Thomas Shenk is a Certified Rolfer in Adamstown

Thom Shenk is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner. His combined knowledge and understanding of bodywork is eclectic in nature as he assists clients in freeing their bodies from pain, discomfort, tension and the effects of gravity on the body's structure.

Thom insightfully guides his clients to increase and expand their flexibility of movemen and ability to extend in gravity. Their vitality for life, and wholeness of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. He is also a graduate of the Baltimore school of massage and is nationally certified through the NCBTMB and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

He is well grounded in the scientific aspects of Rolfing with extensive understanding of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. His awareness of the systems of the body is intentional. The classes he has taken have taught Thom about the muscles through Massage Therapy, the internal organs through Visceral Manipulation, the nerves through Neurofascial Release, the energy meridians with Jin Shin Jyutsu and the auric/energy body as a Reiki Master and Sekhem healing.

In his work Thom is compassionate, and also combines yearsof knowledge with his intuitive abilities. Thom is supportive of each client's goals for good health. He has also studied Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Matrix Energetics. He has given 60,000 bodywork sessions during his tenure.

Price

A session of Rolfing with Thom costs $115 for an hour and $155 for an hour and a half. There is a $2.50 surcharge added to the regular price for all credit card use. Visa, American Express, Discover and Mastercard are accepted. It is recommended that the sessions not be spaced any further than three weeks apart so the client can receive a sense of continuity and a better awareness of the effect of the Rolfing experience.

Additional Studies

Thom has also extensively studied the metaphysical technologies. He has practiced several forms of meditation since the early 1980's. Namely Zen and Tibetan meditations. He practiced Kundalini Yoga every day for five years and now continues with a weekly practice of yogas. He has familiarity with Yang style Tai Chi and Chi Gung. He began shamanic studies in 1984 and has had the honor of participating in more than 150 sweatlodge ceremonies with Yurock, Karouk, Cree, Lakota, Oglala, Apache, Cherokee, and Tiowa medicine men and women. He has also been on four vision quests.