What is Structural Integration?
Structural Integration is more than posture work. It is a fascial bodywork: a hands-on, one-on-one approach that helps your whole body find balance with gravity & effortless postural alignment by working through the fascia (your connective tissue). When your structure is organized, movement feels easier, breathing deepens, and long-held tension starts to unwind.
The 10-Series of Ida Rolf
Each session targets a specific theme, gradually addressing both the outer structure and the deeper patterns behind how you stand, move, and relate to gravity. Instead of chasing quick fixes, the series unfolds layer by layer, supporting lasting integration and a more effortless way of moving.
Breath
& Lift
We free the ribcage, shoulders and upper back to expand breath and create lift. By easing superficial tension around the ribs and sternum, your system can open and prepare for deeper work.
1.
Feet &
Foundations
We work with the soles, arches, ankles and lower legs to improve support and adaptability. When the feet respond instead of gripping, standing and walking feel lighter and more grounded.
2.
Sides & Space
This session focuses on the side body, outer legs, hips, waist and ribs. By giving more glide and length along the lateral line, the torso rotates and reaches with less effort.
3.
Inner Legs
& Support
We explore the inner arches, adductors and deep hip connections. The goal is clearer support from the inside of the legs, giving the pelvis and spine a more stable base.
4.
Front Line
& Core
We work along the front body, abdominals, hip flexors, lower ribs and diaphragm. It encourages core support without bracing and often changes how you sit, stand and transition.
5.
Back Line
& Lift
This session addresses the hamstrings, sacrum, spinal muscles and mid-back. It helps the back act as a responsive line of lift rather than a tight shield.
6.
Head, Neck & Orientation
We refine how the head balances on the spine, working with the neck, jaw, base of the skull and upper ribs. It supports easier orientation, softer tension and clearer alignment.
7.
Lower Integration
We integrate feet, legs and pelvis with the spine through touch and movement. Walking and weight transfer become more coordinated and balanced.
8.
Upper Integration
Arms, shoulders, shoulder blades and ribs are brought into better relationship with the spine and breath. The upper body begins to move as one coherent system.
9.
Whole-Body Integration
The final session links everything: feet to head, left to right, front to back. We refine standing and walking so the whole body moves with more ease and coherence.
10.
The practitioner:
Fanny Alavoine
Structural change isn’t something I do to you, but something we explore with your system.
My work began in movement: teaching yoga, mobility, and helping people feel their bodies from the inside out. Functional anatomy and biomechanics, blended with poetic intuition and a mix of philosophical roots, have been my longtime tools. But my curiosity about where movement truly begins, deep in the structure, naturally led me to Structural Integration. SI gave me the missing piece: informed, precise touch that helps the body reorganize itself rather than forcing change from the outside. In sessions, I weave touch with movement cueing and awareness practices. Yoga builds awareness, biomechanics gives direction, Structural Integration brings coherence, and together they support a body that moves with more clarity and ease.
• Rolfing® Structural Integration Level 1 — completed
• Rolfing® Structural Integration Level 2 — completed
Frequent Questions
What benefits can I expect from Structural Integration sessions?
Clients often report reduced pain, ease in posture, improved flexibility, better movement awareness, deeper relaxation, and even emotional release. Some find that changes continue to unfold long after the session.
What happens during a Structural Integration session?
We begin with a check-in, how you feel, what’s changed since last session, and testing movement patterns linked to the session’s theme. You’ll then lie on the table (back or side) while I apply mindful, precise pressure to fascial areas. I may invite you to initiate small movements to help repattern, awaken, or release structures. Toward the end, we move you to sitting or standing, and I guide gentle movements to help you embody the discoveries from the session. The pace of it all is slow always follows your body’s response.
What do I wear?
Comfort is the vibe. Usual undergarments, tight shorts, or a two-piece swimsuit work best, they let your structure be visible and easy to access.
Is it painful?
It shouldn’t be painful, but there can be challenging sensations as old tension releases. I work with sensitivity and invites your feedback so the pressure feels reparative, not defeating.
How long is a session, how many will I need, and how long can I wait between sessions?
Typical sessions last around 90 minutes.
The classic series includes 10 sessions.
Most people get the best results with sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, but if life gets busy, we adapt.
How is Structural Integration different from massage, chiropractic, or physical therapy?
Structural Integration works primarily with the fascia (connective tissue) to reorganize your whole structure in relation to gravity. Instead of fixing a single symptom, it addresses the underlying patterns that shape how you move, stand, and feel.
Massage focuses on relaxing muscles and easing short-term tension.
Chiropractic adjusts bones and joints, often with quick thrusts.
Physiotherapy aims to restore function after injury or surgery, usually with exercises, targeted manual work, and rehab protocols.
Osteopathy uses gentle manipulations to influence joints, fluids, and nervous system balance.
How much does a session cost, and is it reimbursed by insurance?
Because I’m still in training, sessions are €70 each, which is below the usual full price of €100+ per session. After completing Level 3 in 2027, prices will increase.
Sessions aren’t covered by Dutch health insurance. The good news? No forms, no paperwork, no hassle, just straightforward sessions you choose for yourself.
Where do the sessions take place?
At my home practice space: Leliestraat, Leiden.
More Questions?
If you’re wondering whether this work is right for you, or you just want to check if we’re a good match, feel free to reach out! You can WhatsApp or call me at +31 6 24 74 89 35 or email me at fanny@luma.yoga
Who is it for?
Active or aiming for your best
From yoga to running, dance to strength training, Structural Integration sessions can improve alignment, performance, and recovery so your body supports what you love to do.
Seeking lasting change
If you’re done with quick fixes, Structural Integration sessions restores your body’s natural order and gives you a clearer sense of how you move, stand, and live in your body.
Living with pain or tension
Neck, shoulders, back, whatever keeps nagging you, Structural Integration sessions can help release long-held patterns so your body can finally relax and move with ease.