The Feldenkrais Method for Children is a non-medical, learning-based approach that accesses the child’s brain and its availability for potent learning, irrespective of the specific diagnosis. Through this learning process, children with many kinds of developmental issues can develop, thrive and grow to lead full lives.
The benefits of Feldenkrais for children are as profound and personal as the method itself. A healthy child learns motor skills through a prolonged period of personal exploration and discovery that leads to increasingly efficient movement. This exploration is crucial for healthy progression through the various states of motor development.
For children who have been through a variety of therapeutic interventions which they did not enjoy, the Feldenkrais Method is a revelation. While other therapies tend to “make” the child perform and repeat specific developmental tasks the child already cannot do, we provide the child with the building blocks that result in meaningful changes and improvements. These changes evolve into major accomplishments.
Children Who Can Benefit
- Children who need support with balance, attention & coordination
- Children who are participating in Early Intervention Programs
- Children experiencing developmental disorders
- Children struggling with motor delays
"I have long been intrigued by this subtle form of retraining the nervous system, which I currently recommend to patients whose movement has been restricted by injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain. I find it to be much more useful than standard physical therapy. I also believe that the Feldenkrais Method can help older people achieve greater range of motion, flexibility, and help us all feel more comfortable in our bodies." -Andrew Weil, MD
