About Karin

I first tried Rolfing nine years ago, hoping that it would help with the back pain I'd had since high school. It turned out that improving my posture through Rolfing was the key.

Not only did the 10-session series resolve the chronic back pain, it also dramatically improved my athletic ability. When I began practicing yoga, the movements felt easy and strong because my joints were better positioned and my movement was more coordinated.

Now I've been a Rolfer for over 6 years, and I love doing this work. Sometimes it is like following clues to unlock a puzzle, so we work together to solve the mystery.

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Credentials

• Practicing Rolfer in the Portland Area since 2004.
• B.A. in Women's Health from Hood College, 2001.
• Certified Rolfer, Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, May 2004.
• Member of International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI)
• Oregon LMT, 2004. License number 11497.
• Ki Aikido student 2001-present.
• Certified Toastmaster 2008.

Continuing Education

• 4/17/2005 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: The Asymmetrical Pelvis
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer (24 hours)
• 6/29/2006 Scar Tissue Workshop
  Sharon Wheeler, Certified Advanced Rolfer (24 hours)
• 8/10/2006 Six Days to an Advanced Body (Advanced 5-session series)
  Stuart Bell, Hellerwork Trainer (48 hours)
• 3/25/2007 The Neck (and what supports the neck from below)
  Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfer (24 hours)
• 11/04/2007 The Neurology of Posture, Level I (nerves of legs, hips, arms)
  Don Hazen, Certified Advanced Rolfer (32 hours)
• 5/03/2008 Breathing and Walking: Movement Education to Support the 10-series
  Mary Bond, Certified Advanced Rolfer (24 hours)
• 10/13/2008 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Legs & Arms
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer (32 hours)
• 11/16/2008 Whiplash
  Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer (16 hours)
• 12/14/2008 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Shoulder Girdle
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer (24 hours)
• 1/26/2009 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Spine and Neck
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer (32 hours)
• 5/18/2009, 10/2009, 3/10/2010 Neural Mobilization for the Shoulder and Pelvic Girdles 
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer (32 hours each)
• 6/20/2010 Neural Mobilization Part II
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer (32 hours)