Owen Grey Schilling

Why I Became a Rolfer.

Growing up in rural Colorado I had many accidents, falls and spills as most children do. In middle and high school I played team sports and once again suffered numerous injuries. As a teen I felt uncoordinated and awkward, these experiences left me with a sence of being disconnected from my body. It was subtle, yet had a profound effect on how I enteracted with the world.
In my mid twenties I began to feel the physical effects of years of athletic activity and my study of Chinese Martial arts. On the recommendation of a friend I began receiving the Rolfing work to help alleviate the painful condition developing in my hips, knees and back. The effect was immediate and profound. Yet it was challenging to explore new ranges movement and a new relationship with gravity. In my everyday life I saw the effects of increased energy, coordination, stamina and overall vitality. It felt good. During subsequent years I received Post Ten and Advanced Rolfing, Cranial - Sacral and Visceral Work.
My love of this work, my deep experience with it and the desire to help others led me to become a Rolfing practitioner. My years of Chinese Martial Arts experience and Rolfing work has given me a unique perspective on the application of the work and it’s function for every client in my practice.

Formal Education

2002-Graduation from the Rolf Institute as a Certified Rolfer.

1999-Skillful Touch Message Certification from the Rolf Institute.

1999- Front Range Community College, Boulder, Colorado, Science Major, 30 credit hours completed with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.

1998- Individual study with Ba Gua Zhang adept and senior acupuncturist Marcus Brinkman. Curriculum emphasis is on internal marshal arts of Hsing Yi and Ba Gua Zhang. In depth study of Chi Gong practice and technique. Study is on going.

1995- Chinese Shao-lin Center, Boulder, Colorado, 2nd degree Black Belt. Extensive training in the internal and external marshal arts, including Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Push hands. Training is on going.

1993- Boulder School of Natural Cookery, Boulder, Colorado, Certified Personal Chef. Specialization in the use of whole foods cooking for individuals with health problems.

1990- Lyons Junior Senior High School, Lyons, Colorado, H.S. Diploma.

Experience

2002 – present: Rolfing Structural Integration specializing in working with injury due to car accidents, sports injuries, back problems, postural problems and trauma of all kinds.

2002 – present: Assistant Instructor Yi Zhong Ba Gua Zhang school for martial arts. Responsible for organizing, instructing and leading classes.

1999 - present: Skillful Touch Message working with injuries and trauma.

2000 - 1997: Professional Landscape Design, Independent contractor. Responsible for hiring
and managing the crew, materials acquisition and transport to the work site, design and execution of project, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

1997 - 1995: Creative Café, Boulder Colorado, Head Chef and Kitchen Manager. Café specializing in the production and use of vegetarian whole food cuisine. Responsible for scheduling staff, ordering of supplies and maintenance of restaurant equipment.

1995 - 1992: A Spice of Life Catering, Boulder, Colorado, Assistant Head Chef. Three star catering service covering French, Italian, Indian and contemporary American cuisine. Responsible for bidding for and winning several culinary contracts for specialized dietary requirements for performers at the Boulder Theater.

1992 - 1990: Epicurean Catering, Denver, Colorado, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Coordinator for events. A five star catering company that required high performance and skill from its staff.