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The Feldenkrais Method® is a modality that has been successfully used in Physical therapy for many years.

The Feldenkrais Method is a type of neuromuscular re-education that is used to restore and optimize movement.  It does this by helping the patient learn new movement patterns.  The process of the re-training uses passive and active range of motion as well as specific gentle joint mobilization techniques to improve flexibility and coordination.  The specific movements increase sensory and proprioceptive input to the central nervous system.  By using this type of neurological rehabilitation, we can decrease excess tone and increase voluntary muscular control, thereby increasing functional abilities.  The sessions are organized to address movements related to specific functions such as reaching, bending and walking, or to improve balance and coordination.  Specific exercises are recommended to each patient to practice between appointments.

Feldenkrais has been very effective in treating people with a variety of diagnoses such as chronic pain, repetitive use injuries, back pain, postural problems, and neurological conditions.
 

 

Chris Wismer, PT, GCFP has been a Physical Therapist since 1991 and has worked with people of all ages with a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. She worked in a hospital and inpatient rehabilitation setting for 13 years. Chris began studying the Feldenkrais Method in 1993 and became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitionercm in 2003. She also has training in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Myofacial Release, and Kinesio Taping.

Barb Getz, PT, GCFP has been a Physical Therapist since 1983 and a Feldenkrais Practitioner since 1993. She also has training in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, Visceral Mobilization, and Spinal Mobilization.

Katrin Smithback, GCFP, LMT is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitionercm and Trainer. Since finishing her training with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in 1983, she has maintained a private practice in Santa Fe , NM , and has been working with McGhee Therapy since 1997. Her interest in practical applications of the Feldenkrais Method has led her to develop workshops and classes for a wide variety of groups, including the disabled, therapists, the elderly, athletes, actors, and the general public. She also teaches advanced trainings for Feldenkrais Practitioners and teaches in Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs world wide. She has also been a licensed massage therapist since 1980.

Keira Newton, GCFP has been a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 2001 and has worked with children as well as adults. She also has experience working with women during pregnancy for pain management and postural education, both pre and post partum.  

Victoria Buckingham, GCFP has been a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 2003. She works with children as well as adults. She is also a Reiki Practitioner and has Hospice Training.

Corina VanHowten, GCFP, LMT has been practicing massage since 1981. In 2003, she became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. She has been teaching Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center to people living with cancer since 2001. She also has training in Craniosacral Therapy, Myofacial Release, Deep Tissue Massage, and Polarity Therapy.

 
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy with Feldenkrais

 

The Feldenkrais Method is a modality that has been successfully used in Physical therapy for many years.

The Feldenkrais Method is a type of neuromuscular re-education that is used to restore and optimize movement.  It does this by helping the patient learn new movement patterns.  The process of the re-training uses passive and active range of motion as well as specific gentle joint mobilization techniques to improve flexibility and coordination.  The specific movements increase sensory and proprioceptive input to the central nervous system.  By using this type of neurological rehabilitation, we can decrease excess tone and increase voluntary muscular control, thereby increasing functional abilities.  The sessions are organized to address movements related to specific functions such as reaching, bending and walking, or to improve balance and coordination.  Specific exercises are recommended to each patient to practice between appointments.

Feldenkrais has been very effective in treating people with a variety of diagnoses such as chronic pain, repetitive use injuries, back pain, postural problems, and neurological conditions.
 

 
Connie McGhee, PT, GCFP has been a Physical Therapist since 1978. She received a pediatric Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) Certification in 1983 through training by Lois Bly in Albuquerque, NM. In 1997 she received her Feldenkrais Certification through Carl Ginsberg’s training in Santa Fe. She is a pediatric specialist. She has taught professional trainings for Physical Therapists and is a Volunteer Faculty at the University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Program. She joined her practice with Katrin Smithback in 1997.

Frank Hatch, PT, MBA-HCM, GCFP has been a Physical Therapist since 1995. Frank received a pediatric Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) Certification in 1999 through training by Lois Bly in Ankorage, Alaska. In 2001 he received an MBA in Health Care Management, and in 2007, he completed the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program, becoming a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitionercm.  Frank has worked primarily with children in the educational, home based, community based, and clinic settings. Frank specializes in Aquatic Therapy, Hippotherapy, Adaptive Skiing, and Kinesiotaping.

 
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy

 
Susan Newhall, PT is a pediatric specialist.

Susan Wright, PT works with the pediatric population as well as adult developmentally disabled population. She is skilled in wheelchair assessment for people with complicated requirements.

 
  • Physical Therapy with Pilates, Gyrotonics®

  
Patti Bott, PT has been a Physical Therapist since 1997, and is also certified as a Pilates and Gyrotonics® instructor. She has a background in dance and fitness. Pilates is a form of movement and exercise that requires a person to organize their body from their core, and improves balance and flexibility. In complement, the newer Gyrotonics® fitness system is based on spiral and circular movement, which enhances a person’s strength, coordination and freedom of movement.  Depending on the needs of the individual, Patti can adapt or modify their exercise session with a combination of traditional exercise, rehabilitation, Pilates, or Gyrotonics®.

 
  • Occupational Therapy

 
Dena Slifer, OT/L has been an Occupational Therapist since 1978, working with both adults and children. She is certified in pediatric Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) since 1991, and has extensive training and experience in feeding disorders and sensory processing disorders. She specializes in early intervention, evaluation and treatment of infants and toddlers with all types of disabilities. She also has extensive experience with adults with developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities, in treatment and support for living a full and satisfying life. She uses a strengths-based approach with supports the whole person.

 
  • Speech Therapy

 
Robert Quintana, SLP works with the pediatric population only.

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