Session 1: Foundation & Support
This page supports your Structural Bodyworks 3-Series.
You do not need to read or do everything here.
Some clients explore immediately. Others return after each session.
There is no right or wrong way to use this page.
This is a reference — not homework.
How to Use This Page
Structural change happens through support, awareness, and time, not force.
Explore what feels relevant
Revisit sections after each session
Notice how your body responds
If something feels unfamiliar or unclear, that’s part of the process.
We’ll continue to guide you in person.
Foundation & Support
Feet • Balance • Pelvis
Session 1 establishes your foundation — how your body meets the ground and organizes upward.
When the foundation is clear, the pelvis, spine, and upper body no longer need to compensate.
Key Concept: The Foot Tripod
This short video visually explains the foot tripod and why it matters for posture and balance.
Your foot has three primary weight-bearing points:
base of the big toe
base of the little toe
center of the heel
Balanced support through these points allows the foot to be both stable and adaptable.
Go Deeper: Foot Tripod & Pelvic Organization
When the three points of the foot share load evenly, force can travel smoothly upward through the legs. This gives the pelvis a reliable base to rest on, allowing it to organize more neutrally in space.
When the tripod collapses — due to injury, footwear, posture, or long-term compensation — the legs often rotate or shift to compensate. Over time, this can alter how the pelvis sits, commonly contributing to:
pelvic tilt or rotation
hip tension or asymmetry
strain in the low back or sacrum
By restoring clear foot-ground connection and balanced lower-limb alignment, the pelvis no longer needs to hold or brace unnecessarily. Movement becomes easier from the ground up.
Explore (If It Resonates)
Some clients like to notice:
how the foot gently rolls inward and outward during walking
how balance feels when standing barefoot
how different shoes affect foot contact
This is about awareness, not correction.
The Body Balanced Kit (Optional Support)
Video on how to use the Body Balanced Kit
After Session 1, some clients choose to use the Body Balanced Kit to reinforce:
foot tripod awareness
balance and sensory feedback
smoother integration between sessions
Ask your therapist if this is appropriate for you. The Body Balanced Kit is available in our office where you can purchase it with a card or use some of your points to receive a discount.
Explore Other Sessions
Session 2
Shoulder Girdle & Breath
Spine & Whole-Body Integration