INNER DYNAMICS ACADEMY FOR STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
Our training program is a 534-hour continuing education training for practitioners with a current license to touch. To become a Board Certified Structural Integrator (BCSI), you will take the Certification Exam for Structural Integration (CESI) at the completion of the program.
In our program, you will learn:
◦ Principles of Dr. Ida Rolf’s 10 series of Structural Integration
◦ Fascial System and Manual Therapy
◦ Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology
◦ Pathology
◦ Somatic Psychology and Biopsychosocial Influences
◦ Weight Bearing Palpation
◦ Structural and Functional Assessments
◦ Embodied Awareness
◦ Movement Education
◦ Human Potential Movement
◦ Inclusion and Ethics
2026 COHORT ENROLLMENT UPDATE
The 2026 IDA-SI cohort has reached maximum enrollment. Applications will remain open for those who wish to be added to our waitlist. Waitlist applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are due no later than November 10, 2025. You will be notified immediately if space opens up for enrollment.
Please note: The $150 application fee will not be required unless you are offered enrollment from the waitlist.
Even if you are not admitted as a student at this time, you can still be part of the very first IDA-SI cohort experience as a client model for one of our enrolled students. Details on this opportunity will be announced soon.
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As of August 2024, we have been approved by the International Association of Structural Integration (IASI) as a recognized SI training program.
2026 STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION TRAINING
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Inner Dynamics Academy of Structural Integration 2026 Training Program Schedule
Unless noted, classes are 9 AM - 6 PM with an hour lunch from 12-1 PM.
Online Orientation: Monday, December 8, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM
Week 1 - Intensive I - Introduction to SI and the 5 Principles
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 9, 2026
Week 2 - Intensive II - Sleeve Sessions Preview
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Friday, January 16, 2026
Week 3 - Session 1
Monday, February 9, 2026 - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Week 4 - Session 2
Monday, March 9, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Week 5 - Session 3
Monday, April 6, 2026 - Thursday, April 9, 2026
Week 6 - Intensive III - Core Sessions Preview
Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, May 8, 2026
Week 7 - Session 4
Monday, June 8, 2026 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Week 8 - Session 5
Monday, July 13, 2026 - Thursday, July 16, 2026
Week 9 - Session 6
Monday, August 10, 2026 - Thursday, August 13, 2026
Week 10 - Session 7
Monday, September 14, 2026 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
Week 11 - Intensive IV - Integration Sessions Preview
Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026
Week 12 - Session 8
Monday, November 9, 2026 - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Week 13 - Intensive V - SI Principles Application to the Series, Session 9
Monday, November 30, 2026 - Friday, December 4, 2026
Week 14 - Intensive VI - Session 10, Graduation
Monday, December 7, 2026 - Friday, December 11, 2026
Make-Up Week 1 - Inclement Weather/Client Model Make-ups (if needed)
Monday, May 18, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026
Make-Up Week 2 - Inclement Weather/Client Model Make-ups (if needed)
Monday, December 14, 2026 - Friday, December 18, 2026
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The training will be held at 415 N Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon, 97217.
Nearby street parking is available in addition to a parking lot. It is preferred for students to use street parking .
If accessible, students are encouraged to take public transportation, biking, ride sharing, etc.
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One of the following is required for admission into the program. Additionally, though not required, it is highly recommended to have received a Structural Integration series or at least 2-3 treatments of Structural Integration.
License to touch: A Active state or government license to touch in health care such as massage therapy, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, osteopathy, etc. Keep in mind, our current program is structured as continuing education and not currently eligible as a pathway to licensure.
Certificate of Completion: If you have successfully completed a massage therapy program, but are still waiting to get licensed, we will accept a certificate of completion from the following schools: East West College of Healing Arts (800 hours), Ashland Institute of Massage Therapy (725 hours), Oregon School of Massage Therapy (640 hours). Graduates from other programs will need to send a copy of their license or transcripts.
Official Transcripts with Transfer Credits:
196 hours as follows:
120 hours of college-level anatomy & physiology
46 hours of content that is relevant to the practice of Structural Integration
20 hours of Ethics and Therapeutic Relationship
10 hours of Business Development
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Total cost of the program is $10,000. This does not includes required textbooks, application fee, or transcript fees.
Deposit of $2,000 is due upon acceptance into the program to reserve your spot.
Tuition is to be paid-in-full by the start of classes. Monthly payment plans are available distributed over the course of the program. Contact the program coordinator if this is a need.
There is a limited number of $2,000 scholarships available for students with a historically marginalized identities regardless of income.
5% of every student's tuition goes towards this scholarship fund for future students.
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To apply, complete the online application. There is a $150 non-refundable application fee.
Applications are due by September 1, 2025, and must include two letters of reference (one professional and one personal) and proof of meeting prerequisites (current license to touch or official transcripts). Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. With a cohort of only 16-18, early application and enrollment is highly encouraged.
All applications are reviewed in a committee format by the executive director and two faculty members. Formal approvals for admittance to the program are sent via email within 14 days of receiving all application material including letters of recommendation and license or transcripts.
