Petra Riedel-Willems

Petra Riedel-Willems, GCFP believes deeply that movement and life can be easy. 1989 Petra discovered Feldenkrais® as a means to stay healthy and well. Quickly she noticed the exercises enhanced her yoga practice, her dancing and daily life. She realized her posture, flexibility and coordination were improving as well.

In 2001 Petra started to train in the Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education. During that time an old knee problem resurfaced. Utilizing the program she learned to move differently and alleviate the pain.

After four years of intense studies, Petra graduated as a Feldenkrais Practitioner® certified by the Guild of North America. Currently she teaches Awareness Through Movement® and Bones for Life® classes, Sounder-Sleep Workshops and Meditation through Movement. She sees clients in her private practice in Falls Church, Virginia. Petra is also a certified Practitioner of the Anat Baniel Method for Children ™ , working with children with special needs.

Prior education and experiences include:

1977 Graduation from University Erlangen/Nürnberg, Germany, as a schoolteacher. After 6 years of teaching Petra changed careers. For 16 years she designed jewelry and ran successfully her own business.

She studied Buto - and Sufi Dance, Jiu Jiutsu, Yoga, Continuum Movement, Tai Chi, Massage, Energy Work and Meditation.