Become ABM®NeuroMovement® Practitioner
ABM®NeuroMovement® Practitioner Training:
NeuorMovement® courses were masterfully designed by Anat Baniel, and most are required to be taken in order as a direct continuation in understanding, learning, and applying this work with ourselves and our clients.
To become a practitioner, you begin with the Basic Training. Those wanting a smaller first step can explore the work through the From Fixing to Connecting Course (FFTC)—an inspiring introduction—though it is not required before enrolling in the Basic Program.
How the Association Helps
Our Association provides clear, up-to-date guidance on the training pathway and helps prospective students understand the typical course sequence.
The following courses are offered by independent authorized providers: Basic Training, Children’s Mastery Training, Vitality & Anti-Aging, High Performers. The Association offers supplemental courses such as From Fixing to Connecting, Children’s Prelude, and At Home Coaching. Course availability may vary. Participants who complete the Basic and Mastery Practitioner Programs, as noted below, receive a Certificate of Completion, and have the option to sign Licensing Agreements with MCL for use of the trademarks. The Wednesday Wonderings Program is provided to ABM®NeuroMovement® practitioners by the ABM® NeuroMovement® Association Intl.
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Practitioner Path
Basic Practitioner Training
10 Segments In-Person, Online Self Study & LIVE Calls
The ABMNM Basic Training offers a rich “toolbox” of techniques and theory for meaningful work with adults—whether you’re an experienced professional or a beginner eager to learn. Designed for those interested in the ABMNM approach and sharing it professionally as a certified Practitioner, it also lays the foundation for advanced trainings. As the first step in the practitioner path, it provides essential skills and knowledge before moving on to advanced courses.
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From Fixing to Connecting
1 Module: 12-Weeks Online Self Study & LIVE Calls
In the From Fixing to Connecting (FFTC) course you will learn tools to use in your everyday life that utilize the concepts of the 9 Essentials to connect in a respectful, loving way that fosters unexpected growth.
This course is designed for families, therapists, care providers, healthcare providers, and teachers who interact with children of all levels and needs.
This course can be taken at any time, by anyone. It is a perfect course to take while waiting for the next basic training to begin but is not a requirement for it.
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Working with Children Mastery
4 Segments In-Person
The Children's Mastery Training is the most in-demand course — the cornerstone of ABMNM®’s global recognition, trusted reputation, and support from leading neuroscientists, equipping practitioners with specialized skills to work with children.
In this program you'll learn tools, that help create optimal conditions for a child’s brain to thrive and to become effective learners—growing in movement, thinking, and problem-solving.
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Vitality & Anti-Aging Mastery
3 Segments Online Self Study & LiVE Calls
In the Continuing Education Program, ABMNM® for Vitality and Anti-Aging, you’ll learn gentle, science-based techniques specifically for working with older adults and those limited by trauma or illness. You’ll gain the skills to support a wide range of conditions, including back, neck, and joint pain; limited mobility and balance; reduced strength and stamina; arthritis; chronic or degenerative illnesses; hip and knee replacements; cognitive decline; and loss of vitality and joy.
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High Performers Mastery
2 Segments Online Self Study & LIVE Calls
There is always room to reach the next level of skill for any high performer—a musician, an athlete, an artist, a CEO, a leader, a teacher, or a writer. This is made possible when we can access the brain’s enormous, lifelong potential to create new connections and patterns leading to new possibilities that weren’t there before. And this is what the advanced continuing education program ABM® NeuroMovement® for Working with High Performers teaches.
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Childrens Prelude
1 Module Online Self Study & LIVE Calls
In the early 1980s, Anat began working with children with special needs. Observing Moshe Feldenkrais early in her career—without explanation, discussion, or pressure to perform—deeply shaped her approach. This immersive, goal-free learning experience became the foundation of her creativity and work.
Today, Anat offers her graduates the same opportunity for absorption, observation, and discovery.
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At Home Coaching
2 Modules: Online Self Study & LIVE Calls
In the At Home Coaching program, introduced in 2020, you will learn to guide parents, care providers, and other family members to use the 9 Essentials and observations. The sessions focus on coaching the caregiver to interact with the child in ways that awaken the child's or adult's learning capacity. This allows them to apply the method in their daily lives. Coaching can happen in the comfort of a client's own home, or another facility, removing the need for travel.
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Wednesday Wonderings
60-Min Monthly LIVE Calls Online
Hosted by our teaching staff and enriched by the experiences of practitioners, Wednesday Wonderings is a space inspired by the voices of others. Each week, the community gathers to share ideas, gain support, and engage in meaningful learning—while staying connected to current events and to one another to enhance the service we provide to the public.
Our Students Share
~ Alice L., Pediatric Occupational Therapist
“I’m experiencing emotional and physical changes big time… feeling like a new world has opened up to me.”
~ Birgit J., Trainee & Yoga Instructor
“The most exciting and interesting thing I’ve ever experienced! I thought meeting 100 people at once would be overwhelming,
but I feel at home, welcome and safe. I don’t want to leave.”
~ Lorrie J., Graphic Designer & Mother of child with cerebral palsy
"My daughter could not walk; now she's running, jumping, and talking.
I'm going to change rehab in Canada!"
~ Nadia V., ABMNM® Practitioner Trainee
“By the end of the first day I was convinced I made the right choice to join the training.”
~ Robyn R., ABMNM® Practitioner Trainee
“Super inspiring! I feel I am on a path towards fulfillment and leaving worries behind.
I learned way more than I thought possible and am ‘hungry’ for more.”
~ Mary L., ABMNM® Practitioner Trainee
“The Nine Essentials were brilliant.
These can apply to everything in life.
Now I have the tools to support ongoing change forever.”
~ Shannon K., ABMNM® Children with Special Needs Practitioner
“I was just blown away by how much MORE I learned doing the segment online.
I had the freedom to do it when I could and go back over it.
It just helped so much....It was wonderful. I’m thrilled that you’re
doing this blended Practitioner training. I’m IN!!!”
~ Neil Sharp, MD, MA, ABMNM® Practitioner, Trainer
"Part of Anat's genius is her ability to teach this extraordinary work to others."
~ Ivana G., Trainee
“This segment was wonderful, intense, and called me deeper to self-awareness.
I am able to see and feel more. My gratitude is greater and life is richer.”
~ Aila H., Trainee,
Speech Language Pathologist
"This method changed my whole idea about the brain.
It is the best decision I ever made to take this training,
to help children physically, mentally, and emotionally."
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ABM®NeuroMovement® is not a medical modality and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician, or other qualified healthcare providers, with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, treatment, or if you seek to discontinue current treatment/s. As each adult and child is unique, results and outcomes are not guaranteed and may vary.
