Rolfing® is a type of hands-on therapy that frees the challenges connective tissue can present in the body.  Connective tissue, also called fascia, exists throughout the body and can create bands or adhesions resulting from overuse or injury that cause discomfort. People interested in Rolfing are usually people who seek alignment, better function, ease of motion, and relief from pain or injury.  Sometimes structure is the cause of discomfort, like scoliosis.  What we do when the structure is the challenge is support your body in all possible areas to decrease the impact (or pain) in the structure.  In many cases, regardless of the cause, Michael has been able to decrease pain and, in some cases, eliminate it altogether.

Michael moved to Chicago in 2016, where he began his professional dance career. He is also a fitness instructor at Studio Lagree Chicago, where he has been teaching since 2018. Michael first found Rolfing® Structural Integration (SI) in 2017 by pure luck, but got off the table of his first session feeling like he had brand new hips. Michael attributes both his resolved pains and improved bodily function to the work he has received through Rolfing SI, and is excited to share this experience with others as a Certified Rolfer™.

During his training at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® in Boulder, CO, Michael was also drawn to the psychobiological effects of Rolfing: how the body's structure and a person's psychological state are reflections of each other, and how working with both in mind can help create a stronger mind/body balance and connection, improving how we see and interact with ourselves and the world around us.

What clients say:
"Michael’s services are superb. From the initial consultation where my aches and pains were evaluated to the intense targeting of treatment areas, Michael was completely effective in healing me. As an active athlete my muscles have often tighten up. Stretching and deep tissue massages only scratched the surface to alleviating tension. With Michael’s expertise in Rolfing my body feels fully recovered. He is extremely knowledgeable in his practice and I’ve actually learned a lot about my body and holistic healing. Highest recommendation with endless thanks!"

"Michael is warm, professional and very impassioned about sharing his Rolfing skills. His friendly demeanor and solid understanding of the human body make him an excellent Rolfer. I felt a lot of freedom after our sessions. Easy to recommend him for this work!"

"I finished up the 10 Series for the first time with Michael about two weeks ago, and the amount of change and relief I've felt in my body has been more than I could've ever imagined! It's improved the way I exercise, feel mentally, and just move throughout my day and l’m still feeling the benefits. Michael also taught me how self-correct some of my old habits to really reap the benefits of the series for longer. I cannot recommend Rolfing® with Michael enough!"

“Michael is able to pinpoint the difficult areas within the body and checks in often to make sure that you feel comfortable. As someone who has received Rolfing for years, I highly recommend him to anyone new or experienced to Rolfing.”