Structural Integration
How Structural Integration Works
Structural Integration is a form of bodywork that focuses on realigning and balancing the body through deep, intentional work with the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. Over time, physical habits, injuries, and daily stress can create patterns of strain in the body. These patterns often show up as poor posture, chronic tension, restricted movement, or recurring pain.
Rather than treating isolated symptoms, Structural Integration looks at the body as a whole. The goal is to improve how the body moves and functions in gravity. Through a series of sessions, this approach works to release areas of tightness, restore balance to the muscular and fascial systems, and support the body in finding a more natural, upright alignment.
Structural Integration is often delivered through a series of sessions, each typically lasting about 60 minutes. What makes this approach unique is its focus on one specific area of the body during each session, while always keeping in mind the body as a connected whole.
During a session, the practitioner uses skilled hands to work deeply into the fascia and muscles of a targeted region. This might be the feet, hips, shoulders, or back—each session zooms in on a different part of the body to release tension, restore mobility, and improve alignment in that area.
By focusing on one area at a time, Structural Integration allows for precise, thorough work that gently unwinds the patterns of tightness and imbalance stored in the tissues. The practitioner also pays close attention to how that area interacts with the rest of the body. Because the fascia connects from head to toe, changes in one region can influence posture, movement, and comfort throughout the entire body.
This step-by-step process supports lasting, full-body change. Instead of a quick fix or temporary relief, Structural Integration encourages the body to relearn better ways of holding itself in space. With each session, clients often notice improved ease, better range of motion, and a growing sense of balance—not just where the work is done, but everywhere.
Structural Integration can be especially beneficial for athletes and active individuals looking to improve performance and prevent injury, those recovering from injuries or chronic pain, people who feel stuck in their posture or movement patterns, or anyone seeking deeper body awareness and lasting change.
While the work can be intense at times, it is always guided by clear communication and a focus on what feels supportive to the individual. Structural Integration is not about forcing the body into place. It is about inviting the body back into alignment with skill, care, and respect.
If you are feeling out of balance, carrying long-term tension, or curious about what it means to feel more grounded and open in your body, Structural Integration offers a path toward lasting change and deeper connection.
*Photo taken at White Pine Lake, UT September 2023*