The Center for Body Awareness was founded in 1998 as a therapeutic exercise and teaching facility committed to helping individuals improve their quality of life and "physicality" through awareness and understanding of the musculoskeletal system. The center's founder, Kathy Baylis Monteith, has been in practice for over 20 years as a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
She finds that a large percentage of physical disorders treated in traditional outpatient physical therapy relate to overuse injury and "poor use of self." The treatment and teaching provided at the Center for Body Awareness include a blend of several powerful methods including Pilates, the Feldenkrais Method(R) (Functional Integration(R) and Awareness Through Movement(R)), cranial-sacral therapy and myofascial release techniques.
She finds that a large percentage of physical disorders treated in traditional outpatient physical therapy relate to overuse injury and "poor use of self." The treatment and teaching provided at the Center for Body Awareness include a blend of several powerful methods including Pilates, the Feldenkrais Method(R) (Functional Integration(R) and Awareness Through Movement(R)), cranial-sacral therapy and myofascial release techniques.
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Kathryn Baylis Monteith received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, as well as her Physical Therapy Certificate from the University of Michigan Medical School. She went on to receive a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University, focusing on Sport Medicine and Physical Therapy Management.
For more information about which of our services best meets your needs please explore the drop-down menu in this section. If you are unsure please keep in mind that a Private Session at the Center for Body Awareness includes a brief assessment along with recommendations as to which combination of these approaches will best support you toward meeting your personal goals.
The Feldenkrais Method is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think, and feel. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting at your computer, playing with your children and grandchildren, or performing a favorite pastime, these gentle lessons can improve your overall wellbeing.
At various times during our lives, from the teenage years, to changes that occur in women during pregnancy, to injury and illness related changes in later life; posture and spinal alignment can become a significant challenge. In fact, gravity is constantly challenging our ability to keep our body in alignment.
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