Feldenkrais & Physiotherapy

Feldenkrais Solutions

What is the Feldenkrais Method®?

The Feldenkrais Method® facilitates learning about movement, posture and breathing.

Everything we do in life involves movement, and with this a person brings particular habits

that make their movement less efficient, or even painful. The Feldenkrais Method® helps

people to discover what their particular habits may be, and assists with creating new options

of movement and being. These options will mean you will learn to move more easily,

with less effort and less pain.

Who can benefit from the Feldenkrais Method®?

·        People with pain or stiffness

·        People with neurological conditions; such as stroke, head injuries or multiple sclerosis

·        Actors, musicians or other performers

·        Athletes or dancers

·        Anyone who is interested in movement and improving their function

What does Feldenkrais mean?

“The aim is a body that is organized to move with minimum effort and

maximum efficiency, not through muscular strength but increased

consciousness of how it works” Moshe Feldenkrais.

The Feldenkrais Method® takes its name from its founder, Dr Moshe Feldenkrais.

Dr Feldenkrais had studies in mechanical and electrical engineering, martial arts,

physics and biomechanics. He designed a method based on learning/education,

self development and human functioning when he sustained a significant knee injury.

This method is now practiced world-wide.

 What is Functional Integration (FI)?

In a Functional Integration ® session Rachel will design a lesson which is specific to your

individual needs. This lesson will involve either lying or sitting on a low, padded table.

Rachel will then explore your movement with a non invasive, gentle touch. This touch is

designed to bring present habits into focus, and to offer new movement options. The

learning is then applied to everyday activities such as reaching, sitting, standing and

walking. During this lesson you will remain fully clothed, therefore it is important to wear

comfortable clothes during your session.

About Rachel Wilson

Rachel Wilson is a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Physiotherapist. She has had

over seven years experience working as a Physiotherapist and has particular interest in

the area of rehabilitation following neurological events, such as stroke or brain injury.

As Rachel is a Physiotherapist, during these sessions she will also be able to give

general education/advice and an exercise program if needed.

Please call Rachel directly on 0408279126 if you would like to discuss how the Feldenkrais Method ®

may be of benefit to you. Appointments can also be made by contacting The Blue Centre on 9397 7885.

Practitioner: Rachel Wilson