Rolfing Michigan

02/14/2026

Can you use your HSA or FSA for massage therapy? It depends on medical necessity. I break down the IRS rules, what documentation you need, and when massage qualifies as a medical expense vs. general wellness.

Short answer: sometimes. Massage therapy can be paid for with HSA or FSA funds when it is medically necessary, but not when it is purely for general wellness or relaxation. That distinction is what causes most of the confusion.I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Certified Rolfer®, and this...

01/27/2026

Rice paper screens and quieter space heaters are helping during winter

01/13/2026

People often ask whether Rolfing is a form of massage therapy. Rolfing is hands-on, therapeutic, and often practiced by licensed massage therapists.

In the post, I look at where Rolfing overlaps with massage therapy and where it differs, not in terms of technique, but in how the work is organized and what it’s oriented toward. Rolfing is guided by how the body functions as a whole and how forces move through it.

People often ask whether Rolfing is a form of massage therapy, and it’s a reasonable question. Rolfing is hands-on, therapeutic, and often practiced by licensed massage therapists. From the outside, it can look similar to other forms of bodywork people are already familiar with.The short answer is...

01/12/2026

I think about nerves when I'm working more and more. I think about fascia in movement more and more.

Rolfing® Structural Integration views the human form as an interwoven system where muscles, bones, nerves, and organs are all connected through a web of fascia.

Rather than treating a sore shoulder in isolation, we address how the entire system might be contributing to that shoulder pain; how tension, alignment, gravity, and fascia interact.

This holistic perspective is at the core of Rolfing® SI.

11/10/2025

Some insights on fascial manipulation from the work of the Steccos.

10/19/2025

Ever wonder what the tensor fascia lata (TFL) really does, or why it gets confused with the IT band? This small hip muscle plays a role in stability, movement, and tension patterns. I break down its actions, common misconceptions, and how to care for it.

Not “Tensor Lata Fascia”, nor “Fascia Tensor Lata”It’s easy to get the name mixed up. Many people search for “tensor lata fascia” or “fascia tensor lata,” but the correct order is tensor fascia lata. Technically, it’s the “tensor fasciae latae”, but that is used less often in...

10/15/2025

Shadows don't cast shadows

10/10/2025

08/21/2025

07/19/2025

Recent research comparing acute pain and chronic pain finds that in chronic pain, your nervous system loses the ability to turn down pain signals.

Why does pain sometimes fade as expected, and other times stick around long after the original injury has healed?A recent article in Medscape Medical News highlights a new study that sheds light on this question. Researchers found that during acute pain, certain neurons in the brainstem actually tur...

06/03/2025

Breezy

05/26/2025

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/26/us/harvard-commencement-speaker-abraham-verghese?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKh26tjbGNrAqHbpmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe2hlHx-fGPRSPhtWEZjo6UCaaKCBmlaeQNUKtrnuvL6dm5rsAluHo8whRxIE_aem_DRYir27odxMMrWUgSxB5Ag

Abraham Verghese is a Stanford University professor, bestselling author and a prominent doctor who advocates for strengthening the physician-patient connection and bedside skills.