Bruce Schonfeld - Advanced Rolfing

Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Body-Based, Multidisciplinary and 'Systems Anatomy' Approaches to Fascial Manipulation & Client Education

Logic : Structure and Function are inter-related. Energy and Anatomy are inter-related. Bio-mechanical restrictions are effecting physiological processes


Integrated Manual Therapies (IMT)

Therapeutic Modalities :
Rolfing Structural Integration,
Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Neural Manipulation, Movement Education

Specializing in :

- Scar Tissue, Sports Injuries and Unresolved Orthopedic Issues.

- Post-Cesarean Section complications from adhesions and scar tissue.

- Pain Management, Recovery and Rehabilitation. Pattern recognition and ergonomic improvements.

Method : Physical Manipulation of Soft Tissues, Client Education & Empowerment, Somatic Psychology

Technique : Precise, slow and stretchy. Set up in structure and then interface with inherent forces.

Big Picture : A whole person, whole body "Systems Anatomy" approach to posture, alignment and flexibility.

Functional Applications : Body Analysis, Movement Education, Ergonomic Consultation, Personal Training, Yoga & Workout Consultation.

Cross-Training Strategies for dynamic strength & flexibility, peak performance and tissue longevity.

Teacher of : Structural Integration, Body Analysis & Integrated Manual Therapies.

Continuing Education (CE) Provider for :
State of California Acupuncturists : Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

Structural Integration (SI) :
The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI),

Massage Therapy :
CA-AMTA, Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing (IPSB) in Los Angeles, Shiatsu Massage School of Santa Monica




Mission : To Meet The Body On Its Own Terms

Preventive & Holistic Health Care : Promoting Health and nurturing the Eco-System of Psyche, Soma and Self.

Mind-Body and Body-Mind :
An Integrated Health Care Continuum for the Whole Person

Vision of Integrative Medicine : Incorporating the best of both worlds. Alternative & Allopathic Medicines working together to further empower the proactive client.

Agenda : To listen to and meet the client where they are at in their process, improve whole body alignment, the practical restoration of normal range of motion to motion restricted tissues, enhance the client's body awareness
and embodiment.

Established 1994

Qi Cannot Optimally Flow Where Fascia Is Fixated

Private Practice in Santa Monica CA

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