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Welcome to
Wellness In Motion
The web site of Maureen A. McHugh
Feldenkrais Practitioner
Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia
USA
703-751-2111
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What is the
Feldenkrais Method?
The Feldenkrais Method is a way for you to explore,
in depth, how you move.
It has two forms: individual and group.
The overall aim is very broad: to help you increase your awareness of yourself,
and especially of how you move, so that you
can accomplish the goals that are important to you.
For whom is the Feldenkrais Method good?
It
is good for
everyone. But if you are like most people who seek it out, three things are true:
1) You are in pain, or feel restrictions in movement.
2) You have already tried more familiar approaches, and you have received some
benefit, but not all the benefit that you believe is possible.
3) You are willing to trying something new.
In what way is the Feldenkrais Method 'new'?
How the Feldenkrais Method is new
1) Recently created. It was created in the past century by Moshe Feldenkrais. He lived from 1904 - 1984 and was a pioneer in thought, action and education. (His last name rhymes with "rice".)
2) Only slowly becoming known. The Method is hard to explain and, so, does not lend itself well to advertising. Instead, it grows by word of mouth.
3) Training, rather than treatment. It is not a treatment method, where the professional is active and the client passive, but a training method, where the responsibility for progress is shared.
4) A systems view. It takes a whole-person, systems-level approach. In particular, it is based on a deep understanding of how the body parts coordinate to create a whole action.
5) A search for progressive improvement. Progress comes about by progressively refining how you move.
6) A vista that always enlarges. For many people, participation in the Method is a way to first recover from discomfort and then progress to higher levels of functioning.
7) The big power is
awareness. The Method demonstrates that cultivating awareness is the
high road to growth.
What benefits do people gain?
I have been teaching since 1990. During this time, I have witnessed my students and clients gain a variety of benefits, including:
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* relief from pain |
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* improved posture |
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* recovery from injury |
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* increased flexibility |
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* reduced stress |
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* improved balance |
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* better walking |
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* better running |
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* in some cases, avoidance of surgery |
| * recovery of abilities following stroke |
You will find more detail about benefits in the pages Who Can Benefit and Case Studies.
Wellness In Motion means:
"Feeling well when you move and naturally expressing the vitality of your life in movement."
My Locations
Individual Lessons. In a high rise in the Landmark area of Alexandria: Landmark Tower, 101 S. Whiting Street #207, Alexandria, VA 22304
Group Classes. In an Arlington County gym in south Arlington: Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
My Blog
http://wellnessinmotion.blogspot.com/
Contact me
mmchugh@wellnessinmotion.com
703-751-2111
Last updated: 30 April 2008
Professionals
who benefit:
Those challenged with various conditions:
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It helps improve:
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The
Feldenkrais Method® has strong scientific roots. Dr.
Moshe Feldenkrais, originator of the work, studied human movement and
development using his knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering.
He received his doctorate in physics. It was a severe knee injury that
inspired him to understand more about human movement and neurophysiology.
He studied other disciplines: biology, anthropology, cybernetics, systems and learning theory to develop his understanding of the relationship between body and mind. In addition to his involvement with science he was a master in Judo. He was a passionate human being who used all that he knew to develop a unique way of knowing and working with people. Finally, he talked about his work as a way for people to actualize their potential, put their intentions into action and live their dreams. Moshe Feldenkrais lived from 1904-1984 and made an inspiring contribution to the study of human consciousness. "Without learning to know ourselves as
intimately as we possibly can, we limit our choice. Life is not very sweet
without freedom of choice."
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Moshe Feldenkrais
Feldenkrais Method
Awareness through Movement
Functional Integration
Movement education
Movement therapy
Movement training
Somatic education
Relief from pain
Relief from neck pain
Relief from shoulder pain
Relief from elbow pain
Relief from wrist pain
Relief from hand pain
Relief from back pain
Relief from hip pain
Relief from knee pain
Relief from ankle pain
Relief from foot pain
Relief from headaches
Relief from carpal tunnel syndrome
Relief from thoracic outlet syndrome
Relief from sports injuries
Relief from dance injuries
Relief from repetitive stress injuries
Relief from sports injuries
Relief from dance injuries
Relief from stress
Relief from tension
Relief from tennis elbow
Improve walking
Improve running
Improve balance
Improve posture
Improve flexibility
Improve performance
Good posture
Better posture
Correct bad posture
Multiple sclerosis
FSH
Scoliosis
Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic exercise
Prevention of surgery
Alternative to surgery
Postponement of surgery
Recovery from stroke
Recovery from car accident
Recovery from fall
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