The Feldenkrais Method® with Uwe Mester

"I am currently in recovery from a stroke I suffered six years ago, which left me with very little control over my right side and leg. Through the Feldenkrais Method I am now able to feel and control my right leg and foot. In just 5 sessions working with Uwe my walking and my overall movements have dramatically improved. Feldenkrais is a wonderful way to influence the body and the mind at the same time.All of this has been accomplished in a very pleasurable way without any pain or discomfort. I highly recommend Uwe and the Feldenkrais-Method to anybody."

 Gerard Rubaud, French Baker, Westford

"Working with Uwe in an individual session was deeply transformational for me. I felt a major shift and release of a longterm shoulder pain pattern. The work helped me gain so much awareness of my body-both where I have ease and where I hold tension. Becoming more consciously aware of my body has helped me make positive changes."

Courtney Edelson, Massage Therapist, North Ferrisburg

“A great way to connect body and mind. I really recommend Uwe Mester for anyone who's got problems with backs, knees, jaws etc..”

John Cohn, Chief Scientist for Design Automation (IBM), Richmond

"I have been a carpenter for 20 years and have had back pain for about 4 of those years. I began working with Uwe to find ways of discovering where and why my pain comes from. I've been able to take the lessons into the world and job with me to help me move better and without the associated pain. I have really benefited from his teaching of the Feldenkrais method."

Morgan Rÿser, Carpenter and Massage Therapist, Hinesburg

"I find Feldenkrais private sessions release stress in my shoulders and hips and leave me moving easier. And the work makes me aware of how I move in my body so I can continue to work on changing patterns that cause the stress in between sessions. I LOVE how I feel after a session. For me, it is far more effective than massage or even a chiropractic adjustment."

Andrea O`Connor, GYROTONIC® and Yoga Teacher, Burlington

"Feldenkrais represents a revolution in human health. Through this method we can learn to improve…not only physically but also emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually."

Smithsonian Magazine

"Feldenkrais is not just pushing muscles around, but changing things in the brain itself."

Karl Pribram, M.D., Neuroscientist, Stanford Univ, Winner of the Havel Prize in Neuroscience

"I have long been intrigued by this subtle form of retraining the nervous system, which I currently 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, flexibility, and help us all feel more comfortable in our bodies."

Andrew Weil, MD