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DIRI Members
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Your hub for professional resources, education, and community support.
Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow
Rolfers™, stay up to date with research, or access exclusive tools and discounts, this is your starting point.
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Access your member dashboard for member services, billing, and exclusive resources.
What it Means to be a DIRI Member
As a member of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, you are part of a supportive
professional community with access to valuable resources to help you grow
throughout your career!
- Members benefit from ongoing support after graduation
- Access to exclusive and discounted learning materials
- Receive updates on all Continuing Education opportunities
- Benefit from a connection to our global network of Certified Rolfers™ for mentorship, support, and collaboration
DIRI membership is invaluable in helping you deepen your practice while
remaining rooted in the legacy of Dr. Ida Rolf’s transformative work.
Rolfer™ Members Directory
Educational Resources for Rolfers™
Continuing Education for Certified Rolfers™
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is committed to fostering the ongoing professional development of Certified Rolfers™. Our
Continuing Education programs support this mission— our training programs are designed to enhance therapeutic skills, broaden clinical insight, and provide a clear path toward Advanced Rolfing® certification and beyond. Programs
available include:
Continuing Education Workshops
Rolf Movement® Training
Advanced Rolfing® Programs
Learn more about our continuing education opportunities and explore all courses.
Media Library
Michael Salveson: Structural Considerations: Left/Right Imbalance and the Influence of the Legs on Chronic Low Back Pain
Serge Gracovetsky: Why Do We Have Lumbodorsal Fascia
Peter Schwind: A Combined Approach for the Treatment of Shoulder Dysfunction: Muscle, Fascia, Organ-related Membranes and LigamentsSFI Journal
Structure, Function, Integration: Journal of the Dr. Ida
Rolf Institute is the professional journal representing the field of Rolfing® Structural Integration. It has been in continuous publication for some forty years, initially as The Bulletin of Structural Integration and later as Rolf
Lines.
The journal features articles on research, feature topics,
practice building, faculty perspectives, and reviews of
resources. Explore the latest issues of Structure, Function, Integration: Journal of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute here.
Embodied Performance
December 2025
On Balance
June 2025
People Inspired by Dr. Ida Rolf
December 2024
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Store
In our store, you will find a multitude of helpful texts and valuable tools to deepen your understanding of Structural Integration. Browse books and brochures by Certified Rolfers®, and other qualified authors, as well as original texts authored by Dr. Ida Rolf.
Select educational titles are free for DIRI members.
Local pickup in Lafayette is available.
Keep Updated with Advances in the Field of Structural Integration
Fascia Research
At Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, we are committed to supporting continuing research in fascia and developments in structural integration practice.
Review the latest research from the Fascia Research Congress and DIRI-supported studies.
Explore Latest Fascia Research Studies
Support Ongoing Research
Learn about current studies, including Dr. Katja Bartsch’s work on
SI’s effects on posture and pain—and help fund the future.
DIRI Mentorship Program
Whether you're seeking guidance or ready to share your experience and pass on your skills to others, the DIRI Mentorship Program offers a structured path for development, reflection, and Continuing Education within our Rolfing® community.
Eligible members can apply to become Certified DIRI Mentors—
and qualifying mentees can earn up to 24 CE hours toward
Advanced Rolfing® Certification.
Rolfing Community Newsboard
Latest News & Insights
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Rolfer™ Stories
Get inspired by stories from Rolfers™ around the world, from first sessions to career milestones. Our community of Rolfers has come from all walks of life: different skills, different journeys. However, one thread connects them all. A desire to walk a new path and positively transform lives. Hear how they have shaped stronger wellness futures for themselves and others.
In Memoriam
Honoring members of our Rolfing® family who have passed. We are deeply
grateful for the dedication and compassion they brought to their work. Their
commitment touched many lives, and among these are some who made
lasting contributions to the evolution of Rolfing® Structural Integration. We
cherish their memory and the legacy they leave behind.
| Anthony Zimkowski | 11/11/2025 |
| Glenn Janke | 08/20/2025 |
| Harvey Burns | 07/2025 |
| Jon DeLuca | 06/19/2025 |
| Steven Radiloff | 03/29/2025 |
| Dorothy Hunter | 01/25/2025 |
| Erik Dalton | 1/11/2025 |
| Jason Beickert | 11/22/2024 |
| Stefan Knight | 10/21/2024 |
| Shirley Smith | 8/6/2024 |
| Nicholas French | 6/4/2024 |
| Larry Koliha | 1/3/2024 |
| Jeffrey Maitland | 12/29/2023 |