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Richard Stenstadvold President of the Guild Richard was Director of the original Guild for Structural Integration (which became the Rolf Institute) for eighteen years; 1971 - 1989. Prior to that, he worked for Adolphs in Los Angeles, as General Manager from 1958 - 1971. His generosity, personal management style, commitment to and close relationship with Dr. Rolf, all went toward shepherding the young organization through the seventies and eighties... until it became a thriving entity. Richard reorganized the Guild for Structural Integration in 1989. His plan was designed to preserve Dr. Rolfs traditional teachings while developing her dream of satellite schools. Richards commitment to Dr. Rolfs vision and his personal promises to her inspires us all as we witness the results of his labor of love; a high quality school and an exceptional, talented community of people, dedicated to the traditional teachings of Dr. Ida P. Rolf. |
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Susan Melchior School Director Susan met and served Dr. Rolf in the late sixties at Kairos Institute where Dr. Rolf conducted classes. Susan owned and operated a successful catering service at that time. She was inspired and transformed by Dr. Rolfs work, and in the early seventies moved to Colorado with her husband, Peter, to raise a family and help with the new organization. She was the School Director for the Rolf Institute from 19831990. In 1991, Susan joined her longtime friend and co-worker, Richard Stenstadvold, as School Director for the Guild where she continues to be inspired and transformed by the work of Structural Integration. Her organizational, business and counseling skills, combined with genuine good will and easy laughter, make Susan the central figure at the Guilds home office. |
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Emmett Hutchins Faculty Emmett began his studies
with Dr. Rolf in 1965. Her influence, both personally and professionally
have made a profound impact in his life...which he shares so beautifully
with students and colleagues alike. Dr. Rolf and Emmett had a close relationship
until her death in 1979. |
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Neal Powers Faculty Neal began his studies
with Dr. Rolf in 1971. He was president of the Rolf Institute for six
years as well as being on the faculty. He has been teaching Structural
Integration since 1981. Neal has maintained a private practice in San Francisco for many years. |
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Tom Wing Faculty Tom Wing was born in Lewiston,
Maine and raised through age 12 on a salt-water farm on Casco Bay.
Following an adolescence lived in various places in the south he received a B.A. degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. After leaving the US Air Force he received a M.S in library science from Simmons College, Boston and was librarian at Prescott College, Arizona from 1970-1972. It was here that he was introduced to structural integration, discovering thereby his life work.
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David Davis Faculty David completed his Rolf training at the Rolf Institute in 1977. He has taught body psychology at the Colorado Institute for Transpersonal Psychology in the past and has been with the Guild since its beginning. Besides maintaining a private practice, David teaches the Guild's integrative anatomy class as well as basic and special trainings. He is an active survival skills instructor for Rediscovery, a wilderness program that helps Native Americanchildren connect with their roots. David is a supportive and energetic teacher who brings his intelligence and sensitivity to the students. His bilingual skills are also greatly appreciated. He and his wife live in beautiful Crestone, Colorado. David is stepfather to seven grown children and has fourteen grandchildren. |
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Jeff Linn
Faculty Jeff is an Advanced Certified Rolfer, massage therapist and Massage Therapy Instructor who has practiced Structural Integration and bodywork since 1986. Jeff gained his early teaching experience at the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, CA and has since taught in a number of other bodywork schools. In 1994 he moved to Boulder to deepen his studies in Structural Integration at the Guild. Jeff teaches the Guild's pre-requisite course, lead-in week, basic training and assists in advanced trainings. A computer hobbyist, Jeff developed and maintains our computerized structural assessment system in the classroom as well as our World Wide Web presence. He enjoys walking, reading, yoga and tai chi and maintains a private practice in SI in Boulder. |
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