Still dealing with spine
or knee pain — even after
exercises or physical therapy?

There is another way forward.
We help people move with less pain, more ease, and more confidence — even when other approaches have failed.

Start With The First 3 Steps →
No referral needed. We’ll help you find a time that works for your schedule.

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WHY MOST APPROACHES FAIL

Most people are told to do more:

Stretch more

Strengthen more

Try more procedures

And yet…

👉 The pain keeps coming back

Because the issue is often not just what you do…

👉 It’s how you’re using your body

A DIFFERENT STARTING POINT

Our work is built on the ASKME framework:

A — Awareness
Recognize what is actually driving your pain

S— Stopping
Interrupt the habits that keep you stuck

K— Knowledge
Understand what truly matters — from anatomy to pain to habits

M— Mindset
Shift how you relate to your body and your progress

E— Experience
Hands-on work and guided movement that help change stick

This is why people often say:

👉 “This feels completely different from anything I’ve tried before.”

 

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

When your nervous system learns a better way to organize movement:

 

Sitting, standing, and walking can feel lighter

Bending and lifting feel more manageable

Pain begins to decrease

Confidence starts to return

You’re not forcing your body.

👉 You’re teaching it.

Start With The First 3 Steps →

How to start

If this resonates with you, the next step is simple. We begin with a structured process called: The First 3 Steps to Getting Out of Pain

1
Understand what’s really going onWe identify the patterns contributing to your pain — often things that are easy to miss on your own.

2
Experience a different way of movingYou’ll feel how small changes in how you move can reduce strain and create more ease.

3
Build a clear path forwardYou leave with direction, clarity, and a plan tailored to your situation.

This is not a one-time fix.

👉 It’s a starting point that helps you move in a new direction

Who this is for:

You’ve tried exercises or therapy, but the results didn’t last

You feel stuck, unsure what to do next

You want a thoughtful, personalized approach — not another generic routine

Start With The First 3 Steps →

No referral needed.
We’ll help you find a time that works for your schedule.

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OVER 25+ YEARS

Member of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehabilitation Network

Featured in The New York Times

Featured in the book Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery

30+ years of clinical experience

Real results

When nothing else has worked,

this is what people experience.

Real results from people who were stuck — and found a different way forward.

It’s the only treatment that had brought me relief.

— Leon F.

I felt so much better immediately… my problem was understood and addressed.

— Flavia B.

He told me I’d get completely better… and he was right.

— Adam Sobel

From constant pain to a new life

“Two months ago I was looking for assisted living… my knees couldn’t take it.

The pain was bad and getting worse, and I was resigned to living with the pain.

Now, after working with Marek, the pain is completely gone.

I’ve gone from looking for a place to lie down… to looking for new adventures.

My mental and emotional outlook improved along with my body.

I can’t remember when I’ve felt this good.”

— Mark Milestein

“After one hour, I felt completely different. I had hope again.”

— Charles-Henri Balsan

You’re not the only one who felt stuck.
There is a way forward — and it starts with the right first step.

Start With The First 3 Steps →
No referral needed. We’ll help you find a time that works for your schedule.

CONTINUE YOUR PROGRESS

Different ways to keep moving forward — with guidance that fits your needs:

WORK 1-ON-1 WITH A PRACTITIONER

Personalized sessions designed around your specific situation — combining physical therapy and Feldenkrais-based movement work.

👉 Helps you:

go deeper into your recovery

reduce pain further

build lasting change

Continue with 1-on-1 Sessions
No referral needed. We’ll help you find a time that works for your schedule.
Marion Helfenstein, fFeldenkrais practitioner in NYC

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Online Courses

Structured programs to help you improve posture, reduce pain, and move better — at your own pace.

20+ courses available

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Live Classes

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes — gentle, guided group sessions in-person & on Zoom.

5 classes per week

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Ongoing access to classes, programs, and support. Replays on demand. Best value for consistent progress.

Best value

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Ready to begin?

You don’t have to keep guessing what to do next

Start with a clear, structured approach — and experience what it feels like when things begin to change.

  • Understand what’s really driving your pain
  • Feel a different way of moving — often in the first session
  • Leave with clarity and a plan tailored to you
Start With The First 3 Steps →

No referral needed. We’ll help you find a time that works for your schedule.

Limited spots available each month to ensure personalized care

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
We’ll help you take the next step — at your pace.

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