Become a Rolfer™

Every Canadian Certified Rolfer™ doing the work of Rolfing® SI has sophisticated skill and ongoing professional development to help people recover from chronic pain patterns, heal traumatic stress states, and even support clients to strive for superior athletic performance.

There is a lot of room in the Canadian marketplace for more Certified Rolfers.  Training to become a Certified Rolfer includes how to manifest a successful business practice as well as making a positive difference in people’s lives.  The work is a unique and sought after manual therapy.  To apply for the Basic Training Program or for more info on the program itself, please see below.  If you have any additional questions, contact [email protected]  or [email protected].

Apply For Basic Training!

To apply for the program, please click on the appropriate application form below:

  1. Regular Phase 1 Application
  2. Accelerated Phase 1 Application*

*If you have already completed a minimum 250-hour bodywork program of some kind, you may qualify for Accelerated Phase I, otherwise please use the Regular Application Form.

Once you have submitted the necessary documentation to [email protected] and paid the $100 application fee, your application will be reviewed by the education committee.  Successful applicants* will be contacted to register for Phase I.

*Please note that an applicant may be accepted into the program with or without conditions base on the application process.  Any conditions will need to be met prior to start of class (the education committee will set specific deadlines on a case by case basis).

Schedule For Upcoming Trainings

2026 Phase 1 Combined Regular/Accelerated* – Edmonton: 

Registration Deadline April 30, 2026

Week 1 – May 31-June 4  (Sun to Thu, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 2 – June 8-12 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 3 – June 15-19 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 4 – June 22-26 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 5 –  June 29-30 & July 2-3 (Mon-Tue & Thu-Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 6 – July 6-11 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm; Sat 8:00-12:00)
Foundations Week – July 13-18 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm; Sat 8:00-12:00)
Cost (Regular): $10,000.00
Cost (Accelerated): $5,000.00
*Regular Phase 1 is all 7 weeks; Accelerated applicants join weeks 4 – 7

2026  Phase 2 – Edmonton:

(Tentative: Fall 2026)
Cost: $10,000.00

2027  Phase 3  – Edmonton:

(Tentative: Spring 2027)

Cost: $10,000.00

2025  Phase 1 Combined Regular/Accelerated* – Edmonton: 

May 5- June 21, 2025 – Training has been changed to July 2025

Registration Deadline has been extended to June 13, 2025

Week 1 – July 14-18  (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 2 – July 21-25 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 3 – July 28-31 (Mon to Thur, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 4 – August 5-8(Tue to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 5 –  August 11-15 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm)
Week 6 – August 18-23(Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm; Sat 8:00-12:00)
Foundations Week – August 25-30 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm; Sat 8:00-12:00)
Cost (Regular): $8000.00
Cost (Accelerated): $4800.00
*Regular Phase 1 is all 7 weeks; Accelerated applicants join weeks 4 – 7

2025  Phase 2 – Edmonton:

Week 1: October 14-17, (Tues – Fri, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 2: October 20-23, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 3: October 27-30, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 4: November 3-6, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 5: November 10-13, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 6: November 17-20, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Week 7: November 24-27, (Mon – Thurs, 8:30-6:00pm)
Cost: $9000.00

2026  Phase 3  – Edmonton:

Blended learning – Online Jan8 & 22, Feb 19, Mar 5 & 12, 2026

Week 1: March 23-27, (Mon – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Week 2: March 30-April 3, (Mon – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Week 3: Apr 7-10, (Tue – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Week 4: Apr 13-17, (Mon – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Week 5: April 20-24, (Mon – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Week 6: April 27-May 1, (Mon – Fri, 8:30-5:30pm)
Cost: $10,000.00

PAYMENT SCHEDULE***

  • To reserve a space in the class, please send a $1000.oo deposit within 10 business days of being officially accepted into the program.
  • 1/2 of the remaining balance is due on the 1st day of classes.
  • The remaining balance is due at the start of week 3 of classes.

CANCELLATION POLICY***

  • The $100 application fee is non-refundable.
  • The $1000 deposit is refundable (minus $50 admin fee) within 48 hours of payment received. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable.
  • Any subsequent payments towards the balance owed is non-refundable.

** Class costs, payment schedules and cancellation policies are Subject to Change at anytime.


Other organizations offering trainings (you will need to apply directly with them):

  1. Dr. Ida Rolf Institute/ Course Catalogue
  2. European Rolfing Association/ Course Catalogue
  3. *Brazilian Rolfing Association/ Info* Site is in Spanish or Portuguese