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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

My son was severely neurologically injured in an athletic accident. David was able to do what no one else could do. I have witnessed the benefits of the Feldenkrais Method and the results are amazing. I now have my healthy normal child again.
-- Myra Baltra, Bensalem, PA

After suffering a serious stroke 10 years ago, my doctor told me I would never walk again. Thanks to David Zemach-Bersin and the Feldenkrais Method I am still walking today.
-- Dora Good, M.A.

For Functional Integration lessons on the East Coast in the New York or the Philadelphia area with David Zemach-Bersin, please contact: Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs 59 Pebble Woods Dr. Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 230-9208 (800) 482-3357 or The Feldenkrais Institute at (212) 727-1014 or mail@feldenkraisinstitute.com

Feldenkrais Professional Training Program â€“ East Coast
59 Pebble Woods Dr.
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-9208
(800) 482-3357
(212) 727-1014 or mail@feldenkraisinstitute.com

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Elizabeth Beringer Elizabeth Beringer has been involved with the practice and development of the Feldenkrais Method for more than twenty-five years and is one of the foremost Feldenkrais Teachers and Trainers. She studied directly with the founder of the Method, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, in both the US and Israel between 1976 and 1983. Elizabeth has maintained an ongoing and varied private practice working with a diverse population including those with severe movement limitations, children, seniors, musicians and those in chronic pain. She has also worked extensively with athletes, martial artists and dancers and is known for her ability to apply the Method in dynamic situations. Over the years Elizabeth has been actively involved with the development of the Feldenkrais Method into a respected profession; founding and editing for eighteen years the first Feldenkrais Journal, developing educational programs and materials, working with the practitioner organization, The Feldenkrais Guild, in numerous capacities and co-founding Feldenkrais Resources with David Zemach Bersin. She has also taught post-graduate seminars for Physical and Occupational therapists. Currently she is involved in the training of new practitioners and recently graduated training groups in Milano, Italy, Biel, Switzerland and Berkeley, California. She also travels extensively teaching in post-graduate and practitioner training programs in Europe, Australia and across the U.S. In addition to her Feldenkrais practice Elizabeth has studied numerous other Somatic disciplines. More recently she has pursued the study of the cognitive sciences and her current teaching integrates current advances in the cognitive sciences into the Feldenkrais perspective. Elizabeth has practiced the martial art of Aikido since 1977 and currently holds the rank of 6th degree black belt. Aikido is a non-violent martial art centered around neutralizing aggression by redirecting an opponents force. She is an assistant instructor at San Diego Aikikai, in San Diego, California. Her practice of the Feldenkrais Method has been informed and shaped by her experiences in Aikido. Elizabeth lives in San Diego, California with her husband, Rafael Nunez, a professor of cognitive science at the University California San Diego and her four-year old daughter.

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Arlyn Zones, MA (Theatre Arts) Arlyn began studying the Feldenkrais Method in 1977 and graduated from Dr. Feldenkrais' last U.S. Training Program in 1983. She has maintained an active private practice since then, working with infants, children and adults. She has also taught in schools, clinics, hospitals, and has led special seminars for physical and occupational therapists on clinical applications of the Feldenkrais Method for orthopedic and neurological difficulties. Arlyn became an Assistant Trainer of the Feldenkrais Method in 1988 and a Trainer in 1994. She has taught extensively in the US, Europe, and Australia in more than 30 Training Programs. In addition, she teaches advanced seminars for Feldenkrais practitioners. Arlyn is known for her direct and personal teaching style, as well as her ability to inspire creativity and independence in those she teaches. Having participated internationally in the development of Training Curriculums, she uses innovative approaches to learning while seeking to preserve and communicate the classical aspects of the Feldenkrais Method.

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Dennis Leri Dennis Leri has worked in and directed training programs around the world and is widely regarded as an innovative and inspiring teacher. He is a graduate of the first U.S. Feldenkrais training program and worked closely with Dr. Feldenkrais from 1973-1984 in the U.S. and at the Feldenkrais Institute in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Dennis compliments his teaching with the Neuro-Epistemology of Francisco Varela, Humberto Maturana and Heinz von Forester. He also has a long time interest in Western Philosophy, Buddhism and has over 20 year experience in the Martial Arts.

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Jeff Haller, Ph.D. Jeff Haller trained with Moshe Feldenkrais and has been a Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1983. He has been the Educational Director for many programs in the Pacific Northwest and currently teaches actively in Europe, Canada, and throughout the United States. Jeff is known for his application of the Method to sports performance and training. He was a University level Basketball player at Oregon State University (1972) and a high school teacher and coach in addition to his studies of Aikido, Tai Chi, golf and fly fishing. He is dedicated to the development of his studentsÍ confidence in their ability to learn, and to choose the life they want.

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Sharon Starika Moyano Sharon Starika Moyano received her B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Arizona State University, is an assistant trainer and has assisted in numerous trainings throughout the world. Sharon has maintained a large and varied private practice in the San Diego area since her graduation in 1991, working with people of all ages and especially runners. She has been a competitive tri-athlete and marathon runner since 1982 and has developed the "Secrets of Successful Running" workshop presented nationwide. She lives and works in La Jolla, California. Sharon will be a regular teacher in the program and will help to maintain continuity over the four years.

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Carol Kress Carol Kress is a practitioner who has maintained a long and varied private practice. Her work is informed by her long-time involvement in equestrian arts, thorough study of yoga and her dedicated practice of the martial art of Aikido. Since finishing her Feldenkrais training in 1993, Carol has been an associate of Elizabeth Beringer and David Zemach Bersin and together they are the owners of Feldenkrais Resources. She is the Continuity Assistant Trainer for the Berkeley Teacher Training Programs.

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Deborah Bowes, PT Deborah Bowes, PT, has worked closely with David Zemach-Bersin for many years. She is known for her clarity and depth of clinical experience gained from over 25 years of teaching in private practice, schools, hospitals and clinics. Starting as a Physical Education teacher in 1973, she has always been intrigued by the relationship between learning, movement and self image. Deborah received her Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University in 1975 and became a Feldenkrais Practitioner in 1987. She is co-founder of the Feldenkrais Center for Movement Education in San Francisco where she maintains an active private practice teaching the Feldenkrais Method to adults and children. Deborah has taught widely in Feldenkrais training programs since 1993, and is currently Director of Somatics at the Delayed Recovery Center in the Occupational Health Clinic of Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Francisco. She brings an avid interest in the neurosciences to her teaching, and lives with her family in San Francisco, California.

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Carl Ginsburg, Ph.D Carl Ginsburg, Ph.D., originally trained to become a scientist, but after teaching college chemistry for a number of years, he decided to study with Moshé Feldenkrais, in his first North American training program held in San Francisco from 1975 to 1977. He is the editor of Feldenkrais' book, The Master Moves, and has written extensively about the Feldenkrais Method, with his most recent article appearing in the March, 1999 special issue of the Journal of Consciousness Studies. Carl has studied psychology and cognition extensively, has served as a Past-President of The Feldenkrais Guild and was involved for many years with the Shake-A-Leg Program, where he worked in depth with individuals with severe neurological injuries. He has been teaching in Feldenkrais Method training programs since 1986 and has directed training programs in Rome; Montreal; Vienna, Austria; Heidelberg, Germany; Lewes, England and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Carl is currently living in Germany, and is the Educational Director of the Heidelberg, Germany Feldenkrais Method Training Program.

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Sheryl Field Sheryl Field has been dedicated to the Feldenkrais Method since the mid 1970's, when, while still in high school, she attended a workshop taught by Moshé Feldenkrais. She continued her involvement through her college years and graduated from Dr. Feldenkrais' second North American Professional Training Program in 1983. Sheryl has had a full time private practice for over 20 years. She is widely recognized for her success with children who have brain injuries and developmental issues, and adults who are in the competitive and performing arts. Sheryl has been an Assistant Trainer since 1995, and has worked closely with David Zemach-Bersin for many years in her role as the Continuity Assistant for the New York City and New Jersey Feldenkrais Method Training Programs. She is director of the Field Center in Montclair, NJ, where her work with children is documented as part of a National Institutes of Health study. Sheryl lives with her family in New Jersey.

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Anna Johnson Chase Anna Johnson Chase is a graduate of Moshé Feldenkrais' first US training program and has been a Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1977. For over 15 years, she has taught as an Assistant Trainer in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and throughout the US. Anna came to this work from a background in theater and has worked extensively with instrumentalists, actors, dancers, and people with a wide range of disabilities. Anna is motivated by a great curiosity for how people learn and change. She lives with her family in New York City.

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Olena Nitefor, M.Ed. Olena Nitefor, M.Ed., has been a Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1987 and was certified as an Assistant Trainer in 1995. She has taught in Feldenkrais training programs throughout the world and maintains an extensive private practice where she primarily works with adults in long-standing and intractable pain. Olena has over 20 years of experience teaching anatomy and has devised a special anatomy curriculum for Feldenkrais training programs which is a highly popular part of our programs. Olena lives with her family in Toronto, Canada.

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Aliza Stewart, M.Mu. Aliza Stewart, M.Mu., was trained as a concert pianist and performed extensively in Israel, England and the U.S. She holds a teaching degree and Artist Diploma in Performance from the Rubin Academy in Israel. Her search for more efficient, relaxed movement patterns at the piano brought her to Moshé Feldenkrais in 1980. She completed her Feldenkrais training in 1987 and became an Assistant Trainer in 1996. Aliza has worked closely with David Zemach-Bersin for many years as his assistant in his trainings. Aliza is well known for applying the Feldenkrais Method to her work with musicians. She teaches Feldenkrais classes and graduate courses at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and at the Mannes College of music in Manhattan. She is also in residence at the Yellow Barn Music Festival and the Marlboro music festival. In her private practice, both in Baltimore and in New York, she works with a wide range of clients, including children and has an active teaching and lecturing schedule.

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Donna Ray, M.A., M.F.T. Donna Ray, M.A., M.F.T.Donna Ray is the director of Feldenkrais Southern California and has taught in or directed numerous training programs, both in the US and in Europe. She is a highly experienced teacher/trainer known for her ability to make connections in her teaching between abstract ideas and the concrete reality of daily practice. Donna sees both children and adults in her private practice. She also works with people experiencing pain, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, preparation for childbirth and athletes. In addition to her Feldenkrais practice Donna works as a Marriage and Family Counselor and her Feldenkrais Practice is informed by her psychological work and training which includes Eriksonian Hypnosis, EMDR, Art Therapy and Dance.

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Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc., (1904-1984) was a distinguished scientist, physicist and engineer. He earned his D.Sc. in Physics from the Sorbonne and was a close associate of Nobel Prize Laureate Frederic Joliot-Curie at the Curie Institute in Paris, where they conducted research together. He was also a respected Judo instructor and author of many books on the subject. Living in England in the 1940Ís, Feldenkrais found himself unable to walk after suffering a serious injury. He began an intense exploration into the relationship between bodily movement and healing, feeling, thinking, and learning. As a result, he restored his ability to walk and made revolutionary discoveries, culminating in the development of the method that now bears his name.Before he passed away in 1984, in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Feldenkrais personally trained a small group of practitioners to continue his work. Today there are nearly 4,000 Feldenkrais Practitioners around the globe. His insights contributed to the development of the new field of somatic education and continue to influence disciplines such as the arts, education, psychology, child development, physical and occupational therapy, sports enhancement, and gerontology.

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Mia Segal Mia Segal was born in Israel, and began to study with Moshe Feldenkrais in the early 1950's. She was the first person trained by Dr. Feldenkrais, and worked with him in both the San Francisco and Amherst training programs. For over 20 years she has been leading her own programs worldwide. Mia is renowned for her inspiring presentation, her ability to present the essence of the Feldenkrais Method, and her skilled mentoring of Feldenkrais Practitioners. She maintains her home near Tel- Aviv, Israel.

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Donna Wood Donna Wood has been practicing and teaching the Feldenkrais Method for the past 15 years. Her extensive background in dance and martial arts has created a richness of personal movement experience that she can draw on in her practice of the Method. she is also particularly interested in how the Feldenkrais Method can foster creativity and affect perception. Donna works with a broad range of people and situations. She is bilingual and splits her practice between San Diego and Mexico.