The standards for acceptance into the European Rolfing® Association’s Basic Training means that each candidate has fulfilled ten important requirements…
- The candidate is 25 years or older.
- Has completed High-School with a university-entrance level diploma or can provide proof of a successful professional career.
- Completion of the 10-session series of Rolfing® Structural Integration and, in addition, having received 5 Rolf Movement™ sessions with a Certified Rolfer™.
- Knowledge of English – the Association’s common language. Also, the language in which most of the past 50 years of literature is written and the broadest set of continuing education courses is offered.
- The appropriate level of physical strength and good health necessary for performing manual bodywork on a regular basis.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, manual bodywork therapies.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (if you are uncertain, you should consider participation in the Spectrum Rolfing® pre-training workshop.)
- Ability and open-mindedness to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients during their Rolfing® process. Familiarity and experience with therapeutic, coaching or counseling methods is beneficial.
- Completion of the ERA Application Package (including required certificates, CV and Admission Paper) – for more information please contact the ERA Office by writing to training@nullrolfing.org.
- Review and approval of the ERA’s Admission Paper.