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Rolfing — Training & Licensing</p>
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<p><span class='head2'>Education</span><br />
The laws regarding Structural Bodywork differ from state to state, most requiring a minimum of 500 hours of classroom instruction. Two school are regulated and approved by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, which also offers a nationally recognized credential. These schools are The Rolf® Institute of Structural Integration and The Rolf® Guild.</p>
<p>Studies toward certification at The Rolf® Institute generally take one-two years and consist of hands-on, academic and self actualizing curriculum. The training process is three fold, consisting of 1) Foundations of Somatic Practice plus Clinical Practice, 2) Embodiment of Rolfing® and Rolf® Movement Integration plus Clinical Practice and, 3) Clinical Application of Rolfing® Theory. During the foundations portion, students familiarize themselves with anatomy, physiology, therapeutic touch, kinesiology and the relationship touch has to these. In the next two units, the focus is on theoretical principles and how to apply them. Once you are certified you must attend additional classes over the years to achieve advanced status. Once certified, the Institute offers Continuing Education training as well leading to final certification as an Advanced Rolfer.</p>
<p>The Rolf® Guild training program requires a four week intensive Prerequisite course that integrates anatomy, massage and physiology studies. This is followed by Basic Training 1 & 2, each phase being eight weeks long consisting of Auditing and Practicing Classes. The first week of each phase involves learning Integrative Anatomy, followed by seven weeks of Structural Integration Studies. During the Auditing Phase, students learn to ”see” whereas in the Practitioning Class, the focus is on manipulative study and practice. Continuing Education and Advanced Training is also available.</p>
<p><span class='head2'>Official Licensing Bodies</span><br />
According to the web site of the Rolf® Institute, they are “the sole certifying body for Rolfers.” Graduates of its training programs are entitled to become members of the Institute and to call themselves Certified Rolfers and Rolf® Movement Practitioners. The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork also offers a nationally recognized credential.</p>
<p><span class='head2'>References</span><br />
Alternativedr.com. Structural Integration: Education and Credentialing. Available at <a href='http://www.alternativedr.com' target='_top'>www.alternativedr.com</a> </p>
<p>Bernau-Eigen M. “Rolfing: a somatic approach to the integration of human structures.” Nurse Practitioner Forum. 9(4):235-42, 1998.</p>
<p>Rolf, Ida. Rolfing®: Re-Establishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being. Inner Traditions, 1990.</p>
<p>Rolf Institute.com. “Rolfing® FAQs.” Available at <a href='http://www.rolf.org' target='_top'>www.rolf.org</a>.</p>
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