As an athlete or a performing artist you seek excellence.
But while athletic and artistic vision have no limits, our bodies do. How can you extend your physical limits without pain? Or, if you suffer from an injury, quickly heal and expand your range of movement to improve performance? Through the Rolfing® artistry of Chuck Carpenter at Hells Kitchen Rolfing, you can enjoy a new level of well-being and physical freedom throughout your body.
Your body is the medium of your art.
But only Rolfing® can help you tune, and heal, the medium of your body. “Control at the center with freedom at the extremities.” That was the goal of Francois Delsarte, the renowned 19th century dramatic teacher who stressed the importance of balance and centeredness. In 200 years, that principle has not changed. What has changed, however, what is new, are the incredible results you can experience through Rolfing. Are there moves you can’t make? Notes you can’t reach? Roles you can’t completely step into? Chuck Carpenter can help you tune and heal your entire body or any areas that may be causing you pain or discomfort by helping you reclaim your body’s natural structure.
Staying in shape takes conditioning.
Rolfing® is a journey to optimum movement.
Certified Advanced Rolfer®
It’s the Rolfer’s job to help you get there. A Rolfing session with Chuck starts the moment you walk into his studio. Because every move you make reveals deeper, underlying structural issues that contribute to your present condition. As a Rolfer, the challenge is to discern differences in tone, structure and movement, and then precisely adjust the pace and depth of treatment so you experience maximum results with minimum discomfort. For many people, the journey to optimum movement is emotionally transformative. While that is not the expressed goal of Rolfing, it is often an outcome. When discomfort or pain is completely alleviated, new and wonderful possibilities emerge along with the capacity to live them. Many clients feel decades younger from the experience. You can get there, too. Schedule a Rolfing NYC or NJ session now and experience the physical freedom Rolfing can bring.
The refined skills of an elite athlete or performing artist require years of practice and determination.
So it is with Rolfing®
Rolfers are called upon to determine subtle and complex conditions based merely on their ability to feel the story of your body beneath its skin. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology and kinesthesiology is fundamental to Rolfing. The health and position of bone and nerves. The tone of muscles. The pulse of veins and arteries. The pervading effects of connective tissue, or fascia, which girds and protects your entire system. All this is required learning.
Chuck Carpenter, a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, has been practicing and teaching Rolfing for over 20 years. As a “Second-Generation Rolfer,” Chuck’s instructors were hand picked by Ida Rolf herself. Rolfers and bodyworkers like Jan Sultan, Tom Meyers, Emmett Hutchins, Jim Asher and Jeffrey Maitlan were all important teachers in Chuck’s development. Chuck follows closely the seminal knowledge Ida Rolf strove to teach and preserve at The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, CO, which she founded in 1971, and where Chuck served as an Assistant Instructor. As part of his professional training, Chuck traveled to Europe to study Visceral Manipulation with Jean-Pierre Barral. He also studied Cranial Sacral Therapy at both the Upledger Institute and the Colorado Cranial Institute. And he has served as Co-Director of The School of Integrative Therapies, where he led the Structural Integration Certification Program.
You do not have to be a star of stage or screen, or throw a fastball at 100 MPH, to see Chuck. Whatever your talents, they are sure to improve through his Rolfing artistry. To schedule a Rolfing session with Chuck, please use the contact form, or call 212-307-5367.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rolfing®?
Through skilled touch and movement education, Rolfing® helps ease chronic tension, improve posture, enhance flexibility, and create lasting changes in how you move and feel. The process typically involves a series of ten sessions, each focusing on different areas and layers of the body. As restrictions in the fascia are released and proper alignment is restored, many people experience benefits such as reduced pain, improved posture, greater ease of movement, and a heightened sense of body awareness.
Who makes use of Rolfing® in New York?
People from all walks of life seek Rolfing® for various reasons. Common clients include:
- Athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to improve performance and prevent injuries
- Office workers dealing with postural issues or chronic desk-related pain
- People recovering from injuries or accidents
- Individuals with chronic pain or movement restrictions
- Musicians and performers seeking better body alignment and movement
- Anyone interested in improving their posture, flexibility, and overall body awareness
Whether you’re dealing with specific physical challenges or simply want to feel better in your body, Rolfing® can help create lasting positive changes in how you move and feel. Clients range from teenagers to seniors, and no previous bodywork experience is necessary.
Can Rolfing® help scoliosis?
Yes, Rolfing® can help people with scoliosis by working to release fascial restrictions, improve posture, and create better structural alignment throughout the body. While it cannot cure or reverse structural scoliosis, Rolfing’s systematic approach to manipulating connective tissue and realigning the body may help:
- Reduce pain and discomfort
- Improve flexibility and range of motion
- Address compensatory patterns that develop from scoliosis
- Create better balance and symmetry where possible
- Support better posture and body awareness
It’s important to work with a qualified Rolfer who has experience treating scoliosis and to coordinate care with your healthcare providers. Results vary by individual and severity of the condition.
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