Intentions

RISO (pronounced ree-soh) stands for Research in Self-Organization. "Research" emphasizes the iterative learning process of hypothesizing, intervening, and retesting to make informed decisions. "Self-Organization" is a multidimensional process through which order arises when the relationships between parts within a system interact with improved collaboration and coordination. "Self-Organization" is also used in honor of the individual journey, acknowledging the inner healing intelligence that works behind the scenes doing what's best for each of us. That's a mouthful, I know—that's what the acronym is for.

In working together, we enter a collaborative relationship focused on the discovery and integration of the whole system: an unfolding process of understanding your parts, how they relate, and especially, how they may relate more harmoniously. Our work will weave the physiological and psychological, highlighting their bidirectional relationship while going beyond both.

You may have noticed I've used "process" a handful of times already... it's for good reason. When we're honest with ourselves, we accept that growth and healing are non-linear, and that prioritizing one aspect of our lives often comes with opportunity costs. Rolfing is one modality that can help us orient towards our potential and wholeness, simultaneously and systematically, with benefits ranging far beyond the physical (that is, the functional and structural). My overall goals are for clients to experience congruency and ease across the various dimensions of their lives, feel more curious and integrated, and embody a way of being imbued with empowerment and possibility. And when pain resolves, performance increases, or posture improves, that's icing on the cake!