Clinical Somatic Education utilizes some of the techniques originally set forth by the originator of the Alexander Technique, F. Mathais Alexander. There is a strong component of learning how to feel and sense tension, and a period of becoming ‘reaccustomed’ to new sequences of movement once tension has been eliminated. However, there are two additional techniques which set Clinical Somatic Education apart.

While Clinical Somatic Education stems directly from the amazing work created by Moshe Feldenkrais, there are some important distinctions which set CSE apart. After studying with Feldenkrais, Dr. Thomas Hanna went on to study the neurophysiological underpinnings of movement, and began to apply that knowledge to Feldenkrais' work. The result was a system of treatment that combined the intuitive, client-centered approach that Feldenkrais taught, with organized, scientifically based approaches and techniques which resulted in reduced treatment time and longer lasting effects for clients.

Students who are currently in other kinds of bodywork, physical therapy, movement therapy, movement education, or somatics programs are encouraged to apply to our program. Credits or classes accumulated may be considered in your application process or in your training process at our program. Please contact us for more information.

Currently, we do accept training students from other programs; however, your placement into our program will be based upon an entrance exam which will assess your knowledge of academic concepts, as well as your performance of techniques.

Tuition payment schedules vary from class to class, depending on length of admissions process scheduled, location of training, etc. However, typically in any admissions schedule and class, upon acceptance, an advance enrollment deposit of at least $500 is required. In some cases, additional fees or full tuition are required to enroll in the training program.

We do have limited financial aid options available for many of our classes. Please contact our Training office for more information.

The current tuition for the Clinical Somatic Education Professional Training Program is $4,850 for the first semester, and $2,500 for semesters 2 and 3. This is a total of $9,850 over roughly three years.

Believe it or not, almost right away. While you will not be fully Certified until completing the full course, the Clinical Somatic Education

Application to the Professional Training Program involves completing an application form that includes 2 simple personal statements.

There are a variety of options for submitting your application form:

Complete the application online (easiest and fastest for us to process)

Download the application or have it emailed to you, print it out, complete it on paper and mail or fax it to us

Call us to receive the application via fax-on-demand, complete it on paper and mail or fax it to us

Over the past 2 decades, the directors, faculty, and staff have worked hard to fine-tune our program to be the richest in experience and most efficient in training. The directors of the program have used their extensive background both in Somatic Education and education to employ the best teaching practices to offer the most powerful educational experience.