Gifts from the presenters

Sonja was shocked to find herself in her 30’s with such a compromised spine that she was no longer able to raise her hand above her head. A herniated disc caused her so much pain she contemplated surgery. It was only after exploring the systemic patterns that kept re-injurying that poor disc that she began to build back her confidence in her body. She avoided further damage and gained back her strength. Sonja has helped countless clients improve their quality of life by improving their relationship with their own body. She offers 1:1 sessions and group classes – both in person and virtual.

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DonnaRose believes that when you move well you feel well and you 

think well. She also teaches that  those ‘well feelings’ lead you to be a 

much happier person. 

For over 30 years she has committed to providing therapeutic training and learning opportunities that shift and change the lives of people who have pain, injuries and restrictions. She is passionate about sharing the powerful skills of the Feldenkrais Method to adults as well as with working with babies and children with delayed or developmental challenges. She is equally experienced with adults that need help to move better. DonnaRose spent her childhood growing up in a family attached to the US defence force where she fully embraced travelling, meeting new people and having plenty of new experiences. Her private practices have included teaching, presenting and training in the USA, Germany, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Australia. These days DonnaRose brings compassion, curiosity, an understanding of functional developmental movement, and much happiness to her practice in the Gold Coast Queensland.

Want to discover surprisingly simple and achievable ways to improve your life?  Let’s learn how together. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE LET’S GET REAL FESTIVAL WITH DONNAROSE’S AFFILIATE LINK

Follow DonnaRose 

Website  

https://brain-bodymoves.com/

Facebook- 

https://www.facebook.com/donnarose.mcaneney

LinkedIn- 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnarose-mcaneney/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/donnarose_brainbodymoves/ 

Angela’s BIO

“While my Feldenkrais movement practice started out as an obsession to make my body more graceful indulging in my passion for performing dance (25 years ago now). Little did I realise back when I began my journey that this movement modality was going to save me so much discomfort, pain and stress.

What drives me today is a strong curiosity for helping women and dancers better understand themselves. To get comfortable in their own skin by creating a learning environment online and in person to give them the tools to resolve their aches and pains, once & for all. So they look & feel totally effortless.”

Angela McMillan is a Movement Coach and Digital Marketing Coach based in Australia. She is a dance teacher, fitness instructor, and Feldenkrais practitioner.

Angela created this Mighty Networks community to fuse together her two businesses and passions. So that her digital marketing clients (mostly Feldenkrais practitioners) have a platform to share their expertise with a global audience.

If you want to join us we have the Firestarter Mastermind happening soon. Where we collaborate on what events, projects, and fireside chats we will be doing in the community.

Angela is so proud of the team throughout the festival helping each other behind the scenes. Didn’t they do an amazing job?

Movement and mindfulness through all phases of your life has been shown to help with higher thinking, memory, and quality of life. As a Feldenkrais® and Havening Techniques Practitioner with a degree in Sports Education, Dorothy Henning is a leading expert in her field, and is here to help you move better, feel better and discover the life you want to live.

She has over 20 years of experience developing her program for self-discovery, healing, and connection through movement. She is founder and creator of My Move worldwide online community and VIP Aspire Premium. Dorothy is passionate about helping you unleash your potential through mindful movement and inspirational guidance to live the life you want to live.

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https://instagram.com/dorothyhenning.moves/

Ageing doesn’t have to mean a decline in movement and vitality. Meet Sue, who at 70 moves with more ease and grace than ever before. During her tenure as a Primary School Principal, Sue embarked on a transformative journey of discovering the profound connection between body and brain, revolutionising her understanding of pain management.

Now a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Sue founded ‘It’s in the Move’ to empower others with the tools to unlock pain-free movement and enhance their quality of life, through group classes and personalised consultations.

Beyond her practice, Sue is passionate about spreading the message of Choice, extending invitations to Retreats and Health and Wellness Festivals both locally and online. Join Sue on a journey of liberation and empowerment, where ageing becomes an opportunity for renewed vitality and freedom.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO THE LET’S GET REAL FESTIVAL WITH SUE’S LINK

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https://www.facebook.com/sue.vonthien

Website-

https://www.itsinthemove.com.au/

Are you stuck in pain and want to feel and move better, yet don’t quite know how to get there? 

Meet Lisa, a dedicated physical therapist and Feldenkrais Practitioner, whose personal journey defied medical prognoses to triumph over chronic back pain. Drawing from over two decades of expertise, she has empowered countless individuals to embark on their own transformative paths towards wellness through her innovative approach to movement therapy.

She knows firsthand the agony of being unable to pursue beloved activities due to pain. But now Lisa delights in riding horses and being able to dance (and nothing brings her a bigger smile than doing John Travolta-style partner hustle). 

Now, it’s Lisa’s mission to help you reclaim that same joy and ease in your life. Join us on a journey to discover how you can liberate yourself from pain and reignite your love for life. 

Follow Lisa Ponichter-Stanley

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https://www.facebook.com/lisa.ponichter.stanley

LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-ponichter-stanley-mpt-gcfp-84624928/

Website: 

https://www.awakeningmovements.com 

Dr. Kate Truitt is an award-winning clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist internationally recognized for her expertise in trauma, stress, and resilience. As the founder of the Truitt Institute and her clinical team at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, she integrates neuroscience into mental health trainings and seminars. She also serves as CEO of both the Amy Research Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles. 

Her voice in the mental health arena, with over 10 million social media viewers and readership, extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today and lead trainer for the United Nations and the United States Department of Defense. 

As the author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience and Keep Breathing, she is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health, advancing treatments, and fostering resilience worldwide.

And these are the links to her socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt

Lesley McLennan is a Feldenkrais practitioner with a diverse background, from teaching, performance,  arts administration, philanthropy, and writing.  The unifying themes of movement and accessibility have linked each stage of her professional career. Lesley co-authored Moving from the Inside Out, a book about 7 organising principles of movement designed to both introduce and deepen appreciation of the Feldenkrais Method.

Dr. Kate Truitt is an award-winning clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist internationally recognized for her expertise in trauma, stress, and resilience. As the founder of the Truitt Institute and her clinical team at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, she integrates neuroscience into mental health trainings and seminars. She also serves as CEO of both the Amy Research Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles. 

Her voice in the mental health arena, with over 10 million social media viewers and readership, extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today and lead trainer for the United Nations and the United States Department of Defense. 

As the author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience and Keep Breathing, she is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health, advancing treatments, and fostering resilience worldwide.

And these are the links to her socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt

Jenni is an Internationally accredited Trainer of both the Feldenkrais Method and Neurolinguistic Programming. Both these disciplines inform her interest in the facilitation of high-quality learning.

 She has worked with students, teachers, lecturers and presenters over many years to help them understand and value their own processes. They also discover how to work effectively with others, who style may be different. She knows that movement can be an accessible and safe way to explore the processes that lead to enhancements in our capacity to change how we  think, learn, lead and perform. 

Beginning her professional life as an engineer, Jenni moved into management, training, educational design and individual success coaching. She believes that having fun is a vital part of effective learning.

Jenni Is currently the Program Director of the Feldenkrais Institute of Australia and maintains a diverse private practice.