Business Details
19 Years
experience
Rolfing Therapy in Portland, OR
Founded in 2007, Terra Massage began as a traditional massage practice in Santa Ynez, CA, offering Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy. Over time, we recognized the limitations of conventional techniques in addressing chronic pain and structural misalignment. This led us to pursue advanced training at The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO, where we mastered Rolfing Structural Integration. Our practice now focuses on transforming posture, alleviating chronic pain, and enhancing mobility through deep fascial manipulation.We serve both human and equine clients, addressing issues ranging from repetitive strain injuries to severe scoliosis. Our approach combines scientific precision with intuitive, personalized care, delivering lasting results that extend beyond physical relief to improve overall well-being. With over 15 years of experience, we remain committed to advancing structural integration techniques while maintaining a client-centered philosophy.
Services
Rolfing Structural Integration
The Ultimate Posture-10 Series
The Customized Session
Equine Rolfing
Posture Correction
Chronic Pain Relief
Flexibility Enhancement
Structural Realignment
Equine S.I.
Massage Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Certified Advanced Rolfer with 15+ years of experience in structural integration
- Specialized in posture correction and chronic pain relief through fascial manipulation
- Offers equine Rolfing for improved animal performance and mobility
- Personalized 10-series and customized sessions for lasting results
- Proven track record in enhancing mobility and reducing musculoskeletal pain
Associations and certifications
- Dr. Ida Rolf Institute
What people say
Lighter, taller, more energy
Expertise in structural integration
Non-invasive pain management
Improved posture
Positive results
Services
Rolfing Structural Integration
Rolfing Structural Integration is a deep tissue manipulation technique that realigns the body's fascia to improve posture, reduce chronic pain, and enhance mobility. This method addresses musculoskeletal imbalances caused by injury, repetitive strain, or poor posture. Clients experience lasting relief from physical restrictions while gaining greater body awareness and overall well-being through systematic tissue restructuring.
The Ultimate Posture-10 Series
The Ultimate Posture-10 Series is a comprehensive program designed to systematically realign the body over ten sessions. Each session targets specific fascial structures to progressively improve posture, balance, and movement efficiency. Clients receive personalized attention to address chronic pain patterns and structural imbalances. This structured approach delivers lasting results for individuals seeking permanent posture correction and enhanced physical performance.
Equine Rolfing
Equine Rolfing applies structural integration principles to improve horses' posture, performance, and comfort. This specialized technique addresses musculoskeletal imbalances caused by saddle fit issues, repetitive strain, or injury. Horses demonstrate improved movement patterns, reduced pain, and enhanced performance capabilities following treatment. The five-session protocol focuses on restoring natural alignment and mobility for equine athletes and companion animals.
The Customized Session
The Customized Session offers tailored Rolfing treatment addressing specific client needs. This flexible approach combines elements from the 10-series protocol to target particular areas of concern. Ideal for new clients exploring Rolfing or established clients requiring maintenance work, each session provides focused attention to specific musculoskeletal issues. Clients receive immediate relief from localized pain while benefiting from structural improvements that enhance overall body function.
Chronic Pain Relief
Our chronic pain relief program utilizes Rolfing techniques to address persistent musculoskeletal discomfort. By targeting fascial restrictions and structural imbalances, we resolve pain patterns that traditional therapies often miss. Clients with conditions like scoliosis, repetitive strain injuries, or post-surgical discomfort find lasting relief through our systematic approach. This non-invasive solution focuses on restoring natural body mechanics to eliminate pain at its source rather than masking symptoms.
People
Joachim Creten
Certified Advanced Rolfer
Terra Massage is a Certified Advanced Rolfer with over 15 years of experience in structural integration. He studied at The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute and specializes in posture correction, chronic pain relief, and enhancing mobility for both humans and animals. His approach combines deep fascial manipulation with personalized care to deliver lasting results.
Questions
What is Rolfing Structural Integration?
Rolfing Structural Integration is a specialized form of deep tissue massage that reorganizes the body's connective tissues to improve posture, reduce chronic pain, and enhance mobility through systematic fascial manipulation.
How does the 10-series program work?
The 10-series program systematically realigns the body through sequential sessions targeting specific fascial structures to progressively improve posture, balance, and movement efficiency over ten appointments.
Do you offer equine Rolfing services?
Yes, we provide Equine Rolfing to improve horses' posture, performance, and comfort by addressing musculoskeletal imbalances through specialized structural integration techniques.
What are the benefits of customized sessions?
Customized sessions combine elements from the 10-series protocol to address specific client needs, providing focused attention to particular musculoskeletal issues while offering immediate pain relief and structural improvements.
How long are typical appointments?
Standard sessions last 75 minutes for human clients, while equine Rolfing sessions typically require 90 minutes to address the animal's structural needs comprehensively.
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