About me...

I am Teodora, a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and a professional violinist.

While pursuing my professional orchestra career, I experienced firsthand the physical and mental demands musicians often face—tension, repetitive strain, and performance anxiety. These experiences led me to discover the Feldenkrais Method, which transformed how I relate to my instrument and profession as well as my overall well-being.

After just two years of playing full-time at my first orchestra job, I was aware that I was playing with a lot of tension. It didn't seem sustainable. I was wishing I could just take the tension off like a jacket. It was especially obvious and frustrating that it was holding me back during auditions. It was also not something that went away when I would go to sleep. Just constant extra amount of tension that I carried with my self everywhere and fluctuated between tense and extra tense and I had no control over it.

Through a colleague, I learned that Feldenkrais exists and after several months of skepticism because it is not well-known, I decided to try it.

Feldenkrais has been a game-changer for my lifestyle. It taught me how to reduce unnecessary effort which was constantly sapping my energy. It has also taught me to be kind to myself which is the opposite of how many competitive musicians treat themselves. I trained as a Feldenkrais Practitioner to help musicians like myself overcome similar challenges and perform at their best.

Whether you’re dealing with discomfort, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to relax, my sessions are designed with the unique needs of musicians in mind. Through gentle, exploratory movements, we’ll work together to release tension, enhance your coordination, and bring more joy and fluidity to your playing.

When I’m not teaching Feldenkrais, I continue to perform and teach violin. Being an actively peforming musician helps me continue to refine my Feldenkrais knowledge. It generates a continuous inquiry on how I can help myself and my colleagues better.