Frequently asked questions.
Understanding the Recover Right® Model of Care at RolfPros
How the RolfPros approach improves mobility, stability, and recovery through the Recover Right® Model of Care. Below are answers to our most common musculoskeletal (MSK) and Rolfing®-related questions.
What is the Recover Right® Model of Care?
The Recover Right® Model of Care is RolfPros’ clinically driven framework for restoring movement quality, improving performance, and building long-term durability.
It is not a single treatment or protocol. The model guides how we assess the body, sequence interventions, and progress care based on tissue readiness, movement control, and real-world demands.
This model is delivered through the Recover Right® 5-Phase Recovery & Performance System, ensuring care is structured, intentional, and outcomes-oriented.
What is the Recover Right® 5-Phase Recovery & Performance System?
The Recover Right® 5-Phase System translates our Model of Care into a clear clinical pathway:
Assess: Identify movement limitations, compensations, and load tolerance
Restore: Improve tissue adaptability and available range
Stabilize: Reinforce control, strength, and neuromuscular coordination
Perform: Prepare the body for sport, work, and training demands
Prevent: Maintain capacity and reduce injury risk through education and movement quality
Each phase prepares the body for the next. Progression is based on readiness—not timelines.
How is RolfPros different from traditional Rolfing®, physical therapy, or chiropractic care?
RolfPros operates within a fascia-first, layer-based system rather than a symptom-driven or protocol-based model.
Key differences include:
A fascia-first sequencing approach rather than joint- or symptom-first treatment
Integration of Rolfing®, Laser Therapy, RNT, and functional movement screening within one clinical system
Emphasis on education and self-management, not passive or indefinite care
Focus on performance, durability, and long-term resilience, not short-term relief
Our goal is to help clients build capacity and independence—not dependency.
What Conditions Can Rolfing® Delivered Through the RecoverRight® Model of Care Address?
At RolfPros, clinical Rolfing® delivered within our RecoverRight® Model of Care is designed to address musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including:
Chronic neck or back pain
Shoulder dysfunction and rotator cuff issues
Hip, knee, ankle, or foot limitations
TMJ restrictions and jaw tension
Headaches related to posture or tension
Sciatica and nerve-related symptoms
Plantar fasciitis and overuse injuries
Soft-tissue strains and mobility restrictions
Movement inefficiencies that limit performance
If an issue involves pain, alignment, movement quality, or tissue load tolerance, Rolfing® within our RecoverRight® Model of Care
What is Rolfing®, and how does it fit within Recover Right®?
Rolfing® is a fascia-focused manual therapy that improves alignment, mobility, and structural balance.
At RolfPros, Rolfing® is used strategically within the Recover Right® System—not as a standalone solution. It is integrated with movement assessment, Laser Therapy, and neuromuscular training to support durable, functional change.
How do you explain Rolfing® to someone new?
Rolfing® is a hands-on process that works with the body’s connective tissue (fascia) to improve how the body organizes itself in gravity.
It is often compared to massage or physical therapy, but it is its own system. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, Rolfing® addresses how tension patterns affect the body as a whole. Certified Rolfers® traditionally work through the Rolfing® 10-Series to progressively improve structural balance and movement efficiency.
What is LightForce® XPi Class IV Laser Therapy?
LightForce® XPi Laser Therapy is a non-invasive, evidence-informed modality used to support tissue recovery.
It may help:
Reduce inflammation
Accelerate soft tissue repair
Decrease pain sensitivity
Improve circulation
Support cellular recovery processes
Laser Therapy is integrated based on phase and clinical need. It supports the system—it does not replace movement or manual work.
What is Reactive Neuromuscular Training (RNT)?
Reactive Neuromuscular Training (RNT) improves how the nervous system controls movement.
It is used to enhance:
Joint stability
Proprioception and body awareness
Muscle activation patterns
Movement efficiency under load
RNT reinforces the changes created through manual therapy and Laser Therapy so improvements are retained during daily activity, training, and sport.
What happens during our initial Recovery Session?
The Initial Recovery Session establishes a clinical baseline and determines the most appropriate starting phase.
The assessment may include:
Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™)
Fascial and structural evaluation
Targeted Rolfing® treatment
Laser Therapy
RNT-based activation work
Kinesiology taping when indicated
This session provides immediate value while creating a clear, individualized roadmap.
Will I need multiple sessions?
Most clients benefit from a short, structured 5 series to progress through the early phases of the RecoverRight® Model of Care.
Many begin with a multi-session series designed to:
Improve mobility and fascia tissue quality
Reinforce stability and control
Measure progress through re-screening
Ongoing care, when appropriate, is positioned as maintenance and performance support, not open-ended treatment.
Is Rolfing® painful?
Modern Rolfing® at RolfPros is precise, controlled, and responsive to individual tolerance.
Clients often describe sessions as productive and relieving rather than painful. Communication and comfort are prioritized throughout the process.