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IASI Overview and Mission |
The International Association of
Structural Integrators is the professional
membership organization for Structural Integration.
Founded in 2002, IASI sprang up as a grassroots
organization from within the profession to:
- set standards,
- move towards certification,
- insure continuation of a professional
identity, and
- promote Structural Integration’s continued
growth as a respected profession in the
healthcare field.
IASI has since grown rapidly to become Structural
Integration’s most well-respected organization
attracting a world-wide membership of leaders in the
field.
Our mission: To be Structural Integration's
leading organization for the creation of standards
of practice, review and certification of
practitioners and the advancement of Structural
Integration as a cornerstone to human health and
well-being through education, community and
communication.
Membership in IASI assures your clients that they are
receiving treatment from a well-trained and
knowledgeable professional who has met strict
training standards, follows a professional code of
ethics, and maintains a program of continuing
education.
IASI is incorporated in the State of Montana as a 501(c)6 non-profit membership organization (see bylaws).
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Working for
the Success
SI Professionals |
IASI works for legislation which will allow
Structural Integrators within the U.S. and in all
member countries to maintain their unique place in
the health care field, practicing free of
unnecessary restrictions. The IASI Board recognizes
that in order to maintain that freedom, we as a
profession must accept responsibility for:
- overseeing and improving standards of
practice and training
- maintaining a code of ethics and grievance
procedures
- building a quality continuing education
program
- communicating and networking for its
members
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Who Should Join IASI?
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Membership in IASI is primarily held by professional
SI practitioners and educators however we encourage
anyone over the age of 18 to join us in one of 3 membership levels:
Professional Structural Integrator, Candidate and Supporting. IASI
encourages participation at all levels because we recognize the importance of
this work and the need to "spread the word."
The yearly membership fees are:
- Professional Structural Integrator: for graduates of an SI training
program: $165 US for US members and $150 US for members in other countries.
- Candidate: for current students of an SI training
program: $60.00 US
- Supporting: for non-SI or retired SI practitioners who
are interested in the organization but do not
practice professionally: $60.00 US
IASI is currently evaluating methods to test basic
competencies in the practice of Structural
Integration. Until completion of this process, IASI
is accepting new members from the following
Structural Integration training programs:
Core Institute - Structural Integration Program
The Guild for Structural Integration
The Guild for Therapeutic Bodywork, Inc.
Hellerwork®, International
Institut für Strukturelle Körpertherapie
Institute of Structural Medicine
Institute for Structural Integration
International Professional School of Bodywork
International School of Structural Integration
Kinesis, Inc. - KMI
Mana Integrative Therapies
Northwest Center for Structural Integration
The Rolf Institute® of Structural Integration
The School of Integrated Therapies – SI Program
Soma Neuromuscular Institute®
Structural Innovations - SI Program
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Member
Benefits
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IASI Yearbook
Included in your membership is IASI’s heralded
Yearbook of Structural Integration, a valuable
resource of cutting-edge techniques and theory
authored by leading thinkers and practitioners in
the field.
Quarterly Newsletter
Four-times yearly you will receive the latest
information on issues affecting the Structural
Integration profession and practitioners:
legislation, continuing education, certification,
upcoming symposiums and events, new books and
membership benefits.
Members-Only Website
As an IASI member you can logon to a wealth of
research material and services including: a library
of Structural Integration articles and bibliography
of books; videos of Dr. Ida Rolf's classes and
talks; The IASI Network forum; continuing education
workshops and more.
Liability
Insurance Through ABMP
IASI is affiliated with Associated Bodywork &
Massage Professionals (ABMP). Your IASI membership
saves you $50 off membership in ABMP entitling you
to excellent liability insurance coverage and many
other benefits.
Bi-Annual Symposium
Every two years IASI hosts a symposium for
Structural Integrators with discounted registration
fees for its members. These events are packed with
renowned keynote speakers and workshop providers
from a variety of disciplines. In addition there are
opportunities for continuing education classes,
networking, special interest lunch meetings, social
events and a time for members to provide their input
to the IASI Board. And, it’s a lot of fun!
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Working Together |
Opportunities to Participate
& Create Your Future
IASI was created by
Structural Integrators, to serve Structural
Integrators. Much of the work of developing the
organization and creating a professional identity
for Structural Integration is being done with the
time, energy and vision of dedicated volunteers.
There are many tasks, from small projects to large,
that require the talents and skills of different
people. This is an opportunity to put your knowledge
and skills to use in the area that interests you and
help bring the IASI vision into being. |
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