What I love about Fran's CD's is the wonderful way in which she speaks to the
listener. The sound of her voice is soothing and very easy on the ears. But
more than this, she deepens my involvement in a lesson by her engaging use of
words and phrases, as she paints beautiful word pictures to illustrate a movement
or sensation." Jill Harvey, Weaver, Carlton
Fran's lessons have fixed
my near constant neck and back pain. Too
much computer work, too much sitting. Neck ache, back ache ...
sometimes I spent whole evenings lying down, just trying to avoid pain. 'Learn how to move'?
Why? I
already knew that, didn't I? So many things promise so much, and
deliver so little, or you go back week after week.... But Fran's work
really delivers. It has worked better and had more lasting benefits
than anything else I tried.
Now, not only am I free of the awful
pain, but the lessons have helped me become lighter and freer in many other ways.
Fran is a delightful teacher. Her voice is a pleasure to listen to, as she gently
guides you though new and much better ways of moving. The
awareness and better habits have become part of my life. J
Bennett, Director, Mapwright ISO
9001 Consultant, Business Coach
Problems with my shoulder and lower back
prevented me from being able to do my work without pain. As a jeweller, I
sit at a bench holding onto a small object and working my left shoulder
against right. Over time this position was creating a situation of wear
and tear.
Feldenkrais lessons have enabled me to better organise
my posture at work and leisure and relieve pain. Feldenkrais has also
provided me with a gentle approach to reconsider some of my habitual
behaviour and find new ways for moving through life. Thanks for your
inspirational work, Fran! R. Bartley, Jeweller
Some
years ago I found my general well being deteriorating after yet
another flare-up of diagnosed Systemic Lupus Arythemetosis. I had reached a
crisis point of not knowing how to deal with the joint and muscular
problems, and found my normal support network of chiropractic, massage, and
swimming not effective, due to the strange effect Lupus plus fibromyelgia
had on my physical ability. I was desperately worried I would never be able
to move confidently again.
I'd heard about Feldenkrais, but
had no idea what was involved or how this wonderfully gentle, but powerfully
effective movement discipline worked. The benefits to my general well being
were immediately noticeable. The lessons have made such a
difference in my life, and in others I know of. I would have no hesitation
in encouraging people who are experiencing difficulty in their day-to-day
movement whether because of an accident or illness or just work practices,
to try some of Fran's work. P McKain, Building
Design & Construction, North Fitzroy
Fran's qualities are many: knowledge, generosity, professionalism,
spontaneity, warmth, a delightful sense of humour, and a unique voice
that makes the CDs such a soothing and pleasurable
experience.
Fran is an expert, yet she has not lost the spark of why we are all
there - to enjoy learning again. Most of all, she herself is an example
of the subtle, powerful and transformative effects of Feldenkrais.
Feldenkrais is my daily inspiration. I am a happier and more productive
person because of it. When others notice the difference in me, I tell
them they just have to try Feldenkrais once and they'll understand why
I love it so much. Nicky McCartney, Writer, Counsellor, Consultant
