Katie Flaster, Certified Rolfer™ and certified manual lymphatic drainage therapist

My entry into Rolfing® Structural Integration began on a very personal level — the pain in my own body. Looking for relief from chronic pain in my lower body, I sought out structural integration and was amazed by the profound shift I experienced. Not only did my immediate pain go away, but I began to embody my skin in a whole new way.  I learned about my own patterns of postural holding and gripping. I learned that I did not have to accept chronic discomfort as the status quo. I learned what it meant to feel a lift in my structure. I felt all of this and wanted to help others find it as well. 

I approach every client from a holistic point of view, looking at the ways in which each body part is contributing to a larger story of form, posture, and shape. I am also sensitive to how an individual's personal and emotional landscape contributes to their physical well-being. My practice centers around compassion and kindness, in both how I interact with clients and also how I encourage them to interact with their own bodies. This work is endlessly fascinating and I continue to be inspired by it daily.

Under the tutelage of Trina Mann, PT, DPT, OCS, my work has evolved to incorporate strength and movement education, which has greatly enhanced the long-term efficacy of my hands-on practice and offers practical tools for my clients to support their own bodies outside of our sessions.

Additionally, I am a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, which allows me to support my clients by reducing swelling and pain post-acute injury or post-surgery, by enhancing their para-sympathetic nervous system, and by boosting their immune system.

I earned my Rolfing Certification from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, CO and my Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist certification through Klose Training MLD Course. Additionally, I earned my B.A. from Wellesley College and my J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law.

It is an utter pleasure to get to do this work and I delight every day in the opportunity to support my community in this way.