Rolfing is a type of therapy that involves deep tissue manipulation to relieve tension and treat medical conditions. It was created by biochemist Ida P. Rolf in the 1940s and is also known as "Structural Integration". The idea behind Rolfing is that the body works best when all its parts are in alignment, and when the body is out of alignment, it moves in a way that is unbalanced, which can result in discomfort and pain. Rolfing aims to reorganize connective tissue, or fascia, resulting in health benefits. Rolfing practitioners use their hands, knuckles, elbows, and more to release, realign, and balance the whole body. Rolfing involves a set of sessions known as the Ten-Series, which focuses on releasing tension in different areas of the body before moving into the integration phase. Rolfing is different from massage therapy because it targets fascia, which can help treat various ailments, and incorporates movement education in its practice. People seek Rolfing as a way to ease pain and chronic stress, and improve performance in their professional and daily activities.