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Acclaim for The Feldenkrais Method

"Feldenkrais has studied the body in movement with a precision that I have found nowhere else."
—Peter Brook, Film and Stage Director


"Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais’ method will be of great benefit to all of humanity. From my own experience I know the remarkable results achieved."
—David Ben-Gurion, First Prime Minister of Israel

"I have long been intrigued by this subtle form of retraining the nervous
system, which I 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 and flexibility, and help all of us feel more
comfortable in our bodies."
—Andrew Weil, M.D., Author of ‘Spontaneous Healing’ and ‘Natural Health, Natural Medicine’

"After just a few moments of the Feldenkrais exercises, people often find themselves, as if by magic, easily doing things with their bodies that they never thought possible."
—New Age Magazine

"The Feldenkrais exercises are ingenious."
—Yehudi Menuhin, Famed Violinist

"My son was severely neurologically injured in an athletic accident. David was able to do what no one else could do. I have witnessed the benefits of the Feldenkrais Method and the results are amazing. I now have my healthy
normal child again."
—Myra Baltra, Bensalem, PA

"I can't say enough good things about the Feldenkrais Method. I believe its made the difference between continuing my competitive running career and retiring prematurely."
—Chris Boyd, 1992 US Track National Champion (5,000 meters)

"After suffering a serious stroke 10 years ago, my doctor told me I would never walk again. Thanks to David Zemach-Bersin and the Feldenkrais Method I am still walking today."
—Dora Good, M.A.

"The Feldenkrais Method has had remarkable success in a wide range of complaints ranging from the debilitating to the merely nagging."
—Science Digest

"Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais has developed a system that is many years ahead of conventional medical understanding. Martin Rossman, M.D., Author Following the program with Feldenkrais, patients showed significant improvement in their levels of pain, decreased numbers of medications, and increased quality of life."
— American Journal of Pain Management (January 1999)

"After years of back problems, the Feldenkrais Method has given me the ability to remain free of pain. They are by far the most effective and pleasurable exercises I have ever done."

—Joseph Botkin, M.A.

"Feldenkrais represents a revolution in human health."
—Smithsonian Magazine

"One of the most exciting developments in the field of mind-body co-ordination is the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais."
—Elmer Green, Ph.D., Menninger Foundation

"The Feldenkrais Method has shown me how to balance my body and improve my flexibility."
—Chris Dudley, NBA Player, New York Knicks Team

"The Feldenkrais Method is the most sophisticated and effective method
I have seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration of function."
—Margaret Mead, Ph.D., Anthropologist

"The Feldenkrais Method has allowed me to play pain free golf, without
worrying about injury."
—Duffy Waldorf, PGA Tour Golfer

"The Feldenkrais Method is a remarkable, quick, and effective way to
alleviate muscular tension and discomforts."
—James Rice, M.D.

"The Feldenkrais Method is a discipline for those who look for the glow of their physical and mental life."
—Michael McClure, Obie Ward Winning Playwright and Poet.