Testimonials

  • "Whiplash – Better Quality of Life: Several years ago I was a passenger in a car accident and suffered whiplash injuries. Thus began a nightmare, from which I am still trying to recover… My experience with Rolfing is that when my body is well and I feel comfortable in it, I also feel better mentally and psychologically… "

    — F.B. Educational Sciences, 32

  • "How to Reduce Back Pain: Rolfing helped me to understand how my body actually moves. I've not only learnt what to do to help my back problems but also what not to do. I have found that 'balancing' my body has given me better movement and has eased my pain. Anyone who has grown up with physical impairment and pain will benefit from learning this. "

    — D.M.

  • "More Self-Confident: During your Rolfing treatment I have noticed that my body is the mirror of my soul, and vice versa. I have become braver and show myself more, in that I am more able to express and share my inner experience through my posture, in my movement and also verbally. Because I am better in contact with my inner self, I am better in touch with those or that which surrounds me. I'm more lively, supple and agile, which allows me to respond to events and outside influences in a smoother and more flexible manner. "

    — S.R. Nurse, 46

  • "Worthwhile Investment: Rolfing has given me a new awareness of my body, and my posture has improved significantly. It has been exciting to experiment with my own posture and see how such small movements can make a difference. I also have a lot less back pain when sitting for long periods of time. All in all, it has been a very worthwhile investment in my health. "

    — A.K. Student

  • "Yoga - Greater Presence: Rolfing has given me a finer and clearer perception of my body and of tense areas that were released during treatment. After thirty years of daily bodywork (yoga), through Rolfing I discovered areas of my body that held unnecessary tension for years, without realizing this or knowing how to release this tension. In daily life I am able to recall the experience of relaxing these small areas during the therapy session, which results in a sense of greater presence. "

    — E.M. Teacher, 50.

  • "Better Ability to Express: Rolfing helps me to become more conscious of my posture and understand the interaction of the different parts of the body. It gives me a better perception of myself towards the outside world and at the same time it influences my means of expression. "

    — T.G. Administrative Assistant, 30

  • "Taller – More Inner Space: My body feels different - more confident – I have grown – there’s more space inside - I feel freer and safer – all which I also experience in my interpersonal relationships! Speaking of growth, a friend did not believe that I am 169 cm (according to my passport), he said he thought I’m taller than that (which I already know). We remeasured: I’m now 169.5 cm!! So that means I've grown more instead of shrinking, that’s great, right? Meanwhile my husband has shrunk 2 cm compared with his height in his Passport."

    — A.V. 60

  • "Reduced Pain: Since I have lived for over 10 years with very strong muscle, joint and nerve pain, I know many types of treatments. Mr. Dietiker and Rolfing have shown me and my muscles a new path. Despite seeming like a relatively passive treatment, Rolfing arrived in my body in a very active way: the way they work is in a light, almost playful way, respecting the personal background and lifestyle. There are many treatment options, and the best for me is the mix of several good approaches, adapted to the individual needs of each person. Rolfing has fulfilled this condition for me! I was able to make progress and learn something for life. "

    — R.L. Athlete, 33

  • "The Right Spots: Surprises? Of course! I felt that with the first look, the therapist was able to see me as who I really am. And without technology, but simply by observing. And this happened again and again during the sessions when his hands found and targeted the right spots in my body. "

    — A.L. Landscape Management Engineer 46

  • "Parkinson’s - Courage: Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, I suffer from camptocormia (forward bent position of the spine) and from imbalance, causing falls. Rolfing cannot cure me, but without the regular care of Dr. Dietiker, I probably would not be able to stand up anymore. Every time Rolfing greatly improves my condition and gives me confidence and courage."

    — A.L. Colmar

  • "More Energy: Last night I did as usual my 45-minute workout on my cross trainer, which was easier to perform than the last months. Or differently, I had more energy. Additionally, I slept like a baby. Since I have not changed my life style I have to attribute this to the treatment."

    — D.P. CEO, 52

  • "Lasting Impact: Since I began Rolfing therapy, I pay more attention to my posture and notice the smallest changes. It is very impressive how just very fine movements can do so much good! I feel much better after each treatment, and notice a lasting impact, and I look forward to the next Rolfing session."

    — D. R. Marketing, 42

  • "Fun – Trust: The Rolfing Method, as Michelle Marsidi and Joachim Dietiker practice it, has given me a new awareness of my body. Every single session brings me closer to myself. In the truest sense of the word, I now “stand” in a different relationship with my body - I have more trust in it. What I have learned in the sessions I can apply and work with every day. It is a lot of fun and the effects are long-lasting and ongoing, I’m sure of that."

    — B.U. Student, 26

  • "Better Posture - More Stable: After years of fruitless search, I found with Rolfing better posture, more stability and agility. As a result, I have less back pain. It was important for me that the whole body is treated, not just a single body part. My posture changed during the sessions. After each treatment I felt lighter, more agile, yet stable and full of energy. Surprisingly, the corrections usually are very small, and between sessions, the body searches by itself to integrate the new posture. All in all, with Rolfing I finally feel well again in my body."

    — U.G. Nurse

  • "Self-Discovery: It’s difficult to explain with words. Understanding how everything is connected in the body is probably only possible by feeling, sensing, being more aware, learning, wondering, softening, getting to know oneself better. It is also exhausting because it is a process of change, cleansing and clarification. To let it happen, to trust the moment and the right intention of the Rolfer. Impressive, how Joachim Dietiker triggers and guides such discoveries inside my body. Thank you!"

    — A.S. 38

  • "Freer – More Relaxed: Rolfing? I had only heard of Rolfing before, and now it has brought my body back into balance. I feel freer and more relaxed…. I feel better!"

    — E.G. 65

  • "Pain Free – Straighter Back: Since I began Rolfing, my back pain has been greatly reduced. And my back is now straighter. I know that the treatment will take more time, as my crooked back was also not acquired in only six months. I look forward to the next session every time because I leave the practice without pain, and with a straight back and a very good feeling."

    — R.Z.W. Surgical Nurse, 47

  • "Acute Back Pain: I was impressed that Rolfing helped me with my acute back pain and has helped me to be more aware of my body (to know something about muscles that I didn`t know they exist!) and therefore to prevent acute pain."

    — B.W. 55

  • "Tango – Balance: Dancing Tango I noticed that the way I used my body was unilateral, and some of the theory I understood but I couldn't get my body to do it because I felt disconnected to parts of my body and muscle groups. Rolfing helped me to center and connect, to feel balanced while dancing and during my daily activities."

    — R.B. Doctor, 30