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| FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Can Feldenkrais®
Help My Condition? _____________________________ Can Feldenkrais® Help My Condition? Click here to access my Blog stevehamlin.blogspot.com, there you will find my thinking and ways of working, along with many stories, helpful hints and ideas. If your condition is not listed, find something similar, and you will get the idea. I tell all my clients that 3 sessions is enough time to determine if I can help you. If you have not received substantial relief within 3 days, then I am not for you. My experience has been that very rarely – once or twice every 5 years – is that the case. Feldenkrais® involvement is an adventure, and requires participation and even transformation, eventually. Also see my “What My Clients Say About Me” page. It may not give the kind of quick results you are looking for. It is very gentle, you cannot get hurt, and you have nothing to lose by trying it out, except a little time and money. I use a sliding scale. My preferred fee is $90.00, but I do have some clients at less. I prefer that you see me as long as it takes for you to find total relief, and for you to fully understand how to stay out of trouble in the future. That will depend on your ability to pay, what you think I am worth, and how long we need to work. I always trust the judgment of my clients on this. This works for me. I’ve found that this sort of open, no-judgment payment option works well for both me and my clients. This sort of win-win arrangement, with full trust and confidence on both sides – with both sides in integrity about the matter – makes for “good energy” and very good results come from work done with that sort of arrangement. Most
of my clients come just once a week. I notice setbacks if a week
is skipped, especially for those still in pain (most of my continuing
clients are no longer in pain, they keep coming because they enjoy
it and benefit in other ways). If you can afford it, twice a week
would be even better, or even three times a week. We can get some
serious work accomplished like that. If you just had an accident
or bad fall, and are badly out of alignment, I will want to see
you every day for several days, until proper alignment is restored
and most pain is gone – provided that any soft tissue involvement
has fully healed. How Long is the First Session? Usually 90 minutes to two hours. Please book a longer session the first time you see me. I do not charge for the extra time, but it is necessary for me to give you an overview, to give you an estimation of how long it might take to help you, and offer certain hints and movements that will help you, even before we begin working. This takes a lot of talking, and this is only done during the first session. After that, I work mostly in silence. How Long Is a Regular Session? I
am committed to giving you 50 minutes of my full attention. That
is a standard, professional hour. Often I will work longer, even
going overtime beyond 60 minutes, but that is not the standard you
should expect. I will do that if I need to finish what I am doing,
or your pain has not improved in the hour, or for some other reason.
When I have clients back-to-back, 50 minutes, and even 45 occasionally,
will be the norm. Can I Talk During the Sessions? Yes, certainly. It is especially helpful to discuss what is happening at that moment. To be distracted by idle chatter – sometimes it is useful, to get acquainted, or if there is just something that has to be said for whatever reason – but generally I do better work in silence. It goes deeper and results last longer. It is your choice, and mine as well. Often, however, I will need to explain what I am doing, to continue the process of somatic education, that will bring you to the point where you pain is totally gone, and you know how to keep it that way. Any kind of loose clothing. Athletic sweats are great. Do not wear a dress. Slacks for women, but please, no blue jeans. They are too thick, and the rivets make the work difficult over those areas. Yes, that is never a problem. When is the Best Time of the Day to Come? Personally, I do my best work in the mornings, when I am fresh. But, most of my clients come in the evening, after work. It is harder to get appointments then. If you can do early morning, even as early as 7:00 AM, that is good for me too. I like early morning. Lessons have an ongoing effect, and the time of day they are received is not crucial. Lessons late at night can especially help you sleep and unwind from the day. Lessons in the morning can help you maintain a better body organization and awareness while at work. What is Your Cancellation or Late-Arrival Policy? Because my overhead is low, I do not charge for the session if you cancel at the last minute, provided it is not a common event. If you want to pay me for my time anyway, of course I will take it. If you are late because of traffic, I understand that too, and will see you for a full hour, unless I have a client scheduled right after you, as is often the case. But of course I prefer that you plan your schedule to allow for heavy traffic, and to still arrive on time. Should I Continue Seeing My Physical Therapist, Chiropractor or Massage Therapist? Is it OK to see you right after Chiropractic? I prefer that you see me before Chiropractic. Your adjustment will be easier, and will hold better. After an adjustment, your body has had so much input, that further input, or somatic learning, can be problematic – it won’t happen as easily (it’s not that you could be harmed). You’ll need to see me for several sessions before I could even venture an opinion about whether you should or should not continue to see other professionals – which I will do, if you ask me. There will always be pros and cons, but really, it’s your decision. |