The Trager® Approach

We thrive with movement

The bumps, scars, trauma and resistance that we collect along our journey of life, both emotionally and physically, show up in the tissue of our body as holding patterns that cause restriction, discomfort, pain, and disease. Releasing these holding patterns creates more ease and flow with movement, awakening possibility and refreshing our vitality.

You are met where you are

The Trager® Approach to Movement was developed by Dr. Milton Trager, one of the 20th century pioneers in movement education. Milton Trager was a medical doctor and a somatic educator, specializing in body learning. He was a contemporary of F. Matthias Alexander, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Ida Rolf. The Trager Approach uses gentle, rhythmic, and natural rocking movements to explore where there is movement, however limited it may be. The exploration starts with movement that is available and authentic in the moment. There is no manipulation, no force, and no fixing. Rather, the approach is suggestive and supportive. Restrictions are released with ease to create space for more movement.

Keep exploring

Mentastics® are self-care movements guided by the Trager principles of inquiry, ease and exploration. Practicing mentastics reinforces the effects of the session and supports your relationship to movement in everyday life.

Can the Trager Approach to Movement Address your Needs?

Clients seek Trager for a wide range of issues from stress relief to chronic or disease induced mobility issues, as well as to enhance athletic and artistic performance.
I have treated many physical mobility issues such as stiff neck, frozen shoulder, headaches, tight back, stress related tightness and injuries, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, trauma, and non-acute injuries. I have also used Trager with clients dealing with a feeling of malaise, disconnection, anxiety or depression. Clients express a sense of relief and improvement in their over-all sense of well-being.

Moving True

With gentle movement, restrictions release to create space for you to move with more ease and flow, increasing mobility, vitality and pleasure.