Structural Integration
From 160€Hands-on postural and fascial bodywork to improve movement, balance, and long-term comfort.
Structural Integration (SI) is a form of manual therapy that works with the body as an interconnected whole. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, it addresses how tension, compensation, and imbalance are organised throughout the system — especially in relation to gravity.
By working with the fascial network, Structural Integration supports improved posture, freer movement, and more efficient use of the body over time.
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Improved Posture and Alignment
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Reduced Chronic Tension/Pain
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Easier, Freer Movement
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Increased Body Awareness
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Long-lasting Structural Change
More about Structural Integration
What Is Structural Integration?
Structural Integration focuses on the relationships between different parts of the body: how the feet relate to the pelvis, how the ribcage relates to breathing, how old injuries influence present-day movement.
Instead of forcing the body into a “correct” shape, the work supports reorganisation from within — helping the body find a more balanced, adaptable, and supported way of functioning.
This approach is particularly useful when symptoms keep returning despite previous treatments, or when the body feels generally restricted, compressed, or uneven.
Who This Work Is For
Structural Integration can be helpful if you:
Experience recurring or long-standing pain Feel tension, stiffness, or lack of mobility Have postural imbalances or asymmetries Sit or stand for long periods Are physically active and want to move more efficiently Want deeper, longer-lasting results than relaxation massage
You don’t need to be in pain to benefit, many clients come to improve how their body functions as a whole.
How Does a Structural Integration Session Work
Each session is structured, but always adapted to your body and your needs. Rather than following a rigid protocol, the work responds to how your system presents itself in the moment.
Postural Analysis & Dialogue We begin by looking at posture, movement, and relevant history to understand how tension and compensation are organised in your body, old injuries and such.
Hands-on Structural Work Through precise manual work on the myofascial system, restrictions are addressed locally and globally. The aim is to improve organization, balance, and efficiency — not to force change.
Holistic View Posture, movement patterns, balance of pressures in the body, and tension "black holes", as well as more energetic qualities all play a role in our life and how we live in our bodies.
Number of Sessions
Structural Integration is traditionally taught as a structured series. In the Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI) method — the approach in which I trained — this consists of a 12-session series, each session building progressively toward whole-body integration. In practice, I work flexibly and adapt the process to each person’s needs, goals, and circumstances.
Typical ways of working include:
1 session to explore the work or address a specific concern 3–5 sessions to support meaningful structural change 12-session series for a complete, systematic integration process
We can decide together what makes the most sense, either from the start or as the work unfolds.
History of Structural Integration
Structural Integration, often referred to as Rolfing, is a form of manual therapy that works primarily with the fascial system to improve postural organisation and functional alignment in gravity.
The method was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist and teacher who recognised the central role of fascia in shaping posture and movement at a time when it was largely overlooked. Her work gained widespread attention in the mid-20th century and has since influenced many modern approaches to myofascial therapy, movement education, and postural work.
Today, Structural Integration continues to evolve while remaining rooted in these foundational principles.
My Approach
My work combines Structural Integration principles, myofascial work, osteopathic techniques, and movement. Sessions are calm, attentive, and collaborative, with space for explanation when useful and quiet when the body needs it.
I focus on clarity, precision, and supporting the body’s own capacity to reorganise, rather than imposing change.
Practical Information
Session duration: 90 or 120 minutes Location: Amsterdam, next to Vondelpark Clothing: Underwear or comfortable clothing, depending on the work Intensity: Adapted to your sensitivity and needs
Book Your Structural Integration Session
Discover how much structure and function relate to each other
Tip: choose a longer session if you want deeper assessment + integration.
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Whole-body assessment
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Targeted fascial release
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Clear insights and next steps
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Progressive structural change
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Posture and movement integration
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Guidance and follow-ups
Frequently Asked Questions about Structural Integration
It is more specialized and works more on the fascial (connective tissue) system, considering local as well as global tissue qualities and relationships. The client will be "worked" from different positions as well as performing certain movements at times, to achieve a deeper effect on the tissue and the neurological system.
You can take single sessions, 3-5 sessions, or enter a 12 series process depending on your goals.
Mostly. Please share all important and relevant details over your health, history and injuries to Albert and consult your doctor prior to booking a session if you have a medical condition.
It really can balance the body map of the person, reducing chronic pain and improving quality of life significantly, de-sensitizing charged areas and disintegrated tissues.
Comfortable clothes but your normal daily clothes will do. Most people will be in their underwear during the session but this also can be adjusted to your needs, meaning that some people will prefer to have pants on or t-shirt on, for example.
Yes, specially after a busy period of competition. Massage can be better for during the season.
That’s on the core of structural integration. We aim to release and make the fascia of good quality for better life, comfort and movement. Manual techniques alone or combined with movement will definitely help with that.
Structural integration is the generic name of the therapy and Rolfing is a school. I completed my studies with Anatomy Trains, an international education organization with its origins connected to Tom Myers, a student of I.R. I also learned Scarwork and Bonework from Sharon Wheeler, an apprentice of Ida Rolf at the time.
The role is not passive. In some occasions, this can be a very powerful shift, in the awareness of the person/client. Ideally, they will focus on surrendering to the pressure as well as being connected to it from their inside. For example, working on the front of the shoulder, the client can breath gently yet directly to the pressure from the therapist to change their structure and achieve, together, a new place for the shoulder/ribcage.
I wouldn’t think in terms of how long do the effects last but can the body take over of some parts of itself that it left behind. Is there more empowerment? Is there a new place in the structure, where everything is easier and feels more calm, peaceful and strong at the same time?
Sometimes it will be needed to do more work on something and someone, and other times less. This cannot be predicted and a referral to another approach may be needed.
Definitely. As is above, is below, meaning that the physiology rules over the psychology and vice versa, you could argue. Mind and body are connected and improving one you can improve the other one. Of course, the basic things are important: sleep, nutrition, daily movement, work, relationships or the circadian rhythms.
Not really, apart from a certain continuity while the process lasts. If you go on holiday for a couple or three weeks, it’s fine but if you can only come 3 times in one year, I would consider naming it a process.
It will depend on what the tissue needs but you can expect basic, transferrable skills and movements that resemble walking, sitting and standing. In certain instances, exercises to do at home will be more explorative, in others, more corrective.
Albert will give you some ideas during the process and at the end of the process but your own curiosity and experience will guide you too.
Yes, it can work well with different types of therapy. I would advise to not overload the system, too. Rest is also important. Still, I would not advise to rely solely on structural integration. The subconscious mind can also play into that, so one of the goals in my life and therapeutic view is to gain independence and autonomy, freedom and empowerment. Therefore, I would invest in being active, sleep well, eat what i need, and exercise often, etc; next to Structural Integration sessions.
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