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How Rolfing® Works | What to Expect from Structural Integration

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration uses fascia-focused bodywork to improve alignment, reduce pain, and enhance whole-body function.

The Legacy of Ida Rolf | Founder of Rolfing® Structural Integration

Discover the story of Dr. Ida Rolf, biochemist and pioneer of Rolfing® Structural Integration—a visionary in fascia, movement, and healing.

What Is Rolfing®? | Whole-Body Healing Through Fascia and Alignment

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration improves posture, relieves chronic pain, and restores alignment through fascia-based bodywork.

Rolfing® for Fibromyalgia: Gentle Pain & Stress Relief

Discover how Rolfing® may ease fibromyalgia symptoms through gentle fascia work, improved movement, and stress reduction.

Rolfing® for Carpal Tunnel Relief | Improve Posture & Reduce Nerve Compression

Discover how Rolfing® may ease carpal tunnel pain by improving posture, releasing fascia, and restoring mobility.

Rolfing® for Chronic Pain | Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®

Learn how Rolfing® can help reduce chronic pain by improving alignment, easing fascial tension, and restoring mobility.

Rolfing® for Foot Pain | Improve Alignment & Ease Discomfort

Discover how Rolfing® can relieve foot pain by improving posture, realigning fascia, and restoring balance for lasting comfort.

Rolfing® for Frozen Shoulder | Improve Mobility & Reduce Pain

Discover how Rolfing® can help relieve frozen shoulder by releasing fascial restrictions, restoring mobility, and easing pain.

Rolfing® for Migraines | Reduce Frequency & Ease Pain

Discover how Rolfing® can help relieve migraines by improving posture, easing tension, and supporting nervous system balance.

Rolfing® for Headaches | Reduce Tension & Improve Alignment

Discover how Rolfing® can help relieve headaches by easing muscle tension, correcting posture, and restoring structural balance.

Rolfing® for Hip Pain | Improve Mobility & Restore Balance

Discover how Rolfing® can help relieve hip pain by releasing tension, improving alignment, and restoring mobility.

Rolfing® for Neck Pain | Improve Posture & Ease Discomfort

Discover how Rolfing® can relieve neck pain by improving posture, releasing tension, and restoring balance throughout the body.

Rolfing® for Plantar Fasciitis | Reduce Heel Pain & Improve Foot Function

Discover how Rolfing® can relieve plantar fasciitis by releasing fascia tension, improving foot mechanics, and restoring alignment.

Rolfing® for Sciatica Relief – Ease Nerve Pain and Improve Mobility

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration can help relieve sciatica pain by improving alignment, reducing tension, and supporting long-term nerve health.

Rolfing® for Scoliosis Relief: Improve Alignment & Ease

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration can relieve scoliosis pain, improve posture, and restore balanced movement for long-term comfort and ease.

Improve Posture & Balance with Rolfing®

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration and Rolfing® Movement® can correct poor posture, enhance balance, and support lasting body alignment.

Rolfing® for Athletes | Improve Performance & Recovery

Enhance flexibility, balance, and recovery with Rolfing® Structural Integration for peak sports, dance, and music performance.

Rolfing® for Runners: Boost Endurance & Prevent Injury

Rolfing® helps runners improve endurance, prevent injuries, and recover faster with better alignment, mobility, and breath capacity.

Prevent Sports Injuries and Recover Faster with Rolfing®

Discover how Rolfing® can help prevent sports injuries, speed recovery, and keep you performing at your best.

Rolfing® for Biomechanical Efficiency | Improve Form & Performance

Discover how Rolfing® improves biomechanics by aligning posture, freeing fascia, and enhancing movement efficiency.

Rolfing® for Dancers: Improve Balance, Flexibility & Performance

Enhance your dance performance with Rolfing®. Improve balance, stability, and fluidity for greater artistry and control.

Rolfing® Somatic Bodywork for Stress Relief, PTSD, and Mind-Body Wellness

Discover how Rolfing® somatic bodywork can ease stress, support PTSD recovery, and deepen your mind-body connection.

Discover How Rolfing® Somatic Bodywork Enhances Daily Comfort & Resilience

Unlock physical, emotional, and mental ease with Rolfing® somatic bodywork for greater resilience in daily life.

Rolfing® Movement Integration | Somatic Bodywork for Lasting Ease

Discover how Rolfing® Movement Integration improves posture, eases tension, and boosts vitality through the mind-body connection.

Rolfing® Somatic Movement | Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and PTSD

Discover how Rolfing® Somatic Movement relieves stress, anxiety, and PTSD by restoring balance and releasing fascia tension.

Discover Rolfing® as a Portal to Personal and Spiritual Growth

Explore how Rolfing® fosters emotional release, self-awareness, and spiritual development through the body.

Rolfing® Research for Back Pain | Clinical Studies & Fascia Science

Explore research on Rolfing® for back pain, from long-term postural change to fascia’s role in pain relief and movement.

Rolfing® for Back Pain | Lasting Relief Through Structural Integration

Discover how Rolfing® relieves back pain by addressing root causes, improving alignment, and restoring natural movement patterns.

Rolfing for Pain Relief | Structural Integration for Chronic Pain & Mobility

Discover how Rolfing® Structural Integration helps relieve pain, improve posture, and support long-term mobility by realigning the body’s structure.

Rolfing® Career FAQ: How to Become a Certified Rolfer™ | Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®

Learn how to become a Certified Rolfer™, what training involves, and how Rolfing® differs from massage and other bodywork careers.

Rolfing® FAQ | What to Know Before Your First Session

Get clear answers to the most common questions about Rolfing® Structural Integration. Learn how it works, what to expect, costs, benefits, and more.

Who Is Rolfing® For? | Benefits for Pain, Posture & Performance

Wondering if Rolfing® is right for you? Explore how this whole-body method supports pain relief, mobility, posture, and performance.

Rolf Movement® Integration | How Movement Education Supports Structural Change

Rolf Movement® Integration enhances posture, mobility, and awareness by teaching the body to move with balance, grace, and structural efficiency.

Save $25 on an annual Explorer Membership with Gil Hedley

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Members can receive a special discount on an Explorer Membership with Gil Hedley. This membership provides instant access to his life's work of teaching Integral Anatomy through dissection, keynotes, and more.

Featured Rolfer

Our Featured Rolfer™ series is our way to highlight our Rolfers™ , sharing their stories and some of their accomplishments. Please click the link to view their stories...

NEW! Bulletin Board for Structural Integration Research

JUST LAUNCHED!!! Check Out Our New SI Research Bulletin Board!

Rolf Movement® Intensive Certification

Rolf Movement® Certification Training is a distinct and complementary program to the Rolfing® SI and Advanced Rolfing SI programs. Now you can become Rolf Movement® certified through intensive modules. Enroll now!

DIRI Board of Directors Donates new Tables for the DIRI Classrooms

A big Thank You to the DIRI Board of Directors, under the leadership of Rich Ennis...

Veteran's Whole Health is a Priority of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute!

Staffers Mary Contreras and Stephanie Sherwin ran into Kevin Torres, Fox 31 News, at the Denver Recruit Military Veteran’s Fair on August 15, 2019. The VA is working with Congress to place new emphasis on complementary heath options for Veterans through their Whole Health Initiative.

Current Research Related to Structural Integration

The Ida P. Rolf Research Foundation (IPRRF), introduced in 2007 at the First International Fascia Research Congress, encourages and supports interdisciplinary, scientifically sound research focusing on the therapeutic mechanisms, clinical effects, longer-term health effects, and utilization of Structural Integration.

Conversations with Rolfing® Faculty Video Series

Watch brief, insightful videos of our faculty as they speak about the capacity for transformation and becoming a Rolfer.