Dulcey Simpkins PhD, Certified Rolfer

My last photo of the last year, the last sunset of 2023. Here's to health, vitality, and the medicine of movement in the year ahead!

Well-aligned, open and supple arms are more balanced, resilient, and reduce tension in the neck and upper spine. Ida Rolf's tools for decompressing the upper extremities were developed before smartphones or personal computers, but they deliver invaluable benefits for modern upper body problems.

Many athletes have resolved wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries through Rolfing's specialized attention to the different layers of tissues and their most efficient alignment. Hairdressers, nurses, vet technicians, dental hygienists, musicians, artists, programmers and others who do detailed work with their upper limbs can find pain relief and more efficient movement which assists in career longevity.

And as the arms become less compacted, the neck achieves more freedom—a welcome outcome for those whose stress, screen time or injuries aggravate the cervical spine.

Contact me to learn more about how Rolfing structural integration supports freedom in your arms and your neck--and more!

Rolfing SI | Westminster, CO | Dulcey Simpkins PhD, Certified Rolfer Rolfing Structural Integration combines manual therapy and movement education to safely release painful holding patterns in the body. Chronic pain relief, athletic performance, and improved balance and posture for people of all ages can be found through Rolfing. Click to learn more.

Regular basic movement —> longer healthier life! Our bodies are meant to move, and regular natural movements like walking are a key to increasing lifespan.

The Healthiest People in the World Don’t Go to the Gym Go ahead and cancel your membership, you already have the tools you need

Creating a stable yet adaptable foundation in feet and legs, balancing the pelvis, freeing the spine, reaching for the sky…. Rolfing uses a holistic approach to resolving pain and restoring vitality. Image: ‘Jupiter and Ten Moons’ by Indigenous Australian artist Barbara Merritt ​​

Rolfing SI | Westminster, CO | Dulcey Simpkins PhD, Certified Rolfer Rolfing Structural Integration combines manual therapy and movement education to safely release painful holding patterns in the body. Chronic pain relief, athletic performance, and improved balance and posture for people of all ages can be found through Rolfing. Click to learn more.

Ida Rolf saw balancing the feet as a key part of resolving spinal issues, neck pain, and overall balance in the pelvis. Just over 25% of all human bones are in the feet, and their connective tissues need specialized attention. Rolfers specialize in balancing all THREE arches (lateral, transverse and medial) as well as the complex connection to the lower leg. You are likely to experience a spacious realignment with Rolfing after ankle/foot sprains, as well as less pain in the ankles, legs, hips and spine, and more efficiency in movement activities and sports as well. Postpartum women can recover strength and resiliency with a healthier foot-leg-pelvis relationship. Resolving complex neck pain normally involves balanced, stable, open feet.
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Rolfing SI | Westminster, CO | Dulcey Simpkins PhD, Certified Rolfer Rolfing Structural Integration combines manual therapy and movement education to safely release painful holding patterns in the body. Chronic pain relief, athletic performance, and improved balance and posture for people of all ages can be found through Rolfing. Click to learn more.

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Winter is coming! Rolfing structural integration can help you cultivate your calm center, prepare for the outdoors, and rehab injuries and stuck patterns so you can make the most of the season.

"Twenty Toes" is an amazing demonstration of foot and hand dexterity. Rolfing's focus on healthy foot/ankle structure can improve the stability and versatility of your foundation--love how Roxana's abilities show us what is possible!

Twenty Toes foot juggling act "twenty toes" floor version 2015

The solidity of the earth and the spaciousness of the sky, from Bandelier National Monument, NM.

Spring irises reaching for the sun! This is a great time of year to work out imbalances with Rolfing Structural Integration.

Winter landscapes have some of the dramatic contrasts I love in taking nature photos. Here again, trees grounded in the earth reaching for the sky with ease and balance. As many clients have related about their experiences in this season, winter can be a time for going within and realigning.

Thankful for everyone in my practice! Photographing winter skylines inspires me because of the stillness, subtle colors and the balance between earth and sky. And I make the connection between Rolfing, allowing natural openness in the body, and balance as well. Orientation between earth and sky is a key element of how Rolfing helps bodies work with gravity and without pain.

Spring has arrived! Lots of drama and change on our way to summer--and my practice is open to help you adapt to the transitions of this new year and gain more adaptability and balance. Shake off the stiffness and discomfort of COVID captivity and move forward with ease. The schedule is filling into June. If you're interested in getting on the calendar, I'd love to hear from you.

From Eaton looking east! 👁👄👁

📷 Angie Hulbert