THE IDA P. ROLF RESEARCH FOUNDATION: CHARTING THE SCIENCE OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

The Ida P. Rolf Research Foundation is an independent non-profit organization established to encourage and support evidence-based studies of Structural Integration's effects and its implications for conventional and complementary health care. The Foundation was created with generous support from the Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration, Boulder, Colorado. The Rolf Institute provided the initial financing and talent. Since then, the Foundation has become an independent entity that seeks to advance the entire field of Structural Integration and all certified schools of SI.

The Foundation was introduced at the First International Fascia Research Congress in the fall of 2007 at the Harvard Medical Center. This sold-out event signaled a growing interest worldwide among medical professionals and scientific researchers to better understand the role of fascial tissues in improving the human condition. In 2008, the Foundation took over the administration of future International Fascia Research Congresses. The Second International Congress is in October, 2009.

The Foundation is dedicated to growing the symbiotic relationship between science and therapeutic practice. Our focus on collaborative research is grounded in over 40 years of experience improving the human condition through Structural Integration, as originally taught by Dr. Ida P. Rolf. Advancements in scientific tools and research methods are increasing our understanding of the practice of Structural Integration and uncovering shared interests with other fields.

In addition to its Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee, the Foundation has created a Presidents Council. Made up of representatives from SI schools and related organizations, this council will help the Foundation bridge the gap between what gets explored in the lab and what is experienced in practice – to mutual benefit. As a biochemist and researcher, Dr. Rolf was keenly interested in researching the field of Structural Integration. This foundation strives to fulfill her legacy.