Craig Dunham is a Los Angeles Advanced Practitioner of the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, with an office in Santa Monica. From his private studio near the west side of Los Angeles, he works with clients from throughout the region—including Los Angeles, West LA, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Culver City. His practice focuses on helping people with chronic neck and back pain, structural imbalances, and postural strain reconnect with their bodies through the transformational process of Structural Integration.
For many people searching for help with chronic pain, posture issues, or structural imbalance, the journey can feel long and frustrating. By the time they arrive in his office, they have often tried many different approaches.
Since 2007, he has been practicing the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, helping people reconnect with their bodies and rediscover a sense of balance, strength, and ease.
Craig’s work is rooted in the teachings of Dr. Ida Rolf, whose revolutionary approach to working with the body changed how posture, gravity, and the human structure is understood. Structural Integration is not simply about relieving symptoms. It is a process that works with the whole body to create lasting change.
For those willing to engage in that process, the results can be extraordinary.
Training and Lineage
Craig is a graduate of the Guild for Structural Integration, where he studied the traditional teachings of Structural Integration as developed by Dr. Ida Rolf.
His decision to pursue this path came after years of exploration in movement disciplines including yoga and dance, which deepened his curiosity about the structure of the human body and how it relates to gravity, balance, and well-being.
The Guild was founded in 1971, when Dr. Rolf, personally chose two of her students, Emmett Hutchins and Peter Melchior to open her school. It was later renamed The Rolf Institute for Structural Integration. In 1989, Emmett Hutchins, Richard Stenstadvold, Wayne Hackett, David Davis, Neal Powers and Peter and Susan Melchior left the Rolf Institute to reopen the Guild for Structural Integration. The Guild was widely known for maintaining a traditional approach, teaching the work of Structural Integration in its most authentic form. Their dedication to this work helped shape Craig’s understanding of the work, and how he practices this method. It sets him apart from every other practitioner.
It is an honor Craig does not take lightly.
Craig completed the Advanced Training in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, in 2012. That advanced class marked a historic moment in the field, as it was the first time Emmett Hutchins and Neal Powers taught the Advanced Class together.
Craig Dunham – Professional Path
- Undergraduate degree – Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Accepted – Alvin Ailey American Dance Center Certificate Program
- Certified and taught yoga – Dharma Mittra Yoga Center
- 2004 – First introduced to Structural Integration
- 2006 – Enrolled in the Guild for Structural Integration
- 2007 – Graduated and began professional practice
- 2012 – Completed Advanced Training
Craig’s path to Structural Integration was shaped by a wide range of experiences exploring movement, structure, and human potential.
He received his undergraduate degree in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. While studying there, Craig’s interests expanded beyond academics toward movement, expression, and the deeper relationship between the body and human experience.
After college he was accepted into the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center Certificate Program in New York City. Although he ultimately chose a different path, the experience further deepened his appreciation for the intelligence and expressive capacity of the human body.
Craig later studied yoga extensively at the Dharma Mittra Yoga Center, where he became certified and taught. This period of study gave him a direct understanding of breath, alignment, and awareness in the body—principles that would later complement his work in Structural Integration.
In 2004, he first encountered the words “Emmett Hutchins Structural Integration.” That moment became a turning point. The work immediately resonated with him, and unbeknownst to him at that moment, would set him on a path that would ultimately lead him to enroll in the Guild for Structural Integration in 2006.
Two years later, after completing his training, he began practicing the Rolf Method of Structural Integration in 2007.
The Power of the 10-Series
At the heart of his work is the traditional 10-Series, often referred to as “The Recipe.”
The 10-Series is the foundational process of Structural Integration. Each session builds upon the previous one, gradually organizing the body in gravity and restoring balance across the entire structure.
This process works.
It is why people come to Structural Integration in the first place.
When someone begins to work with him, they start at Session 1 and move through the Series step by step. Each session offers a new opportunity for change and connection within the body.
Within that framework lies an infinite possibility of exploration. The structure of the work provides a roadmap, but the experience itself is unique for every individual.
What Clients Experience
Many clients initially come to his practice because of chronic neck or back pain, postural imbalance, scoliosis patterns, or mobility issues that have not responded to other approaches.
Others are athletes, runners, desk workers, or people simply looking to feel more comfortable in their bodies.
After completing the 10-Series, the changes can be profound.
Clients often report feeling:
- Taller
- Lighter
- Stronger
- More balanced
- More flexible and fluid in their movement
One of the most tangible changes people notice is height. It is not uncommon for clients to gain measurable height in a single session as the body reorganizes.
Walking often becomes easier and more effortless. Movements feel smoother and more coordinated.
But the changes are not only physical.
Many clients experience a deep sense of relief, as if a burden has been lifted. There is often a feeling of empowerment, gratitude, and joy as people reconnect with their bodies in a new way.
Perhaps the most surprising realization for many clients is simply how good they can feel.
“I’m a world champion Hall of Fame skier and a Total Pro like Craig in coaching and helping people… I am thankful for your help Craig!!” — Rob S.
“His finesse of technique and compassionate yet discerning eye for where the body needs more work is unparalleled.” — Elisha D.C.
The Kind of Clients Craig Works With
Over the years, Craig has worked with a wide range of people, including:
- Individuals with chronic neck and back pain
- Desk workers experiencing postural strain
- Runners and athletes
- Clients with structural patterns such as scoliosis
- Members of the aging population seeking improved mobility
- People who have “tried everything” and are still searching for answers
But the most important factor is not the condition itself.
The ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in the process—to explore, to commit, and to participate in the journey of change.
Structural Integration is not a quick fix. It is a process that unfolds over time, and for those willing to take that journey, it can be deeply transformative.
His Approach
Every practitioner brings something unique to this work.
For Craig, it is a combination of lineage, dedication, understanding, continuous practice of the 10 Series, and life experience.
The foundation of his practice is the traditional 10-Series as taught through the Guild. Within that framework, however, the possibilities are limitless. His work is guided not only by the structure of the method but also by intuition, awareness, and imagination.
Craig believes that every person’s body tells a story.
His role is to listen to that story through touch and help the body rediscover its natural organization and support in gravity.
For him, it is an honor to be trusted with that process.
Santa Monica Office
His private studio is located in Santa Monica, with easy access from West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Culver City.
Clients travel from throughout the Los Angeles area to work with him.
The studio is a quiet, private one-room space designed to support focused, uninterrupted sessions.
The location itself is part of a vibrant community:
- Located above the historic Blue Ribbon Sports, the original running store that helped launch Nike in 1967
- Just a few doors away from McCabe’s Guitar Shop, a legendary hub for musicians and live performances since 1958
- Next door to Virtual Snow, founded by freestyle skiing champion Bob Salerno
Sessions are available by appointment only.
Beginning the Process
Whether you are seeking relief from long-standing pain, improved posture and mobility, or simply a deeper connection with your body, Structural Integration offers a powerful path forward.
The 10-Series is more than a set of sessions.
It is a journey.
And Craig would be honored to share that journey with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Rolf Method of Structural Integration?
The Rolf Method of Structural Integration is a hands-on process developed by Ida Rolf that works with the body’s connective tissue, or fascia, to improve posture, balance, and movement. Through a systematic series of sessions—often called the 10-Series—the body is gradually organized in relation to gravity, helping people move with greater ease and efficiency.
- Does Structural Integration help with chronic neck and back pain?
Many clients seek Structural Integration because of long-standing neck and back pain that has not responded to other approaches. By addressing the underlying structural patterns in the body, Structural Integration can help reduce strain, improve alignment, and restore more balanced movement. While every person’s experience is different, many clients report significant relief and greater comfort in their bodies.
- Do I need to complete the full 10-Series?
The traditional process of Structural Integration is the 10-Series, a sequence of sessions designed to progressively organize the body as a whole. Many clients choose to complete the full series because it allows the work to unfold in a systematic way. You do not have to complete the entire 10-Series, the choice is ultimately up to the individual. You will know right away, if this work is for you. There is nothing to force, what works right for you, is the best, for you.
For more questions about the work, visit my FAQ page.