Holly Huon - Feldenkrais Awareness

Feldenkrais Qualifications: Holly is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner. She completed the First Feldenkrais training in Melbourne in 1991 and has been in practice since that time. She has consistently worked with clients on an individual basis (FI) and awareness through movement classes (ATM). She has also participated in many conferences such as Feldenkrais National Conferences, Ian Gawler, Lorne.. and worked with groups such as the Fibromyalgia programme. She also has been a tutor in subsequent Feldenkrais accredited Training Programmes. Her practice, Feldenkrais Awareness, has been located in the St Kilda area since 1994. Holly has also been committed to the development of Feldenkrais since it's introduction into Australia in many different capacities both locally and nationally. Currently, she is President of the Victorian Feldenkrais Guild, Acting President of the Australian Feldenkrais Guild (AFG) and Australian representative to the International Feldenkrais Federation (IFF) 2010.

Other Qualifications: Physiotherapy: Holly is a registered physiotherapist. Her early experience was in private practice in Melbourne and then in community health education for 15 years. She was part of the initial group of professionals that implemented the community health concepts and practices in Victoria. She continues to draw on this background in the scope of her work. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Holly completed the practitioner training in NLP and continues to study the masters training. This work is integrated into her Feldenkrais practice. Her other skills and interests include Oki-Do Yoga, Buddhist studies and she is qualified in Caroline Myss Archetypes and Profiles.

Practice details: Holly Huon offers: - Introduction session: to discuss the current situation of the client, including their needs and goals and familiarization with the Feldenkrais concepts and practice. - Individual Feldenkrais functional integration (FI) consultations on Tuesdays & Thursdays and by arrangement at other times. - She runs Awareness Through Movement classes (ATM) at Studio202 (Balaclava) on Tuesdays 11:30am to 12:30pm. For more information, check http://www.studio202.com.au/web/feldenkrais.php - Lending library of Feldenkrais audio and print resources for clients.

How Holly works: On contact, we make an initial appointment to discuss general concepts and the presenting condition, difficulties, wishes, goals and requests and have a hands on experience of the Feldenkrais Method®. The outcome of this will determine ongoing work which may be a short (4 to 6 sessions) or ongoing programme. We will also be discussing materials to borrow, resources and participation in ATM classes were appropriate. Holly's practice core beliefs are to meet someone where they are, make contemporary concepts clear, active listening and offer the work in a very gentle systematic manner that leads people to really engage with the essential elements of the Feldenkrais Methodology and practice. In this way, once people's interest is engaged, Holly supports them in applying the work in their everyday life and thereby having the opportunity to realize more of their potential to lead a full and rich life. She retains her passion for the ability of a person to generate choice and change for themselves no matter how complex and difficult their situation is. She is consistently satisfied about the advances in neuroscience proving that the brain can change itself (neuroplasticity) the implications of which can lead people to unforeseen and sometimes rapid improvement, hope and greater autonomy. Holly is particularly skilled in recognised patterns of movements and sees herself as a pattern detector analysing how complex patterns of the body and mind become habituated and rigid in someone self image. Another key of Holly's approach is to assist people to create and sustain the changes they wish to make, as they engage in the process of adaptation to their ongoing life situations and come to realise their vowed and unavowed dreams.

Cost: Individual Feldenkrais session of 60 mins: $90 Individual Feldenkrais session of 90 mins: $130 Awareness Through Movement group classes: $20 (Concession $15) *Concessions available on request.

Who can benefit: Anyone who is keen to learn the Feldenkrais work and how it can apply to their own needs. Holly's practice covers a wide range of ages (from babies to seniors) and a broad range of circumstances from personal growth and transformation, improvement of mobility and reduction of pain to performance enhancement of professional athletes, dancers, musicians and actors. Holly has considerable experience in the recovery from injury and prevention of further disability and dysfunction. When the individual situation requires precise specialist knowledge, Holly will advise and refer to appropriate practitioners or resources. Personal benefits can include a range of improvements including regained curiosity, increased vitality, quickness of thinking, enhancement and shifts in one's self image, changes in breathing, posture, flexibility, range of motion and reduction of pain...