FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our services.
Massage works to lower stress, relax tissue, and relieve tension in the moment — and that relief is real, but it’s often temporary, because the underlying structural pattern causing the tension hasn’t changed. Structural Integration takes a different approach: rather than working on the sore spot in isolation, SI addresses the whole tensional web that’s holding the pattern in place.
Both are forms of Structural Integration rooted in Dr. Ida Rolf’s work. Rolfing® is a registered trademark for the method taught through the Rolf lineage. Soma is a separate school, developed by Bill Williams, that keeps the layered, series-based approach and adds a psychological, body-mind dimension.
The full Soma series is 11 sessions, each focused on a different part of the body while balancing the whole. If you have a specific issue, a shorter mini-series can help, and many people begin with one session to see how the work feels. We’ll decide together in your first session based on your goals. See the 11-Series for more specific information on the focus of each session.
Ideally every two weeks. The time between sessions matters because it lets your body integrate each change before the next layer of work. If you’re doing the series, we can schedule as frequently as weekly and ideally no more than three weeks apart.
It shouldn’t hurt, but it can feel intense. The work is deep, slow, and intentional, and some spots may feel tender or uncomfortable. There’s a difference between intensity you can breathe through and pain that makes you tense up or hold your breath. If you notice the second, tell me and I’ll adjust right away. The pressure is shaped by your feedback throughout the session.
You won’t be completely covered by a sheet the whole time, because I need to see and reach your movement patterns. Underwear or stretchy shorts work for the bottom. For the top, a tube top, regular bra with full coverage, or sports bra with minimal straps give the best access.
The series is designed for lasting change rather than ongoing maintenance. My goal is for you to finish feeling and moving more freely and to keep those changes without needing regular sessions. How long they hold depends on your history, your daily habits, and how fully you complete the series. Some people like an occasional tune-up session in the years afterward, but it’s optional.
Physical therapy and chiropractic care are healthcare professions that diagnose and treat medical problems. I’m a licensed massage therapist and Structural Integration practitioner. My work focuses on whole-body patterns of tension and movement, and many clients use it alongside other care.
Cash and checks are preferred. I also accept Venmo and all major credit cards, including FSA and HSA cards. Gratuity is not customary for structural integrators.
I reserve a few sliding scale spots each month for clients experiencing financial hardship. If cost is a barrier to care, please reach out directly — I’d love to find a way to make this work.
I do not submit information to health insurance. Upon request, a receipt or superbill can be provided. If your insurance requires a referral, prescription, and/or a diagnosis from a doctor, please ensure you have this secured before your first scheduled session.
For the purpose of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Structural Integration is generally a covered service as it’s classified as massage but please check your plan documents to be sure.
PIP/MVA claims are accepted.
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, 24 hours’ notice is required to allow time to fill the empty session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged as a late cancel/no show in which you are liable for the full session fee.
Arriving more than 20 minutes late to your appointment is considered and may be charged as a late cancel/no-show.