Student Life
Student Life
Supporting Your Journey
Studying at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is more than just attending classes — it’s an immersive experience of learning, connection, and personal transformation. From your time in the classroom to life in and around Lafayette in beautiful Boulder County, you’ll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to health, wellness, growth, and discovery.
Here, you can find academic resources and practical information that will be invaluable during your Rolfing® training.
Life as a Rolfing® Student - What is it Like?
Check out our Student Journeys video to hear the experiences of one class of Rolfers™.
Learn what to expect as a Rolf student and why their Rolfing® course was such a wonderful transformative experience.
Have Questions About Your Rolfing® Training?
Wondering how long Rolfing® training lasts? Are you qualified to apply? How much does it cost? Once you’ve qualified, how much will you earn?
Our Student FAQ page answers these questions and many more. If you’ve got questions about our Rolfing® programs, application process, the logistics of studying to become a Rolfer™, or tuition, visit our FAQ page.
Rolfing® Course Research Tools
In the Research Hub, you will find all the resources you need to support your studies, including textbooks, the student policy handbook, Structure, Function, Integration: The Journal of the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, and webinars hosted by Advanced Rolfers™ with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Some of the webinars currently available for viewing include the following:
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
Canvas - Student Resources Platform
At the start of your Rolfing® course, you will receive a login for Canvas. This platform provides access to course materials, important dates for your calendar, and additional resources from your instructors. You can also use it to communicate with tutors and fellow students.
Watch this video for a useful guide to navigating Canvas.
Calendar for Rolfing® Students
Find key dates for your diary below including upcoming courses, free webinars, and other informative events.
Board of Director's Meeting
Join us, every third Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm MT.
RSVP to ...
Human Embryology Webinar
Rolf Movement® Training, Part 3: Strategy and Design of a Rolf Movement 3-Series - 2025
View the full Calendar of Events HERE.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our admissions team, who will be happy to assist you.
Accomodation for Rolfing® Students
We offer resources to help you find suitable housing
and roommates for the duration of your Rolfing®
training. Contact our admissions team for guidance
regarding housing for courses in Lafayette, CO.
For courses held elsewhere, please contact the local
tutor using the details on the course description page,
or contact our admissions team and inform them of the
location and dates of your selected course.
Choose a Fulfilling Career as a Rolfer™
Whether you have already started your Rolfing® training or are still in the process of enrolling, we warmly welcome you to the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute! We are confident that your Rolfing® training will be a valuable investment in a fulfilling career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others.
After qualifying as a Certified Rolfer®, you will:
- Have the knowledge and Rolfing® skills to help people suffering from health complaints, including postural issues, injuries, pain, and post-traumatic responses.
- Enjoy a deeper bodywork practice that supports lasting change in clients with chronic health conditions.
- Enjoy a meaningful career with opportunities for continued progression.
But don’t just take our word for it! Read the inspirational stories of some of DIRI’s graduate Rolfers™ and discover how Rolfing® transformed their lives.
Learn more about Rolfing®
