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Structural Integration and Rolfing
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| | Structural integration, also known as Rolfing, is a form of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue, or fascia, that protects the muscles. Through a series of gentle techniques, Rolfing lengthens and repositions the fascia, which, in turn, helps release, realign and balance the whole body. Clients experience dramatic improvements in posture, flexibility and energy levels. |
Structural Integration Career Overview
Aimed at optimizing the structure and function of a client's entire body, Rolfing involves a standard set of 10 sessions in which the practitioner frees restrictions in a particular area of the body. Divided into three distinct units, the "Ten-Series" works in this order:
- Sessions 1-3: Focus on breath work, arms, lower legs, head, shoulders and hips
- Sessions 4-7: Work on the core, feet and legs, pelvis, abdomen and back, neck and head
- Sessions 8-10: Emphasize integration and allow the practitioner to determine the best techniques to use at this point for individual clients
Structural Integration Training and Education
What You'll Study in Structural Integration School
Rolfing training is available at specialized structural integration schools and natural health degree schools. In addition to beginner and advanced Rolfing training programs, you'll also find continuing education classes that can help you fulfill credits needed to maintain licensure in other natural health practices.
In general, you can expect your structural integration school to offer classes that cover these topics:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Kinesiology
- Structural integration theory and principles
- Rolfing movement integration
- Maintaining professional therapeutic relationships with clients
- Career development
- Clinical application of Rolfing theory
Average Length of Study
Standard structural integration programs can involve close to 1,000 hours of combined classroom training and hands-on experience. Advanced practitioner programs require around 600 hours of training. Generally, students can complete their program in 18 to 24 months.
Average Tuition
Tuition for standard structural integration school can cost $15,000 or more. Many Rolfing training programs allow for a certain number of weeks between classes, which allows students to spread tuition costs over the course of many months.
Structural Integration Certification
Practitioners can get certified through the Certification Board for Structural Integration (CBSI) and through the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. Although optional, certification shows that you have graduated from a structural integration school that meets established standards of excellence in education and that you demonstrate competency and proficiency in your practice.
Structural Integration Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that massage-oriented professions, like Rolfing, can anticipate a job growth rate of 19 percent through 2018. Key factors contributing to this growth include the public's continued interest in touch therapies as a means to reduce pain and stress and an aging population that continues to explore natural medicine as a means to achieve better wellness.
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Structural Integration Salary
According to the Rolfing Institute, Rolfing sessions cost between $75 and $125 an hour. Taking that into consideration, SalaryExpert shows that certified Rolfing practitioners make over $63,000 a year on average and that overall their salaries range from $39,165 to $89,256.
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Is a Structural Integration Career Right for You?
Structural integration welcomes practitioners from all backgrounds, whether they have experience in bodywork careers or not. Building your career takes training in structural integration techniques combined with an in-depth understanding of how Rolfing can improve the structure and function of the body and how to impart to clients the role that body movements play in their health.
If you are interested in a structural integration career, take a closer look at structural integration schools. Then choose the Rolfing training program that meets your personal and professional needs.
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Rolfguild.org, 2010
SalaryExperts.com, 2011
Contact the schools below for more structural integration and rolfing training information.
Where can I get training?
- Alaska
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Arizona
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Phoenix
- Sedona School of Massage - Sedona
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Tempe
- California
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego - A Campus in San Diego
- International Professional School of Bodywork - San Diego
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Colorado
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Aurora
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Westminster
- Connecticut
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Groton
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Newington
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Westport
- Florida
- Florida College of Natural Health - Sarasota/Bradenton - Bradenton
- Florida School of Massage - Gainesville
- Florida College of Natural Health - Miami - Miami
- Florida College of Natural Health - Orlando - Orlando/Maitland
- Florida College of Natural Health - Fort Lauderdale - Pompano Beach
- Idaho
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Illinois
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago - A location in Chicago
- Kansas
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Maryland
- Baltimore School of Massage - Baltimore - Linthicum
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Training in Newington, CT
- Montana
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Nebraska
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Nevada
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Las Vegas
- New Mexico
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
- New York
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, NY - A Campus in New York, NY
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Training in Westport, CT
- North Dakota
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Oklahoma
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
- Oregon
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Pennsylvania
- Baltimore School of Massage - York - York
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Training in Groton, CT
- South Dakota
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Texas
- Texas Center for Massage Therapy - Houston - Houston
- Texas Center for Massage Therapy - Dallas - Richardson
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
- Utah
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Utah County - Lindon
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
- Virginia
- Virginia School of Massage - Charlottesville - Charlottesville
- Washington
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
- Wyoming
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
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