About Thom

Certified Advanced Rolfer

“From a therapeutic standpoint when someone experiences a stress, the way that it enters the body is important. As Rolfers our main therapeutic way of intervention is is through the physical body.”

– Thom Shenk

“Practitioners of SI do not feel ourselves to be therapists. The gravitational field is the therapist. What we do is prepare the body to receive the support from the gravitational field which gives a greater sense of well being.”

–Ida P. Rolf, Ph.D.

Therapeutic Rolfing

Thom’s approach emphasizes the release of tension and restrictions in soft tissue, promoting better circulation and movement. As a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, Thom prioritizes your individual needs and collaborates with other health professionals, including doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care you deserve.

Thom Shenk Bio

Structural Integration

Thom Shenk, CAR, MST is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, dedicated to helping clients achieve freedom from pain, discomfort, and tension. Since graduating from the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado, in 1999, Thom has been committed to the practice of Structural Integration. He also holds a degree from the Baltimore School of Massage (1988) and is nationally certified through the NCBTMB, as well as being a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 100,000 bodywork sessions completed, Thom brings a wealth of knowledge and an eclectic approach to his practice. His expertise is grounded in scientific principles, with an extensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Thom’s comprehensive training includes:

  • Muscles through Massage Therapy
  • Internal organs through Visceral Manipulation
  • Nerves through Neurofascial Release
  • Energy meridians with Jin Shin Jyutsu (1984)
  • Auric/energy body as a Reiki Master and Sekhem healing (1997)
  • Additional studies in Pilates, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Matrix Energetics
  • Early career experience as an Emergency Medical Technician in the 1980s

Rolfing is a holistic process that works through the fascia, the connective tissue that envelops and organizes all structures of the body. This method helps clients become more organized, open, and free in their movement and structure, effectively addressing issues related to gravity’s impact on the body. Thom’s practice integrates various interdisciplinary modalities, enhancing the effectiveness of structural integration.

Thom’s approach is compassionate and intuitive, deeply insightful, and supportive of each client’s health goals. He focuses on increasing flexibility of movement, vitality for life, and wholeness of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Whether dealing with pain from injuries, chronic muscle tension, or postural misalignment, Thom guides his clients towards improved well-being and freedom from physical constraints.