"...integral anatomy consciously takes up a model of the whole person which includes these three mutually supportive but distinct levels of real human form. The noetical, the psychical and the physical; thought, emotion and matter together constitute the dressing of spirit in form."—Gil Hedley from www.integralanatomy.blogspot.com

Gil Hedley's new release, Volume 1 of The Integral Anatomy Series, is indeed an interesting journey into the meaning inherent in form. Those looking for another mechanistic review of anatomy will not find it here. Hedley's mission is to provide a multi-layered experience of human form, your own as well as others'. This DVD, Skin and Superficial Fascia, is the first of a 15 part series. In it he speaks at length about what it means to look at, and touch, the human form in its embalmed state, and to further embodiment in our living state. Hedley spends a lot of time talking us through the "wave-form" of the superficial fascia, and its many qualities.

My first experience when I began watching the DVD was impatience. I was expecting an action movie, really. What I found was more the essence of a character study. As I settled into the rhythm of his presentation, I found an invitation to go more deeply into the layers of being human. In the days since then, I find a more comprehensive sense of the skin and superficial fascia, in my hands, in my own body, and in the bodies of my clients. It would seem difficult to get such an intimate feel from the distance of DVD images on my television screen. However, Hedley's passion for the integration of ethics, spirituality and anatomical exploration succeeded in drawing me into a deeper stream of perception. I am looking forward to the continuation of this journey.

Gil Hedley, Ph.D., is the founder of Somanautics Workshops, Inc. He has many years experience in the laboratory and leading classes. His doctorate is in the field of ethics–anatomy is his passion.

Libby Eason Sener is a Certified Advanced Rolfer who practices in Atlanta, GA

Imagine, if you will, that it is the end of a long week of clients. It has been hot, and you are feeling tired and ready to let down your hair. Your last client of the last day of the week is an old college roommate of yours who has just gotten a divorce. The client's ex-spouse is an old flame of yours from long ago, who had also been a client of yours after your romantic relationship ended. During the session, the client talks about some of the challenges and frustrations of relating to this person. After the session, the client asks you whether your challenges relating to this person matched their challenges relating to this person. The client asks whether you are open to going out for a drink to talk a little longer.

Now, many practitioners would say, What is the harm in accepting? The client is an old friend. Clearly, they are in need of more connection than simply the work of Structural Integration. And you are ready for a little let-down time, and who better to do that with than an old bud from college?

Yet, the situation is rife with complexities. You are already feeling tired and perhaps lonely, or needy. The invitation includes a proposal to add alcohol to the situation. Even a mindful practitioner might, under these circumstances, reveal things to the client which would get back to the third party, or could violate that person's confidentiality, or even alter the therapeutic dynamic between you and the current client.

This situation has many of what are called "dual relationships". You and your client are both college roommates and practitioner/client. You are related to the ex-spouse, both romantically and professionally. Now you and the client are considering returning to being drinking buddies.

In these situations, when one is acting in a manner which is totally congruent with one aspect of a dual relationship, one can significantly alter the other aspect of a dual relationship. What can seem totally appropriate to share with an old roommate, or with a drinking buddy, can be totally out of context for a practitioner to share with a client. The catch is, your client is BOTH.

Some folks are able to smoothly negotiate the complexities of these situations, but mindfulness is required to be able to conduct yourself with ethical integrity within them. Fatigue can undermine your clarity. Alcohol can undermine your clarity. Complex, mult-factorial relationships can undermine your clarity. Even hot weather can undermine your clarity.

The ethics workshop at the IASI Symposium, led by Michael Murphy, will be an opportunity to further explore this situation, and other situations where practitioners might find themselves vulnerable to ethical misconduct.

Session #1, Saturday, 10:30–12:00

"A Session Designed for Post Event Athletes"
Wayne Still, GSI–This session is designed to balance the hips and decompress the spine of post event athletes to reduce recovery time and discomfort.

"Understanding the Spine in 3D"
Tessy Brungardt, Advanced Instructor for the RISI^®–Recognizing body contours, and the implications for spinal rotations, including techniques to address rotations in the 10 series.

"Getting a Clear Start: Palpatory Assessment in Standing"
Richard Polichuk, Aston Patterner, and Lauren Christman, KMI–Learn a quick, simple method of palpatory assessment that provides vivid information about weight-bearing balance and common postural patterns.