Named after Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. Who was born in Russia, was a scientist, mechanical engineer, educator and judo expert, the Feldenkrais method was developed after he was injured. Dr. Feldenkrais suffered a knee injury and was told he had a 50 percent chance for recovery and possibly would be in a wheelchair. He was not happy with this prognosis and the treatments available to him and developed a program of therapeutic movement that he taught to other people. Based on bio-mechanics and physics and an understanding of physiology and the mind body connection he created the Feldenkrais Method. Using gentle movements practitioners direct attention with the aim of increasing range of motion, improved flexibility and the capacity for efficient and graceful movement.