with David Zemach-Bersin
assisted by Raz Ori
Knowing how to restore the freedom of the head and neck is vital to our work as Feldenkrais Practitioners because we often meet people seeking relief from the lingering symptoms of traumatic head, neck, and spine injuries. During a Functional Integration lesson, we may encounter disorganization in their head, neck, and spine caused by a recent injury, or disorganization related to old injuries. Frequently, we find a combination of both old and new injuries, as well as deeply entrenched related habits. These situations are best addressed with a strategic, and layered approach.
Through many years of practice, David Zemach-Bersin has developed a Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement-based approach that has a high degree of success in addressing problems associated with acute head, neck, and spine injuries caused by concussions, whiplash, sports injuries, and falls. He has found that even in complex situations in which movement is extremely restricted, the Feldenkrais Method can help to bring about significant improvement. In this program, David shares what he has learned to help you develop perspective and confidence working in this important area.
Practical and skills-based, this on-demand program includes original ATM lessons and FI demonstrations, related anatomy, discussion, and a Question & Answer session.
To support your learning, David was assisted by Feldenkrais Trainer, Raz Ori.
Curious about the effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method? Check out this review of studies by Remi Berland, 'Effects of the Feldenkrais Method as a Physiotherapy Tool.'
Program includes:
- Eight Awareness Through Movement lessons
- Nine FI demos
- Post-workshop Q&A
- Lifetime access to recordings and option to download
"David is on an unwavering quest to get to the essence of the Feldenkrais Method. In his teaching, David empowers his students to listen to and learn from an emerging inner teacher."
-Cindy Knight-Rothfeder, PT
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About David
Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin met Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in 1973 and studied with him for ten years in the U.S., Europe, and Israel. David also studied extensively with Gaby Yaron and Yochanon Rywerant. He has maintained a Functional Integration practice since 1977 and is recognized for his contribution to strengthening Dr. Feldenkrais’s legacy. A graduate of UC Berkeley with post-graduate work in physiological psychology, David has created numerous audio and video programs and is the co-author of Relaxercise (HarperCollins). He is a past President of FGNA and co-directed the Feldenkrais Institute of New York and Feldenkrais Resources. David has directed and served as the Lead Teacher in sixteen Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs. He has been developing and teaching live-online and on-demand programs for Feldenkrais Teachers and the public online since 2020 as the Director of Feldenkrais Access. He lives with his family in the Farmington Valley of Connecticut.
About Raz
Feldenkrais Trainer, Raz Ori is the Co-director of the Michigan Feldenkrais Professional Training Program and has served on the staff of training programs in Tel-Aviv, New York, Germany, Italy, and South Korea, teaching with Ruty Bar, David Zemach-Bersin, and Lior Pessach. He graduated in 2001 from the Tel-Aviv Feldenkrais Professional Training Program and trained for two more years with Yochanan Rywerant. Raz gained clinical experience working for 15 years at Clalit Integrative Medicine, part of Israel’s largest public health provider. He has also worked at the Sheba Medical Center with disabled veterans suffering from chronic pain, phantom limb pain, PTSD, and head injuries. Raz is also a certified JKA practitioner working with special needs children. He teaches advanced trainings and conducts online mentoring groups. Raz lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and children.
