The 12-Series. A complete protocol.
Twelve sessions that work through your entire fascial system in sequence, superficial to deep, then back to integration. Developed by Tom Myers from the pioneering work of Dr. Ida P. Rolf.
Each session has a specific job. Each builds on the one before it. By the end, your body has been addressed as a whole system, not a collection of isolated problems.
No spaces left until June. I only take a small number of 12-Series clients at a time so each person gets my full attention. The waitlist below is the way in. I'll reach out as soon as a spot opens.
Get on the 12-Series waitlist.
I'll reach out as soon as a spot opens. In the meantime you'll get a few short emails about what the 12-Series is and how to prepare. First email includes a link to book a free consult so we can hit the ground running when your spot comes up.
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The first email is on its way and includes a link to book a free consultation. I'll reach out personally when a 12-Series spot opens up.
The 12-Series is deliberately narrow. Read this first.
- + You are ready to commit to twelve sessions over three to four months
- + You want lasting structural change, not temporary symptom relief
- + You have chronic pain, postural compensation, or old injury patterns
- + You are willing to do light between-session movement work
- + You want a systematic protocol, not a grab-bag of techniques
- · You are looking for a quick fix or a single-session reset
- · You cannot commit to weekly sessions over the series length
- · You are in acute injury needing medical clearance first
- · You want passive bodywork without any participation
Not sure? A twenty-minute consultation is the cleanest way to find out. The Hip Series or The Reset are strong alternatives if the full arc is not the right fit yet.
Three phases, one arc.
Superficial
Opening the outer sleeve of the body: front, back, sides, and the relationship between left and right. Creating initial ease and preparing the system for deeper work.
Deep Core
Working the deep front and back lines: foundation, pelvis, spine, head, and neck. This is where the major structural shifts happen.
Integration
Bringing it all together through movement. Walking mechanics, breathing, arms, and a final balancing session.
What happens, when.
Superficial
Opening the outer sleeve of the body: front, back, sides, and the relationship between left and right. Creating initial ease and preparing the system for deeper work.
Starting Point
We establish a baseline and talk through your goals for the series. Hands-on work begins with the superficial fascia on the front of the body: chest, abdomen, thighs. We start opening the outer sleeve before going deeper.
Back of the Body
Superficial work on the back side: calves, hamstrings, back extensors, and the fascia along the spine. By the end of session two, both front and back superficial lines have been addressed and the body often feels longer and more open.
The Lateral Line
Opens the sides of the body from head to heel: the lateral hip, IT band, ribs, and neck. This completes the superficial work and is a natural stopping point for people who want to experience the work before committing to the full series.
Left and Right
Addresses the relationship and coordination between the left and right sides of the body. Most of us rely heavily on a dominant side; this session begins to expose and correct those asymmetries. It can feel a bit destabilizing at first as the body adjusts.
Deep Core
Working the deep front and back lines: foundation, pelvis, spine, head, and neck. This is where the major structural shifts happen.
Foundation
We go deeper into the core from the feet up. Arches, knee alignment, inner thigh, and pelvic floor through fascial continuities. The aim is a solid, easy foundation in the pelvis that supports everything above it.
Core, Torso, Breathing
Builds on session five and works up through the abdomen and torso. The goal is space and freedom through the front of the body so breathing becomes easier. Many people notice a significant difference in how they breathe after this session.
The Spine
Addresses spinal alignment in three dimensions. We work the deep back muscles, the sacrum, and the balance of tension across the hips. For people with chronic back pain, this is often the most significant session of the series.
Head and Neck
Finally reaches the head and neck. Because the structural foundation has been built over the previous three sessions, the muscles in the neck now have somewhere better to land. Deep neck flexors, jaw tension, base of the skull. Familiar neck and jaw strain often starts to release.
Integration
Bringing it all together through movement. Walking mechanics, breathing, arms, and a final balancing session.
Lower Body Integration
We step back from adding new work and start focusing on how everything moves together. Walking mechanics: how your pelvis moves, how your joints sequence, where the body is still bracing. The aim is ease and efficiency in motion.
Breathing and the Upper Body
Integrates relaxed, efficient breathing across the whole structure. Refines any areas still restricting free breathing and addresses the relationship between ribcage, spine, and pelvis in movement. Most people find they are breathing more fully without thinking about it.
The Arms
Focuses on the arms: the fascial sleeve and how it connects to the neck, head, and torso. Opening the arm line relieves a lot of the compensation patterns that show up as neck tension and shoulder restriction. The goal is lightness through the upper extremities.
The Whole System
The final session ties everything together. We balance the work from the previous eleven sessions and let the body settle into its new organization. Most people leave feeling lighter, taller, easier. The body continues to adapt and integrate over the following months.
The goal is not to fix a problem. It is to reorganize the whole system so the problem stops making sense.
A working principle of the 12-Series
Who taught me this.
The depth of this work comes directly from the people who shaped it. I have trained extensively with the leading teachers in the field.
Tom has over 50 years of experience in structural integration. I have been personally mentored by Tom, assisted him in multiple ATSI courses, and taught Anatomy Trains lines in the first course of ATSI under his direct guidance.
Til brings a gentle, precise touch and decades of experience as a structural integration educator. I have taken several in-person courses with him, including an immersive experience in Thailand, plus numerous online courses through Advanced Trainings.
Sharon is one of the foremost authorities on working with bone fascia and cranial tension. I spent over 60 hours with Sharon in Maine studying her advanced techniques for the skull and skeletal system.
Wojtek bridges structural integration and movement in a unique way. I have spent countless hours with him learning specialized techniques, precise hand placement, and structural integration through movement.
Twelve sessions in their words.
“I'm a physical therapist. I absolutely recommend his work. The amount of training he has is leagues beyond what people think a personal trainer has.”
“Rock is an encyclopedia of anatomy knowledge with deep intuition on how to help people move through their physical challenges. The strength and comfort I've developed has exceeded my expectations.”
“Rock's manual therapy found and addressed tension I wasn't even aware was affecting my structure. He offered expert movement insight that lets me continue the work in my daily practice.”
Before your first session.
What should I wear?
Work is done in underwear. For comfort, bring a two-piece swimsuit, sports bra with shorts, or boxer briefs. Your comfort matters. If you have questions, just ask.
Are sessions painful?
It depends on what we are working on. You will be asked to move during the session to help the tissue reorganize. Occasionally it is useful to contact stored tension directly, but imposing pain is not part of this work. I keep you informed throughout.
Do you use lotion or oil?
No. Unlike massage, structural integration uses slow, specific manual pressure without lotion or oil. This allows more precise contact with the fascial layers.
How long are sessions?
Standard sessions run 75 to 90 minutes. With the 12 Unlimited, sessions 1 to 6 and 9 to 12 run 90 minutes and sessions 7 and 8 run 120 minutes, all at a flat rate. The session ends when the work is done.
What happens in a session?
We begin with a body reading, which we review together to plan the session. Most work is done on the table; some is done sitting or standing. Every session builds on the one before it.
Is session 3 really a good stopping point?
Yes. After session 3, the superficial layers of front, back, and sides have all been addressed. Many people experience noticeable change at this point. If you want to try the work before committing to the full series, stopping after 3 is a reasonable option.
Twenty minutes, complimentary.
A free consultation to talk through your situation, answer questions, and figure out whether the 12-Series is the right starting point.
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