Functional Integration hands-on Feldenkrais
Functional Integration is a hands-on approach that supports your nervous system to make better choices-- choices that lead to less pain, more efficiency, mobility and stability.
We work with movement, awareness and touch to improve the healthy functioning of the nervous system.
What is a hands-on Feldenkrais session like?
When you arrive we will talk through anything you've been curious about in your body and/or life. We will explore some simple movements and then I will invite you to lie down on a table similar to a massage table. The table is more firm so that it can replicate the support and feedback of the floor.
I practice listening to your movements and being through touch. We use the wisdom of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons, and specialize the lesson for you. I notice different movement patterns and work with your nervous system to improve. I will move you gently, and also invite you to do movements throughout our time. We will learn together. The process supports your nervous system to better organize your movements, thoughts, feelings and actions.
Who benefits from hands-on Feldenkrais?
People with busy lives who would like to feel more relaxed and embodied
People who want to move with ease into old age
People recovering from injury or illness
People who use their bodies in their work and want to be able to do their work for a long time
People with chronic pain
Creative People like Artists, Musicians, Entrepreneurs, Dancers etc.
People on a path of personal growth who want to increase their awareness and presence in life
People who would like to feel more mobility and ease in their daily lives
What is inspiring about hands-on Feldenkrais?
I love how this work combines deep, sensitive, embodied listening with the concrete application of learning to move better. It's deep and practical.
I came to Feldenkrais as a dancer, and I was obsessed with learning to dance from an internal perspective--feeling my movements from the inside was endlessly engaging.
When I found Feldenkrais, it satisfied the part of me that desired to know myself better. It also magically made me feel transformed without much effort. When I had my first Functional Integration Lesson, I was blown away at how differently I felt after 45 minutes. Like my patterns could really change? Change is possible?! It's gentle and potent work.
In the Functional Integration mindset, the practitioner is not there to change or fix you. The practitioner is there to support you to become more of yourself.
What are people saying about hands-on Feldenkrais sessions?
Improved Mental Health & Nervous System Regulation
“Working with Michelle and learning the Feldenkrais method has been absolutely life changing! Since the first time I took a class with her in September of this year, I have been so much calmer. Not only have my mental patterns changed A LOT, but I've also seen significant improvements in my overall patterns of bodily tension.” - Jessie
“I always leave sessions feeling deeply calm, regulated and more connected to my body” - Becca
“In her sessions, my nervous system has unwound multiple tension patterns from injuries that I really needed help with.” - Kendra Renzoni
“I’ve been in therapy for ten years and it’s so great to have another avenue for my process and feel like I’m making progress” - Erica
Expanded Habits, Improved Movement & Alignment
“Working with/receiving care from Michelle is restorative, supportive, nourishing, and playful. She supports me in exploring movement patterns beyond the habitual with curiosity, and finding spaces in my body that I'd forgotten were there because of habit!
The work is not just neuro-muscular, but it is also emotional/psychologically supportive, as we unwind patterns of pain or restriction that are intertwined with habitual movements.” - Adele
“Even in my very first session, I learned new ways of understanding my embodied experience. This is a beautiful practice and Michelle is wonderful.” - Bernadine Mellis
“Michelle is friendly while being a grounding, calming presence. I am able to deeply relax and receive her skillful adjustments, which leave me feeling amazing -- taller than ever before! Michelle's work left me feeling like a queen with amazing posture and clear energy. ” - Charlotte Malin
Increased Trust in the Body & Healing
“Feldenkrais sessions with Michelle are providing a gentle release of chronic physical and emotional holding patterns in my body. Michelle’s supportive caring manner, good listening skills and ability to be with emotions that arise, are qualities that I appreciate.”
"I feel more flexible and relaxed. Michelle’s hands on support is great and really promotes development and trust in my body to open more." - Shen Pauly
TMJ
“Today, after our session, my TMJ symptoms were barely there! This was unusual to the extent that my physical therapist commented on it, saying she had never seen my jaw as aligned. And when she worked on it, it wasn't tight.” - Joanna D.
Creativity
“As an artist, it has been invaluable to have a space every week to reflect on my creative process, my various hang ups and triumphs, and to drop into my body. I so appreciate Michelle’s knowledge about the body, her perspective, empathy, and sense of humor!
I am beginning to feel a shift as I approach my work, and centering my body is key to fending off the creative jitters, perfectionism and procrastination impulses!” - Melissa McClung. Filmmaker
Initial 80 minute intake: $120
60 minute session = $100
80 minute session = $120 (more time for verbal processing and integration)
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6 session package 60 minute sessions = $540 (save $60)
6 session package 80 minute sessions = $650 (save $70)
Pay by Venmo: Michelle-Huber-13, check, cash or online
Office Location: 5 Strong Ave, Northampton, MA
Accessibility: The office is up one flight of stairs and unfortunately there is no elevator.
Rewiring the brain and learning new habits takes time and practice, most benefit from a series of lessons