What is a Guild Certified Practitioner?
In North America, all Feldenkrais practitioners are certified by the Feldenkrais Guild of North America. All Guild certified practitioners have received at least 800 hours of training, over three or four years, in an accredited Feldenkrais Teachers Training Program. In addition, to maintain certification, practitioners must meet continuing education requirements and adhere to the Guild’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. During training, practitioners learn about the theoretical background of the Feldenkrais Method® and receive hands-on training in the Method. Since the Method integrates theory from a variety of scientific fields (including Newtonian mechanics, physics, neurophysiology, biology, movement development, and learning theories), training incorporates aspects of these areas into the sessions. Throughout the training period, practitioners gain a deep understanding of the formation of movement and body function. As they become aware of their own movement, they become a
