Training Program Director
Leading the teaching staff for both the New York City and Philadelphia/Princeton Feldenkrais Method Training Programs will be David Zemach-Bersin as Educational Director and primary teacher. He is responsible for the educational elements of the trainings and will assure continuity in every aspect of the program. David draws upon his years of dedication and experience to design an outstanding training program and will be present for 60-90% of the program.David Zemach-Bersin is one of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais' original American students and studied closely with Dr. Feldenkrais from 1973-1984 in the U.S., Europe, and at the Feldenkrais Institute in Israel. He has been involved with the practice and development of the Feldenkrais Method for more than 30 years, and is one of the world’s foremost Feldenkrais Teachers and Trainers.
With Elizabeth Beringer, David founded Feldenkrais Resources in 1983. Feldenkrais Resources is the primary publisher of Dr. Feldenkrais’ English language books and audio programs, as well as programs from the world’s leading Feldenkrais Teachers and Trainers. In 2005, David co-founded the Feldenkrais Institute of New York, a large center devoted to the work of Dr. Feldenkrais. In 2007, he also co-founded the Feldenkrais Research Foundation, a non-profit devoted to initiating and supporting scientific research on the Feldenkrais Method. The first projects of Feldenkrais Research Foundation will be to look at the efficacy of the Feldenkrais Method with Multiple Sclerosis, scoliosis, and recovery of mobility from mastectomies.
David is the long time Educational Director of the New York City, and Washington, D.C./Baltimore Feldenkrais Method Training Programs. The programs attract students from across the U.S. and Europe, and the faculties are composed almost entirely of teachers who studied directly with Dr. Feldenkrais. David has taught in Feldenkrais Training programs throughout the U.S. and Europe, and teaches popular post-graduate courses for graduates. Since 1977, David has maintained an ongoing and varied private practice working with a diverse population including those with severe movement limitations, neurological problems, children, seniors, world-class musicians, dancers, actors, and those in chronic pain. Since 2004, David has been teaching the Feldenkrais Method each summer at the prestigious Marlboro Music Festival in Marlboro, VT. David is a Honors graduate of UC Berkeley, with extensive post-graduate work in physiological psychology, and is the co-author of Relaxercise (HarperCollins), a popular introduction to the Feldenkrais Method. In addition, he has authored many Feldenkrais audio programs for both the public and Feldenkrais Teachers. For many years David has been involved in the development of clinical and workplace applications of the Feldenkrais Method, and has taught courses for physical and occupational therapists throughout the United States. David has served as President of the Feldenkrais Guild, and for nearly a decade sat on the Training Accreditation Board of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America. He lives with his wife and three children in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. David’s primary web site can be found at www.FeldenkraisTrainingPrograms.com
For Functional Integration lessons on the East Coast in the New York or the Philadelphia area with David Zemach-Bersin, please contact:
(215) 230-9208 or (800) 482-3357 or
The Feldenkrais Institute at (212) 727-1014 or mail@feldenkraisinstitute.com
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