There are many types of bodywork geared towards correcting posture and alignment. Structural Integration is one of them.

Wikipedia describes it as: Structural Integration is a type of Alternative medicine which aims to align the human body in the gravitational field.[1] The claimed benefit is that the increased use of balance at finer levels of the neuro-fascial-musculo-skeletal system allows for increased general well-being and physical adaptability and resilience as well as reduced pain from biomechanically caused pain. Structural Integration practitioners are trained in the application of functional biomechanical and kinesiological analysis and in effective ways of changing a client’s structure. Often connective tissue, in the form of fascia, is manipulated to allow body segments to shift to a more balanced position. Re-education of the clients movement patterns and other modalities are commonly used to achieve or support the goal of improved alignment.

ASHA School of Massage, my alma mater in the Atlanta area, offers a running series of training in this technique, taught by expert practitioner Gary Schwander, LMT. Click the link to find out more or register for the continuing education course.


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