A way forward

For three decades, I have overseen Feldenkrais teacher training programs in the United States and Europe, serving as both educational director and administrator. As the director, I designed the curriculum, managed faculty, and supported trainees, while as the administrator, I handled advertising, logistics, finances, and operations. 

Once life started returning to normal from the pandemic and I was making progress recovering from cancer, I realized I no longer had any desire to do both jobs. Talking with a friend about what I want to do in the future, I declared, “I no longer want to put on the circus just to be in the show.”  

My realization was instantaneous; finding a way forward was not. There were a few false starts along the way. We finally found the perfect partner to work with: Panta Rhei, one of Europe’s foremost osteopathic training centers. I am excited to inform you that Caro van Iersel and I will co-direct a new teacher training program — our sixth! — at their modern, inviting training facilities in the south of the Netherlands.