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Is Rolfing Massage Therapy?
James Tremblay working slow and deep along the spinal groove People often ask whether Rolfing is a form of massage therapy, and it’s a reasonable question. Rolfing is hands-on, therapeutic, and often practiced by licensed massage therapists. From the outside, it can look similar to other forms of bodywork people are already familiar with. The short answer is that Rolfing isn’t massage therapy in the conventional sense, but it does belong to the same broader tradition of hands

James Tremblay
Dec 23, 20254 min read


Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain: What the Brain’s Volume Knob Is Doing
It's best to nip pain in the bud before it becomes chronic Why does pain sometimes fade as expected, and other times stick around long...

James Tremblay
Jul 18, 20253 min read


How Therapeutic Massage Helps Nerve Pain, Sciatica, and Chronic Tension
Therapeutic massage is a hands-on approach to engaging the nervous system in a meaningful way. It focuses on creating change by working with how the body organizes tension and protection — particularly along the pathways where nerves and arteries travel together through layers of fascia and surrounding support structures. This isn’t about chasing symptoms or applying pressure to the most painful spot. It’s about giving the body new, relevant input — the kind that helps resolv

James Tremblay
May 9, 20254 min read


Gentle and Effective: How Dermoneuromodulation Engages the Nervous System
Cutaneous nerves ( The Division of General Surgery Manual of Surgical Anatomy ) Introduction: A Different Way to Create Change Many forms...

James Tremblay
Mar 8, 20253 min read


The Difference Between Rolfing® and Deep Tissue Massage
Ida Rolf Rolfing vs. Deep Tissue Massage: Why Rolfing May Be Right for You Deep tissue massage and Rolfing Structural Integration are...

James Tremblay
Jan 15, 20253 min read


Beyond Pain: A Personal Story
There's much more to Rolfing than pain relief. Learn about feeling comfortable in your body as you move through life.

James Tremblay
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Pain Science Primer
A pain science primer for understanding the why and how of pain in order to alleviate your pain.

James Tremblay
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Unraveling the Complexity of Spinal Mechanics: Understanding Gracovetsky's Spinal Engine Theory
Spinal Engine Theory posits that dynamic movement through the spine propagates outwards to help move the limbs efficiently.

James Tremblay
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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