Benefits

Members of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute (DIRI) belong to a global network of Certified Rolfers™ dedicated to the practice of Rolfing® Structural Integration.

Membership extends far beyond completing your certification; you have access to professional resources for building your practice, supporting clients, and continuing your education, as well as connections and guidance from fellow Rolfers™. DIRI Membership keeps you informed and provides meaningful support throughout your Rolfing® career.

Placement Support and Career Services for DIRI Members

The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® (DIRI) provides placement and career services for students, alumni, and members of the Institute. These services are focused on supporting graduates in successfully launching their businesses or joining a larger organization that offers employment to Certified Rolfers®. 

DIRI members have access to:

• Continuing education opportunities 
• National and regional meetings
• Monthly newsletters
• Quarterly research journal
• Online video library
• Job and business opportunity listings page

Graduates also have access to an extensive online library of member-only resources that provide specific support to guide them in starting and operating their private practices as Certified Rolfers™. These resources include:

• Legal, accounting, client, and operational forms
• Marketing support
• Service and trademark use 

Access these benefits via your member's login page, or click below to browse current job/business listings.

Benefit from Support for Continuous Learning

Dedication to continuous learning is essential to staying inspired and effective as a Rolfer™. As a DIRI member, you gain access to exclusive learning materials (including members-only discounts), webinar and research updates, and curated resources designed specifically for practicing Rolfers™.  

In addition to the website, information on available continuing education and services is provided through the DIRI Education Catalog and Student Handbook, as well as in monthly newsletters. Students and members receive face-to-face information during orientations, phone calls, and membership meetings.

These tools enable you to:

• Uphold professional standards expected of all DIRI members.
• Deepen your mastery of Structural Integration principles and the body’s relationship to gravity.
• Gain guidance on how to help clients understand the benefits of Rolfing® and prepare for their own Rolfing® journey.
• Stay connected to the latest developments in Structural Integration research through regular updates, keeping your practice informed and forward-thinking.
   

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Connect with a Global Peer Community

Dedication to continuous learning is essential to staying inspired and effective as a Rolfer™. As a DIRI member, you gain access to exclusive learning materials (including members-only discounts), webinar and research updates, and curated resources designed specifically for practicing Rolfers™.  

In addition to the website, information on available continuing education and services is provided through the DIRI Education Catalog and Student Handbook, as well as in monthly newsletters. Students and members receive face-to-face information during orientations, phone calls, and membership meetings.

Rolfer-to-Rolfer Directory

Never feel alone in your bodywork career. Members are part of a worldwide community of Certified Rolfers® dedicated to the same high standards of practice and continuing development. Share knowledge, build  telationships, and expand your reach. 

Connect with other Rolfers™ for mentorship, collaboration, and peer support. Whether you’re looking to be mentored or to give back as a mentor, you’ll find opportunities to grow through shared perspectives, knowledge, and experience.

Practice Development Training and Resources 

Access a comprehensive range of tools designed to help you keep taking your Rolfing® practice to the next level for lasting professional satisfaction and development. Members benefit from select webinars and courses focused on developing effective therapeutic relationships—a key factor in client satisfaction and referral growth. These resources will strengthen your skills in client communication and practice development, ensuring your career as a Certified Rolfer® continues to thrive while elevating the professionalism and impact of your Rolfing® practice.

Coaching and Reviews of Professional Educational Plan (PEP)

Students are asked to develop a Professional Educational Plan (PEP) as part of their Rolfing® training. The PEP requires students to set SMART goals – specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely – necessary for starting their careers. As part of the plan, the student is asked to set these SMART goals for each step of their growth in becoming professional Rolfers™ capable of creating, developing, and operating their businesses or serving on a larger team of complementary health professionals. 

The PEP is continually developed during the three phases of the Rolfing Structural Integration program and afterward as graduates. The PEP process guides students and graduates through detailed reflection and step-by-step goal setting from their start as students to their first anniversary as graduates/alumni. It is necessary to develop their business practices or to partner with a professional organization where they can prosper as Certified Rolfers®. The PEP plan includes practice building steps and focuses on developing career-related knowledge and skills, networks, and supports. 

Post-graduation review

Faculty advisors and support staff review the PEP plan with students during their tenure as students. Once the student graduates, they are supported by the Director of Membership in continuing to work through their PEP plans until their one-year post-graduation date.

One year after graduation, alumni are surveyed on their success in meeting their PEP goals. The DIRI Placement and Career Services Office uses this information to improve the overall support of students in developing their PEP goals.