Rolfing® Structural Integration · Soldotna, Alaska
Hands-on work with the connective tissue that shapes how your body is organized, so it can stand and move with more ease.
About Xander
Xander Amend · Certified Rolfer™
My interest in Rolfing started young. My mom received Rolfing sessions while recovering from a serious car accident, and I grew up around the work: watching sessions, receiving them myself, and seeing how differently she walked afterward.
Today I'm a Certified Rolfer™ trained through the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute. I work with the fascia, the connective tissue that shapes how your body is organized in gravity. Rather than focusing only on the spot that feels uncomfortable, I look at how the whole body fits together.
Sessions combine hands-on work, movement, and conversation, at a pace that feels right for you.
Who This Is For
You don't have to be in pain to come in. Some people are active or work physically demanding jobs. Some are kids who are still growing. Others just want to move more comfortably as they age. If something feels tight, uneven, or harder than it used to be, this is a good place to start.
Services
Ten sessions, each with its own focus and each building on the last. Together they work with the whole body, giving it the chance to reorganize piece by piece.
No need to commit to the full series. A single session is a good place to start, or a way to come back to the work later. We'll focus on what you're noticing now and how it connects to the rest of your body.
Pricing
Start with a single session, or commit to the full series. Every session is 75 minutes.
A way to experience Rolfing before committing to more.
Pay up front and your tenth session is free.
Free once a parent or family member has had a session. Sessions with kids go at their pace.
Please review the cancellation and refund policies before booking.
How It Works
Use the online booking, or call or text (907) 690-2042. Online booking shows a limited set of times, so reach out if you don't see one that works.
I'll send you a link before your visit. It takes about 10 minutes and covers your history, any injuries, and what you'd like to work on, so our time together goes to the work itself.
We'll start with a conversation about what brings you in, then look at how you stand and move before the hands-on work. Wear something comfortable you can move in.
Now Accepting New Clients
Book online, call or text, or send a message with the form. I'll get back to you the same day.
Online booking shows a limited set of times. If you don't see one that works, call or text and we'll find a time.
FAQ
Massage mostly works with muscles to relieve tension and help you relax. Rolfing works with the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and connects everything in your body, to change how your structure is organized in gravity. Instead of focusing only on the spot that feels uncomfortable, we look at how different areas relate to each other. Sessions can also include movement education, depending on what brings you in.
The pressure and pace depend on the area and the work we're doing. Some areas may feel more intense than others, but you shouldn't have to push through pain. Let me know how the work feels, and we'll adjust as we go.
No. You can book a single session without committing to the full series. The Ten Series is a structured progression, with each session building on the last, so it's the most complete way to experience Rolfing. We can talk about what makes sense for you before you decide.
Something comfortable that lets you move. Athletic shorts and a sports bra, or underwear, are common choices. We'll talk about what works best before we begin, and you'll be appropriately draped during hands-on work.
There isn't one schedule that works for everyone. We'll plan timing around your schedule and the work we're doing. For the Ten Series, keeping sessions reasonably consistent helps each one build on the last.
Rolfing is hands-on, in-depth work, so I need to know about things like past injuries, surgeries, or health considerations before we start. It keeps the work safe and lets me tailor the session to you.
Policies
Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice, missed appointments, or arriving more than 15 minutes late may be charged 50% of the session rate. If you arrive late, your session may be shortened so the next client isn't delayed. Illness and emergencies happen. Just let me know.
Payment is due at the time of your visit. Completed sessions are non-refundable.
If you decide to stop before finishing the series, completed sessions are charged at the single-session rate of $150 and any remaining balance is refunded. Prepaid sessions are valid for six months from purchase, with extensions available for illness, injury, or travel. Just ask.
Sessions for children under 10 are free once a parent or family member has had a session. A parent or guardian completes the intake form and stays present for the session, and sessions go at the child's pace.
Questions about any of this? Feel free to reach out. I'm happy to talk it through.
