Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A service mark used for a technique of deep muscular manipulation and massage for the relief of bodily and emotional tension.
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- proper noun A technique of deep tissue massage.
Etymologies
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Examples
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It is sometimes called Rolfing, after its developer, Ida P. Rolf.
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Finally, in the late 1990's, a combination of Botox injections and a radical massage therapy called Rolfing offered some relief.
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Finally, in the late 1990's, a combination of Botox injections and a radical massage therapy called Rolfing offered some relief.
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Finally, in the late 1990's, a combination of Botox injections and a radical massage therapy called Rolfing offered some relief.
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Finally, in the late 1990's, a combination of Botox injections and a radical massage therapy called Rolfing offered some relief.
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And a gift certificate for a free consultation for something called Rolfing.
Hoopi Shoopi Donna Suzanne Strempek Shea 1996
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And a gift certificate for a free consultation for something called Rolfing.
Hoopi Shoopi Donna Suzanne Strempek Shea 1996
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Mickelson to NBC's Mark Rolfing shortly after his 40-foot birdie putt on No. 18 ended his third round: "I'm one good round away."
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For this reason, bodywork techniques focusing directly on the fascia, such as Rolfing and myofasical release therapy, can sometimes stimulate tremendous physical and/or emotional release where other modalities come up short.
Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D.: Staying Fit: Yoga, Rolfing and the Elusive Cinderella Tissues Ph.D. Eva Norlyk Smith 2012
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Says Rolfing: If touring pros were just goofing around and threw down 100 balls, they'd put 99 on the green.
Even with Ovechkin-Crosby star power, NHL struggles to attract fans 2009
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