Barbara Jean Conti Structural Integration

10/25/2025

The days are growing shorter and we will turn back the clocks in a week. Take care of yourself this fall by getting outside during daylight hours, socializing, and making your home cozy. More suggestions are in the article, below, from the BBC.

I also recommend getting a session of therapeutic bodywork for additional support for yourself.😊

More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.

09/27/2025

Our knees are hard-working joints. Knee pain is a very common complaint. Keeping muscles in the legs and glutes strong will help protect the knee. Here are some exercises to try, compiled by the BBC.

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints, but also one of the most poorly looked after. Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later.

08/31/2025

During stressful times, take care of yourself. Yoga, bodywork, and healthy eating help support your system so you can be present for family and friends.

07/27/2025

The Garland Building now has secure electronics on the doors. This affects both the E Hennepin Ave and 2nd St NE entrances. The building directory function allows you to call Barbara when you arrive. Thank you for your patience as we adjust to this new process and equipment.

06/08/2025

Whether it's a patch of grass near your home, at a park, or on a trail, being outside is good for your health. Recommended.

Just 20 minutes in nature improves concentration and reduces the need for ADHD and ADD medications in children. Walking through nature also improves cognitive function and memory. These benefits can greatly improve performance in school.

05/17/2025

It's Art-a-Whirl weekend in Northeast Minneapolis! Check out all the options to see art and hear music.

Art-A-Whirl is May 17—19, 2024. Join us for the largest open studio tour in the nation!

04/06/2025

The second session of a Rolfing® 10-series helps build your body's foundation by working on the feet and lower legs. You can improve your base of support and balance with exercises for the toes, feet, and ankle. This video has a good assortment of options. Try one or more and notice what changes you experience.

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03/15/2025

The connective tissue (fascia) in your body encases and surrounds your organs, muscle fibers and bundles, and is a layer under your skin. This is similar to the way the pulp, segments and pith give shape to an orange.

02/09/2025

Research into the structure and workings of fascia has changed our understanding of the body.

Dr. Robert Schleip explains in his book "Fascial Fitness" that "Muscle soreness, for example, is not mainly due to the muscle tissue itself, but rather the fascia that surrounds the muscle. In many cases, back pain is caused by damage not to the vertebrae or intervertebral discs, but rather to the fascia."

Dr. Ida Rolf was an early proponent of the importance of fascia. If you have been thinking about Rolfing® to help reduce pain and improve function, why not try it now?

01/20/2025

Did you resolve to improve your health in the New Year? Remember to include therapeutic bodywork as part of your program!

12/21/2024

During this busy season, consider giving yourself the gift of therapeutic bodywork. A session can help your body to relax and renew your energy.

11/17/2024

Dr. Ida Rolf thought fascia was a key element related to how her bodywork technique improved function. Science is catching up with her ideas.

Learn more about fascia from The Cleveland Clinic. It says: "When your fascia is healthy, it’s flexible and stretches with you. When your fascia tightens up, it can restrict movement and cause painful health conditions."

Fascia is the band of thin, fibrous connective tissue that wraps around and supports every structure in your body.