Robert Schleip, Ph.D.

Robert Schleip - Faculty Dr Ida Rolf Institute Europe
Role: Teacher
Certified Rolfer®, Certified Advanced Rolfer®

Robert Schleip is an International Rolfing® Instructor and International Fascial Anatomy Teacher. He has been an enthusiastic certified Rolfer® since 1978. Additionally to his private Rolfing®  and teaching he directs the Fascia Research Project at TUM University, which is at the forefront of international fascia research.

Before Rolfing

He holds an M.A. degree in psychology and a PhD in human biology; and has also been a Certified Feldenkrais Teacher since 1987.

Teaching Method

Robert’s pioneering work on active fascial contractility was awarded with the Vladimir Janda Award for Musculoskeletal Medicine. A particular interest of his Rolfing® practice is working with scoliosis. His teaching focuses on the neural dynamics of the myofascial net, and incorporates psychosocial values of the human potential movement.