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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.

🏈 What's your favorite nation?How about a DO-NATION?! 💙With a playful nod to the legendary Mike Ditka, we're borrowing a...
10/16/2026

🏈 What's your favorite nation?

How about a DO-NATION?! 💙

With a playful nod to the legendary Mike Ditka, we're borrowing a little football humor for a great cause!

At the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®, we're working on some exciting initiatives, and we could use your support!
💙 Classroom Resources: Help us enhance the learning environment with educational tools, equipment, and resources that support the next generation of Certified Rolfers®.
🎙️ I Love Rolfing Podcast: Help us bring Rolfing® conversations, stories, and education to a wider audience through our new podcast, coming in 2027! Our fundraising goal is $60,000 to support professional audio and video production.
🌱 Tikkun Olam Endowment: Help build lasting financial support for the Institute and its mission, strengthening the future of Rolfing® education for generations to come.

Whether you give $10, $25, $50, or more, every contribution makes a difference.

Three great causes. One incredible community. Endless possibilities.

🏈 Make your next play a DO-NATION!
👉 Support DIRI today by making a donation on our website!

With a nod to Mike Ditka and his memorable sense of humor.

Are you ready to rediscover the spark, deepen your perception, and return to the intelligence of the Ten-Series®—expande...
10/14/2026

Are you ready to rediscover the spark, deepen your perception, and return to the intelligence of the Ten-Series®—expanded and clarified?

Join Valerie Berg (Advanced Rolfing® Faculty, 40 yrs practice) and Ellen Freed (DIRI Faculty, 36 yrs practice) for a transformative Advanced Training in beautiful New Mexico!

This isn't just about new techniques; it’s an immersion designed to:
🔹 Refine your visual, relational, and tactile touch
🔹 Gain greater confidence in structural & functional assessments
🔹 Renew your sense of artistry in a supportive community of peers

🗓 Two 3-Week Sessions (4-day weeks):
🍁 Part 1: October 2027 – New Mexico in the fall (crisp air & golden light)
❄️ Part 2: February 2028 – New Mexico in winter (quiet, spacious & focused)

Step out of the solitude of daily practice and into the next evolution of your work. 🌿

📩 Interested or have questions? Call us at 303-449-5903 or check our course catalog to learn more and reserve your spot!

Students come to the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® with different careers, experiences, and reasons for wanting something new....
10/13/2026

Students come to the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® with different careers, experiences, and reasons for wanting something new.

Some have backgrounds in massage, yoga, fitness, or healthcare. Others are making a much bigger professional shift.

The training is designed to teach the principles and practice of Rolfing® Structural Integration, including anatomy, fascia, movement, observation, and hands-on work.

Your previous career may shape what you bring to the classroom, but it doesn’t have to define where you go next.

How does change truly happen in manual and movement therapy? Are we making change happen, or are we evoking the body’s i...
10/11/2026

How does change truly happen in manual and movement therapy? Are we making change happen, or are we evoking the body’s innate wisdom to transform?

Following their highly sought-after collaboration, DIRI instructors Hiroyoshi Tahata and Ray McCall are returning in 2027 to lead Integration Beyond Anatomy – The Next Iteration. Hiro and Ray’s classes consistently fill to capacity, and we anticipate this advanced exploration will be no exception.

Dates: April 8-14, 2027
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Course Code: CER1.27

Sign up today through our course catalog!



Training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® goes far beyond learning hands-on techniques. Students study anatomy, fascia, mo...
10/10/2026

Training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® goes far beyond learning hands-on techniques. Students study anatomy, fascia, movement, structural relationships, and the body’s relationship with gravity.

They also learn through observation, instructor demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, and their own experience of Rolfing® Structural Integration.

It’s an education that asks students to study the body, work with the body, and learn to see it in an entirely new way.

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"

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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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