Julie Peck, Educational Director
Julie graduated from the Sydney Feldenkrais training in 1990, became an accredited Feldenkrais trainer in 2003, and also has a background in physiotherapy. She finds her private practice (where she works with a wide range of clients), her teaching in numerous trainings and advanced trainings, and sharing learning experiences with colleagues, clients and students are the main sources of her continual learning. She has found her journey in the Feldenkrais Method over the last 25 years has enhanced and refined her abilities in innumerable ways, particularly in stimulating her ability to direct her own discoveries and learning, and to share this with others.
From Julie:
Julie graduated from the Sydney Feldenkrais training in 1990, became an accredited Feldenkrais trainer in 2003, and also has a background in physiotherapy. She finds her private practice (where she works with a wide range of clients), her teaching in numerous trainings and advanced trainings, and sharing learning experiences with colleagues, clients and students are the main sources of her continual learning. She has found her journey in the Feldenkrais Method over the last 25 years has enhanced and refined her abilities in innumerable ways, particularly in stimulating her ability to direct her own discoveries and learning, and to share this with others.
From Julie:
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"I am really looking forward to being part of your learning journey in the Feldenkrais Method and opening the possibilities for what it can bring to, and enhance, in all parts of your life. And through that process, extending it out to how we can share this work with others.
Life is a learning journey for us all—a process of finding what we do well and how we can build on that, challenging our assumptions and exploring new options and possibilities, as well as deeply exploring how we ‘get in the way’ of our learning. The Feldenkrais Method explores these questions through the medium of attending to our movement, both internally within, and externally moving in our environment, in all its different ways—detailed, global, small, large, fast and slow. We bring curiosity to the fore, and explore how we act in the world, on the world, and respond to the world we live in... deeply investigating one of the main premises of Moshe Feldenkrais’ teaching: 'If you know what you are doing you can do what you want.' We have a wonderful team on board and we are collaborating to create a great learning environment for you all throughout your journey. It’s a wonderful adventure and I look forward to sharing it with you and continuing my learning journey with you all." |
Deborah Bowes, DPT, Trainer
Deborah is known for her clarity and clinical experience gained from over 30 years of teaching in private practice, schools, hospitals and clinics. She practices in San Francisco, working with adults with chronic and life changing conditions, teaches online Awareness Through Movement classes and intensive Feldenkrais learning courses.
She brings the skills and knowledge from intensive study and practice in the field of somatics, physical therapy, Tai Chi Ch’uan, Qigong, yoga, sensory awareness, meditation, and dance. She has been a Feldenkrais Trainer in over 35 programs in the US, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, and Colombia. She is adjunct faculty at Saybrook University.
Deborah is known for her clarity and clinical experience gained from over 30 years of teaching in private practice, schools, hospitals and clinics. She practices in San Francisco, working with adults with chronic and life changing conditions, teaches online Awareness Through Movement classes and intensive Feldenkrais learning courses.
She brings the skills and knowledge from intensive study and practice in the field of somatics, physical therapy, Tai Chi Ch’uan, Qigong, yoga, sensory awareness, meditation, and dance. She has been a Feldenkrais Trainer in over 35 programs in the US, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, and Colombia. She is adjunct faculty at Saybrook University.
Jeff Haller, Trainer
A student of Dr. Feldenkrais at the Amherst training which finished in 1983, Jeff developed a vigorous private practice. From 1993 to the present day his primary focus has been to train Feldenkrais Method teachers. In the following years, he developed and refined his skills, traveling and working in Feldenkrais training programs, while building an extensive private practice in his hometowns of Bend, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Jeff has taught in Feldenkrais trainings worldwide and is known for his precision in teaching. Most recently he has spearheaded the development of innovative training processes for both new students and graduates.
A student of Dr. Feldenkrais at the Amherst training which finished in 1983, Jeff developed a vigorous private practice. From 1993 to the present day his primary focus has been to train Feldenkrais Method teachers. In the following years, he developed and refined his skills, traveling and working in Feldenkrais training programs, while building an extensive private practice in his hometowns of Bend, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Jeff has taught in Feldenkrais trainings worldwide and is known for his precision in teaching. Most recently he has spearheaded the development of innovative training processes for both new students and graduates.
Arlyn Zones, Trainer
Arlyn studied acting, voice and mime and taught Movement for Actors prior to her involvement with the Feldenkrais Method. She began studying the Feldenkrais Method in 1977 and graduated from Dr. Feldenkrais’ US Training Program in 1983. She became an Assistant Trainer in 1988 and a Feldenkrais Trainer in 1994. Arlyn has taught extensively in Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe in over 100 Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs worldwide. She has also directed her own training programs in Amsterdam, Berkeley, and Toronto.
Arlyn studied acting, voice and mime and taught Movement for Actors prior to her involvement with the Feldenkrais Method. She began studying the Feldenkrais Method in 1977 and graduated from Dr. Feldenkrais’ US Training Program in 1983. She became an Assistant Trainer in 1988 and a Feldenkrais Trainer in 1994. Arlyn has taught extensively in Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe in over 100 Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs worldwide. She has also directed her own training programs in Amsterdam, Berkeley, and Toronto.
The planning and Support Team
Gisèle St. Hilaire, Full time Assistant Trainer
"I’ve been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2001. Although I have an extensive background as a physiotherapist, I currently work exclusively in my Feldenkrais practice.
I am very much looking forward to the Kelowna training because I LOVE to learn, and I LOVE participating in others “a-ha” moments of learning. I want to bring my own level of expertise in this method to a higher level, and I love to have fun while doing so. This team we have formed, the locale, and context of a practitioner training program in Kelowna, Canada, will provide the most amazing means of achieving this with a healthy dose of challenge, plenty of support and teamwork, and great minds and hearts working together to bring every single person involved to a greater level of self-awareness and better lives."
"I’ve been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2001. Although I have an extensive background as a physiotherapist, I currently work exclusively in my Feldenkrais practice.
I am very much looking forward to the Kelowna training because I LOVE to learn, and I LOVE participating in others “a-ha” moments of learning. I want to bring my own level of expertise in this method to a higher level, and I love to have fun while doing so. This team we have formed, the locale, and context of a practitioner training program in Kelowna, Canada, will provide the most amazing means of achieving this with a healthy dose of challenge, plenty of support and teamwork, and great minds and hearts working together to bring every single person involved to a greater level of self-awareness and better lives."
Alice Friedman, Assistant Trainer
Alice is an experienced Feldenkrais Practitioner, registered psychologist, somatic experiencing practitioner, and dancer. She has explored the intersection of motion and emotion her entire life. In her professional life she has investigated ways of integrating movement, awareness and sensory experience into psychotherapy as well as integrating understandings from psychology and human develop into movement and somatic studies. Alice organized two Victoria Feldenkrais Teacher Training programs, and continues to teach in a variety of Feldenkrais training programs.Alice maintains a private practice on salt Spring Island add Victoria. She also offers workshops and mentoring programs.
Alice is an experienced Feldenkrais Practitioner, registered psychologist, somatic experiencing practitioner, and dancer. She has explored the intersection of motion and emotion her entire life. In her professional life she has investigated ways of integrating movement, awareness and sensory experience into psychotherapy as well as integrating understandings from psychology and human develop into movement and somatic studies. Alice organized two Victoria Feldenkrais Teacher Training programs, and continues to teach in a variety of Feldenkrais training programs.Alice maintains a private practice on salt Spring Island add Victoria. She also offers workshops and mentoring programs.
Sandra Bradshaw, Administrator
"I’m thrilled to be part of a dynamic team that is organizing the next Canadian Feldenkrais Training Program. During the training I will be taking on a fun job where I will help to look after the venue, equipment, snacks during breaks (a very important piece!) among other things. I have had a full-time Feldenkrais practice in Kelowna for 20 years and I look forward to getting to know the students in the training you all and supporting their learning over the four years."
"I’m thrilled to be part of a dynamic team that is organizing the next Canadian Feldenkrais Training Program. During the training I will be taking on a fun job where I will help to look after the venue, equipment, snacks during breaks (a very important piece!) among other things. I have had a full-time Feldenkrais practice in Kelowna for 20 years and I look forward to getting to know the students in the training you all and supporting their learning over the four years."
Rob Black, Member of the Organizing Committee
Rob is a great administrative support to the entire Kelowna Feldenkrais Teacher Training team and to the Feldenkrais world at large. Once a career counsellor at a college in Alberta, Rob is a long-time practitioner whose wisdom, passion and more come to the fore in all he does in the Feldenkrais community and we're very grateful for his input and passion in getting this Canadian Feldenkrais training running. Also a hiker, skier, world traveler...he is a man of many talents.
Rob is a great administrative support to the entire Kelowna Feldenkrais Teacher Training team and to the Feldenkrais world at large. Once a career counsellor at a college in Alberta, Rob is a long-time practitioner whose wisdom, passion and more come to the fore in all he does in the Feldenkrais community and we're very grateful for his input and passion in getting this Canadian Feldenkrais training running. Also a hiker, skier, world traveler...he is a man of many talents.