The Rubenfeld Synergy Method
Often emotional concerns manifest in our bodies as tension and stress. Suppressed or denied emotions do not go away. Remaining inside the body and psyche they affect our health and well-being. Long term stress can develop into chronic disease. Exploring the source of that stress can help return the body to its natural balance.
Behind our tension, aches, fatigue or depression there is often a story. In Rubenfeld Synergy a client's stories are discovered and explored. Through light, non-invasive touch and simultaneous dialogue the body is allowed to release its habitual holding patterns. The Rubenfeld Synergy Method opens a gateway to conscious choices about how we live – with ourselves, our family and in the world.
The Founder
T he Rubenfeld Synergy Method was created over 40 years ago by Ilana Rubenfeld, a pioneer in body-mind integration. She trained extensively with Moshe Feldenkrais, with Fritz and Lara Perls in Gestalt Therapy, and was an Alexander Technique teacher. Ilana has subsequently led thousands of workshops through the world, and is the author of numerous publications.
Benefits
The Rubenfeld Synergy Method facilitates the changes you want in your life. Some of the benefits others have enjoyed are:
- Resolution of painful issues and experiences
- Increased inner peace and calm
- Greater self-esteem
- Recovery from physical and/or emotional trauma
- Improved personal and business relationships
- Maintenance of physical/emotional health and well-being
- Better management of stress
- Living more from conscious choice than from habit
- Bringing more joy and celebration into one's life
- Increased acceptance of one's body
A Session
A Rubenfeld Synergy session is conducted with the client fully clothed, lying on a cushioned table, and typically lasts about 45 minutes. The number and frequency of sessions is determined by a client's needs.
Synergists do not fix, adjust, or cure, but rather create a safe environment where clients can take responsibility for his or her own change. A Synergist is a facilitator and co-creator in that process.
In Synergy, a client becomes aware of his or her body's story through touch. Connected feelings are simultaneously verbalized with the Synergist. As stories uncover and are explored, understanding, change and growth can take place. And with understanding most often comes alleviation of symptoms. Additionally, for many of us, reconnecting to our body's wisdom reconnects us spiritually to our own sacredness.