“I decided to try Rolfing after I had heard it mentioned from a couple of people. I had started going to the chiropractor about 3 years ago to help with migraines. Getting adjusted by the chiropractor drastically helped my migraines, but I began to notice that my adjustment was not “sticking.” I found myself having to go to the chiropractor two to three times a week and I didn’t like the feeling of being so dependent on getting adjusted, but if I didn’t get adjusted, then the misalignment would cause a terrible headache. So after trying a few other physical therapy treatments that helped some, I thought I would give Rolfing a shot. I had read and heard some great things about Rolfing, so I figured it would be a worthwhile experience.
I recently completed my first ten sessions and am incredibly pleased with the results that I have experienced so far. To date, I am noticing that my body is more aligned, my posture is better and after implementing suggestions and tips that Kim has recommended, I am not experiencing as much tension in my shoulders, neck, and back. I also expect from what Kim said that, as time goes on, there is the possibility of even greater improvements because my body will continue to integrate her work.
What I found most valuable was Kim herself. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable in her field, but I was impressed and incredibly pleased with the time she spent with me giving me suggestions to implement in my life to help my specific needs. It is a rare thing to find someone who is willing to go above and beyond to help others as much as Kim. I am very grateful for her help. Although sometimes intense, overall, I found my Rolfing experience to be wonderful, not only physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well. Rolfing is unlike anything that I have experienced before, one session builds on the next, so the results are continual. One thing I can say is expect the unexpected and commit to the full ten sessions (in my opinion), then you will see the very best benefits for you.”
— Michelle McHome
“For the past few years, I have had back issues and carpal tunnel syndrome which Kim’s work and the exercises she has given me have been able to alleviate. I particularly value the home exercises she has taught me which help me to maintain the positive changes in my posture. She has a unique ability to educate as well as provide excellent bodywork. She also embodies a deep respect for the Rolfing process and her clients. ”
— Kate
“Without Kim’s patience, support, understanding and work, I would not be where I am today. I thank her for changing the quality of my life.”
— Denise Brown, P.T.
“I am a 23 year old and have struggled with back pain, body discomfort and a popping jaw since I was 13. I tried everything from chiropractors to massage therapists and nothing seemed to work. I was referred to go see Kim for something called “Rolfing”. I had no clue what it was but thought it couldn’t hurt to give it a try. I can honestly say that going to Kim was one of the best decisions I could have make for myself. My posture has changed, I no longer have back pain or trouble sleeping because of it and my jaw has not popped since she worked on it. I feel like a new person. I cannot thank Kim enough for all she did for me and for always welcoming me into her home and making me feel like a friend.”
— Kaitlyn
“I met Kim Hicks 12 or 13 years ago. I was referred to her by one of my doctors. I had been having back troubles for several years and he thought Rolfing might help. I had had laminectomy and still had significant back problems. I hadn’t been able to play tennis or golf in several years because of my back and was always on cold packs or heating pads. My first session with Kim was painful because of all of my restrictions. After the session was over, the pain from the session was gone and I noticed a marked improvement in my “normal” pain and stiffness. It was the first of a series of ten sessions. With each session, I had more flexibility and less back pain. By the end of those first ten sessions, I was able to play golf and tennis again, as well as take car trips. My back pain was minimal. Since then, I have gone back for a three-session series once or twice a year and have terrific mobility and can even pick up and hug my grandchildren.”
— Judee Weinstem
“As I reminisce through thoughts of my life growing up with scoliosis, I am continually thankful for my parents who did not take the advice of a specialist. I am thankful that they used common sense, educated themselves, and made proactive choices for my well being. Most of all I am grateful that I was not bound into immobility by a cast at a young age, nor was I put under the knife to have rods put up my spine to straighten my back leaving me to deal with a lifetime of pain and limited motion. Instead, my parents chose to treat my scoliosis with thoughtfulness, respecting the body’s amazing, innate ability to heal itself when nurtured and cared for with gentleness. This decision to go against conventional doctors’ suggestions began a lifetime of education with no regrets.
Since the age of nine, I have experienced the hands of many practitioners as they use their techniques to put motion back into the joints of my spine, loosen tight muscles, break up ineffective muscle patterns, and influence the cerebral spinal fluid carrying nutrients through the central nervous system. From all the many hands that have passed over my body through the years, I have gained an education that can only be learned through experience and gained through trust of one’s own intuition. I have learned when I am receiving healing versus therapy, and with Kim I definitely received healing.
I had received the ten series some time back in Oregon with remarkable changes in my structure. This past summer, I moved to Michigan and was looking for a healer who did bodywork. After going through a handful of therapists, I finally found Kim. My goal was cosmetic and the results were encouraging. After only three sessions, my wedding dress hung on me naturally and my awareness of holding patterns had heightened. Kim took before and after pictures and the evidence was concrete. My facial structure went from long and rigid to soft and natural, my left ribcage went from protruding anterior with right rotation, to a gentle evenness with a very slight rotation, my hips evened out causing my wedding dress to need no more alterations, and most of all I was reminded how the body has an amazing ability to heal when given the proper care and information. Kim has healing hands that together with her knowledge of how the body works creates a dynamic experience. She is totally selfless respecting the body’s need for time to heal. I have always held on to the belief that one day I would find someone that would help me metamorphosis from this abnormally curved spine to a straight and “normal” spine. However, through the years I have learned that through our perception, we create our own realities. For me, my reality is that my spine is normal figured, it functions as well if not better than many others’ spines, and with the gifts of people like Kim, I will continue to be active and pain free.”
