Behind Movement Mastery

What is the essence of Movement Mastery? Simply, the intrinsic value of movement.

Learning about movement principles may provide the theoretical concepts regarding what we know about movement. However, actually doing the movements provides opportunity for embodiment – first-hand, direct experience of knowing in, and through, the body – involving how we know the body. 

The essence of Movement Mastery is personal embodiment and growth through self-awareness and self-knowledge of the body through skilful movement – movement from the inside out – so we experience embodied learning, leading to embodied knowing, bringing about embodied growth. Growth regarding your movement capability. This is at the heart of everything we offer at Movement Mastery. 

And in Practitioner Mastery…

As an Osteopath or manual therapist you can learn how to guide your patients through this same process of self-discovery, either face to face or online. This will involve developing the skills to identify movement patterns in order to modify them appropriately for each individual, and to progress successfully. Individually prescribed exercises then become a valuable element within your overall treatment approach for ongoing benefit for your patients.

Alan Williams is an experienced Osteopath, Naturopath, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Practitioner of Pilates for Rehabilitation, and Certified CHEK Exercise Coach. Alan has been in clinical osteopathic practice for nearly 30 years, and has lectured Osteopathic Medicine since 1996 at five different Osteopathic institutions. He currently lectures osteopathic technique and is a senior clinic tutor at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, in London.

Alan also has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Movement Studies, Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education, and PGCE in Physical Education. He has lectured Human Movement Studies and Physical Education at undergraduate degree level, and has taught as Principal Educator for Polestar Pilates (UK) Rehabilitation Series. He has taught yoga classes, pilates classes (mat and apparatus based), and individual and small group rehabilitation and movement sessions for patients with various musculoskeletal conditions.

A personal note: A life-long passion for movement and exercise has always guided everything I do, both personally and professionally, and when combined with Osteopathy to encourage more skilful and natural movement, it offers a great opportunity to achieve profound results. Practice wisely and safely with expert guidance and experience the benefits of Movement Mastery – The Art of Moving Skilfully.