About Karin

I first tried Rolfing when I graduated from college, hopingthat it would help with the back pain I'd had for years. It turned out that improving my posture and movement through Rolfing was the key.

The 10-session series resolved the chronic back pain, and it also dramatically improved my athletic ability. When I began practicing yoga, the movements felt easy and strong because my joints were better positioned and my movement was more coordinated. I trained to run a 5K without much discomfort, learned to ski as an adult, and got my blackbelt in Aikido. I tried each of those activities prior to receiving Rolfing, and felt a huge change after my Rolfing series. Rolfing helped me access my natural ability to move.

I receive Rolfing sessions as needed to support my body as I break through to new levels of movement and skill.

I've been a Rolfer for over 15 years, and I love doing this work. Sometimes it is like following clues to unlock a puzzle, so we work together to solve the mystery.

A bit more about me: I'm cis-female, I use she/her pronouns, and I identify as bi/queer. I practice Ethical Non-Monogamy (aka "polyamory" meaning multiple loves). I'm comfortable working with people of all types of gender/sexuality identiries.
I'm white, of mostly Irish/Welsh heritage, and I'm passionate about providing care that is appropriate for, and respectful of, people from other ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. I was a founding member of Liberation Somatics, a group of mostly-white Rolfers who are working to educate ourselves and bring awareness and updates to our field and to the Wellness/Fitness world.

Follow this link to read Client testimonials.

Credentials

• Graduated from The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute (aka Rolf Insitute of Structural Integration) May 2004.
• Certified Advanced Rolfer 2017. 
• Member of International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI)
• Board Certified Structural Integrator (CM)
• Oregon LMT, 2004. License number 11497.
• B.A. in Women's Health from Hood College, 2001.
• Blackbelt in Ki Aikido, May 6, 2012. 
• Certified Toastmaster 2008.

Continuing Education

• 4/17/2005 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: The Asymmetrical Pelvis (3 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer 
• 6/29/2006 Scar Tissue Workshop (3 days)
  Sharon Wheeler, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 8/10/2006 Six Days to an Advanced Body (Advanced 5-session series) (6 days)
  Stuart Bell, Hellerwork Trainer
• 3/25/2007 The Neck (and what supports the neck from below) (3 days)
  Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 11/04/2007 The Neurology of Posture (nerves of legs, hips, arms) (4 days)
  Don Hazen, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/03/2008 Breathing and Walking: Movement Education to Support the 10-series (3 days)
  Mary Bond, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 10/13/2008 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Legs & Arms (4 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 11/16/2008 Whiplash  (2 days)
  Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 12/14/2008 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Shoulder Girdle (3 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/26/2009 Biomechanics for Structural Integration: Spine and Neck  (4 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/18/2009 Neural Mobilization for the Shoulder and Pelvis (4 days)
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 10/1/2009, 3/10/2010 Neural Mobilization (4 days each, assistant to the class)
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 6/20/2010 Neural Mobilization Part II (4 days)
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/11/2011 Rolfing &Trauma (6 days)
  Lael Keen, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 7/21/2011 The Pelvis (with Focus on the Sacroiliac Joint) (4 days)
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 10/5/2011 The Ankle & The Knee (4 days)
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 2011 (Year-long) 12 Functional Methods (Indirect Techniques) (18 days)
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/10/2012 Visceral (Organ) Manipulation for Structural Integration (8 days) 
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/9/2012 Visceral Manipulation - Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 11/8/2012 Visceral Manipulation - Intestines, Pancreas, Spleen (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 3/23/2013: Biomechanial Algorithm for Pelvis & Low Back (3 days)
  John DeMahy, RN, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 4/17/2013 Diaphragms, Ribcage, and Arms (4 days)
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/9/2013 Visceral Manipulation - Reproductive Organs, Bladder, Kidneys (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 8/19/2013 Anatomy Dissection Lab for Structural Integrators (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 11/7/2013 Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Lungs, Diaphragm, Heart (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/23/2014 Rolfing & Trauma (6 days)
  Lael Keen, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 2/27/2014 Neurovascular Mobilization for Structural Integrators (3 days)
  Kirstin Schumaker, KMI Structural Integration
• 5/6/2014 The Base of the Cranium (4 days) 
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 6/5/2014 Visceral Manipulation for Structural Integrators - Heart & Thorax (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 9/19/2014 Neurovascular Mobilization for Structural Integrators, Level 2 (3 days)
  Kirstin Schumaker, KMI Structural Integration
• 10/24/2014 Rolfing & Spirals in the Body (3 days)
  Gael Rosewood, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/17/2015 Optimizing Central Nervous System Function (1 day)
  Dr. Satya Sardonicus, DC
•  2/26/2015 The Upper Extremity (3 days)
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 3/14/2015 Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia (aka CTE, a neurological condition) (1 day)
  Dr. Satya Sardonicus, DC
• 4/9/2015 Balancing the Face (3 days)
  Lauren Christman and Richard Polishuk, Structural Integration Teachers
• 6/4/2015 Joints, Tendons, and Bursa: Hands and Shoulders (3 days)
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 9/24/2015 Joints, Tendons, and Bursa: Hips, Knees, Ankles (3 days)
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 12/11/2015 Rolfing & Trauma Part 2 (7 days)
  Lael Keen, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 2/26/2016 Biomechanics: Asymmetrical Patterns (Advanced) (2 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 3/31/2016 Joints, Tendons, and Bursa of the Spine (3 days)
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 4/11/2016 Visceral (Organ) Manipulation (Advanced series) (10 days)
  Liz Gaggini, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/12/2016: Biomechanical Algorithm for Pelvis & Low Back (3 days, assistant to the class)
  John DeMahy, RN, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 6/2/2016 Neural Mobilization for the Shoulder and Pelvis (4 days, assistant to the class) 
  Jon Martine, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 10/10/2016 Craniosacral for Infants (5 days)
  Carol Gray, Baby Whisperer
• 11/17/2016: Biomechanical Algorithm for Shoulders, Neck, and Ribs (3 days)
  John DeMahy, RN, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• Jan-May 2017 Rolfing Advanced Training (24 days) & Certified Advanced Rolfer certification
  Jon Martine and Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfers
• 12/15/2017 The Fluid Nature of Fascia (3 days)
  Jane Stark, DO (Doctor of Osteopathy, Canada)
• 3/16/2018 Structural-Visceral Relationships in the Abdomen and Low Back (3 days)
  Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 6/21/2018 Barral Institute Visceral Manipulation 1 - Liver and Digestive System (4 days)
  Peter Coppola, PT
• 11/9/2018 Neurobiology of Rolfing (3 days, assistant to the class)
  Michael Polon, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 1/10/2019 Barral Institute Visceral Manipulation 2 (4 days)
  Peter Coppola, PT
• 1/26/2019 Oregon Pain Summit (2 days)
  Various presenters on the most up-to-date science about pain.
• 3/6/2019 The Voice and The Diaphragm (1/2 day)
  Michael Hamm, bodywork instructor
• 4/14/2019 A Vasculature Approach to Visceral Work (2 days)
  Frank Lowen, longtime visceral teacher
• 5/2/2019 Visceral Manipulation - Lungs, Diaphragm, Heart (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 5/15/2019 The Base of the Cranium (4 days) 
  Ron Murray, Doctor of Osteopathy (Canada), Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 8/8/2019 Visceral Manipulation - Spinal Cord, Brain, Cranial Vasculature (4 days) 
  Jeffrey Burch, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• March-Nov 2020 Personal Growth for Practitioners Using Principles of "Authentic Relating"
  Michael Polon, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 3/26/2021 Symposium for the International Association of Structural Integrators (2 days)
  I was the Presentations Chair and facilitated a Keynote on antiracism in Structural Integration.
• 0/17/2021 "The heART of Being a Conscious Practitioner" (3 days)
  Michael Polon, Certified Advanced Rolfer
• 3/5/2022 Trigeminal Nerve: A Neurofascial Approach to Jaw Pain (3 hours)
  Michael Hamm, bodywork instructor
  
• 2/17/2023 Biodynamic Cranial 1 - Biodynamic Interface (4 days)
  Stacy Darby LAc & Todd Jackson, LMT
• 2/10/2024 The Feminine Identity in Structural Integration (7 days in Nicaragua)
  I co-taught with Denise Foster Scott and Michelle Fleming, Structural Integration practitioners
• 10/5/2024 Palpatory Assessment (1 day)
  Lauren Christman and Richard Polishuk, Structural Integration Teachers
• 11/9/2024 Symposium for the International Association of Structural Integrators (2 days)
  I taught a 90 minute segment on the Enneagram personality system as a lens to use with clients.