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Who I Work With
Feldenkrais lessons for people who want to move, feel, and live with greater ease.
My clients come from many walks of life. Some are recovering from an injury; others want to deepen a practice, keep doing what they love, or explore their potential. What they share is a willingness to learn through their own experience.
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Older Adults
Many of my clients are in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. They want to keep their independence and feel more confident in everyday movement. We explore balance, coordination, and comfortable ways to move—so they can continue doing the things they enjoy.
Al is kind, gentle, and encouraging, and his Feldenkrais lessons have greatly decreased the pain in my back. I’ve tried many other techniques. Al made the most long-lasting difference for me.
— Lynne Harkness
Meditators, Yoga Practitioners, and Martial Artists
Tension or discomfort can distract you from your practice. I work with meditators, yoga practitioners, and martial artists who want to understand these patterns and find more ease, sensitivity, and freedom in what they do.
I’ve discovered through Al’s lessons that my body and mind operate as a unit and that I had more control over my aches, pains and posture than I had previously realized.
— Hazel, Longmont, CO
Recovery from Injury or Surgery
Sometimes discomfort or movement restrictions remain after physical therapy or other care. We explore how you move now, what feels difficult, and where you can find more comfortable options as you return to daily activities.
After a failed hip replacement and no relief from PT or acupuncture, I had given up. But after just one Feldenkrais lesson with Al, my hip pain was gone. Three years later, I’ve regained full use of my leg—and so much more.
— Miriam Holley
Musicians
I’ve worked with pianists, cellists, violinists, and other instrumentalists who want to play with less tension and strain. We explore the relationship between posture, movement, and the instrument, with attention to the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers.
After years of tension in my shoulders from violin playing, Al helped me feel light and free again. I never imagined music could feel this effortless.
— L.K., Boulder, CO
Self-Inquiry and Personal Growth
You don’t need a particular problem to benefit from this work. Some people come because they’re curious about themselves. Lessons offer a practical way to notice habits, explore new possibilities, and learn through your own experience.
Al doesn’t just help with movement—he helps you access the parts of yourself you didn’t know were holding you back.
— Pamela Chacon
Healthcare and Bodywork Professionals
I work with people who work with people: doctors, nurses, acupuncturists, massage therapists, Rolfers, and fellow Feldenkrais practitioners. Lessons offer time to attend to your own movement and well-being, and to find more ease in the work you do for others.
Working with Al has been life-changing. His sensitivity, patience, and deep understanding helped me regain balance, coordination, and a stronger connection to my body. It’s been a true privilege.
— Dr. Gregory Jaramillo, M.D.
Equestrians
Riding asks for balance, sensitivity, and clear communication with your horse. Feldenkrais lessons help you explore how you sit and move, and notice habits that may affect your comfort and responsiveness in the saddle.
The way I sit in the saddle changed dramatically after working with Al. My horse responded immediately to my increased awareness.
— J.L., Berthoud, CO
My Ideal Client
You don’t need to be in pain to work with me—but you do need to be curious.
My ideal clients are inquisitive, reflective, and willing to take part in their own learning. They may be artists, lifelong movers, or people simply looking for a different way to approach daily life.
What brings us together is a desire to grow and an interest in how movement, sensation, thought, and action relate to one another.
Feldenkrais lessons are one of the most profound and insightful processes for self-exploration and self-inquiry.
— Al Wadleigh, Feldenkrais Practitioner
Is This Work Right for You?
You don’t have to know exactly where to begin. Tell me a little about yourself and what you’d like to explore, and we can discuss whether lessons would be a good fit.
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