REalEASE

Continuing to learn, to train, to research, always asking why, never being satisfied with “Because that’s how it is, and that’s how it’s always been done” – this is at the heart of what I am about.

At the same time, the steepest learning curve for me is practical application. In almost every lesson I teach, every treatment session and every workshop, I gain new insights through those senses that pure theory can never access.

I love my work because I am fascinated by the people who come to my practice.

The most inspiring dynamics always emerge during one-to-one training and treatment sessions. The depth and often astonishing speed of the personal strides made by my clients and by me is fostered by the calm environment of our practice, which gives people space to develop.

I am passionate about bodywork.

In my work, ideas, approaches, aids and solutions often come to me in the moment.

The knowledge I have accumulated plays a big part in this. My body also often tells me what is bothering the client or what is required for relief and simplification.

Human beings are complex creatures, and I am grateful for my network of colleagues who work in Pilates and structural integration, doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, Feldenkrais therapists, Spiraldynamik® specialists, craniosacral therapists, facilitators and psychologists. I greatly value our mutual dialogue and collaboration, which can give my clients the help they need to get (back) on their feet.

Joachim Schultz

Nationality: German and Swiss

Languages: German and English

Training/qualifications

Highlights (further training with more than 100 training hours)
2020 onwards
Certification as a complementary therapist with OdA KT, structural integration method

2013–2015
Transition to CPM Pilates

2012–2016
AT structural integration

2009–2011
Qualification as a Polestar Pilates rehabilitation trainer

03.2004–02.2005
GP referral (health training), YMCAfit (fitness industry training), London, UK

04.2002–03.2004
Personal training diploma, YMCAfit

10.1993–04.1996
Degree in singing, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, preliminary diploma acquired

1987
Abitur (secondary school graduation certificate), Wolfgang Borchert Gymnasium Halstenbek

Locations

1967–1969
Wedel Holstein

1969–1974
Hamburg

1974–1987
Halstenbek

1987–1990
Hamburg

1990–1994
Cologne

1993–1996
Weimar, commuting to study

1994–1996
Hamburg

1996–1998
Berlin

1998–2004
London

2004–2005
Bournemouth

2005–present
Zurich and surrounding region

Professional experience

Since 10.2016
Pilates instructor, teacher and structural integrator, REalEASE, Albisriederstrasse 361, 8047 Zurich

2015–2020
Faculty member at CFSM

01.2009–09.2016
Pilates instructor at Pilateszone, Zurich

11.2005–05.2010
Personal trainer

09.2005–05.2010
50% permanent position as a trainer, Mantingh sports physiotherapy

04.2005–08.2005
Fitness instructor, Activ Fitness AG

09.2004–05.2005
Personal trainer, Fitness First, Poole, UK

03.2004–08.2004
Personal trainer, Central YMCA, London, UK

04.1998–04.2004
Sales Supervisor, Clonezone, London, UK

06.1996–12.1997
Audio sales assistant, MediaMarkt, Wedding, Berlin, Germany

Life is a journey – enjoy every smile.

I see my life as a constant progression: from a logistics specialist for an airline to a logistics manager for a pharmaceutical company; from a dancer to a choreographer; from running to triathlon; from painting to art coaching... My whole life, I have been searching for my calling, until I found it – when I discovered craniosacral therapy.

I discovered craniosacral therapy through osteopathy, and I was immediately fascinated. After getting my own sense of the powerful impact this method could have in both physical and psychological terms, I wanted to understand it better and be able to treat people using this method myself. Craniosacral therapy has enabled me to find peace and balance during challenging times. I love the respectful, mindful way of supporting people through their personal process and on their journey towards healing.

For as long as I can remember, painting has been one of my natural forms of creative expression, alongside dancing, singing and acting. Painting has helped me centre myself during many challenging periods in my life.

I gradually developed my personal form of art coaching. The emergence of the pictures inspires very profound experiences and sets important processes in motion.

Complementary therapist with
an industry certification in craniosacral therapy from OdA KT

2019 OdA KT, part-time, one year – recognised by supplementary insurance providers

Craniosacral therapist

2014 School of Body Therapy, Kientalerhof, part-time, three years – recognised by supplementary insurance providers

Craniosacral therapy for children – one-year further training course

2018 Weg der Mitte (Middle Way), Berlin, further training course – recognised by supplementary insurance providers

L’Art de Conter...Aux Racines de Soi (The art of narrative...at the root of the self)

Être et renaître par l’art du conte (Being and rebirth through the art of narration), Cabinet de Gestalt-Thérapie Narrative, further training course

Assistant at Libération Psycho Emotionnelle (LPE)

2016 Estelle Daves – founder and instructor at Libération Psycho Emotionnelle (LPE), part-time, two years

Biodynamic work with babies and children

Cranio-Zentrum Waltikon, further training

Orthodontics: accompanying craniosacral therapy for children undergoing orthodontic treatment

School of Craniosacral Osteopathy, Aadorf, further training

Jugend+Sport, trainer for children’s sport

Department of Sport (SpA), further training

Coaching – power and powerlessness

School of Body Therapy, Kientalerhof, Kiental, further training

Coaching – work-life balance

School of Body Therapy, Kientalerhof, Kiental, further training

Enhanced respiration

Kinesis – Anatomy Trains, further training

Anatomy Trains

Physio Training Academy, Bühlertal, Germany, further training