Rolfing With Martha Pfleeger

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Welcome to the Core Renewal website. At Core Renewal, Martha Pfleeger draws upon twenty five years of clinical experience to create personalized treatment programs specializing in Rolfing Structural Integration® and Laban Movement Analysis. Martha has also developed expertise in massage therapy, energy work, gentle positional releases and guided visualization to develop treatment plans which support her clients through a range of therapeutic goals and emotional needs.
Both Rolfing and Laban Movement Analysis draw upon the inherent power of full-body balance, connectivity, and coordination to promote physical healing and personal transformation.

Rolfing is a form of bodywork which aligns the body around its central, vertical axis. Various depths of pressure, traction and other techniques are skillfully applied to balance muscle groups, normalize joints, and improve the overall health of soft tissues. Clients participate by drawing breath and awareness into the areas being addressed, changing positions, stretching and creating movements to amplify the benefits. In this way, Rolfing sessions are interactive, dynamic and co-creative. The approach can be modified to suit people of all ages and levels of health.

Laban Movement Analysis is a comprehensive system of movement education. Principles and patterns of coordination are taught which apply to and simplify every activity. As these are mastered, clients generate self-healing and emanate confidence through proper body mechanics and authentic self-expression. The mindfulness we awaken in our bodies will be returned as comfort, a sense of mastery, enjoyment and longevity in the activities we love.

Martha Pfleeger has been a practicing Rolfer in Portland since 1991. With a history as a professional dancer, Martha brings an intimate knowledge of body mechanics to her sessions, as well as a generosity of time and spirit. She is skilled in a number of different modalities, works with all age groups, and tailors each session to fit the needs of the individual.