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Aaron Bjorndal

Aaron Bjorndal was born in Vancouver, B.C., grew up in Kamloops, and moved to Edmonton in 1999. After a variety of different employment in various fields Aaron decided on Rolfing structural integration. He first got Rolfed at the age of fifteen to deal with a serious spinal issue (scoliosis) and was helped immensely. Health and wellness and Japanese were his background before heading to the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado.
Aaron began his Rolfing training in 1998 and completed the training in 2000. He has been practicing out of the General Hospital downtown since 2001. His no nonsense and humourous approach to his work has kept his practice thriving and continuing to grow over the years.
Continuing his studies Aaron has added some complementary modalities to his Rolfing practice: PSYCH-K, Kirlian photagraphy, and Devic Clearing.
In the near future Aaron plans to enrich his knowledge by assisting in Rolfing classes and possibly becoming an instructor of Rolfing SI.

Don Bruce

Don Bruce has been practicing Rolfing® since 1997. He has been trained in Rolfing, Rolf Movement, Therapeutic Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Trauma Energetics, Therapeutic Touch, Chi Gong, and has a BA in Psychology.
As a child, Don had two major accidents leaving his body and spine compromised. In his late twenties he received Rolfing structural integration. He was immediately hooked and the benefits were numerous including; relief from low back pain, less scoliosis, and better posture. He knew he wanted to become a Rolfer.
Don also works with the body-mind connection with a modality he calls Body Psychology. The aim of Body Psychology is to work with your body and mind simultaneously. It helps you to release the painful restrictions in your body and the issues that lie within them.
"I am committed to who you are. I bring focus and detail, openness and warmth to my work. I can address your specific needs and goals, anywhere from a very subtle level to a very deep one, and address issues that lie between."
Member of NHPC since 2003. To learn more about his practice please visit www.somaticworks.com

Beatrice Hollinshead

RMT and Reflexology (CCHHC registered)
CPR Certified - Canadian Red Cross
NHPC registered
AFLCA Fitness Instructor
CrossFit Certified Level 1
I first turned to Rolfing when other therapies could not help me manage the discomfort I was experiencing in my body. I was pleasantly surprised when the chronic wrist pain and shoulder tension disappeared as the Rolfer addressed my body's most prominent imbalances and fascial restrictions. I also became more aware of how I use my body and how to move with greater ease. It has been 5 years, and I continue to move without discomfort. I became a Rolfer to share with others this sense of empowerment through functional posture and movement.

Please email or call for more info, as I'm currently working out of 2 locations (North West and South West Edmonton), as well as offering mobile services.

Cheryl LoCicero

Certified in 1994, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Certified Rolf Movement teacher, Visceral Manipulation, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Neural Mobilization, Children.

Gerard LoCicero

Certified Rolfer since 1994.

Hans Diehl

Hans Diehl has been practicing Rolfing for 10 years and got into it because it identified and treated the source of his own chronic back pain.

Hans has completed 5 years classroom training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and is currently working on thesis. This adds depth of understanding and greatly enhances the precision and effectiveness of his treatments.

"The Rolfing 10 sessions progressively got me out of back pain with lasting results. My legs needed deep reorganization. As my legs got reorganized, most of the pain went away. The art and science of Osteopathy is a good complement to Rolfing and it takes manual therapy to a new level."

Joe Bally

I'm Joe Bally, your friendly neighbourhood Rolfer. I graduated from The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 1995, and became a Certified Advanced Rolfer in 2002. I had a full time practice in Calgary for fourteen years, and moved to the Comox Valley in 2009 in order to slow down and smell the rhododendrons. In addition to the soft tissue component of Rolfing I find that slow gentle spinal manipulation helps relieve low back, neck and shoulder pain. Prior to becoming a Rolfer I acquired a Bachelor of Education degree, a Diploma in Photographic Technology, Certification as a Life Skills Coach, and training in massage therapy.

Brett Holland

Practicing in Victoria and Salt Spring Island, BC Canada. Brett's Rolfing practice is complemented by his role as a Qi Gong instructor and training in Source Point Therapy levels 1 & 2 (An energetic approach to Rolfing). Free 30 minute consultations are available.

Certified Rolfer www.islandrolfing.com
Qi Gong Instructor www.jingui-bc.com

Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu:
May Peace & Happiness Prevail

Shannon Warwick M.A., LMBT

In practice since 1986

I am happy to be joining the Fernwood group and bring Rolfing Magic to Victoria. Throughout the years of my practice, I appreciate working with and listening to the personal needs and wishes of my clients in the exploration of body awareness. I am aware Rolfing has a bit of a reputation for being an intense experience and I want to assure you that I consider the work a partnership, with your feedback being fundamental and your comfort, the highest priority.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have or to book an appointment, I can be reached at (250) 335-0562

Dean Bergstrom

Certified Rolfer in 1998, also do Visceral Manip. Equine Massage, Advanced Rolfing from Tom Wing @ The Guild for Structural Integration, Scar Tissue workshop from Sharon Wheeler-Hancoff. Practice encompasses Haida Gwaii- Queen Charlotte Islands to Fort St. James with his wife Sue who also practices Skillful Touch Massage learned at the Rolf Institute in Boulder. She also does Pregnancy Massage, Cranial/Sacral, and Somato Emotional Release. Their home base is in Terrace, B.C. Check out the website @ www.fourhands.ca for more info regarding directions, hours of operation and phone numbers!

Miranda Dayvis (Greenacre)

Services Offered by the Peacock Wellness Team

Advanced Rolfing®, Endermologie®, Lipomassage™, Professional Integral Coaching™ (Health Coaching) Body Coaching, Lymphatic Drainage

Tara Detwiler

Tara Detwiler was introduced to Rolfing in 1982, and after a profound experience from the work decided to study at The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 1987 after completing her B.A. She has maintained a private practice in Rolfing and completed both her Rolf Movement certification in 1995 and her Advanced training in 1998.

" When I first received Rolfing I saw it as an intelligent bodywork that woke me up to an awareness of how I was moving and using my body. This exploration still continues and my enjoyment to explore somatics experiences has only grown. I really appreciate the wisdom underlying this work and feel blessed to share it with others in my practice."

Jennifer Hayes

Jennifer Hayes was certified at The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder Colorado in 1990. Since that time she has dedicated herself to her Rolfing practice as well as completing workshops in Visceral Manipulation, Spinal Mechanics, Shock and Trauma Therapy, and Rolf Movement. Jennifer received her advanced certification from the Rolf Institute in 1998. She also holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance and has practised Yoga for over a decade.

Allison Talacko

Allison Talacko earned a B.Sc. in Biology at McGill University in 1994. She graduated from the Rolf Institute in 1996, and has been practicing in Toronto ever since. Her interests are in yoga, running, squash, health and personal development through Rolfing and Professional Coaching.

Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford was certified as a Rolfer in 1988. He was also certified by the Trager Institute in 1986, and has maintained a licence as a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario since 1984. He practiced in Ontario and British Columbia from 1984 to 1998, from 1988 to 1998 mostly as a Rolfer. He currently teaches massage therapy full time at Fleming College in Peterborough. He is the co-author of 2 editions of Outcome-Based Massage — a popular textbook about medical massage. He looks forward to Rolfing again when he retires.

Kaj Devai

At 49 years old, Rolfing entered my life as a necessary point of personal evolution. A deep subconscious longing for transformation opened the door to a world of wonder and mystery. Though founded on the physiology of "fascia", the "connectedness" has taken my journey into an expansion of self which had not been accessed previously. I feel deeply blessed and grateful.

René-Pierre Bourgoin

Anciennement analyste en informatique, mon enthousiasme pour le Rolfing m'a donné l'idée alors folle de suivre la formation pour devenir moi-même praticien en Rolfing. Des circonstances particulières dans ma vie m'ont permis d'accomplir ce rêve et de développer la sensibilité nécessaire pour faire ce travail. C'est depuis 1999 je puis l'offrir à ceux de Québec et des environs qui désirent vivre cette expérience.

René-Pierre Bourgoin

I was before a computer system analyst; but my enthusiasm for Rolfing led me to consider the seemingly "crazy" idea of training to become a practitioner. I was fortunate to be able to follow my dream and invest the time, energy and personal commitment necessary to reach my goals and to acquire the necessary sensitivity to become a practitioner and complete the Rolfing training. Since 1999, I have been offering Rolfing sessions to people in Quebec and surrounding areas who wish to experience the benefits that Rolfing provides.

Marie-José Leclerc

J'ai l'intime conviction que nos corps sont la manifestation physique de qui nous sommes. Ils portent l'empreinte de notre héritage culturel et familial, et de notre histoire personnelle. Nos corps sont le moyen par lequel nous percevons le monde et entrons en relation avec lui. Notre essence profonde et un sens inné de l'Univers y sont inscrits. Depuis plus de 25 ans l'étude et la pratique de diverses techniques de travail corporel, styles de danse, yoga, sports, arts martiaux et arts dramatiques, etc., constitue la base vivante et continuellement renouvelée qui nourrit mon travail de praticienne en Rolfing de manière directe et personnelle.

Marie-José Leclerc

I am deeply convinced that our bodies are the physical manifestation of who we are. They are shaped by our cultural and familial heritage, and by our personal history. Our bodies are the means by which we perceive the world and relate to it. Our essential truth and an innate sense of the Universe are imprinted in them. For over 25 years the study and practice of different techniques of bodywork , various styles of dance, yoga, sports, martial and dramatic arts, has formed a continually renewed foundation which supports and nurtures my work as a Rolfing Practitioner in a direct and personal way.

Juliette Anglehart Zedda

Juliette Anglehart-Zedda is a Certified Rolfer, Yoga teacher and Nia Instructor. She is devoted to women as their pre and postnatal yoga teacher and their doula. She is also a marriage commissioner and a palliative care volunteer. She practices vipassana and kabbalah. She aspires to the work of the priestess.

Rolfing has been a real entry door in her life. "Rolfing gave me my feet and the Earth beneath them!" She is now pursuing her somatic studies with Visionary Cranio-Sacral with Hugh Milne in California, and is also deeply interested by Ron Kurtz work with Hakomi.

She believes that there is life in death.