Practice:
I have been in private practice since 2004, giving both individual lessons, and teaching classes, plus workshops. People come to me for help with Pain and Chronic Pain in particular, Neurological issues, Emotional Trauma, RSI. Many of my clients are in the upper age bracket and have mobility or balance problems. Many have been with me for quite some years. I encourage all my clients to be as active as they can be, and to use Feldenkrais to help themselves, absorbing the methodology over time enables them to cope better with the problems associated with ageing. In addition to my work as a Feldenkrais practitioner, I trained as a Holistic Counsellor and offer Somatic Counselling which was born out of an interest in working with trauma, both physical and emotional, and in noticing how much anxiety/stress can be alleviated by using the sensory experience as a 'healing tool'. I also enjoy giving workshops and talks at events, and offer mentoring.
Biography:
2005 Graduated from Biel/Neuchatel training, Switzerland with Elizabeth Beringer.
2006-10 studied extensively with Dr Ralph Strauch PhD, California, U.S.A, in the use of somatic methods, the Feldenkrais Method, and internal martial arts, for working with emotional trauma.
I keep up my Continuing Professional Development as a Feldenkrais practitioner every year, with different teachers: Scott Clark, Carl Ginsburg, Olena Nitefor, Arlyn Zones, David Zemach-Bersin (who I hosted here in UK in 2018 & 2019 for his Advanced Trainings and Public Workshops) & Garet Newell with whom I am currently studying the Amherst Training Materials in an ongoing group.
I am a student in the Ridhwan school of the Diamond Approach teachings, which involves a regular meditation practice, and use of Inquiry work.
2013 graduated as Holistic Counselor, registered with SIAF Italia, with Rafia Morgan and Turiya Hanover founders of WorkingwithPeopleTrainings.com and PathofLove.net. Included certification in Authentic Leadership, Relationship Counselling, Advanced Counselling.
1995-2006 certified Osho Active Meditation facilitator, Osho Talking to the Body/Mind facilitator, Osho Tantra teacher, Reiki I & II, Therapeutic and Ayurvedic Massage.
1985 I started doing Yoga : British Wheel, Iyengar, and Ashtanga Vinyasa styles, culminating in 3 years teaching til at a crossroads I quit in order to do justice to teaching Feldenkrais ATM.
1983-1992 worked as a Cook on large Sailing yachts and in London. I have logged about 30,000 miles at sea. I grew up on the back of a horse, to competition level, twice representing my local Pony Club the Fourburrow, at the National Event Championships. My teacher was a Master of Horse & retired Army Captain who trained me to work with the many young and problem horses that came through his yard. I beleive that it is this experience that led me to enjoy and appreciate Feldenkrais.
1982 BEC National Diploma in Business Studies for Agricultural secretaries
1979 British Horse Society Assistant Instructor. Other influences: , Chi Kung, Tai Chi, ShinTaiDo, Ki Aikido, Latihan/Authentic Movement, 5 Rhythms, Wild Swimming, Surfing and Walking.
Summary:The Feldenkrais Method is the best medium I've found for expressing and sharing what I've learned about being human and living as my best self.
My path with Feldenkrais began in 1995 someone showed me a simple technique to help my neck pain resulting from a riding accident & later, I learned that it was from Feldenkrais and went on to study professionally. This simple, 5 minute, technique changed my life. Immediately, I had some control over the physical pain for the first time in, I felt empowered and in more control of my life again. I could use this by myself, anywhere, anytime. I began to see that a future without pain as the ruler of my life, was possible.That was how Dr. Feldenkrais defined a healthy person "A healthy person has the ability to recover quickly and easily from the knocks and shocks that life brings, and dares to aspire to his vowed or unavowed dreams". (I am paraphrasing here...) I enjoy sharing what I have since learned -it is my passion, my profession, and my pension! I know it will help me grow older more gracefully and provide me with much inspiration along the way. "The improvement a human being can gain through movement is open-ended." - Dr M. F.
