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534-hour Structural Integration training approved by the International Association of Structural Integration. We are located in Portland Oregon.

09/09/2026

Do you have scars you'd like some support with? We're looking for client models for an upcoming continuing education course right here in Portland, and there's no cost to you.

Layered Integration: A Practical Approach to Working With Scar Tissue is a 3-day course led by instructor Joy Carey hosted by IDA-SI. On September 25, the participating practitioners will be deepening their scar integration skills, and we're inviting community members to come in and receive complimentary hands-on manual therapy as part of that learning.

Here's what your session looks like:
- A brief group share-out at the start — you'll introduce yourself, share a bit about your scars, and let us know what you'd like support with
- 60–75 minutes of skilled, hands-on manual therapy
- A short group check-in at the end to share your experience

Whether you have one scar or many, you are welcome. That said, if you have multiple scars you'd like addressed, we'd love to have you join us as a client model. A variety of scar presentations gives practitioners a richer learning experience, and your body becomes a meaningful part of their development.

This is a genuine opportunity to receive thoughtful, skilled bodywork while directly supporting practitioners in your community who are committed to growing their craft.

Space is limited, so book now.
📅 September 25, 2026 - 10:30 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM
📍 415 N Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon

https://ida-si.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/24/treatment/5

09/08/2026

We have two openings next week for substitute models to receive an SI treatment session as part of our training program:

Wednesday, 9/16 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, 9/17 at 10:00 AM

You'll receive a 90 minute Structural Integration session from one of our students, under supervision, a great way to experience the work firsthand.

Cost: $50

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08/25/2026

Only 4 weeks until we get to host Joy Carey for her Layered Integration Scar Tissue class.

Whether you've been in bodywork for decades or you're still building your foundation, this class meets you where you are. The tools are practical, the framework is clear, and you'll leave having already used them on real clients.

We only have a few spots remaining and September is getting close. If you've been on the fence, this is your sign.

September 23–25, 2026
Portland, Oregon
24 CEUs | NCBTMB Approved
https://form.jotform.com/261307200449146

07/29/2026

What does it actually mean to feel through your hands?

It's one of those things that's hard to put into words, but Joy Carey has spent years finding ways to teach it. Her approach to palpation isn't about following a script. It's about developing real perception, then having the freedom to follow where that leads.

In Layered Integration, you'll learn 6 core scar tissue concepts and osteopathic techniques. Then on Day 3, you'll use them on real clients. Not someday. That weekend.

September 23–25, 2026
Portland, Oregon
24 CEUs | NCBTMB Approved
https://form.jotform.com/261307200449146

07/20/2026

This one stopped us in our tracks when Joy said it in her interview.

If you've ever worked with a client whose scar tissue just wasn't responding, now you know why. And more importantly, there's a different approach.

That's exactly what Layered Integration is built around: understanding why scar tissue behaves the way it does, and learning to work with it instead of against it. And you'll walk away from this class with a clear framework and specific tools on how to work with scar tissue.

September 23–25, 2026
Portland, Oregon
24 CEUs | NCBTMB Approved
https://form.jotform.com/261307200449146

07/06/2026

At the end of June, the IDA-SI faculty gathered on the coast, graciously hosted by Denise, for our very first retreat since launching our first cohort. We spent our time together discussing how best to support our students, reflecting on mid-course evaluations, and finalizing our approach to the integration sessions.

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation centered on Session 10, the session that varies most across lineages, and even between instructors within the same lineage. As we worked to align on how we'd teach it within IDA-SI, a wonderful realization emerged - despite our different training backgrounds, we'd each been carrying forward remarkably similar approaches and intentions.

It was almost comical to realize how little our individual Session 10s actually differed from one another. A beautiful testament to the continuity of Structural Integration, even 50 years after Dr. Ida P. Rolf first formulated the series.

We are grateful for this time together, and for the shared thread that runs through this work across generations of practitioners. We look forward to passing this knowledge onto our students, the next generation of practitioners, as we finish the second half of the training program.

Photo from left to right: (top row) Denise Foster Scott, Jay Williams, Amy Bennett, Adam Persinger, Josh Luper; (bottom row) Erin Solvieg, Kia Satterfield, Michael Valenti.

07/01/2026

Early bird enrollment for Layered Integration Extended!

We recently discovered a technical issue with our registration system that was preventing some folks from completing checkout, and we are so sorry if that affected you. The good news is it's been fixed!

Because of this, we've extended the early bird discount through Friday, July 3, so everyone has a fair chance to register at the lower rate.

If you tried to sign up and ran into trouble, please give it another try. And if you've been on the fence, this is your window!

September 23-25, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM daily
415 N Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon 97217
24 CEUs, NCBTMB approved

https://form.jotform.com/261307200449146

06/26/2026

Ahead of the Layered Integration Scar class this September, we sat down with the instructor, Joy Carey, to learn about her journey into manual therapy, how she approaches teaching palpation and perception, common misconceptions about scar tissue, and what she hopes practitioners walk away with after this class.

If you have been wanting to add working with scar tissue to your practice, this conversation is worth a watch.

Early bird pricing is available through June 30, so there is still time to register to receive the discount.

September 23-25, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM daily
24 CEUs, NCBTMB
415 N Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon 97217

Registration: https://www.jotform.com/form/261307200449146

06/16/2026

Join us for Layered Integration: A Practical Approach to Working with Scar Tissue with Joy Carey and save with Early Bird registration.

Learn how to assess scar tissue with greater precision, identify restrictions between tissue layers, and apply practical strategies that can immediately enhance your clinical work.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an educator known for helping practitioners refine their touch, perception, and clinical reasoning.

https://form.jotform.com/261307200449146

06/15/2026

Last week our students completed session 4, and are officially halfway through their program. One of the themes that emerged during the training week was the transition from doing to being.

Many of us are conditioned to believe that our value comes from what we do, how much we accomplish, how productive we are, or how much we can offer others. The impulse to "do" is deeply woven into our culture, and it often follows us into our work as practitioners.

As our students entered Session 4 and began the Core Sessions of the Structural Integration series, they were invited into a different experience.

Rather than focusing on what technique to apply next or how to create change, students began practicing the skill of simply being present with the system in front of them. Learning to listen. Learning to witness. Learning to trust what emerges when we slow down enough to observe.

This is one of the reasons Structural Integration training extends far beyond learning techniques. It touches the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of how we relate to ourselves and others.

Interestingly, this is the same invitation we offer our clients in Session 4. As we begin working with the core of the body, we begin exploring a different relationship with awareness, one that moves from striving and doing toward presence and being.

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415 N Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR
97217

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+13038292190

Website

http://www.ida-si.org/

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