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Public Programs & Practitioner Training

ABM®NeuroMovement® Courses,
How to Become a Practitioner & 
Practitioner Continuing Education Programs


ABM® NeuroMovement®
 Programs were masterfully designed by Anat Baniel. Learn the skills to apply neuroplasticity principles that can powerfully improve the lives of others and your own.  

  • Explore NeuroMovement® with free courses and lectures.
  • Parents, professionals and caregivers - learn to connect with any child in new ways by taking  From Fixing to Connecting (FFTC) —an inspiring program offered by authorized providers licensed by Movement Coordination and Learning, Inc. (MCL).
  • ABMNM® Basic Practitioner Training is open to the public (yes, you can become a practitioner!), providing in-depth education. Participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with adults. 
    • Offered by authorized providers licensed by MCL
  • Continuing Education Mastery Programs for ABMNM® Practitioners continue their learning through mastery programs to work with children with additional needs, aging population, sports and high performers. 
    • Offered by authorized providers licensed by MCL. 
 

 

General Public Courses

 

The following Courses are open to the public: 

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.

Offered by the Association. 

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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.

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

 

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Continuing Education Programs for
ABMNM® Practitioners

The following advanced courses are designed for certified ABMNM® Practitioners to deepen their understanding of NeuroMovement® and expanding their capacity to work effectively with diverse populations.

Children's Mastery

4 Segments In-Person

Once graduated from the ABMNM® Basic Training, ABMNM® Practitioners can take the Continuing Education Program, Children's Mastery Training, which 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.  

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

Vitality & Anti-Aging Mastery

3 Segments Online Self Study & LiVE Calls

In this Continuing Education Program, ABMNM® for Vitality and Anti-Aging, taken after Children's Mastery, Practitioners 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.

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

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. High Performers Mastery Continuing Education Program is taken after the Vitality and Anti-Aging Mastery. In this program, practitioners continue to advance their skills to access the brain’s enormous, lifelong potential to create new connections and patterns leading to new possibilities that weren’t there before.

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

 
 

 

Supplemental Practitioner Courses

Prelude Program: Working with Children

1 Module Online Self Study & LIVE Calls

This program is offered to any ABMNM® Practitioner. 

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.

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

At Home Coaching

2 Modules:  Online Self Study & LIVE Calls

This program is offered to ABMNM® Practitioners who have completed the Children's Mastery Program.

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.

Offered by independent providers licensed by Movement Coordination Learning, Inc.

Wednesday Wonderings

60-Min Monthly LIVE Calls  Currently on Break

Hosted by ABMNM® Faculty and enriched by the experiences of practitioners, Wednesday Wonderings is a space inspired by the voices of others. On select months, 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 ABMNM services provided 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."

Team of ABMNM® Teachers

Anat Baniel

Educational Consultant

Carole Keefe

Trainer

Deb Loest-Deppe

Trainer

Lara Gillease

Trainer

Neil Sharp

Trainer

Sharon Oliensis

Trainer

Sharon Tomsky

Trainer

Beril Tockan

Assistant Trainer

Gail Rinn

Assistant Trainer

Michelle Vine

Assistant Trainer

Alisa Franklin

Assistant 

Andrew Tarr

Assistant 

Donna Messinger

Assistant 

Joanna Cutler

Assistant 

Linda Tazberikova

Assistant 

Mike Waefler

Assistant 

Paige Clark

Assistant 

SeyMore Bones

Model

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.