinted the Ft. Worth Texas article,"People in pain turn to rigorous massage regimen."
Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper published an article, "The Horse Massager: Bringing
balance to horse, rider." It mentions Rolfing, a soft tissue therapy that aims
to improve posture and structure.
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Triathlete Magazine published a story, "An integrated approach to increasing
flexibility," by Ian Abbott, that mentioned Rolfing.
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December/January 2005
Massage and Bodywork magazine published, “Work From Your
Heart, Not Your Head, Tips on Developing a Body-Centered Practice," an article
written by Certified Rolfer and PT, Cathy Ulrich.
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Winter 2005
Experience Life magazine, Volume 7, Issue 1, a magazine published by
Life Time Fitness Centers, published an article, "Renewal: Your Structure, Your
Self," by Marcia Jedd. They interviewed Rolfing Instructor, Valerie Berg about
Rolfing and fascia.
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