The Feldenkrais® Center of Houston

Really Useful/Totally Cool

 
The Brain Spa.  Chris Welsh and MaryBeth Smith collaborate in presenting the ultimate in mind-body transformation.  Weekend experiences in Houston or your location.  Contact via the website for details.

 

Mastery of Learning®: Chris Welsh, Mentor for Learning and Creativity Development
Learning is a lifelong skill.  With the rate of change in technology, society, and business, the essential survival skill is the ability to learn, and learn quickly.  Chris Welsh can help you to rediscover the childlike joy of learning that you had before school, experts, and "formal education" messed everything up.  His core curriculum, Mastery of Learning®, will teach you what THEY should have, but didn't.  Learning, at its best, is play.  Explore his website for current offerings including the Genius Project.

 

altMD.com is the premier online source of information about complimentary and alternative  medicine, or CAM.  Find articles detailing over 2,000 modalities, and practitioner contact information to meet your needs. 

The Results Group:  Martha Myers and Robert Reed. 
Simply the best, bringing their unique systems-based approach to organizations and individuals since 1997. 

 

The UP Experience 2010: 
Ernie and Sheryl Rapp, visionary organizers and founders
How would you like to spend a day with the most innovative thinkers, creators, and innovators in the world?  That's the UP Experience:  16 renowned experts, making 16 powerful presentations, each with just 20 minutes to share their passion and vision.  October 21,2010!

Audio Acrobat:  If your website is your "calling card" to the world, then you should let your voice be heard!  I've used Audio Acrobat for two years, and have used it extensively for creating and storing all of my audio mp3 products, as well as being the home for all the recordings for DictionHelper.com.  Sign up for their demo, and see how adding audios to your website can provide new ways of adding value for your clients, as well as creating new income streams.

Greystone Guides:  Mattison Grey, personal and business coaching
Mattison Grey excels in helping entrepreneurs and solo practitioners get their businesses up and off the ground.

That Was Zen, This Is Wow: 232 Ideas for Transforming Your Life from Ordinary To Extraordinary
by Rob Engleman and Russell Riendeau.  It's my current favorite inspirational book for the "business and getting things done" piece.  Available from Amazon.com--go to the "Buy Stuff" link and get you one!

SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.

Spaces and Places

The Bridges Academy  of Fine Arts at St. Luke's United Methodist Church
3741 Westheimer @ Edloe (in River Oaks)
Houston, TX
The Bridges Academy is a community music school, and an outgrowth of the dynamic fine arts program at the church. They provide private lessons in a number of classical music disciplines, and student performances that are open to the community.

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
1900 Bering Drive (one block west of Chimney Rock, between Westheimer and San Felipe)
Houston, TX
Emerson UU welcomes
the Houston Feldenkrais Training (2010-2013). Our training venue is Westwood Hall, the original sanctuary, which has been converted into a multi-use parish hall.  The venue features over 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space, high ceilings, serving kitchen, lounge, picture windows allowing lots of natural light, and free wi-fi!  Loads of free parking is available on the north side of Westwood Hall. The church maintains lovely gardens and green space on its property, a wonderful place to "pause, and let it go."  Emerson is walking distance from numerous restaurants on Westheimer and San Felipe.

The Jung Center of Houston
5200 Montrose Blvd. (in the Museum District)
Houston, TX
Art gallery, studio space, workshops, courses, bookstore and library:  the Jung Center assembles an amazing faculty to present a broad spectrum of programming. Their mission is "to support the development of self-awareness, creative expression, and psychological insight -- individually, in relationship, and in community." It is truly a unique presence in Houston.

NiaMoves in the Heights 
Nia has two studios:  503 Pecore (Studio 1) and
3221 Houston Ave. (Studio 2).  Great spaces, great events, all kinds of dance and fitness classes.

PilatesHouston
Corporate Plaza II
3930 Kirby, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77098
(Near Kirby & 59)
Named by  Health and Fitness magazine
as one of Houston's top 3 Pilates studios, founder James Harren and his team of pros offer a top quality Pilates experience founded on personal training in private and semi-private sessions.  We are so pleased to be able to contribute to the well-being of their clients.

The Spectrum Center
4200 Westheimer @Mid Lane
Houston, TX
We're excited about our association with our new partner, The Spectrum Center.  Founded in 1988 by Rosa Glenn Reilly, they are "Dedicated to the education and well being of individuals and families through workshops, lectures and professional care. We are inclusive of traditional and non-traditional approaches to health, spirituality and lifestyle.”

Body, Mind, Spirit

 

Healthy Lifestyle with Marian Bell.
Marian Bell has started many on the path to wellness and vibrant well-being through nutrition.  She is a Houston-based, international consultant offering health and wellness coaching, nutritional counseling, a plethora of classes, and a glorious cooking service.  She tells you the "What" to do, and not do; then helps you to create the "How's" that work for you.  Her approach is fun, easy, painless, and delicious! 

Stuart Marmorstein, DC founded Head to Foot to help people eliminate chronic pain and health problems at their source. He is a Bio Cranial expert and uses a variety of rapidly effective and non-invasive Western and Oriental methods to support patients from around the globe in their quest for wellness. 713.831.6875.

Relax for Success: Kathryn Watson, RMT, CHt
Kathryn Watson works with individuals and groups to help them de-stress, relax, and renew.  She's a wonderfully engaging person, and even a few moments spent in her company are relaxing and revitalizing.  She's done her homework, so her presentations emphasize the physiological, neurological and emotional benefits of relaxation, meditation, and other techniques. In other words, relaxation can transcend and positively affect all aspects of your life. 

The Self-Expression Center
Sandra Zimmer's Self Expression Center in Houston seeks to help people be more comfortable, confident and compelling in front of an audience. Their many courses include training for presentation, public speaking, acting, fear of public speaking, stage fright, speaking voice and communication skills. Top-notch coaching in a nurturing environment.

 

Feldenlinks

SomaQuest:  MaryBeth's blog.
Reflections on life, learning, opportunity, survival, and gratitude by the Director of the Feldenkrais Center of Houston, MaryBeth Smith.  I'm just trying to bridge the gap in understanding between the known and the unknown:  in other words, "translating" Feldenkrais into the language "normal people" speak.

The Feldenkrais Guild® of North America (FGNA)
The main source for information about the Feldenkrais Method®. Check out the SenseAbility newsletter, which details applications of the work in a variety of situations. You can also order books and tapes about the method, find links to other practitioners and training programs.

Curious about the relationship between Rolfing® and the Feldenkrais Method®?  Click to read an article that will answer some questions, and provide further resources for your investigation.

Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE)
Paul Rubin and Julie Casson Rubin are the Educational Directors of Feldenkrais Teacher Trainings through ISSE. (They trained me!)  The ISSE website contains information about the trainings they sponsor world-wide, along with some wonderfully informative articles about the Method.

ISSE will sponsor a new training for Feldenkrais Teacher/Practitioner Certification in Houston, TX, beginning May 2010 (accreditation pending).  Click here for info.

Feldenkrais Ann Arbor
If you're traveling and find yourself in Ann Arbor, Michigan and looking for Feldenkrais, see my fabulous classmate Joanna Myers.  She's a wonderful musician who gives lovely Feldenkrais lessons filled with beauty and harmony.

Feldenkrais Movement Resources of Lafayette (IN)
Carla Rock teaches classes at the Morton Community Center in West Lafayette, IN, and also teaches workshops around the region.  She frequently collaborates with Craig Trompeter at the Feldenkrais Center of Chicago.  Articulate, intuitive, and highly skilled as a physical therapist, sessions with Carla are an extraordinary experience.

Feldenkrais Center for Movement Education (San Francisco)
Open since 1988, this is the longest established Feldenkrais center in the Bay Area. Its staff includes some of the most experienced practitioners in the world, including Deborah Bowes, Julie Casson-Rubin, and Cliff Smythe.

The Asheville Movement Center:  Lavinia Plonka, GCFP
Nationally recognized author and movement educator Lavinia Plonka is a master at bringing the Feldenkrais Method to life via the spoken and written word.  When in North Carolina, she is a must-see!

Triangle Feldenkrais: Robert Boyd, GCFP
Bob Boyd is in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He demonstrates extraordinary compassion and listening skills in every encounter.  Check out the articles on his site, as well as his personal story.

Feldenkrais for You:  Holly Bonasera, GCFP
Holly Bonasera is a San Francisco-based Feldenkrais practitioner and Physical Therapist who has devised this wonderful source of audio mini-Awareness Through Movement® lessons.

Feldenkrais Buzz
This is another of Holly Bonasera's blogs, devoted to "musings and events from the blogosphere related to the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education."  What is really wonderful are all the testimonials from folks who have used the method to improve some aspect of their daily lives, from being in an acting class to "performing" the Four Winds Kata.  Great stuff!

Somatic Options™: Ralph Strauch, PhD, GCFP
Ralph Strauch has written a number of thought provoking and inspiring articles about the Feldenkrais Method.  He's particularly interested in the way we create our experiences (check out "The Reality Illusion"). I first came to know him through his book, "Low Stress Computing," which provides a wealth of information about avoiding or recovering from repetitive stress injury. 

WakeUp FELDENKRAIS:  Chris Elms, GCFP
This is a blog with fascinating reflections on the work, sample lessons, and a great list of "The Glories of Feldenkrais."  As you begin to develop some vocabulary to talk about this work and your experiences with it, you'll find Chris's blog is a great place to get the ball rolling.

Tiffany Sankary, GCFP
One of my favorite new discoveries among practitioner websites, Tiffany is works in and near Boston, MA.  I like the way she "talks" about the Feldenkrais Method. She  is one to watch!

MORE FELDENKRAIS ON THE WEB:  see the list on SomaQuest. 

 

Music, Art, Culture

DictionHelper.com™ exists to be in service to young singers and their teachers, providing downloadable recordings of foreign-language texts for use in preparing classical solo songs for auditions, competitions, or ongoing vocal study. In addition to the audio downloads ($1.99 each), pages include practice hints for singers and a really useful links page. An outstanding, innovative concept in classical music-related websites.

Divergence Vocal Theater is the latest creative venture of multi-disciplinary artist and singer Misha Penton. Her vision brings a progressive attitude to repertoire selection. Fearless contemporary staging and an exciting fusion of interdisciplinary arts characterizes her non-traditional approach to classical vocal repertoire. The result: boundary defying performances featuring historic and new opera, art song, solo piano pieces, theater, dance, and multimedia arts.

 

DLP Productions:  Houston on Broadway in the Woodlands.  Deanna Peden, Artistic Director, has a big vision to provide quality performance and training venues for talent throughout greater Houston and The Woodlands .

In addition to their exciting and ambitious production season, they also present concerts, recitals, cabaret, and master classes to the public.

Check their website for performance and audition information.

RougeArt is the ongoing artistic vision of Karine Parker-Lemoyne.   Her aim is to provide authentic interactions between artists and the public's response to their work.  Gallery opening, art tour, discussion, hands-on experiences characterize her fresh approach and presence on Houston's art scene.

The Sound Singing Institute:  Dr. Sharon Radionoff
Sharon Radionoff, PhD., specializes in the rehabilitation, care, and training of injured voices.  Her approach to the "whole person" through research-based vocal pedagogy has gained her legions of enthusiastic students who have successfully resumed their careers (thanks to her) after vocal surgery, trauma, or injury.  She's the "go -to" if you're in vocal distress.

TheVocalist
International email mailing list and free resource for singers and singing teachers.

BlankSheetMusic.net
Print  blank sheet music for free, supports guitar and bass tabs too, ready-to-print sheets in a few seconds, no software to download & install, no watermarks on prints.