Rolfing® Structural Integration
Rolfing® Structural Integration, named after its founder, Dr. Ida P. Rolf, is a form of bodywork that works on the connective tissues to release, realign, and balance the whole body, thus potentially resolving discomfort and reduce discomfort compensations, and alleviating pain. Rolfing SI aims to restore flexibility, vitalize your energy, and leave you feeling more comfortable, harmonious, and peaceful with yourself and your surroundings.
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Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, holistic way of working with the body using a light touch. It supports your body’s innate ability to balance, restore and heal itself and helps reduce stress and build underlying energy. It is suitable for everyone, from young to old.
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Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a hands-on bodywork used in various practices for manual therapy, such as Massage, Physiotherapy to reduce back, neck, and shoulder pain, headaches, and TMJ problems. As in Rolfing®, we also approach the fascia tissue. As a result of injuries, overuse, lack of exercise, and reduced blood flow, the soft tissues lose their elasticity and stick together. The main focus is on these regions and treated in a targeted and differentiated manner with fascia grip techniques to restore mobility between the individual muscles, tendons, nerves, and organs.
Rolfing and Myofascial Release, what's the difference? You find out here: FAQ
Services and Fees
(no refund after purchase)
(Craniosacral or Myofascial)
We offer trial session: Rolfing® 60 Min. for ¥6'500 (First time only)
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Rolf Oberholzer
Certified Rolfer™|Massage Therapist|Pilates Trainer
Guiding my clients individually through their processes and helping them achieve well-being and balance is my overriding aim.
About me
I was born in 1976 in Zurich, Switzerland. I worked as a successful Rolfer™ and Massage Therapist in Zurich and Zug before moving to Japan in 2020 primarily due to family reasons.
I was initially enjoying my career as an employee at a renowned company before health-related themes have become an ever-increasing focus for me, and I became more interested in practicing meditation, yoga, and qigong.
In 2010 I took the bold step of a new professional direction, choosing to begin full-time training as a massage therapist and studying further courses in manual and training therapies. When I experienced Rolfing on myself, I knew Rolfing® Structural Integration is the ingenious method for supporting my clients in the future. After several years of valuable professional experience as a masseur in an interdisciplinary team, I have fulfilled my heart's desire and went through an additional intensive period of study to become a certified Rolfer™. Working as a Rolfer™ is something I find very fulfilling for the senses. Throughout, I was fortunate to meet many clients who had appreciated my work and had given me confidence. It was a big surprise to them when I explained that I would be moving to Japan in 2020. Though this is also an excellent chance for me, I believe it's another progress and challenges in my life to be fulfilled.
If you are interested in experiencing Rolfing, then I would invite you to an initial session, after which you can decide, based on your gut instinct, whether or not you wish to continue with the process. I look forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Rolf Oberholzer, Certified Rolfer™
Further Training
2023 Scar work based on Sharon Wheeler's discovery, planned for July 2023, ERA Munich Germany
2023 CranioSacral therapy, Somatoemotional Release SER 1, Upledger Institut Switzerland
2023 Reiki Course 3, Japan
2022 CranioSacral therapy CS1 / CS2, Upledger Institut Switzerland
2021 Reiki Courses 1&2, Japan
2019 Four days-workshop about the Many aspects of the rips, with Theresa Brungardt
2018 Fascial & Membrane Technique: cranium-TMJ-neck, Dr. Phil HP Peter Schwind, Munich group
2016 Myofascial Release, German Association for Myofascial Release
2015 Matrix-Rhythmus-Therapie, MaRhyThe – System Gröbenzell Germany
2014 Meridians & Dorn-Method, Aarau
2013 Thai-Yoga-Massage, 240 training hours, Sunshine Massage School, Chian Mai, Thailand
2013 Manual therapy - Kaltenborn/Evjenth, extremities, Association for manual therapie (Gamt), Zurich
Curriculum Vitae
2018 – 2019 Certificat as a complementary therapist in the field of Rolfing/SI
2017 – 2018 Rolfing Structural integration, ERA, Munich
2015 – 2016 Pilates Trainer (PilatesCare)
2014 – 2015 Reha Care, SAFS Zurich
2014 – 2015 Fitness instructor, BSA Munich
2010 – 2012 Full-time training Massage therapist
2003 – 2005 Business school, HSO Oerlikon
1992 – 1997 Education as an Electrician
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Contact
Shonan Studio
Maison Tsurumine 3F
262-2 Yabata
Chigasaki, Kanagawa
253-0085
*Access Train&Bus: Tokaido Line to Chigasaki Station and 7 Min. bus ride to my Studio
BUS from Chigasaki Station: take the north exit, go to Busstop No. 5, get on the Bus No. 54, 53 or 45, get off at NOBORIZOU (CREATE Pharmacy is on your left), a 1-minute walk further to the same direction and at the corner on your left is the stairway, studio is on the 3rd floor.
*20 minutes walk from Chigasaki Station
*Free parking space available
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Friday from 11:30 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday: 11.30 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 7.30 AM - 3 PM
Saturday from 2.30 PM - 7 PM