Feldenkrais Professional Training Program in Italy
Monferrato 4 International (2027-2030)

Mara Fusero is an internationally renowned Feldenkrais Method® Trainer with over 35 years of experience in somatic education. Graduating in Paris in 1988 from the first European training program ("Paris 1"), she became a certified Trainer in 2010.

Her professional profile is anchored in a solid academic foundation: as a Physical Therapist and Psychologist, she integrates a deep knowledge of functional anatomy into her teaching without losing the emotional and mental aspects. She is also a certified Jeremy Krauss Approach (JKA) teacher, a Bones for Life (Ruty Alon) Trainer, and a pelvic floor specialist (Periné, Integración y Movimiento).

A founding member of the Italian Association of Teachers of the Feldenkrais Method (AIIMF), Mara directs several professional training programs across Italy and Spain, and teaches internationally as a guest Trainer in other courses.

Her educational style stands out for its pragmatic and precise approach, designed to make the integration of the method immediate in daily life. She guides students with an contagious energy, fostering a "beginner's mind" that transforms every lesson into a process of continuous discovery and curiosity. She lives and works between Milan, where she runs her historic Feldenkrais centre, and Vignale Monferrato, the host location for the new international training program.

Christoph Habegger is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer based in Vienna, having completed his professional training in Lewes, England, in 1999. His approach to somatic education is profoundly influenced by a strong artistic background as a professional actor and singer, graduated from the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna.

A specialist in the functional relationship between voice, breath, and movement, Christoph is a certified trainer of the Atem-Tonus-Ton® method. He is also a certified Embodied Life Guide (under the school of Russell Delman), where he integrates the Feldenkrais Method with meditation and focusing practices.

Currently a faculty member at the Anton Bruckner Private University for Music, Drama, and Dance in Linz, he directs professional training programs in Zurich and Ljubljana, and regularly teaches in international trainings across Europe and Asia. His specific expertise makes him a leading figure for somatic work applied to the performing arts and stage presence.

Scott Clark is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer since 2016, based in London. Originally from New Mexico, he came to the method following a degree in mathematics and an extensive international career as a professional dancer and choreographer.

After graduating from the first professional training program in London in 1990, Scott has dedicated himself entirely to teaching the method since 1997. His vast experience has led him to teach in training programs worldwide, as well as organizing and directing trainings in the British capital and France.

Drawing from his artistic background, Scott has developed a specific interest in working with performing artists—musicians, actors, and dancers—helping them refine their expression and overall conditioning. A passionate enthusiast of early music, he plays the viola da gamba, bringing a distinct sensitivity for listening and the rhythm of movement into his teaching.

Raz Ori is a Tel Aviv-based Feldenkrais Method® Trainer who graduated in 2001 under the guidance of Jeremy Krauss. He further deepened his training by studying for two years with Yochanan Rywerant, one of Moshe Feldenkrais's earliest and closest collaborators.

Serving as the Educational Director for professional training programs in Ann Arbor (Michigan) and Palermo, Raz brings an extraordinary clinical background to the faculty. He spent 15 years working in integrative medicine and at the Sheba Medical Centre, treating war veterans suffering from chronic pain, brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

An expert practitioner of the Jeremy Krauss Approach (JKA), Raz dedicates a significant part of his practice to working with special needs children. He teaches regularly in international programs across Israel, Europe, the United States, and South Korea, bringing a profound perspective to the course that addresses complex neurological and rehabilitative challenges with exceptional sensitivity and competence.

Julie Peck is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer since 2003, based in Perth, Australia. Graduating in Sydney in 1990 and backed by a solid background in physical therapy, Julie has dedicated the last 25 years to refining her understanding of the method, becoming a benchmark figure within the international community.

Co-author of the recent book “Moving From the Inside Out”, Julie is widely recognized for her collaborative approach with both colleagues and students. In her private practice, she works with a diverse clientele—an ongoing experience that constantly feeds into her teaching at both professional training programs and advanced seminars worldwide.

Her educational mission is to help students cultivate their own passion and discover their unique "personal signature" in teaching. Her mentorship empowers trainees to direct their own discoveries, transforming the educational path into a lifelong journey of continuous, conscious learning.

Martin Mosimann is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer based in Biel, Switzerland, who has been teaching since 1995. A leading figure in professional training within his home country, he has organized and coordinated the professional training programs in Biel since 2002, the year of the first Swiss training.

In addition to serving as Educational Director for the Lisbon training program, Martin brings a solid background as a physical therapist. His personal experiences as an athlete and a father deeply enriches his teaching style, giving it a practical, human, and compassionate quality.

For over twenty years, he has dedicated himself to expanding the method globally, leading public workshops and advanced specialization courses for professionals.

Christine Barrat is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer since 2014, whose professional journey began in 1992 after graduating from the Rome training program directed by Carl Ginsburg.

As founder and director of the IFELD training institute in Lyon, Christine teaches in numerous professional courses throughout France and abroad. Her background as a kinesiologist provides her with an excellent foundation in anatomy, physiology, and movement analysis, allowing her to blend scientific rigor with a holistic view of the human being. Over the years, she has deepened her understanding of the method's pedagogy by collaborating with world-renowned trainers and mentoring numerous student cohorts through their four-year training journeys.

An eclectic and curious personality, Christine has integrated experience from various disciplines into her practice, including music, dance, photography, Aikido, and alpine skiing. Since 2006, she has dedicated particular attention to the study of Argentine Tango, exploring the deep connections between the Feldenkrais Method and partner dancing. Thanks to her international experience, Christine brings a rich, dynamic, and experiential educational perspective to the training course.

Francesco Ambrosio is a certified Feldenkrais Method® Trainer, psychologist, and psychotherapist. Having trained under the direction of Ruthy Alon and graduating in 1997, he represents one of the benchmark figures for the method in Italy, having served two terms as President of the Italian Association of Teachers of the Feldenkrais Method (AIIMF).

His professional practice is distinguished by deep academic research and extensive publication. He is the author of the book “Il Metodo Feldenkrais” (Xenia Edizioni), a foundational text highly regarded for the clarity with which it introduces the discipline to the public. He has also edited the Italian translations of some of Moshe Feldenkrais seminars.

Founder of the Centro Feldenkrais – Studio e Ricerca in Florence, Francesco has brought his teaching to international contexts. His ability to integrate a psychotherapeutic perspective with somatic practice offers students a unique insight into the mind-body connection and the pedagogy of movement.

David Zemach-Bersin is one of the most highly respected and experienced Feldenkrais Method® Trainers in the world. He was among Moshe Feldenkrais’s first American students, studying directly with him for over ten years (from 1973 to 1984) across the United States, England, and Israel, and graduating from the historic first San Francisco training program in 1977.

Internationally recognized for his extraordinary mastery of the method, David has dedicated nearly fifty years to preserving and sharing the founder's original teachings. He has served as President of the Feldenkrais Guild® and is the co-founder of institutions such as Feldenkrais Resources and the Feldenkrais Institute of New York.

In addition to his extensive training under Feldenkrais, David holds specialized studies in physiological psychology and further deepened his somatic practice with Gaby Yaron. He is the co-author of the book “Relaxercise” and the creator of numerous successful audio programs. Through the Feldenkrais Access platform, he continues to train and mentor new generations of practitioners worldwide, bringing a direct pedagogical legacy and a profound understanding of neuroplasticity applied to movement into the training course.

Ettore Porcari is an experienced teacher of the method who has been working within our training programs since 1998, building unique expertise in managing and supporting future practitioners. A certified Feldenkrais Method® teacher since 1992, Ettore arrived at this discipline following a career as professional football player that was cut short by knee injuries. This turning point inspired him to look for a vision of the human being based on functional organization and self-awareness, rather than mere muscular mechanics.

His background is further enriched by the practice of martial arts (Mei Hua Zhuang) and professional expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine and massophysiotherapy. Throughout the training program, Ettore offers students his profound experience in Functional Integration®, with a particular focus on its application to the worlds of sports and physical performance. He lives and works between Milan and the heart of the Monferrato region, where he manages the estate that hosts the training course, personally cultivating the connection between the territory, nature, and the students' educational journey.

Certified Feldenkrais Method® teacher and Administrator of FELDENKRAIS Movimento e Funzione S.r.l., Agnese grew up in a family of Feldenkrais practitioners. Her personal path spans from circus arts in her youth to her current engagement with Ido Portal’s Movement Culture. This unique synergy allows her to blend somatic awareness with more intense physical challenges, enriching the Feldenkrais Method with a cross-disciplinary vision of movement culture.

Thanks to a Master’s degree in Translation earned in the United Kingdom, Agnese serves as the official translator for the course. Her dual identity as both a Feldenkrais teacher and a professional translator guarantees precision and accuracy in conveying the technical, anatomical, and somatic vocabulary of the method.

Within the training program, she manages the organizational direction and supports students as a Mentor, facilitating the learning process within a setting of international excellence.