Feature Practitioner: Jim Allbaugh, Certified Rolfer

Kristen: Jim, what is rolfing?

Jim: Rolfing is a form of body work that helps bring the body into a more balanced state. Pain, fatigue, and soreness all have the potential to fall aside, creating room for new possibilities. With rolfing, I try to bring the body into an optimal state of health, rather than the old status quo.

Kristen: From the rolfing I done in the past and the work we have done together, I understand that rolfing is a system of healing that starts by working to rebalance the physical body. As the physical body releases it’s old habit, we are able to release other habits. Can you say more about what you love about rolfing?

Jim: I love the dialogue. There is so much that can be said in conversation, but there is a dialogue that happens that is different and in some ways deeper during a Rolfing session. There is a conversation that I seek between myself and the body's inherent wisdom. What I have to do is LISTEN. Not easy, but wow, very profound.

Kristen: Do you have a story about how you helped one of your clients?

Jim: There are lots of stories. Rolfing is a very powerful modality. People report some remarkable results. More energy, calmer, less pain...One that comes to mind is how one client found the freedom of breath in her rib cage that had been cut off since birth. That was beautiful. She was able to breathe fully and in places she has never felt before.

Kristen: What shapes how you work with a person?
Jim: My commitment to my clients well being. I have been studying body work for over 5 years, and practice Aikido, a martial art, for over 13 years. Both have helped me understand the inherent wisdom of seeking our greatest potential. I bring these experiences and wisdom to my work. I seek to help my clients move from status quo toward their highest potential.

Kristen: Where can people find more information about you?
Jim: Jim Allbaugh
j.allbaugh@worldnet.att.net
www.rolfingseattle.net
(206) 271-1648