Terra Massage Blog
Rolf Mentorship Program Introduction – Mentor Sara Soltau, advanced Rolfer, Santa Barbara
August 2nd, 2013 by Joachim Creten
I started the Rolf Mentoring Program required by The Rolf Institute, Boulder CO.where I need to rolf a client by following a protocol of 10 sessions with supervision of Sara Soltau an established Rolfer in Santa Barbara.I asked the client to send me notes and comments about her experience to this process for each session. … Read more
Rolf Mentoring Program
July 12th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
I started the mentoring program required by The Rolf Institute, Boulder CO. to access to the last unit of 3 for the Rolf Certification. At first, only 3 Rolfing sessions were programmed with one of my client who had massage and bodywork with me before for years. I am mentored by Sara Soltau Certified Advance … Read more
Carlmichael Climbing Camp
June 14th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
We are please to be part again of the Climbing Carmichael Training Camp. We will provide Body work to the athletes for three days from 6/13/2013 to 6/25/2013
Bones are floating in the body..
June 5th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
Bones are part of the connective tissues in your body. One of their functions is to support and protect vital organs of the body. Around them, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia sheet, blood are all part of the connective tissues. Without them, bones will drop as a pile, and without bones, we will look like unshaped … Read more
Body awareness is the key of a healthy life
May 14th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
I just finish to read an article from Lael Katharine Keen Certified Advance Rolfer ™ about embodiment and Grace, including a paragraph about why many people live so far outside their bodies?…. “the medical profession schools its”patients” to be passive and give the authority for their bodies and health into the hands of “those who … Read more
Unit II, the heart of the 10 Structural Integration Series.
March 19th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
On my way to learn the heart of the structural integration technique of Dr. Rolf. during Unit II at The Rolf Institute in Bolder CO http://www.rolf.org/. With Mary Bond, Certified Advance Rolfer over 30 years of experience learning Rolfing movements based on gentle technique improving body movement and Thomas Walker, Certified Advance Rolfer for over … Read more
On My way to the Rolfing Institute, Boulder, CO
March 19th, 2013 by Joachim Creten
On my way to learn the heart of the structural integration technique of Dr. Rolf. during Unit II at The Rolfing Institute in Bolder CO (http://www.rolf.org/. With Instructor, Mary Bond, Certified Advance Rolfer over 30 years of experience learning Rolfing movements based on gentle technique improving body movement and Instructor Thomas Walker, Certified Advance Rolfer … Read more
Bike/Run/Eat For Cancer
September 6th, 2012 by Joachim Creten
For the Jim’s 6th Gourmet Challenge, 10K walk/Run, 1/2 and Full Metric Bike for Cancer on Sept 15 2012, Santa Ynez CA , Joachim Creten, owner of Terra Massage will provide Massage during the event , all the benefits will go to The Livestrong Lance Armstrong Cancer Fondation. For more information, please visit http://www.thevineyardhouse.com or … Read more
A bad “comfortable” sitting position
May 16th, 2012 by Joachim Creten
Our modern life push us to be more and more in still position a lot.Driving, at your desk for hours etc… Believe or not, your body starts to fatigue, muscle tension builds, you fell stiff and uncomfortable. You try to find another position for better comfort. By changing from body position to another, you can finally find … Read more
“Keep Moving”
February 8th, 2012 by Joachim Creten
Often when I meet new clients they ask for advice on maintaining their body posture and avoiding injuries. My answer always starts with the same sentence: ”Keep Moving” It is essential for living organism to keep moving . When you observe monkeys in nature, even the oldest still climb trees, maybe at a slower pace, … Read more