IDA – Association for Rolfing® &
Structural Integration Switzerland

Fascia therapy for the entire body – for greater mobility, improved balance, and noticeably enhanced well-being!

• Rolfing and Structural Integration

What is Rolfing®?

Rolfing® is a protected branch of Structural Integration – a recognized The method was developed by the biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1950s. She recognized that the body can be realigned through targeted manual work on the connective tissue (fascia) and thereby become better organized in relation to gravity.

The goal of Rolfing® is to bring the body into balance, release tension, and improve movement patterns. Precise techniques are used that target the fascial network.

Structural Integration (SI) is the overarching method. Rolfing® is the original direction. However, there are other directions of Structural Integration that are based on the same principles.

• The Effect

More Freedom of Movement and Lightness

Rolfing® Structural Integration helps the body to reorganize itself – in relation to gravity. The focus is on the 10-series: a systematic process of ten sessions building on each other. The body is realigned step by step from the outside in, from superficial to deeper layers. The effect is evident on many levels: physical, emotional, and functional. You will experience more uprightness, freedom of movement, and lightness in everyday life.

The Focus of the Rolfing® Method

Rolfing® aims to improve posture and promote mobility. The focus is on:

a clearly structured approach (10-series)
precise, manual work on the fascia
movement and posture theory
a deep understanding of the body as a whole – especially in interaction with gravity

These approaches are based on the principles of Dr. Ida Rolf. Her goal was to enable people to have more presence, balance, and wholeness through structural change.

Fascia & Fascia Research

Would You like to Experience Rolfing® Yourself?

Rolfing® is suitable for people with postural problems, chronic complaints, tension, or even the desire for more body awareness. In a structured process, you will experience how your body changes noticeably – not only externally, but also in the experience of movement, breathing, and uprightness.

Would You like to Work in this Field Yourself?

The training to become a Rolfer® is carried out at schools recognized by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®. It combines solid anatomical knowledge with hands-on practice, movement education, and self-awareness – and qualifies practitioners for independent therapeutic work in the field of Structural Integration.

Are You Already a Rolfer® and Would like to Become an IDA Member?

As a member of the IDA association, you benefit from professional exchange, further education, public relations and the joint development of Structural Integration.

Find a Practitioner near You

FAQ

What distinguishes Rolfing® Structural Integration from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy usually treats symptom-oriented and locally. Rolfing® Structural Integration, on the other hand, considers the entire body as a functional unit in the gravitational field – with the aim of realigning the underlying structure and changing it permanently.

Can Rolfing® Structural Integration really alleviate my chronic pain – and if so, how?

Yes. Many chronic complaints are based on incorrect loading, muscular imbalances, or fascial tension patterns. Rolfing® Structural Integration releases these through targeted manual work and improves the overall structure, which often leads to significant pain relief.

How many sessions are necessary for effective pain treatment?

The classic 10-series offers a complete process of change. In some cases, fewer sessions are sufficient to achieve noticeable relief. However, the complete treatment series is recommended for a lasting effect.

IDA – Association for Rolfing® & Structural Integration Switzerland