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Joe Witte, Physical Therapist, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Pratitioner, Anat Baniel Method
Physical therapist since 1978 with over 30 years of clinical experience. Over the years I have developed an approach which primarily utilizes an array of manual therapy techniques such as: cranial-sacral, myofascial, Jin-Shin-Do acupressure, trigger point treatment with strain-counterstrain, and functional indirect. I am trained in the McKenzie approach for the treatment of back pain and in spine unloading strategies. My approach blends of many of these tools and utilizes Feldenkrais® concepts.
Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2000. The Feldenkrais method was developed by Moshe Feldenkrais and is very popular in Europe. It emphasizes postural and habitual movement retraining to improve ease of movement into more elegant patterns. This often reduces pain and improves flexibility.
Certified in the Anat Baniel Method since 2000. Anat Baniel studied under Moshe Feldenkrais and has developed a practice that has made extraordinary progress in the improved function in children. She teaches “The 9 Essentials for Vitality” which are the keys for life long learning.
Schedule a session to get a custom made approach designed to get immediate results. Instructions are included how to continue the process at home and work to develop habitual patterns of effortless movement and painless activity. No stretching or strengthening is needed when more accurate postural balance is achieved which reduces the effort of movement. Fatigue prevention done consistently also prevents tightness which eliminates the main precursor of pain. The techniques are often relaxing and calming. Give it a try!
For more information:
see links to Baniel Method, Feldenkrais Method
joewittept@gmail.com for questions
Feldenkrais and Baniel Techniques are somatic education methods and are not considered medical treatment therefore not covered by insurances. Physical Therapy requires a physician prescription and PT billing is possible for a few providers.
Awareness Through Movement* Group classes
MONDAY 4:30 PM (see calendar)
$20/individual class, $70/month classes (4 weeks )
no experience needed
Bring a mat and pillow if you like
LOCATION
Holistic Care Approach
3368 E Beltline CT NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525
(616) 361-9221
Functional Integration*
Individual sessions $100 for 1 hour, due at time of service, or add $20 service fee, In home charge is $160
Locations:
East Building, Suite # 242 "life balance" office
1514 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, Mi 49506
The Center for Childhood Development
7086 8th Ave
Jenison, Mi 49428
phone 616-667-9551
fax 616-667-9552
Holistic Care Approach
3368 E Beltline CT NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525
(616) 361-9221
Appointment: cell 616-334-2615
email joewittept@gmail.com
Physical Therapy: Auto Insurance and BCBS PPO billing available. Standard BCBS insurances require self payment and submit receipt to insurance for reimbursement. Able to bill out of network for some insurances (check with your insurance company if this is possible and what your cost willl be). Fee is $160 per 1 hour visit, $200 for initial evaluation.
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