About Anita and Undulation

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Anita is an Author

My practice as a Hellerwork Structural Integrator includes teaching my clients how to use small movements to melt stuck spots, especially in the back. I have accumulated a variety of exercises that transform bodies from stiff and uncomfortable to graceful and at ease.

These exercises developed into Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again with Undulation (book), Undulation Exercises (CD set) and the Undulation Break™ computer program.  If you are interested in a new approach to moving your body that empowers you to ease pain and nourish your joints, the book will show you how simple movements can make a big difference in your life. Sitting for hours, especially in front of a computer, ages the body and dulls the mind.  Undulation Break gives you a tool that counteracts the effect in less than 2 minutes.

  









A Certified Hellerwork Practitioner

In my previous Koei Kan Karate training, I was required to climb a rope to get my next rank. Every time I tried to increase my upper body strength to climb the rope, I injured my back. I tried several therapies, but none had a lasting effect. Then I found Hellerwork. After my second session of Hellerwork, I was able to climb that rope, because of structural changes from the bodywork, because I had learned new body mechanics, and most importantly because Hellerwork had made me aware of the limitations I had placed on my life and body.
"Your undulation approach to a happy body is nothing short of magical - white magic!  Combined with the Hellerwork Sessions and yoga it has made my pain attacks shorter and farther between.."
- Laurie D., Issaquah, WA

References and Client Comments  
My Training

I graduated from The Institute of Structural Medicine in August 2001, where I studied with leading Hellerwork practitioners such as Joseph Heller and Donna Bajelis. I also completed a 500 hour yoga teacher training with Robin Rothenberg and am a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level. My continuing education has included bodywork techniques from Visceral Manipulation, movement forms from Continuum and Bartinieff Fundamentals, Voice Dialogue work, plus Structural Integration symposia and workshops from the Guild for Structural Integration. 
What Changes I've Experienced

People are surprised when I describe myself as I was when I worked in the corporate world: uncoordinated, in my head, physically and mentally stiff and inflexible. I was out of touch with my body before, so I believe that anyone can become more fluid and sensual. I also know that the feelings of apprehension that come with learning to listen to the body and move in new ways. I try to help my clients develop compassion, kindness and patience for themselves

My Practice

My clients are great people who want to live life to the fullest and are open to new things. They are working on their physical issues with a mixture of hope that they can find the answers and frustration that the answer hasn't been easy to find so far. I've helped people from all walks of life and professions, including business owners, retired people, homemakers, salespeople, scientists and construction workers. My youngest client so far was 14 and my oldest 72.

I am a member of the following professional organizations:

Yoga Teacher

Many of my Hellerwork teachers practiced yoga, so I took a class at the Yoga Barn. I could tell immediately that the style of yoga taught there, Vinayoga, supported and enhanced my fluidity.  I completed the 500-hour teacher training program with Robin Rothenberg and become a yoga teacher in 2009. Yoga builds strength and flexibility and develops a sense of inner peace.  I find asana (the poses) a support for my physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) necessary for my energetic body, and mantra calming for my mind.

Yoga and Hellerwork Structural Integration complement each other since both address the person holistically and cultivate presence.
A Presenter

I enjoy sharing my experience and teaching people to be more comfortable in their bodies.

  • I have conducted continuing education workshops for the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, the International Association of Structural Integrators, the Central Florida Massage Therapists Association and the International Association of Yoga Therapists. .

  • My Undulation and Yoga workshop is for all yogis, brand new and experienced teachers.

  • Most gratifying are my general Unlock the Spine workshops, because there are always people who learn to relieve their own pain.

For more information about presentations and classes, click here!
 

  

Self-Care Practices

I believe that my ability to stay present and whole in my body is a prerequisite to helping my clients become more comfortable in theirs. Therefore self-care is an important part of my life.  My self-care includes regular yoga, belly dance, swimming, biking, and hiking.

I was hooked on belly dance after just one class. This art form has a long lineage in which women tell their stories and make their work fun. It is a sisterhood dance. Every woman has physical gifts - parts of the dance that come naturally and easily. And we all have moves that challenge us. I encourage belly dancing because it builds self-esteem and reaches places in the body that no other exercise can.
 
 


 

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