Structural Integration organizes the body around a central vertical line from the heavens down into the earth.  The fascial network is the medium addresses throughout the body. Since the "bioenergetic" field runs through the fascial network, this process assists energy flow all through the body.  When the body is off of the vertical line, energy begins to get stuck, which can result in pain, chronic discomfort and a lack of energy in general.  Therefore, the fascia is encouraged to organize itself in an orderly manner.  The fascia is organized into coronal, sagital and transverse planes.  (This makes the front, back, sides and sections of the body in general, more apparent.)  This forms the vertical line.

Because of physical injuries, repetitive motion, emotional traumas, over use and under use of muscles and gravity in general, there is a thickening, shortening and gluing of the fascia. When the length and tension of the fascia is adjusted, gravity can flow through more evenly, allowing more erect posture, greater range of motion and a clearer perception of the 3D space around one's self.

A typical session starts with the client in under clothing or a swim suit (women, two piece).  Before beginning a session, a client's posture, movement, breathing and holding patterns are observed.  Holding patterns are places in the tissue which reflect a gluing of the fascia.  This gluing interrupts energy flow and range of motion.  When muscle groups are glued together, they cease to function with ease and efficiency.

The relationship between practitioner and client is a special one.  As trust, honesty, and openness develop, the Structural Integration process becomes an arena for personal transformation on the part of both participants.

Results of Structural Integration are as varied as the people undergoing the process.  As the body moves back to the symmetry of its original design, gravity becomes a supporting and energizing force.  The release of stress and chronic pains (especially lower back pain) that often follow is not due to having addresses any particular pathology, but rather to the body's own healing power when freed to assume its proper position.

A feeling of well-being and self-confidence develops as the structure returns to its dynamic, upright support.  The person feels lighter, freer and has a higher level of energy.  Od attitudes that were held and encouraged by stuck body patterns become easier to recognize and release.  Daily tasks and athletic performance are often enhanced as energy locked up in maintaining suppport is freed.