Martin Johnson

I qualified as a certified Rolfer in December 2021 at the European Rolfing Association. I currently practice in East London (Docklands).

 

I studied Biology/Environmental Sciences at the University of Minas Gerais (Brazil) before moving to the UK in 1990 to pursue a career in environmental management and research. I was first introduced to Rolfing in the late 90s as I witnessed, first hand, the potential of body therapy, and Rolfing in particular, to positively impact a person’s life and mental health. Since then, I have explored various forms of alternative medicine and yoga, being open and curious as to how various therapies help people heal, change and grow. In 2018, I decided to train in Holistic Massage Therapy, and established a small practice in the East End of London. Later that same year, I begun a three-year training course in Rolfing Structural Integration with the British Academy of Rolfing.

 

In Rolfing, I have found a practice that is very much in tune with my beliefs and outlook in life. Our perceptions and experiences are constantly nourished by other beings, as well as the textures, shapes, sounds and smells of the landscape in which we live. What we sense in our bodies has the power to change the way we think and feel. This is why I think bodywork – and Rolfing, in particular – is so exciting and powerful. I hope to convey and share this excitement to my clients, and through our work together, nurture and support them to realize their potential.