EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
Somatic movement therapy, posture assessments,
and home-study materials for better bodies and active living.
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Meet Mary Ann Foster, B.A., L.M.T.
Mary Ann founded Educational Movement Systems in 1984, driven by a passion for making movement easy and enjoyable. She specializes in simple exercises that improve posture, boost overall performance, and prevent injuries.
Whether you prefer in-person sessions or Zoom sessions, Mary Ann offers personalized sessions in either massage or bodywork, or somatic movement therapy. Each session is tailored to your needs, providing solutions to chronic body issues that cause pain and limit your favorite activities.
Understanding how your body works can be overwhelming, especially with all the muscles and joints that can break down. However, Mary Ann has a talent for breaking everything down into easy-to-understand parts. She helps you focus on specific muscle groups and joint actions, guiding you on how to recover and get back to action.
Additionally, she shares a wealth of knowledge and healing exercises from her two comprehensive textbooks: Somatic Patterning and Therapeutic Kinesiology. Her somatic patterning and core stabilization exercises not only help relieve pain but also provide a better understanding of your body. This is beneficial whether you are dealing with old injuries or surgeries, recent strains or mishaps, or the accumulated wear and tear that comes with time.
In her home study programs, private sessions, and educational materials, Mary Ann clarifies the somatic and kinesiology concepts underlying every exercise she teaches. Once you understand how the body moves, you will be able to apply these principles to keeping your body aligned and balanced during daily activities.
Mary Ann’s approach is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the wisdom of the body more deeply. It is particularly beneficial for yoga and dance enthusiasts and is specifically designed for seniors like Mary Ann who want to maintain an active lifestyle for a longer period.
On her YouTube Channel, she provides a variety of self-help videos featuring exercises designed to improve posture, performance, and ease of movement. These exercises can help you loosen stiff joints and address old injuries that may interfere with the activities you love. Her content is beneficial for anyone interested in the practical applications of kinesiology—the science of movement—allowing you to move with greater ease and balance.
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Align and balance your body with a focused movement and hands-on sessions, in person or on Zoom. Your body will appreciate the transformation. Video recordings of Zoom sessions are available.
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