Structural Integration benefits people from all walks of life.
- All age groups. The work can benefit children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Some people receive the work at age 80 or 90 and say they’ve never felt better. Others start in their mid-twenties or earlier and reap the benefits for the rest of their lives.
- Athletes and dancers. Runners, cyclists, other athletes, and dancers find that the work improves breathing and body awareness and allows them to perform with more ease and joy. It is also well suited to help you when with recovery from an injury. Dancers appreciate the grace coming from being naturally more aligned. See Structural Integration for Athletes.
- Yoga practitioners. Novice and experienced yoga practitioners find that Structural Integration brings balance to their bodies and increases their ability to fully explore the range their body supports. Renate is a certified Yoga instructor a the 200 hour level and has also completed Yin Yoga teacher training with Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley. She enjoys showing her clients poses to practice with the different Structural Integration sessions. See Yoga and SI.
- RSI. People at risk for Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) can benefit greatly from Structural Integration work. See Structural Integration for Repetitive Stress.
- Chronic illnesses and chronic pain. Those suffering from chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or chronic pain have reported that Structural Integration can help. Asthmatics find that holding patterns are released and the body feels more open, which may result in improvement of symptoms. Diabetics comment on the improved circulation that can result. Recent reports indicate that Structural Integration can also benefit people with ADD. For chronic pain, Structural Integration might help address the root cause, such as an imbalance of muscle tonus. At a minimum, stimulation of nerves and muscle fibers throughout the body can result in better breathing and an enhanced feeling of well being.
Renate allows extra time for the first session, so you have time for questions and get optimum results. Before Renate starts to work, she reviews the client’s medical history. In case of potential contra-indications, Renate recommends that you first talk to your doctor. Potential contraindications include acute inflammation and certain skin conditions. Renate can often work around problems, such as a painful knee or spasms in your back and achieve release and relief by working the surrounding tissues without touching the problem area directly.
