Aston Patterning is a complete incorporation of massage, deep tissue work, and movement education. It was created in the mid-1970s by dancer Judith Aston, while she was searching for an option to spinal fusion surgery. She began training with Ida Rolf and designed the original exercises for Rolf movement and later customized a program to aid in rehabilitation, help improve performance, and prevent injury called Aston Patterning. It is a combination of not just massage work but also a relearning process for the body through movement and awareness to sustain change.