Joyful Rolfing
Tom Pathe
Certified Advanced Rolfer
Tom Pathe was a member of the first official Rolfing class taught by Ida Rolf in Boulder in 1973, thus a First Generation Practioner for 50 years. Our human structure "lives" within a matrix of connective tissue. We are imbedded within this matrix. Ida's pioneer contribution to the healing arts was the understanding that releasing this matrix can mollify our inner wars. Too often Rolfing has suffered from a reputation that it is too painful, and this reputation is often deserved.
Tom's work parts company from this rocky road, combining 60 years of meditation, and 10 years of shamanic work. He values soft hands over hard knuckles. The client's body and mind are invited to breathe into each sensation creating an opening and following one's own rhythm. Each gate opened along the healing path is, in fact, "sensational." By inviting breath to welcome gravity, then the big picture enters, the matrix uncoils and expands from its habitual twists. Bones, muscles, and organs change position and function. Smiles of wonder replace grimaces!
You and I connect heaven and earth.
Tom Pathe is an elegant, sophisticated, and master of Structural Integration. He works "with", never "on", his clients. Tom is the only practioner of Structural Integration still living in Boulder who was trained by Ida Rolf. His Structural Integration work is direct yet never overwhelming. Tom’s expert analysis of structural imbalance provides the foundation for substantial, sustainable changes within the physical body. His work elevates Structural Integration to an art form.
~ David Luce, M.D.
Structural Integration changed my life over 30 years ago. Since then I have worked with and received Rolfing from many well-trained practitioners. In the 10 years that I have been in Boulder I have seen a number of my patients make profound improvements in a variety of conditions with Tom’s work. This led me to Tom to have the experience for myself. He is a master with the gentlest Structural Integration hands that I have experienced. Tom is one of the few remaining people who studied directly with Ida Rolf. I recommend his work. Try him. Tom Pathe is a gem!
~ Jeffrey Dann Ph.D., Dipl.Ac.
I have known Tom Pathe for many years. He has worked with me and with my children. As a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, therapist, and medical intuitive, I have worked and witnessed Tom' integrity in many diverse situations with clients I have recommended. He is impeccable in his boundaries, and is most respectful with his own intuitive gifts. His skills in Structural Integration are unparalleled. I work with many professionals across multi-disciplinary teams and he is one of the finest in terms of his knowledge of the body and how to help restore it to its maximum potential. We recommend him without reservation.
~ Dr. Maria Michel
Testimonials
Tom Pathe is impeccable! Words do not describe the feelings. Profound change can only be experienced. As a Pilates teacher and trainer for 23 years, I understand that one cannot impart transformation to a student unless the same path has been traveled through self-work and diligent introspection. I receive support in my journey from Tom Pathe without pain and with sublime joy!
~ Pat Guyton
Dr. Ida P. Rolf, who got her doctorate in microbiology in 1920, when most women did not do such things, saw that most people are beset, gravity weighing upon them, unless their bodies, the structure of them, was shaped around the flow of gravity, that plumb line. Rolfin repair both old and new wounds, old and new pains from both this lifetime and others. When gravity and breath merge together to flow through your body you wake up to being the joyful one that you are intrinsically.
50 years experience
$150 per session (1-1.5 hours)
A Rolfer's Version of Freedom
You were born to be
free
on this earth
yet
you are captured in
hesitation
still imprisoned
within
this body you lug
around
with its wounds
of
many lifetimes
so
gravity weighs
upon
you
rather than being
the
springboard of
breath
so you fly free as
a
human to help
others
to be free as well
I Welcome You
Tom Pathe
303-664-9089 | tpathe@gmail.com
901 Rex Street, Louisville, CO 80027