I suppose if we, practitioners of the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, were questioned as to "why we perform the work we do", the answers would be varied but supporting a common theme. Maybe it would be that we are the natural evolution of the pioneering work of Dr. Ida Rolf, or that we are natural nurturers, etc.
However, the prevalent theme would seem to be the gratification we receive when a client comes to us, more often than not, as a knock on the door of the last house on the block, for some form of relief. Then finds that relief!
My latest example would have to be a recent client, a 17 year old female, suffering from scoliosis. As a high school student, she found it almost unbearable to sit in a school desk, unable to focus or concentrate due to the pain of her condition.
As a parent I know I would entertain any possibility and be willing to go to whatever length necessary in search of help for my children and hers are certainly no exception. They made the drive from Oklahoma to Plano for their daughters session. Her spinal curvature was so severe that not only was it extremely painful, her self-esteem was suffering because she didn't think she "looked cute in her clothes anymore."
She bravely embraced her first session in our Plano, TX center and immediately began to report positive results.
She was also able to sit and focus for the hours necessary in a school desk to take the ACT exam.
After two more sessions she reported that all of her pain is gone, and her spinal curvature was lessening. Smiling, she even said she "looked cute in her clothes again."
Why do we perform the work we do? Her smile was the only answer I needed.