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Re: http://feldymentor.com/2372-2

Heather Beachum — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:13:47 -0000

Hi allison, I like #26 the best, but I think it looks more like a family photo than a professional one. I think #49 is the best, great color on you, professional, but approachable. #81 is also good for these reasons. I don't like #70, to direct, not approachable.

Re: http://feldymentor.com/2372-2

Ezmovement — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:07:05 -0000

I am going for 26 or 81. I feel like it something in the eyes. Those two seem to show the sparkle that I associate with you.

Re: Ideal Clients Bring Balance to Your Holistic Practice

Ssunfield — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:47:25 -0000

Never heard of a challenge?

Re: Celebrating that I AM Celebrating!

Allison Rapp — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:29:59 -0000

Thanks, Carmen!
Oh MY! -- Wouldn't it be an awesome world, if kids were accepted by each other and their teachers?? And if their strengths were valued and encouraged at least as much as their weaknesses were pointed out and pushed in their faces?

I'm going to miss you in April. I hope we'll see each other on one of your trips to Sacramento!
xo, Allisoni

Re: Celebrating that I AM Celebrating!

Allison Rapp — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:27 -0000

Thanks, Jesse... Same to you!

Re: To attract clients to your holistic practice, you may have make some changes

Allison Rapp — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:26:48 -0000

Hi, Alexandra, and thanks for joining the discussion!

You express a sentiment I’ve heard quite a bit in our world… that if a practitioner doesn’t have a practice, it’s somehow the person’s own fault and that he or she hasn’t embodied the work. The implication is that the practitioner just isn’t good enough, and that’s why it doesn’t work. The answer is always “you need more of the same” or if you really need to make a living — “go get a job.”

Embodying the work and building a practice are two different things that go hand-in-hand.

Not knowing how to build a practice is not the practitioner’s fault. In practitioner trainings of nearly every holistic variety, there’s very little time left over after teaching essential skills for that practice, so practice-buidling skills don’t get taught.

On the other hand, not knowing how to build a practice IS the practitioner’s problem and it can only be solved if the practitioner does something about it. My experience is that the first “something” that’s useful is not generally another certification or further study when people haven’t had time to practice enough to feel confident. Rather, what works well is learning how to use what we already know from our training in how we work with clients, in a new way that helps us get clients.

Moshe warned us frequently about how hard it is live life in the place where your perceived weaknesses rule your behavior. Then, you’re always playing catch-up and you’ll never feel good our about yourself. When you stay in the strengths of your own marketing style, it’s not so difficult to get clients, life is more fun, and so is your practice.

When you know how to get clients, you can take advantage of every advanced training, every new certification in a much more complete way, because you have people to practice your new skills with and embed them. Not only does this increase confidence, it increases your client base, and that drives self-esteem higher. It’s a win-win of the highest order.

Any practitioner who’s ready to learn the skills of building a practice can do it. Once learned, they last a lifetime, and they allow passion to drive action with the result that you finally can earn a living doing what you love.

Allison

Re: Celebrating that I AM Celebrating!

Carmen Sweeney-Rios — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:14:39 -0000

Awesome post, Allison!! Happy Belated Birthday :) I have to agree, that the assessment was quite an eye opener. I had no idea that it had the impact that it did on you. That makes me so very very happy for you. I think that the idea that we are all different and relate to each other differently depending on our style, is something that should be looked at further and used as far back as maybe elementary school. There would be less hurt feelings and a whole lot more feeling good about ourselves and our role in our communities/families/etc. As far as our ideal clients, I love what you say about them looking for "us" just as we are and not settling for less. I hadn't thought about it quite that way! Love it and love you for bringing it up :) Again, thanks for the post. Beautiful!!

Re: Celebrating that I AM Celebrating!

Movementlearningsystems — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:43:37 -0000

I'm very happy for you. May the coming year bring even more insight and joy.

Jesse

Re: To attract clients to your holistic practice, you may have make some changes

Alfons Grabher — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:53:20 -0000

Sometimes it's just the little things: the walls of the studio are dirty and need fresh paint, or the floor is dirty, or the studio is in the basement of a private home, or the teacher dresses in 20 year old clothes, or just sits there teaching from a sheet of paper. While loveable, this doesn't work in a world that is all about appearances and harsh competition. And "new clients" come from this world. After all, ppl in most countries even vote their countries' leader by how great his/her smile is, and not what they actually do or did so far.

Re: To attract clients to your holistic practice, you may have make some changes

Alexandra — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:11:59 -0000

Feldenkrais stands on it's own and if a practitioner cannot get a practice going, they do not embody the F. M. enough to pass it on. Do one of 2 things: Get to another profession. Or, do more ATM and practice what Ms. Rapp suggests: listen to the still small voice.

Re: Protected: Jumpstart Videos

Fariya Doctor — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:23:58 -0000

Definitely got that "sigh" from completing JS#4. Wow, what a great exercise.

Re: Protected: Jumpstart Videos

Vita Kolodny — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:36:21 -0000

Just finished the videos. Wow. I am blown away. Love the take home message that the responsibility is all mine to make my practice into what I want it to be. And that providing lots of value is what it is about. Thanks for the videos. Looking forward to starting the workbook.

Re: Holistic Practitioners Who Want to Build a Practice Need to Know 3 Things about Using Video

Tucsonfeldenkrais — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:21:18 -0000

Thanks, Alison! I always love reading your articles!

Re: How Long Does It Take You to Return Your Phone Calls!?

Allison Rapp — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:28:09 -0000

I have to admit that used to be my situation, too, Tammy! I finally figured out that I can't help the people who need me, if I don't pick up the phone and call them back. Before I could help them, I had to become the person they needed me to be -- seems like that's the on-going theme, doesn't it ;) ?

Re: Feldenkrais Practitioners — Build confidence in your practice skills by teaching Awareness Through Movement!

Allison Rapp — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:25:52 -0000

Great, Tammy! Ii'd love to hear how you like them, how you use them, how they help you think about FI.
Allison

Re: How Long Does It Take You to Return Your Phone Calls!?

Tucsonfeldenkrais — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:29:06 -0000

Thank you! This is something I have to really discipline myself on-- I tend to have a little "phone phobia"!

Re: Feldenkrais Practitioners — Build confidence in your practice skills by teaching Awareness Through Movement!

Tucsonfeldenkrais — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:27:30 -0000

Okay, I just ordered the Bruce ATMs-- thanks for pointing me in a clear direction!

Re: Feldenkrais Practitioners — Build confidence in your practice skills by teaching Awareness Through Movement!

David Sullivan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:38:36 -0000

Thanks Alison

Re: Holistic Practitioners — want to build a practice? Watch Starbucks®

Amelia — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:57:33 -0000

Hi Allison,
Thanks for building this website.I am currently training to be an Anat Baniel Practitioner, and while I am largely doing it out of personal need, the question of gee can i really make it as a practitioner, and how many people actually make it out there after the training has really been nagging at me. It is a large financial investment, and I'm glad you're out here to provide support to help those of us who want to build businesses do it. I have two more years before I am certified. I do not have a background in physical therapy. What can I do now to further my career as a practitioner?

Re: Using the Internet to Build Your Business – How Leaving a Comment Helps

Shira Salzberg — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:20:20 -0000

I am loving all that I'm learning from you. Thank you.

Re: Using the Internet to Build Your Business – How Leaving a Comment Helps

Daniela Agazzi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:41:17 -0000

Thank you very much Allison, for this suggestion... I am learning....

www.progettofeldenkrais.it

Re: Have you ever declared, “Enough with the Excuses!”?

Lynda-Ross Vega — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:08:33 -0000

Great template! Just reviewing it helped me put some perspective on the ideas bubbling around in my head. I'm setting aside some time later this week to put pen to paper - thanks for the suggestion and the very usable template!

Re: Protected: Heart to Heart

Michael Ryan — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:48:28 -0000

Hi Allison I too am unable to download the 1st Video Demo w/ Petra to iTunes as well as the video with Hope re details. They read as an mp4file and apparently that is not compatible with Quick time or iTunes. The other 2 videos have downloaded so I can save them, just not the 2 above. Odd. As I imagine we will not have access to the website after the course ends on Oct 11 I would like to be able to have access to all the wonderful materials you have made available for us for long term study. Thanks !

Re: Protected: Heart to Heart

Marpol2 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:09:48 -0000

Hi Allison,

I am unable to save the first Video Demo with Petra to iTunes. Would you please have someone look into it? I have been able to download the rest and appreciate being able to watch them on my iPod. Thank you .

Re: Protected: Heart to Heart

Allison Rapp — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:35:40 -0000

Valerie, I'm so glad it was helpful! Practicing with as many people as you can is the key to being able to do it without thinking!