The Ida P. Rolf Research Foundation encourages and supports interdisciplinary, scientifically sound research focusing on the therapeutic mechanisms, clinical effects, longer-term health effects, and utilization of Structural Integration, a therapeutic method designed to evoke whole body improvement of function and well-being.  Foundation grant-making focuses on bringing together scientific, medical, and related professionals with practitioners of Structural Integration at several levels to explore, define, verify and expand the scientific bases of Dr. Rolf’s concepts and their role in improving the human condition.

Thomas Findley MD, PhD Executive Director of the Ida P Rolf Research Foundation, recently reported plans on hiring a part-time administrative director based at the Executive Director's office In Livingston, New Jersey. "We now have, after the foundation has finished it's full second year, the financial resources to establish this as a full time position, if necessary," said Findley.

The Foundation’s inaugural event was the First International Fascia Research Congress (FRC) in October 2007. The conference was dedicated to fascia in all its forms and functions and drew 700 people from 28 countries. In 2008, the Fascia Research Congress came under the umbrella of the Foundation and continues to bring scientists and clinicians together to share their ideas and explorations.

The Second FRC convened in Amsterdam in 2009 and was attended by 550 people from 40 countries attended. The Third International Fascia Research Congress will be held March 28-30, 2012 in Vancouver.  There are now 5,000 people on the FRC email list. 

Representatives from The Solberg Center will attend the 2012 event in Vancouver and look forward to seeing others at the conference while we all expand, incorporate and promote Dr. Ida P. Rolf's vision.

Visit The Solberg Center Website to read articles about Rolf Structural Integration research or find a practitioner.