| Testimonials “My wife and I had a new born baby in August, 2003, born 14 weeks early. Dominic was born two pounds, three ounces… and among many complications, a level four-brain bleed was the most serious. The doctors at Covenant Hospital’s Neo-Natal floor warned us that Dominic was 75-80% certain to have Cerebral Palsy because of his brain bleed. Dominic’s left side of his body was seriously affected. Due to the technique Ray utilizes, Dominic started to show rapid improvement with the left side of his body. Six months later Dominic’s developmental progress was such that he was not graded behind children of his developmental age. A few months after this, doctor’s commented that it appears that he had no signs of Cerebral Palsy. I realize that some people might think Dominic’s story in relation to Ray’s work is a coincidence, but you’ll never be able to convince my wife and I otherwise. I can’t explain the technique, but I can only attest to the effectiveness that the technique has shown in Dominic… - Eric Krause, Sanford, Michigan ___ "I sit outside and watch my 41/2 year old Kyle jump on the trampoline. I can't begin to describe the joy that this simple little activity gives me. At about age 2 I knew he was different but couldn't put my finger on what "different" meant. We started Kyle in PT, OT, and speech, and noticed some differences. A couple month later we started working with Ray. I wondered how this is going to help Kyle be more comfortable doing kid stuff? Last week I saw Kyle, with a big smile on his face, start jumping, running and laughing on the trampoline. Of course, my jaw hit the ground, and once the shock wore off, tears filled my eyes. I am truly amazed! I felt like I was watching my handicap son walk for the first time. All of this after a few sessions with Ray." -Tania Lewandowski, Bay City. ----- “It has been a great experience for me…I have had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for 32+ years. I was using a wheelchair, and my energy level was zero. Now I am driving myself…walking with a cane, my energy levels have increased, and living a more independent life”… -Kellie C., Bay City, Michigan. ----- “After 4 sessions of ‘hands on’ Feldenkrais®, the chronic pain of 20 years in my low back is gone. These sessions, coupled with Ray’s group class, have been a wonderful experience.” -Sperry G. Saginaw, Michigan. ----- “Magical…in four weeks with very little practice, I felt a change in my body. My neck, shoulders, and upper back are more relaxed. I have more movement in my neck. I’m excited to see what my body would be like in 1 year!” -Cecilia L., Saginaw, Michigan. ----- "Since my son, Patrick has been receiving lessons, we have noticed him using more language and having more ease with social events. The lessons seem to be very relaxing and pleasurable for Patrick. Something he looks forward to. Patrick says 'Ray, checkout my back, go to Ray's house, I like it.' What I think is amazing and should garner hope is that my son is not a little boy anymore. He's a young man and we are still seeing progress. Perhaps Feldenkrais lessons are helping areas in Patrick that we normally can't reach with our everyday interactions. -Kathy Hutchinson, Merrill, Michigan, mother of 18 year-old Patrick, diagnosed with autism. ----- “The feeling of being alive” –Barb S., Hope, Michigan. ----- “This represents the mind, body, and spirit of human potential. It deals with movement and awareness. In addition, it gives you an appreciation of your capacity” -Norwaine R., Saginaw, Michigan. Miracles of the work continue today…unknown to most people. Stories abound in our practitioner community about amazing outcomes from the work of Dr. Feldenkrais and colleagues he specifically trained. I call these extraordinary outcomes “miracles”. Clients significantly improving in function, often surpassing medical expectations. Dr. Feldenkrais has since passed on the teachings of his work. The random “miracles” continue daily, weekly, and monthly…and are produced around the world by practitioners. I’ve witnessed many of these amazing changes in people…all a result of experiencing this work. I mentioned to Anat Baniel frequently during my training that the outcomes I'm seeing exceeded both medical expectations and traditional physical therapy outcome expectations. The possible huge payoff of sensing and feeling simple, easy movement. The rewards of going the extra mile. Ida and Don Thompson went the extra mile. Parents like many of you seeking out different ways and methods to help their son Russ. Ida came across Feldenkrais® Practitioner Kurt Miller. She took Russ for many lessons with Kurt and later with Anat Baniel. The outcome from the many lessons was Russ learned to take his first steps and walk…without any devices…in his teen years as a result of this work. Russ Thompson and I became friends during my training in this method. He spent his previous years in a wheelchair, limited by the effects of cerebral palsy. I know as a physical therapist that most children bound in wheelchairs before age 10 never walk and ususally are abandoned by physical therapy intervention. I met Elizabeth during my training, and her Mom Abby trained with me. Elizabeth was diagnosed with global brain damage at 6 months. Prognosis given to her parents was poor regarding the potential to walk and have a functioning IQ. Elizabeth received years of lessons from Moshe Feldenkrais and Anat Baniel. Elizabeth is marrried, walking and now a college graduate with a masters degree. Go to youtube with this link, search down the list for the Elizabeth or "Healing Quest..." and view her story. The video DVD is her inspiring story of working with Moshe Feldenkrais and Anat Baniel. The video is a success story to the effectiveness of Anat Baniel's work with children. Suellen Bartel suffers from psoriatic rheumatoid arthritis since being a teenager. The results of her unlucky disease fused most of her spine, an opinion shared by medical professionals viewing her x-rays. She is relentless for searching for ways to help herself. After discovering this work, she regained the ability to raise her arms above her head, turn her head easier to drive, roll out of bed, and move her ankles. She spends hardly any time using her motorized scooter. Suellen is a graduate of the Anat Baniel Method(SM) Professional Training Program and has a practice in Bay City. "Imagine yourself practicing the piano every day for a long time, barely being able to perform "Chopsticks", then suddenly finding yourself capable of playing Rachmaninow. Owing to this nonlinearity, people cannot comprehend the nature of a rare event. This summarizes why there are routes to success that are nonrandom, but very few people have the mental stamina to follow them. Those who go the extra mile are rewarded." Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Fooled by Randomness. Random House Trade Paperbacks. New York. I know outcomes, results, and improvement vary. Not everyone participating in this method will report outcomes like this. But events like these happen randomly. If you are a proof seeker, then experiences like these are hard to research scientifically, yet the results are very real. Enrolling in this method and having stamina to go the extra mile make these miracles possible. ----- “This is very good for reversing aging” -Jimmy S., Saginaw, Michigan. ----- “This is interesting, useful, and pleasant” -Paul N., Hemlock, Michigan. ----- “Vitality for everyone…no matter their health currently” -Joanne D., Saginaw, Michigan. The Anat Baniel Method(sm) and the Anat Baniel Method for Children(sm) are service marks of Anat Baniel. Feldenkrais®, and Feldenkrais® Practitioner are registered service marks of the FELDENKRAIS GUILD® of North America. This method is considered a learning approach, not medical treatment. If you are seeking medical advice, consult with your physician. |