The testimonials on this page are all from clients of Future Life Now. For privacy's sake, we have not provided their names, however, they are actual students and they have given us permission to use their quotes in our materials.
“My experiences with Cynthia include being a client and a student. Cynthia's passion for Feldenkrais is clearly demonstrated in her demonstration and explanation of Feldenkrais and Bones for Life (BFL) techniques, applications, and Integral Human Gait (IHG). Her vision is demonstrated by her clarity of purpose and evidenced in the organization and focus of her BFL and IHG classes. Her leadership of the Integrative Learning Center is another extension of her passion. She continues to build interest in collaboration within the organization and the discipline.”
“Cynthia is professional in every way. She makes me feel comfortable and leaves no doubt that her intentions are directed to helping me accomplish my goals. She is a friend who puts her clients needs first.”
“Cynthia is incredibly intuitive as she works the body. She senses in a holistic manner and works directly at the source leaving you completely whole. The greatest thing is that the pain is completely gone and I feel stronger. Every time the session has ended my body feels aligned and ready for anything. ”
“Being a dancer and a massage therapist, I have sought out hands- on work from Cynthia several times. I recommend her to my own clients. She is perceptive and knowledgeable about the body in motion. ”
“I can testify both private lessons and group classes (which provide different ways of looking at the same material) as benefiting in how I use my whole bodily system. I began with serious issues in my back and shoulders and though I will probably never understand how it works, I no longer have serious problems in those areas. If I re-injure those areas, I now know things I can do to bring myself back to health. An overall benefit has been to increase my sense of balance.
Probably the most telling testimony is that my husband has asked that I continue the classes, because he has seen great benefits in the ways I move more efficiently and the lessening muscle pain.”
“I have participated in Feldenkrais classes for about a year. I have not figured out how they work. I just feel better. The classes also have increased my awareness that perhaps I can make difference choices in many aspects of my life.”
“Today I picked up 200+ flyers and brought them home to write the time of an event on each of them. About half way through the writing, my right shoulder began aching. I wrote the added information a couple more times and my shoulder ached more.
“The Feldenkrais question, 'How can I use my body better in doing this task?' came to mind. I repositioned the remaining pile of flyers and moved my arm and hand ever so slightly. "No shoulder pain for the rest of the writing.
“I can witness to the fact that the movement sessions under your guidance have taught me to use my body better, remembering that old habits may appear easier in practice and yet they may stress the body. The movement sessions help me remember this and they teach me healthy, more efficient alternatives.”
“I became interested in body awareness because an automobile accident had left me with pain in my neck and stiffness in my joints. From these sessions, I have become pain free, and limber feeling. I just feel better. My doctor recently said, 'Whatever you have been doing, keep on doing it--you are much improved.'”
“Feldenkrais has helped me recover more options in movement in my life on many levels, including the physical, mental and psychological. It is assisting my body to 're-member' itself.”
“I have been able to gain more mobility and thus more freedom to move how and where I want. Changes have lasted and seem to build on one another, promoting overall health. I would recommend these classes to anyone who wants to learn how to move painlessly.”
“Embarking on a vigorous exercise program more than a year ago, I was having a lot of problems with pain and recurring sports injuries. With Feldenkrais lessons, I found a greater awareness of my body so I could modify movement in running, power walking, and biking that helped eliminate injury. I also found I could improve performance with less downtime duing recovery. It's useful for sports.”
“I find that my body is more flexible as a result of taking these classes. Just recently I noticed a significant reduction in soreness in my left knee, which has been diagnosed as having moderate to severe osteoarthritis.”
“Certain previously 'stressful' situations no longer affect me as intensely as before. I have also noticed that my posture and stride have changed. I am not slouching as much and my stride is easier/lighter. I had not expected to get such a sense of fulfillment/enjoyment that has lead me to return for additional series.”