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Structural Harmony

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Rolfing is a holistic bodywork approach focusing on posture, alignment, and overall well-being by manipulating connective tissues to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and increase energy levels. It offers long-lasting results, helping with chronic pain relief, athletic performance enhancement, and body alignment. Rolfing is beneficial for physical discomfort, athletic goals, and overall well-being improvement.

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Marcela Lopes

Certified Rolfer & Massage Therapist

Learn some interesting facts about Marcela!

Training:

Academy of Natural Health and Science, New Jersey, and Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, Boulder, Colorado

Expertise:

Manual therapy and bodywork

Origin:

Brazil

Specialization:

Chronic pain relief, athletic performance optimization, overall well-being

Passion:

Facilitating lasting changes in clients

Approach:

Personalized empowerment for body ownership and inner connection

Interests:

Hiking, Brazilian cuisine, nature appreciation, and her 2 feline friends.

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What We Do For You

RolfING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
  • Manipulation of the body’s connective tissue
  • Reshape fascia
  • Improving its relationship with musculoskeletal structures and the nervous system.
  • Holistic approach to create sustainable changes,
  • Relieve discomfort
  • Enhance movement efficiency
Sessions can be standalone or part of a series like the Ten Series protocol, providing specific solutions in just a few sessions.

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MASSAGE & BODYWORK
Whether you’re an athlete seeking revitalization or simply in search of respite, this therapy paves the way to rejuvenation.

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Prenatal MASSAGE
Embrace the journey of motherhood through our specialized prenatal massage.
Marcela’s nurturing hands alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort, fostering relaxation and connection. Reclaim your sense of tranquility and well-being as you prepare to welcome your precious little one.

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Marcela is a gifted Rolfing therapist. She is amazing with her therapy techniques she applies and she takes the time to listen to your concerns. I was having severe back pain with hamstrings tightness. She has alleviated so much of the pain in the last few sessions. I am looking forward to every session since I am learning ways to care for my body. I would highly recommend Marcela to anyone.
- XOXO, K
Marcela came into my life when I was 12 weeks pregnant, and I am forever grateful to her for making my pregnancy the most relaxing experience of my life. I have never had a massage where I was able to fully relax and let go. She has a way with her hands that she just knows exactly what you need. A truly amazing experience, I highly recommend her services to everyone I know. The only person I will go to for a massage!
- KATHRYN GALLO
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My short answer to this question is NO. At least that is not how I choose to work. The idea of “no pain no gain” does not apply to a Rolfing session. The communication during the session is highly important so as a practitioner I can adjust the pressure of my touch to my client’s level of comfort. The goal is to trigger the client’s sensory system in a safe and controlled environment, that way, we can treat the injured area without shocking the client’s nervous system. Pain is very subjective, the amount of input varies depending on the body part, day of treatment and from person to person. I like to call it an “inviting touch”, that’s when the client can feel, get curious about what they are feeling, breath through it and let go of the tension, so movement can be restored in the body. Dr. Ida Rolf said, “it’s not how deep you go, it’s how you go deep”.
Ideally weekly or biweekly. Rolfing is a progressive bodywork, each session is a continuation of the previous one, for that reason keeping pace in between each session is important to track progress and results. If we space out too much, the client goes back to their regular routine and old habitual pattern, making it difficult to keep lasting results.
YES! Movement is highly important to deepen the mind and body connection after a Rolfing session, that is when neuroplasticity happens in the brain, which helps to improve body awareness and how we interact with the space around us. I usually recommend going for a walk right after the session. Some people will feel a little tired after a session, in that case, go easy. The most important thing is to learn to listen to your body.
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  • What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
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What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
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What an unforgettable experience was to be in a lab for 4 days with this group of people. Tom, Todd, Mel, Jenn and Thadd are brilliant professionals and teachers, it was an immense privilege to learn from them. My practice was always based on treating the body as a unit. After this training my view and perception of the human body is in a whole different level! It broaden my vision and deepen my presence during sessions. The biggest shift in my mind about the musculoskeletal system was that rather than having attachment points, we have CONNECTIONS sites. Areas where structures cross paths and then become something else. I find that incredibly beautiful 💖 Besides geeking out on the human body I also got to spend time in a lovely farm in Boulder, surrounded by the beautiful rocky mountains 🏔️ If you are my client, get excited! Cause Im feeling more inspired than ever to share my skills and all the knowledge that I gained and help you to feel good in your body. #rolfing #structuralintegration #movementherapy #posture #pain #posturalaligment #montclairnj #montclairbusiness
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I am a Rolfer…. 🙋🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️ #trendingreels #ofcourse #rolfing® #rolfingstructuralintegration #structuralintegration #posture #pain #posturalalignment #massagetherapists #njmassage #montclairbusiness #montclairnj #montclairlocal #montclairmassage
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