Experience massage that is both therapeutic and relaxing. I sense the quality of your muscle tissues, and release tension without making you hold your breath ! Massage will relax you in body and mind, improve circulation, and help keep your muscles healthy and pliable. Not just an indulgence - regular massage really enhances your wellbeing.
Your habits of posture and movement are unique to you. Over time we can develop habits that contribute to tension or pain, or make us prone to injury. With individual sessions or group classes I can help you move towards greater freedom in all your activities - home, work, or sport . I am a Feldenkrais® practitioner, certified by the New Zealand Feldenkrais Guild. I trained in Sydney 93-97, and have 25 years professional experience.
This system is named after its founder, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. It uses movement lessons designed to highlight your movement habits, and guide you towards more efficient and comfortable options. Rather than stretching and strengthening muscles, it changes the neuromuscular patterns (the brain/body connections) which control your movements. It's used two ways: Hands-on (Functional Integration®) Group lessons (Awareness through Movement®)
Relieve pain and tension. Prevent or recover from injury. Improve posture, breathing, flexibility. Age with vitality. Develop mindfulness and body awareness. Learn how your body works. Enhance other forms of exercise - yoga, gym, etc, through greater body awareness. Take time out to destress
Individual lessons will fast-track your progress, and are tailored to your needs. Highly recommended before coming to group classes, or anytime you feel like an amazingly relaxing and beneficial session. I observe you doing activities such as sitting, standing, walking, or bending. Then I use my observations to design a lesson for you. It may be hands-on or more active, or a combination. I may recommend movements that you can do at home.
I verbally guide you through a movement sequence, bringing attention to the more subtle aspects of movement that you don't usually notice. Rather than you copying, while I demonstrate, you are invited to explore movement in your own way. It's based on how we learnt as babies - learning through exploration and discovering for yourself what works better.
Weekly classes are run as 8 one hour sessions. Starting 12 Feb, 6 May, 22 July, 14 Oct 2024 TUESDAY 6PM: Mt Victoria - Quaker Room WEDNESDAY 10.30AM: Karori Comm Centre THURSDAY 12PM : 2 Woodward St FRIDAY 12PM : St Andrews, 30 The Terrace ONLINE : Wednesday 5.30pm, Friday 10am $180 per 8 week term, or $25 casual Karori ("seniors' class"): $20 per time
From time to time I run half or 1 day workshops with specific themes, e.g. posture and breathing, releasing jaw tension, walking, sitting. Please enquire if interested.