Rolfing Portland (Karin Edwards)

Portland, OR

Independent studio
Orthopedic
Lymphatic
Myofascial

Address

1016 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

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Hours

Hours are not posted. Confirm before you go.

Phone

503-230-0087

Services

Orthopedic, Lymphatic, Myofascial, Neuromuscular, Cupping, Assisted stretch

Price

From $150

Rolfing Session: $150 · 60 min · from

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What it is like

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Karin Edwards specializes in Rolfing Structural Integration, a method that transforms physical and emotional well-being by reducing pain, improving posture, and making movement easier. Clients have reported significant improvements from chronic issues like ankle pain, neck tension, and post-collision recovery. She works at the Awakenings Wellness Center, located at 1016 SE 12th, and offers gentle bodywork for children to support healthy growth and movement patterns. Karin also teaches public classes on topics such as jaw therapy and foot health. For booking, you can contact her directly at 503-230-0087 or via email at portlandrolfer@gmail.com.

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Jeanne deParrie
6 months ago
Twice in the past few years I’ve had severe muscle strain and visited Karin for relief. Both times she has solved the issue and given me helpful tips to prevent further injury. I will never see a massage therapist for pain again, I now understand that it’s a bandaid. Karin gets to the root of the issue and solves it! She’s the best!
Brittany McConnell
a year ago
Karin is a highly skilled practitioner with incredible feel, intuition, and insight. She got me through the lasting effects of an auto collision. The chiropractor, acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage all helped, but I was still experiencing pain in muscles and joints, fatigue, migraines, and brain fog. I'd always wanted to try Rolfing, but worry about the intensity of the work kept me away. Finally, I reached out to Karin, and her work got me through the last of the effects of the collision as well as addressing long-standing patterns of imbalance. I regained movement in my ankle, knee, and hip, which had been jammed in the collision. Migraines reduced and finally went away. I was sleeping better and having more energy. Karin's work is unique. I tell people that it can feel subtle. She's tuned into the tissues in such a way to regain mobility without stressing the body. She flies under the radar of the nervous system, so the body does not have a guarding reflex. In contrast with deep tissue work that feels like something is "happening," but can have risidual pain, her work feels quite gentle. Then, you stand up afterward in a different body. I feel more upright, taller, more ease in my joints, and better range of motion.
Jessica Pedrosa
a year ago
I recently completed the 10 series with Karin. Before treating, a massage therapist had suggested I try Rolfing after years of massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, and PT treatments for chronic ankle, neck, low back, and shoulder pain. These other treatments only offered temporary relief, and I had basically learned to live with the baseline discomfort or pain. I sprained my ankle badly 20+ years ago then had surgery on that same foot nearly a decade ago. I used to be a runner and far more physically active with hiking and yoga. After the surgery, my foot was always painful and I thought I now had arthritis and that my days of running or high-impact exercise were over. Basically since my first appointment with Karin, the pain and gristly/crunching feeling in my ankle were minimized. I was feeling so much better near the end of the 10 series that I went on a few slow, short jogs to test out how I felt. I've since been jogging about twice a week without any pain or issue. My legs overall feel better, and I realize I was having a fair amount of nerve pain in my upper legs that has been largely resolved. I knew very little about Rolfing before giving it a shot, and I'm so glad I did. It was worth every penny, and Karin is a wealth of knowledge on the body and health. I recommend her to anyone interested in trying out Rolfing or who have chronic pain or issues and have been unsuccessful with other types of bodywork.
Daniela Caine
a year ago
Following the advice of my chiropractor to work with a Rolfer, I found Karin. I've had a complex ankle surgery in Jan 2024, and wanted to regain my ankle mobility faster since recovery seemed to have stagnated. I'm super impressed with Karin's knowledge, and ability to tune into and work with the body. Since she's been working with my ankle the healing process has sped up and I've just been able to walk on the Forest Park trails for over 10K steps without pain or discomfort. I'm now moving on to work with her on the structural series.
Christopher Hamilton
3 years ago
Karin has an almost always gentle restorative touch. Even in the few instances when the touch is painful, she helps you breathe through it and there are amazing breakthroughs on the other side. For example, in a recent session, she worked on ribs that have been restricting my breathing and motion for years. The work involved some pressure on some very tender body structures through my chest, but when she was done, I could breathe easier and could feel the improvement in my circulation. Karin's holistic approach in considering all the interrelated systems that were involved in my pain and mobility restriction made this work far more effective than any other assistance I have received for this issue.
Rise2Health Admin
3 years ago
Karin has proven over many years to be extremely knowledgeable in her field of Rolfing. She continues to not only learn but teaches others regarding the body and nervous system. Her knowledge and experience are shown with the great results her clients achieve with her therapies. I strongly recommend Karin Edwards for quality body work.
Hunter Brown
4 years ago
I have just completed the 10 session Rolfing course with Karin Edwards. The experience was most gratifying in all regards. Karin is a very engaging person - she know her craft, listens well - tailoring the sessions to the needs of her clients. She also provides useful feedback for activities between sessions. Her knowledge of how the body structure fits together, coupled with her extensive Rolfing experience, continuing education in many facets of wellness, all wrapped up in her engaging personality, make her not only a wonderful person, but also a highly competent and therapeutic Rolfer. For anyone considering structural integration, Karin receives my highest recommendation.
James Davis
4 years ago
Karin is an excellent therapist... both competent and gentle. She is constantly expanding her knowledge and what she can offer her clients, and she is happy to educate clients about what she is doing and how it can help. Her sessions helped me heal from a serious car accident, and I have recommended her to numerous friends and colleagues.
Artemis Hunter Brown
4 years ago
Karin is a highly skilled, present, and supportive Rolfer! Working on the table, I learned so much as she guided me through the work we were doing, while feeling new sensation as my body moved in ways it hasn't for a long time. I was still noticing new looseness and ease hours after the work. As a teacher both on the table and in movement classes, Karin teaches complex topics so clearly! I felt very included in a transparent and interconnected community of bodywork, and really value the resources I gained through her example. I cannot recommend her more!
Alexis Ames
7 years ago
Karin is a thoughtful, thorough and professional Rolfer. I initially started to see her for back/neck pain and realignment from years of sitting at a desk. After our first session, I was in a car accident and our plan of care soon changed. Over the four months that I have worked with Karin my body is continuously improving and my pain subsiding immensely. Karin is always explaining her techniques and movements as she works with you, which I always find so fascinating to learn and understand what is being adjusted and how it’s all connected. I can’t recommend Karin enough.

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The bottom line

Karin Edwards is a certified advanced Rolfer in Portland, offering Rolfing Structural Integration to reduce pain, improve posture, and enhance movement. Her work has helped clients recover from injuries and chronic conditions, with a focus on long-term solutions. She also provides specialized care for children and teaches classes on topics like jaw therapy and healthy feet.

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