Injury Recovery/Pain Relief/Better Movement and Balance
Injury Recovery/Pain Relief/Better Movement and Balance
Anat Meiri, GCFP
New Locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn
+ Zoom Sessions
TESTIMONIALS
Kelly Mcclung, massage therapist
The Feldenkrais Method is the most direct means I have found for strengthening my mind-body connection, and for bringing purpose into daily movement and thought. I consider myself very fortunate to have discovered Anat as a Feldenkrais practitioner, and to benefit from private sessions and group classes with her for the past 10 years. Her dedication to Feldenkrais teachings and to the evolution of the method, make every session feel like the perfect lesson for the moment. Anat thoughtfully cultivates a space of ease and patience, and lifts you up into a place of awareness that can truly help you transform yourself mentally, physically (and most importantly for me), creatively. Each session I have with Anat, frees me to see myself as awake, healthy and prepared for living well. The effects of these sessions stay with me for months and years to come, and show up in my work and relationships- helping me to be a more effective, more innovative health care professional, and a more loving person all around. Thank you, Anat!
Sara Ezzell, professional dancer
Anat Meiri opened my connection to my body and to its unlimited potential for alignment and dynamic expression in the world. I am a professional ballerina, who had the opportunity to work closely with Anat during a period of my life when I was training at an intense level with a high stress on my body. Time and time again Anat was able to guide my system to release unconstructive and damaging patterns and embrace its original organic alignment and strength. Without her gentle, deeply effective work, I would not have been able to continue my training at a high level and ultimately would not have had the physical health to pursue my career as a dancer. I am deeply grateful for Anat’s sensitivity and great capacity for this work, she carried me through a very difficult time with a generosity and grace that is rare to come by.
Photo Credit, Evgeniy Pronin
Nicole Myers, graphic designer
Anat and her extraordinary talent as a Feldenkrais practitioner takes “bodywork” to a whole new level. I give her credit that I am walking, having had several injuries which led to operations. Among the many people I have seen for help for recovery and return to normal, Anat is the one person I consistently go back to. Her careful attention, wide range of knowledge and mastery of the Feldenkrais method is apparent in every session. I am always learning from her about the real workings of the body, so I can do my part in the process of healing and overcoming the difficulties. She accompanies, listens and puts the best of herself time and time again. This is a rare combination that I am ever so thankful for. To those with injuries and pain that limit mobility and lifestyle, I would say, “don’t hesitate to see Anat asap.” She gives new hope when you feel like you’ve reached the end.
Edwin Sarto, owner of ReSolutions Construction Inc
I’ve been working in the construction industry for 25 years. As a result of the hard physical work, I herniated two discs in my lower back. Since injuring my back, my daily life became difficult, but changing jobs was not an option for me. I consulted with specialists, and worked with physical therapists, but only after I’ve started working with Anat, that I have seen improvement. The pain in my back has subsided and I am able to do the work I need to, even working long hours in construction.
The sessions with Anat has not only helped my back, but has also improved the coordination of my entire body, and taught me to prevent further injury.
It was not a quick fix, and took discipline and follow through with exercises and practice that Anat provided me with.
Anat is extremely patient and pleasant to work with. She is very accommodating to my changing schedule and checks in to make sure I am progressing.
Deirdre Finn, Physical Therapist and Osteopath
I cannot recommend Anat highly enough. I have known her for many years, and she has helped enormously with some chronic issues.
As a highly experienced physical therapist myself, I have referred many clients to her, for her deep knowledge and comprehensive skills in human movement.
Anat put her heart and soul into what she does. She is one of the most compassionate people that I know,.
She helps people to relax deeply on both physical and emotional levels, which then allows for profound learning to occur. She is truly a special person.
Dan Rindler, Feldenkrais Practitioner
Anat Meiri is literally “a practitioner’s practitioner”! I’ve been a Feldenkrais practitioner for over a decade now, and have benefited so much from my sessions with Anat for the past year. I began working with Anat to address the back pain I was experiencing after a fall that fractured my shoulder. By the time I began with Anat, my shoulder was largely better, but I was experiencing a new degree of back pain and weakness, partly as a result of my accident. Sessions with Anat have helped me steadily reduce pain and regain strength as she has led me to understand more clearly the habits of movement that contribute to my back pain. Anat has a great knack for assessing movement patterns and a deep understanding of ideals of movement. I look forward to my sessions with her for the way she always helps me feel supported while at the same time giving me a firm nudge toward the next steps, all done with her genuine warmth and humor.
Grace Ezzell,
I did not know what to expect from Feldenkrais, but it was like the solution to chronic issues around posture and body insecurity that I could have never dreamed to be possible. My first private session was transformative, and changed how I felt in my body. I have been working since then to transform my body patterns. Not only has Feldenkrais helped me feel aligned in my daily life and peaceful in my body, but it is a convenient method to travel with and doing a lesson when I first arrive in my destination grounds my body and brings me back to myself both physically and emotionally - ready for whatever challenge I have ahead.
Anat is a wonderful teacher and always so gentle and understanding. Most importantly, through Anat and reading more about Feldenkrais method, my entire perspective on learning and my own abilities to change and grow is different. Before Feldenkrais, I really felt that I was born with pre-set physical/mental abilities and talents, and now I understand that with the right environment and alignment, I can work with myself gently to learn anything. This growth mindset has been very empowering in my life. Lastly, I am happy to report that I have returned to ballet as an adult and Feldenkrais has given me the tools I need to be strong and aligned in this pursuit.
John Ransom Phillips, artist and writer
I have been gifted with good health all my life. Since I want to keep it this way, I began working with Anat more than 10 years ago. She gives me more than maintenance. As I age, I am developing continued good habits of aligning myself whether sitting, standing, or walking. Like the gift of good health itself, Anat is also a gift in continuing my road to understanding my body and how it works.