Structural Integration: The Operating Principle

This is the gospel of Structural Integration: When the body gets working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through. Then, spontaneously, the body heals itself.
---Dr. Ida P. Rolf

Testimonials

I've had pins in my ankle since surgery in 2011.  After my scarwork session, at first I didn't notice any change except that it tingled for about a week.  After 2 weeks I noticed that I was able to flex ankle side to side and stretch the inside ankle without it hurting, and I could go up and down steps without pain.  I am now able to go up and down the stairs with close to a normal walk.  Before, I always stepped up with my left foot first and dragged my right foot up to the same step.  I can now step up with my right foot, then go to the next step up with the left, like a normal person does... I no longer feel the pain or tightness that I felt before." --- Linda Foley, Kennewick

I've suffered with back pain for nearly 40 years.  My mobility was severely limited, including a paralyzing stay in the hospital.  As a last resort, I went to Patricia Fincher for the Rolf Method of Structural Integration.  It worked when nothing else did.  I now have movement and am free of the paralyzing spasms.  ---Karen Roberts, teacher, Richland

In my work as a massage therapist, my body takes a pounding.  Patricia's work, Structural Integration, Integrative Backwork and Pranic Healing, has been instrumental in my own health care.  My scoliosis actually began to straighten.  (I had to raise the massage table as my spine lengthened.)
I highly recommend her to my clients as well as to other therapists. ---Kim Lee, LMP, Kennewick

I sincerely believe that Pat and her Structural Integration techniques were completely responsible for helping me overcome the pain that was in both of my hips. The pain was consuming my ability to live any kind of a normal life. I have had multiple sclerosis for 30 years but in spite of that have been able to exercise and keep myself in pretty good shape. When the hip pain started we were in Ohio and decided to go the “accepted way”: doctors, MRIs, chiropractic, and physical therapy. When I finally got to Pat I finally found relief. … I am ever grateful to Pat and continue to see her when needed... I would recommend her to anybody, and do on a regular basis. ---Gwen Christensen, homemaker, Richland


Structural Integration changed my life! For the past 20 years, I have slept with a TMJ splint, stood with either special shoes or orthotics, and sat with a back pillow. After my ten sessions with Pat, I no longer need any of those aids to function in my daily life, and I feel like a different person. I can sleep without a TMJ splint and wake up with no pain or headaches. I can stand for hours barefoot on tile with no pain in any of my joints. I can go on long road trips without wearing an SI belt or back brace. Before Structural Integration, I would be in terrible pain after spending several hours in a car, even with the help of a back pillow. Because of Pat’s help, the last time I traveled, I actually forgot my back pillow, and I didn’t even notice I’d forgotten it until the next day! I recommend Structural Integration with Pat to anyone who has ever suffered an accident or injury and had to live with lingering pain. My only regret is that I didn’t discover this method years ago. --- Sheila G., teacher, Tri-Cities


Structural Integration was a great help to me. As a dental hygienist, I was in constant pain in my neck and back. SI relieved my pain and my muscles were much more relaxed. My posture improved and people even asked if I was taller! --- Kerry Warden, RDH, Prosser


Structural Integration greatly improved my riding ability. I’m much more balanced... ride with more confidence. ---Dr. Liz Faletti, chiropractor, Tri-Cities


Structural Integration has eliminated the pain... I sit straighter and move freer... I highly recommend SI to everyone. ---Leslie Bates, office manager, Kennewick