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Our Lineage: On The Shoulders Of Giants

Explore the lineage of Got Issues In Your Tissues, featuring the trailblazers who have shaped the Somatic Therapy transformative journey. Each figure represents a pivotal link in the chain of knowledge, contributing to the rich tapestry of Somatic Therapy.

Dr. Ida Rolf

Scientist, Biochemist, Innovator of Structural Integration & soft tissue manipulation and movement education that we now call Rolfing®. Dr. Rolf continues to be recognized as a pioneer and leader in soft tissue manipulation & movement education. Founder of The Rolf Method of Structural Integration & the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration.

Joseph Heller

Engineer, Dr. Ida Rolf's friend and Successor. First President of The Rolf Institute. Founder of Hellerwork Therapy Structural Integration & Hellerwork International Institute of Structural Integration Author.

Carmelita Davis Beets

Directly trained by the Legend Joseph Heller himself. Teacher. Author. Former Multi-National Ballroom Dance Champion. Two-Time Blackbelt. Structural Integrationist for the Kansas City Chiefs. Founder of Body Somatic Therapy & the once renowned Midwest Institute of Natural Healing.

Darla Ketchum

Directly taught by the Founder of Body Somatic Therapy, Carmelita Davis-Beets herself. Directly trained by the Legend Joseph Heller himself. Teacher. Author. Former Multi-National Ballroom Dance Champion. Two-Time Blackbelt. Structural Integrationist for the Kansas City Chiefs. Founder of Body Somatic Therapy & the once renowned Midwest Institute of Natural Healing.