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Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Founded in 1971, the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® is the original school of Rolfing® Structural Integration. We train the world’s Rolfers®. Now enrolling.

Learn how to start your career in hands-on bodywork. Info at rolf.org Founded by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in 1971, the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® has been dedicated to bringing Rolfing® Structural Integration to the world through its internationally recognized training program for Certified Rolfers®. Rolfing® Structural Integration is a form of hands-on manipulation and movement education that systematically reorganizes the fascia to release, realign and balance the whole body in gravity. The Rolf Institute promotes research to further the understanding of the theoretical mechanisms of Rolfing SI as well as to demonstrate its effectiveness. The Institute also educates the general public concerning the principles of structural integration and the useful and beneficial nature of Rolfing Structural Integration. The Rolf Institute is the only school that teaches Rolfing Structural Integration and certifies Rolfers.

Exciting News from the DIRI Movement Faculty! DIRI Movement Faculty members Aline Newton and Rebecca Carli-Mills present...
10/07/2026

Exciting News from the DIRI Movement Faculty!

DIRI Movement Faculty members Aline Newton and Rebecca Carli-Mills presented at the prestigious Brain, Body, Cognition Conference at the University of Cambridge, UK, last weekend!

Their interactive workshop, was titled "Reimagining the body: Somatic practice, embodiment and the science of movement," bridges cutting-edge neuroscience, dynamic systems theory, and ecological psychology with hands-on somatic experience.

We are so proud to see Rolf Movement® work represented on this international stage among leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and cognitive researchers!

Structure gets clients through the door, but movement, perception, and nervous system regulation are what make those shi...
10/06/2026

Structure gets clients through the door, but movement, perception, and nervous system regulation are what make those shifts last!

Join Advanced Instructor Juan David Vélez for a deep dive into the science, theory, and intuitive art of Rolf Movement®. Discover how gravity orientation, coordination, and neuroplasticity converge to transform how your clients inhabit their bodies.

🗓️ Dates: November 9–13, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST

📍 Location: Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® (Lafayette, CO)

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Juan David Vélez

🎓 Credits: 5 Rolf Movement Credits | 37.5 NCBTMB Hours (Fulfills the Rolf Movement requirement for Advanced Training!)

Whether you’re a Rolfer®, an IASI-approved Structural Integrator, or an allied movement professional, this workshop gives you practical, brain-based tools to help clients rewrite deep-seated motor patterns.

Register today through our Course Catalog!

Thank you to Bruce Schonfeld for his presentation this past Saturday on the informative topic on Handling Tricky Clients...
10/05/2026

Thank you to Bruce Schonfeld for his presentation this past Saturday on the informative topic on Handling Tricky Clients as part of our DIRI Membership Speaker Series!

Did you miss the presentation? Don't worry! All recordings in the Membership Speaker Series are available to DIRI Members through the Members section under continuing education.


Transitioning from student clinic to running your own professional practice is an exciting milestone—but it can definite...
10/04/2026

Transitioning from student clinic to running your own professional practice is an exciting milestone—but it can definitely feel overwhelming as you find your footing!

Whether you're setting up your business, optimizing your directory profile, or looking for ways to explain your work to potential clients, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Join Shellie Marsh on Thursday, October 8th at 5:00 PM MT on Zoom for our Quarterly New Graduate Integration Call! This is designed as an informal, interactive roundtable rather than a lecture—bring your questions and let's talk shop.
Open to anyone who has graduated from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute within the last three years.
Thursday, October 8th at 5:00 PM MT
On Zoom
Free to attend!

Register here: https://mms.rolf.org/members/course_catalog_detail_ROLF.php?org_id=ROLF&eid=78064705 or visit our Course Catalog!

Join us for our next DIRI Membership Speaker Series on Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM MT on Zoom featuring Advanced F...
10/03/2026

Join us for our next DIRI Membership Speaker Series on Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM MT on Zoom featuring Advanced Faculty member Russell Stolzoff!

With 37 years of experience in the field, Russell is sharing the shortest, simplest way he has found to explain what Rolfing is and what it does. Bring your current challenges, questions, and frustrations for a fun, interactive session aimed at helping you build mutually gratifying connections with potential clients

When: Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM MT
Where: Zoom
Cost: FREE for all DIRI members!

Sign up today through the DIRI Course Catalog under "DIRI Membership Speaker Series"

Thought you missed out on Tessy Brungardt’s upcoming October CE classes? We heard you! We’ve expanded the class sizes, b...
10/02/2026

Thought you missed out on Tessy Brungardt’s upcoming October CE classes? We heard you! We’ve expanded the class sizes, but hurry—only a few slots are left

Pelvic Girdle & Legs-4 Spaces Left!
Dates: October 22–24

Spinal Biomechanics-1 Space Left!
Dates: October 26–28

Both in Lafayette, CO
Find out details and register at rolf.org in our course catalog!

Exciting News from the DIRI Movement Faculty!We are thrilled to announce that DIRI Movement Faculty members Aline Newton...
10/01/2026

Exciting News from the DIRI Movement Faculty!

We are thrilled to announce that DIRI Movement Faculty members Aline Newton and Rebecca Carli-Mills will be presenting at the prestigious Brain, Body, Cognition Conference at the University of Cambridge, UK, from October 4–6, 2026!

Their interactive workshop, titled "Reimagining the body: Somatic practice, embodiment and the science of movement," bridges cutting-edge neuroscience, dynamic systems theory, and ecological psychology with hands-on somatic experience.

Key highlights of their presentation include: ✨ Exploring the body schema as an adaptable, dynamic system

✨ Vestibular integration and optimizing our orientation to gravity

✨ Cultivating perception as an active, trainable skill

✨ Themes from their book on the seminal work of Hubert Godard

We are so proud to see Rolf Movement® work represented on this international stage among leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and cognitive researchers!

Join us in wishing Aline and Rebecca a fantastic presentation! 👏👏

Member Speaker Series: Handling Tricky ClientsWith Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer®📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9:...
09/30/2026

Member Speaker Series: Handling Tricky Clients

With Bruce Schonfeld, Certified Advanced Rolfer®

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MT

📍 Online (Live Zoom Session)

FREE for DIRI Members!

How do you handle high-demand personalities or set firm boundaries before a client even gets on the table?

Drawing from over 30 years of practice in Los Angeles, Certified Advanced Rolfer® Bruce Schonfeld joins us to share field-tested strategies for navigating complex client interactions, active listening techniques, and safeguarding your clinical practice.

What We’ll Cover:

Pre-Session Contracting: Set clear expectations before work begins.

Active Listening & Strategic Questions: Uncover underlying needs and defuse tension early.

Safety & Risk Mitigation: Recognize red flags and protect your physical and emotional well-being.

Live Case Q&A: Bring your challenging client scenarios for direct feedback and troubleshooting.

Can’t make it live? All sessions of the Member Speaker Series are recorded! You can find this event’s recording and catch up on previous sessions anytime in the Members Section under Continuing Education at rolf.org.

👉 Register today through your member dashboard to save your spot!

Your body doesn’t move in separate pieces. Rolfing® Structural Integration looks at these relationships across the whole...
09/30/2026

Your body doesn’t move in separate pieces. Rolfing® Structural Integration looks at these relationships across the whole body, working with fascia, structure, movement, and gravity.

Sometimes understanding what’s happening in one place starts by looking somewhere else.

✨ Elevate Your Touch. Deepen Your Practice. ✨Ready to step into the next chapter of your Structural Integration journey?...
09/28/2026

✨ Elevate Your Touch. Deepen Your Practice. ✨

Ready to step into the next chapter of your Structural Integration journey? Join us in Lafayette, CO, for the 2027 Advanced Training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®!

Led by world-class faculty Juan David Vélez and Bethany Ward, this two-part program is designed to help experienced practitioners refine their evaluation skills, embody strategic vision, and bring subtle efficiency to their work.

🗓️ 2027 Schedule & Dates:
• Part 1: June 7 – 24, 2027
• Part 2: September 27 – October 14, 2027

📍 Location: Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Campus | Lafayette, Colorado

Spend your summer and autumn learning in community at our home campus under the Rocky Mountains. 🌿

🔗 Secure your spot today:https://mms.rolf.org/members/course_catalog_detail_ROLF.php?org_id=ROLF&eid=76782827

Address

450 Courtney Way, Suite 100
Lafayette, CO
80026

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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+13034495903

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