How Often Should you see your Rolfer®?

Written by John A. Wilson, Certified Advanced Rolfer®

Published December 9th, 2023

In my practice I am asked this question a lot. How often should you come in? This all depends on the client's needs and what our plans are. The most fundamental approach to Rolfing is to do a series of 10 sessions. During that time an individual might come in anywhere from twice a week to once a month, though every week or two is a good general rule of thumb. After the series has been completed, things will take some time to settle. It is said that a Rolfing series is 10 sessions followed by a year of adjusting to the changes made. This does not mean that one needs to wait a year before coming in though. It is suggested that one wait anywhere from 3-6 months before getting more Rolfing work, unless something happens to you and you need more help. Please see What Happens After the 10 Series.

And How Long Do Changes From Rolfing Last

The purpose of systematic work is to help one become more balanced in a sustainable fashion, so if we have achieved this then you hopefully don't need as much attention. Even if a person is doing quite well though, it is a good idea to get some maintenance done, at least a few sessions a year. For others this is too infrequent and they may feel they need to see their Rolfer more often, maybe once a month or so. There are some people that decide they need to come in slightly more than monthly, for many every 3 weeks is good. Sometimes we need more attention until we are stable, so deciding to come in more frequently for a period of time until things balance out is a good idea. In my opion all that really matters is that you feel like it is adding to your quality of life.

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About The Author

John Wilson is a Certified Advanced Rolfer® with more than 20 years of experience studying the relationships between fascia, posture, movement, and chronic pain. Through thousands of client sessions, he has developed a whole-body approach to Structural Integration that emphasizes identifying the underlying compensatory patterns that contribute to discomfort rather than focusing solely on the site of pain. His writing reflects both clinical experience and an ongoing commitment to anatomy, biomechanics, and movement education.

John A. Wilson Certified Advanced Rolfer®

Credentials

• Certified Advanced Rolfer®

• Structural Integration Practitioner

• Over 20 years of clinical practice

• Specializing in posture, chronic pain, fascia, and biomechanics

• Serving Denver and Tucson

Editorial Note: Articles on this website are written by John Wilson based on his clinical experience as a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, continuing professional education, and published research. They are intended for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical advice.