To find relief from the muscle tension and chronic pain, was introduced to both Pilates and the Feldenkrais Method by a Physical Therapist back in 1996. In 2002 - I studied to become a Pilates Instructor and upon completion of that program, decided to continue my studies in movement with the Feldenkrais Method (4 year program). While in my Feldenkrais Program - I became very interested in the Pelvic region in the body and I attended a Pelvic Awareness Feldenkrais workshop in Holland. Here I was introduced to the work of Eric Franklin. Eric has combined awareness of movement with the use of imagery as a more effective approach to understanding how the mind and body are connected as well as for rapid improvement flexibility and strength. The Franklin Methos combines an understanding of the biomechanics of the body (so you understand how you body moves best) with powerful yet easy exercises to integrate this information at a very deep level in your brain. The results are fantastic.
My teaching of movement includes how movement, thoughts, feelings, and imagery are essentially one in the same. I combine my Feldenkrais education with the Franklin Method to offer powerful, results oriented classes to help others discover how to eliminate tension and pain and become stronger. The Franklin Method can help you improve your existing Yoga and Pilates practice as well. There is also a benefit for your mind: when you learn to use imagery effectively, you learn how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and moods.
In the Franklin Method teacher training, I met Karen Atkins and Laura Hames. They spoke to me about BodyTalk and I was immediately intrigued. The philosophy of BodyTalk resonated so clearly with me, Yes My Body Knows How To Heal! I had searched for many years for an effective healing modality to address my health challenges. BodyTalk is the first system I’d ever heard about that let my body be the doctor. I know that my body knows how to heal itself and now that I’ve experienced BodyTalk, I have direct experience with that healing. On all levels I’ve noticed a dramatic improvement in myself. Mentally, I feel calm, inspired, grateful and emotionally stable. Physically, my fatigue, food allergies and chronic pain have diminished. And most importantly, spiritually, I feel connected and alive in a profound way that I did not realize was possible.
Since 1991, I've used alternative health methods for healing. It all started with a urinary tract infection that wouldn't go away. I bought my first bottle of cranberry capsules and the rest is history! In my journey for healing, I've adjusted my lifestyle for more comfort and less pain by researching various topics and modalities: diet modification for food allergies, cleansing/detoxification, healing the immune system, healing somatic based illness, trance healing music, and ethnomedicine.
I am a a Certified Franklin Method Educator, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner (CBP), and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner *GCFP). I hold a BA in Medical Anthropology, minor in Women's Studies from UC Irvine. Additionally, I have also studied the Pilates teaching training, Colon Hydrotherapy, raw food, vegan, and other non-vegetarian healthy food choices, and Trance Healing Music. I've completed modules 1, 2, 3, 4/7, 6, & 9, Family Constellations, and AnimalTalk.
Wishing you health, joy, and abundance --Tracie
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