"I was fortunate in that a frozen shoulder problem I’d had for several months cleared up after a session. I’d been through physical therapy, chiropractic, and even steroid shots with no relief. A simple class with reaching and trying to move in different ways gave me relief by the next day."
​- Kim S.
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"[Alex] has helped me deal with some complicated physical issues and given me great insight into managing my neurological pain and working to regain my sensory perception and the use of my body."
​- Dan W.
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I want this work to be accessible! I am open to trades, and sliding scale is available upon request.
"After just one session [with Alex], I immediately noticed a positive change and improvement in my posture and the way I move. At one point in particular I remember feeling my entire spine move. It was an entirely new sensation and I couldn't help but smile and laugh as I realized that it is supposed to feel that way...the movement was so easy! I can't wait for my next FI lesson.​"
​- James M.
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"Alex's guidance allows me to slow down and be mindful of my body.... Every time I have gone thus far, I have gleaned insights about myself. It has challenged me to think about movement and the connection of the mind and body in new ways."
​- Justin S.
​Alex Toenniges is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a semiprofessional bassoonist with an interest in helping people expand their possibilities and "live fully their unavowed dreams."
Offering Awareness Through Movement® group classes and private Functional Integration® lessons for musicians, dancers, athletes, seniors, people with injuries or trauma, and everyone looking to improve their quality of life.

Rewire your Brain for Ease & Efficiency
  • Find Vitality & Freedom from Pain
  • Increase Strength & Flexibility
  • Improve Balance & Mobility
  • Enhance Creativity & Thinking
"Alex made me more aware of how years in an office environment had affected my posture.  I’m sitting up straighter now and feel calmer and more alert, thanks to her FI sessions."
​- Richard O.

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My article "Creating Optimal Learning Conditions: A Practical Application of the Feldenkrais Method in Music" was published in the International Double Reed Journal. Download it here:
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