About the Institute
About the Institute
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute provides world-class
education in Structural Integration to train
the next generation of Rolfers™.
Who We Are
At the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute (DIRI) in Lafayette, CO, we offer professional training in Rolfing® Structural Integration, Advanced Rolfing®, and Rolf Movement® integration to certify Rolfers™ — skilled practitioners who use hands-on bodywork to improve body structure and function. We are the original and only certifying body for Rolfing® practitioners worldwide.
The Institute was founded in 1971 by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, who developed the Rolfing Ten-Series® — a revolutionary approach to body alignment.
Where We Are
Contact Information
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®
450 Courtney Way, Suite 100
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: (303) 449-5903
Fax: (303) 449-5978
Email: info@rolf.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (MT)
Friday, 8:30am to 2:30pm (MT)
What We Do
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a training school for both new practitioners and experienced bodywork professionals. Once training is completed and students are qualified as Certified Rolfers®, they are fully equipped to treat their own Rolfing® clients under the Rolfing trademarked term.
Beginners can enroll in our comprehensive Rolfing® Structural Integration Certification Program — a multi-phase, in-depth course that prepares students to become Certified Rolfers®. For licensed massage therapists, physical therapists, or other healthcare practitioners, our transfer program can be a transformative career path.
We also offer continuing education for Certified Rolfers, including Rolf Movement® Certification, Continuing Education Classes, and Advanced Rolfing® training. These courses enable experienced Rolfers™ to deepen their skills and broaden their knowledge.
Study at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®
Would you like to enjoy a fulfilling career helping clients find genuine relief from problems such as chronic pain, limited range of movement, postural issues, and long-term injuries?
As a Certified Rolfer®, you will gain:
- Rewarding work with a healthy income
- A career with flexibility and freedom
- Real satisfaction from having the tools to transform people’s lives
Please explore our Rolfing® programs. We would be delighted to welcome you to study at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute.
DIRI Goals
At the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, we envision a world in which optimizing the structure and function of the human body is central to health and well-being.
Our passion is teaching students how to positively change lives and building a community of caring practitioners who can guide others in discovering a way to move with ease. We work to advance Rolfing® education and practice through a set of clear, purpose-driven goals. We strive to:
- Expand global access by licensing schools, certifying practitioners, and educating clients worldwide.
- Ensure excellence by selecting, training, and certifying qualified, competent somatic practitioners.
- Support professional growth and ensure higher standards through continuing education for Certified Rolfers®.
- Promote research and encourage innovation in somatic practices and the effectiveness of Rolfing® methods.
- Raise public awareness by educating communities about the principles of structural and movement integration
- Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) for the Lafayette, CO-based Rolfing® Certification Program.
Approved by:
- Colorado Department of Higher Education
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DIRI is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and research organization.
Rolfing® Structural Integration Research:
Rolfing® Structural Integration has been studied at:
- Harvard Medical School
- UCLA
- Stanford School of Medicine
- University of São Paulo
These studies have demonstrated the positive impact of Rolfing® on posture, mobility, pain reduction, and overall body awareness.
Service Marks
In 1979, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted exclusive service mark rights for the term "ROLFING®" to The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (“DIRI”), distinguishing ROLFING® Structural Integration from all other forms of structural integration. DIRI is the sole owner of the trademark "ROLFING®", the brand, and all its derivatives.
“ROLFING®” Trademark Usage:
The Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration is the sole certifying body for ROLFERS™ and ROLFING® practitioners. Only graduates of the DIRI training program who become members of DIRI may offer ROLFING® services to the public and may refer to themselves as ROLFING® practitioners, CERTIFIED ROLFERS™, ROLF MOVEMENT® PRACTITIONERS, and/or CERTIFIED ADVANCED ROLFERS™. To determine if a practitioner is a member of DIRI, consumers look for these trademarks.
Third-Party Trademarks:
Other marks that may be found on this site and are not owned by DIRI are owned by their respective trademark owners.
For more information on using the DIRI service marks, please download our user guide.
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