Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Rolfing® Courses
Before you apply to study Rolfing® at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, please take a moment to review the following requirements.
This will ensure you are eligible to apply and have all the necessary documents ready to complete your application form.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Entry Documents for Rolfer™ Applications
We have Rolfing® programs open for applications from both experienced bodyworkers and those completely new to bodywork. All applicants must submit the following documents:
A high school diploma is considered valid if the institution is:
a.) Regionally accredited.
OR
b.) Registered with the State Division of Non-Public Education as a homeschool.
Note: For applications to classes held outside of Colorado, your diploma will be evaluated based on guidelines from the respective state’s department of education.
You must provide one of the following:
a) An official academic transcript (equivalent to an AA degree or occupational certificate) showing at least 60 credit hours at an institution of adult or higher education.
OR
b) Documentation of a minimum of four years of equivalent career experience and professional accomplishments.
International Students Enrolling in Lafayette, CO:
Please indicate the need for an I-20/M-1 Visa and submit your completed application, including a copy of your passport ID page and official TOEFL scores, no later than 60 days before the class start date.
Note: Only students attending the Rolfing®Certification Program in Lafayette, CO, are eligible to receive an I-20/M-1 Visa.
Receive Rolfing® Sessions from a Certified Rolfer®
In addition to submitting the documents listed above, all applicants must receive the following Rolfing® sessions:
Receive the Rolfing Ten-Series®
Applicants must provide proof of completion of a full Rolfing® Ten-Series from a Certified Rolfer®.
DIRI reserves the right to require a physician's release for any student.
Receive Rolf Movement® Sessions
Three Rolf Movement sessions with a Certified Rolf Movement Practitioner® must be completed by the end of Phase II of Rolfing® training. At least one must be completed before the start of Phase II.
Note: Costs vary by practitioner. Contact our admissions team at admissions@rolf.org for a list of Rolf Movement practitioners near you.
Ready to Apply to Become a Certifed Rolfer®?
We look forward to receiving your application to study at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute!
If you have any queries throughout the application process, our admissions team will be happy to assist.
Entry Requirements for Transfer Students
We welcome experienced bodyworkers who have completed some prior training. Students who plan to transfer hours into the Rolfing® Certification Program must provide the following:
Proof of Bodywork Program Completion >>
Documentation demonstrating completion of a minimum 250-hour bodywork program.
Official Transcript >>
Your transcript must include:
- At least 47 hours of Anatomy
- At least 21 hours of Physiology
- At least 45 hours of Massage OR another approved touch training
- At least 15 hours of Therapeutic Relationships
Clinical Experience Documentation >>
Provide evidence of 50 documented hours of post-graduate massage practice OR comparable clinical experience.
Contact Admissions
If you have any queries throughout your application process, please reach out to our admissions team.
Mary Contreras - Director of Admissions
Phone: (303) 449-5903 x 106
Email: admissions@rolf.org
