Structural Integration Blog/Vault
This blog is a living vault—one that will slowly open to reveal hours of never-before-heard recordings of Ida Rolf teaching her work in her own voice. It is dedicated to Ida Rolf, Structural Integration, and the subsequent creation of Rolfing itself; preserving and passing down her teachings as they were spoken, questioned, and refined. Written and curated by Joel Gheiler, a Guild Certified Rolf Structural Integrator, these recordings are shared for Rolfing practitioners, structural integrators, bodyworkers, and anyone drawn to this lineage of touch who wish to listen, learn, and stay close to the source.
What is Rolfing in the Open Universe
Rolfing is more than a technique—it is a dialogue with gravity and structure. Through Structural Integration, the body’s fascia, muscles, and bones are gently realigned, revealing an order that has always been possible. As tension unwinds and segments of the body find their vertical relationship, energy flows more freely, movement becomes effortless, and perception deepens. Rooted in science yet expressed through artful touch, Rolfing transforms not just posture but human potential, bridging the physical, emotional, and energetic dimensions of the body.
Boston Rolf - Blog Intro
Joel Gheiler is a Guild Rolf graduate in Boston, trained closely in Dr. Ida Rolf’s original hands-on Rolf Method, which historically preceded the trademarked Rolfing® system offered by the Rolf Institute. Joel helps clients release tension, reduce chronic pain, and restore natural movement through tailored sessions for everyday people, athletes, and those seeking lasting structural integration.