Testimonials

"The Feldenkrais Method is a remarkable, quick, and effective way to alleviate muscular tension and discomforts."
James Rice, M.D.

“I have been intrigued by this subtle form of retraining the nervous system, which I 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 and flexibility, and help all of us feel more comfortable in our bodies.”
Andrew Weil, M.D.

“The Feldenkrais Method is the most sophisticated and effective method I have seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration and function.”
Margaret Mead, Ph.D., Anthropologist

“While Physiotherapy offered ultrasound with no improvement to my sore heel due to plantar fasciitis, Sophia offered a way for me to understand the connectedness of my foot to leg and hips. It was through her guidance and classes that made the most significant impact on my recovery."
L. Lindseth, BSc., BEd.

“The Feldenkrais Method introduced to me by Sophia has shown me something extraordinary when dealing with pain and limitations in my body: I have become aware that I can break negative patterns of movement by using new, counter intuitive and surprising approaches.”
Daniela Herold M.A., Editor

“After the Awareness Through Movement® Class I used one hand instead of two to get off the floor and come to standing. I was walking without the cane for 20 steps - I haven’t been able to do this for a year!”  
H.D. client with MS

“I have been a PE teacher and a National level Volleyball coach for over 40 years. My experience working with Sophia Buchholz and her approach to "The Fine Art of Movement Education," has opened my eyes to the serious importance of walking, standing and sitting with intention and clear awareness. My body awareness has been heightened by being introduced to Sophia and her subtle methods at the Feldenkrais® Institute of Victoria. I am confident that these methods are going to give me many years of pain free health. To obtain optimal health requires me to pay attention to all my movements. For the health of our society I recommend associating yourself with Sophia. Thank you!”
Vic Lindal, BC Sports Hall of Fame, Victoria Sports Hall of Fame

"Feldenkrais is not just pushing muscles around, but changing things in the brain itself."
Karl Pribram, M.D., Stanford University

“It has been a real pleasure learning this most profound and vital method of somatic reeducation from such a committed and enthusiastic person. Sophia teaches with a capable ease and fluidity in a way that encourages me to do the movements in a gentle way within my comfort range. Her style of instruction allows me fine discrimination and ease to learning. For me, her timing and direction of movements in the Awareness Through Movement classes are really good and shows her experience as a knowledgeable teacher. Her care and attention in the Functional Integration sessions showed her sensitivity and empathy. I depend on the consistency and humor she provides at each class. Sophia provides a warm and trusting environment in which to learn this most brilliant and relevant method of self-improvement.”       Herb Clark, Victoria

“The day we did a lesson on the use of the eyes, I had clearly more energy than I had before and it lasted three days.”
Client with MS 2009