Fiddlerman said:

It is rare that anyone plays without a Chin-rest. Maybe you mean that you have not tried changing chin-rests. It may be impossible to find the perfect feeling holding a violin with the wrong set-up but if you find it you will almost know it. It's really not a bad idea to do everything in your power to find the best possible chin-rest then a pad or shoulder-rest if needed under the fiddle.

Yes, you are right than. I do have a chin rest.  I am actually comfortable right now with the current chin rest I have and no shoulder rest. I am finding that if I really relax and do not clench the violin with my chin that I am OK. Being comfortable is important! thx