Frequently Asked Questions

Individual lessons offer the fastest and most personalized progress. For adults, you'll lie fully clothed on a low, comfortable table while I use gentle, precise movements to help your brain discover new options for easier movement. I'll guide your attention to how your body moves, helping your brain reorganize for more ease and efficiency.

For children, sessions are playful and adapted to their age, condition, and energy level. I follow your child's lead, using engaging activities and gentle touch to help their brain discover how their body can move in new ways.

Many people, both children and adults, experience noticeable improvements after a single session, including pain relief, greater flexibility, improved balance, and overall comfort.

Group Movement Lessons involve slow, gentle movements with guided verbal instructions. These sessions are designed to improve movement efficiency through mindful attention and help your brain create new, more effective movement patterns. They include rest periods to allow for deeper learning and integration.

Movements are often done lying down or sitting but can be adapted to your comfort level. Accommodations are available for different abilities. There is no exercise, no stretching, and nothing forceful or physically strenuous.

This is a brain-based approach, not a workout, so effort is replaced with attention and awareness. Some people feel surprisingly tired afterward, not from physical exertion, but because the brain has been working in new ways. This is normal and often followed by deeper rest, a sense of calm, or a renewed burst of energy.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as yoga pants or long pants, and clean socks (shoes will be removed). Avoid tight clothing, skirts, low-cut tops, or anything restrictive. Please do not wear perfume or scented lotions.

For children's sessions, make sure your child is well-fed before the lesson and bring a snack for afterward. The brain uses a lot of energy when learning new things, and children often get hungry after a session.

Here are a few things you can do after your lesson to help integrate the changes:

• Take a short walk to help your brain and body integrate the changes. Moving in a real-world context right after a lesson gives your system a chance to apply and reinforce new patterns.
• Stay curious about how you move throughout the day. Notice even the smallest shifts in comfort, mood, energy, or ease of movement. Paying attention helps your brain solidify new patterns.
• Ease back into activities gradually. It's common to feel so much better after a lesson that you want to dive back into everything at full speed. But giving yourself time helps reinforce new neural connections before old patterns sneak back in.
• Before bed, revisit the lesson in your mind. Gently visualize the movements you explored, imagining them with ease and fluidity. This simple practice can be a peaceful way to wind down and fall asleep faster.
• Stay consistent. Regular lessons help reinforce positive changes so they become your new normal.

Unlike many traditional therapies that focus on "fixing" the area of pain or difficulty through repetition and effort, this brain-centered approach works by engaging the entire nervous system, not just the problem spot.

Pain or limitation often reflects deeper patterns of disorganization throughout the body. Instead of isolating the issue, this approach helps the brain create new, more efficient connections that improve how the whole body works together.

By gently redirecting attention and movement, we support the brain's natural ability to reorganize, adapt, and improve function, often leading to surprising and lasting changes that go far beyond the original concern.

This work is for anyone looking to improve mobility, reduce pain, or enhance physical performance. People come for a wide variety of reasons, including:

• Active individuals who want to move more efficiently and comfortably
• People experiencing stiffness, pain, or limited mobility looking for more freedom in movement
• Those recovering from injuries, strokes, or surgeries, or seeking alternatives to surgery
• Individuals who feel clumsy or uncoordinated and want better body awareness
• High performers (athletes, dancers, musicians) aiming to reduce pain and enhance movement efficiency
• Older adults who want to prevent falls and stay active
• People with neurological conditions (Parkinson's, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain injury)
• Parents of children with developmental delays, autism, scoliosis, or muscle tone concerns

If you're unsure whether this is right for you or your child, book a free 15-minute discovery call and we'll talk about your specific situation.

For adults, consistent lessons can lead to better balance, coordination, and flexibility; less pain and tension; increased energy and sense of well-being; greater ease in daily activities; improved ability to enjoy favorite activities and learn new skills; and clearer thinking and sharper mental focus.

For children, ongoing lessons support greater mobility and coordination; improved posture, balance, and body awareness; enhanced verbal skills; cognitive growth and clearer thinking; boosted confidence and self-esteem; stronger learning abilities; increased independence in daily activities; better emotional regulation; and more restful sleep.

Each person's progress is unique, but changes often build over time for lasting transformation. Every child has their own pace, needs, and challenges, so the timing of visible changes may vary. Staying patient, positive, and meeting your child exactly where they are in each moment is key to supporting meaningful growth.

For children, I recommend an intensive approach: 4 to 10 lessons over 1 to 2 weeks (for example, over a weekend or school break), with two lessons per day and at least a 1-hour break between sessions. Each lesson lasts 20 to 45 minutes depending on your child's age and attention span.

This is followed by a month-long integration period before the next series. This method helps "flood" the nervous system with new information while allowing time for integration at home.

• Make sure your child is well-fed before the lesson and bring a snack for afterward. The brain consumes a lot of energy when learning new things.
• Allow free play time after the session so your child can naturally integrate learning into functional activities.
• Observe small changes. Even subtle improvements are signs that your child's brain is learning and adapting. What seems minor may be a key building block for more noticeable progress. Sometimes changes appear unrelated to the movements explored in the lesson, but because the brain organizes the whole body, transformation can show up in unexpected ways.
• Schedule lessons when your child is alert and ready to learn.
• Avoid scheduling on days with other therapies, especially physical therapy.
• Avoid scheduling when your child is tired or not feeling well.

For new clients: Start with 4 to 6 lessons spaced closely together (ideally within a few weeks) to give your brain the best chance to learn and retain new patterns. New neural connections are fragile at first, and a short series helps strengthen those new pathways.

For ongoing growth: Weekly or biweekly lessons help reinforce and deepen the changes you've made. As you start moving with more ease, many people experience a renewed sense of vitality. Staying consistent with 1 to 2 sessions per week is a powerful way to support long-term transformation.

For specific issues: An intensive series (several lessons within a week) can jumpstart progress and provide your brain with a concentrated boost of new information.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee, except for emergencies.

For children's sessions: If your child is sick or has had a rough night, you may cancel without charge, but please provide as much notice as possible.

ABM® NeuroMovement® is classified as somatic education rather than a medical treatment and is not currently covered by insurance in the U.S.

Upon request, I can provide a detailed invoice that you may submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement at their discretion.

In some cases, clients may be able to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for sessions. To qualify, you'll likely need a Letter of Medical Necessity from your doctor or physical therapist stating that this method supports a current medical condition. Check directly with your provider for details.

Yes! Movement lessons make a thoughtful gift for loved ones seeking pain relief or improved movement, children who need developmental support, or active individuals who want to move better and feel more at ease in their bodies.

Contact me at [email protected] or call (281) 318-1424 to purchase a gift certificate.

Absolutely! If you know someone who could benefit from this work, please send them my way. When someone you refer completes a paid session, you'll receive 50% off your next lesson as a thank you for spreading the word.