Kim is a master in the field of movement intelligence (neuroplasticity). Kim has extensive qualifications and experience with renowned success alleviating chronic pain syndromes, improving function and the quality of peoples lives for more than 30 years. If you looking for sure way to health and vitality please read on; "It will be the wisest move you can make when only the best will do you", Kim says with a smile...
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Welcome to Wise Health Education
Consult a highly qualified and experienced teacher and learn your way out of your own state of dis-ease. Find the healer within which lies in the matrix of your highly evolved and intelligent nervous system which has the inate ability to learn to re-organise itself. Re-shape itself - the malleable plastic brain. You will be amazed how easy, how effective and how much fun the Feldenkrais Method and Bones For Life approach is; as a highway to health and vitality.
Dr Moshe Feldenkrais is the Master of Neuroplasticity, he was doing 65 years ago what science is only just discovering and learning 'how to measure' NOW. See Dr Norman Doidge's book, "The Brain That Changes Itself."
Most Recent Testimonials;
IRIS
"Recently the technician for my heart specialist could not believe how fit I am for my age when he did the stress test he kept saying over and over again; Ï do not believe this!",The Dr said my heart results were in the outstanding range for a 70yr old. Only 4 yrs ago I was crippled with pain and could not walk for more than 5ms. I spent years seeing other therapists to no avail prior to seeing Kim. I am 88 and have been having Feldenkrais lessons with Kim on and off for 4yrs. Now, I move with grace and flexibility without pain and I feel wonderful. Many people comment that a move like a young woman. I feel 30 years younger than I did 4 yrs ago and I have recently fallen in love again. I say I owe my life to Kim Wise."
Brief; On admission Iris had a 8mm lithesis of L4 on L5 vertebrae with severe degenerative changes in her spine and had a hip replacement. She was moderately obese, very dysfunctional regarding mobility, no freedom from pain without medication (she was on extremely high doses of pain killers and anti-inflamatories for many years prior to intervention.)
AILEEN
"I suffer from severe osteoporosis and had been on heavy doses of pain killers 4X daily for past 6 years. After only 5 Bones For Life processes with Kim I am now completely free of pain, full of energy and vitality. I have stopped taking pain medication - I am looking forward to strong bones as well."
RUTH
"By the way. the pain in my wrists and hands has almost disappeared after only 5 ATM's. Also I don't have neck problems either. Even after doing heavy gardening on weekends. (I always used to have a sore back of neck after gardening) (When I stop eg while on holidays sometimes it re-surfaces) So a huge thank you for all you do for us.
I was wondering - Is there any Feldenkrais that I can do to improve eye focusing.
As you can understand, Eye focusing is important for reading music.
Also constant ringing in the ears is another problem I have had for years.
(Childhood doses of Quinine as a malaria preventative may have contributed to that I don't know)
Thanks again for all you do. I am finding is SO helpful to return to vital health."
MARK
"I have suffered from dizziness since I saw a Chiropractor for a neck manipulation some months ago. 3 ATM's with Kim and my dizziness has gone. What I find is amazing is that the improvements are permanent."
Have you heard of 'Neuroplasticity'?
"The Feldenkrais Method is a gentle, subtle, effective and a powerful way of learning through the process of developing self awareness through movement in two ways. One is by verbally instructed movement lessons and secondly by hands on lessons.
Learning to move more intelligently is a bit like finding the clutch or steering wheel in the car when you are first learning to drive. Your vehicle of functioning in this world or your 'caravan of thinking' is your body. The brain connects with an extensive and complex nervous system which innervates the muscles, skeleton, skin and intestines etc. We also need to learn to deal with gravity and the external world more intelligently; we can do that because we have a complex but plastic and malleable nervous system that has the potential for transformation and reorganisation of all parts of the self.
"I don't fix people, I act as a mirror; what you get is a map of yourself - I then offer your body map new ways to move, your nervous system learns new options through experiencing new options and that is where you begin on the path to your own recovery. You learn, you heal - it is as simple as that, when your cells get the right messages they regenerate no matter how old you are (See testimonial of 88yr old lady). Kim said.."
There are numerous case studies of children diagnosed at birth with profound brain damage who have after extensive and early intervention improved 'way beyond' parent and doctors expectations. Parents witness transformations instantaneously." Kim said.
Kim has great compassion and is a natural born healer uniquely equipped with an extensive university education giving her a comprehensive understanding of the connections in science of organic chemistry, human anatomy of all systems, the brain and neurology, physiology, mammalian and comparative embryology and histology, anatomy of vertebrates and invertebrates, animal behaviour, biochemistry, microbiology, and subsequently an understanding of the evolution of the nervous system.
In 1995 Kim graduated as a Bachelor of Science (Anatomy Major), then in 1976 a Physiotherapist , in 1990 a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and 2011 a Certified Bones for Life Practitioner/Teacher.
Attendance at extensive continuing education over the past 40 years - including advanced trainings, workshops, presentations, lectures, and conferences. Kim has also been a presenter at workshops, lectures and conferences over the past 30 years.
Kim is driven to continually refine diagnosic, treatment, management and client empowerment skills which can be learnt by the client and applied to many conditions to include chronic pain syndromes such as fibromya lgia, migraines, tinnitus, TMJ syndrome, frozen or painful shoulders, OA knees, hips, ankles, RSI, low back pain, neck pain, nerve root pain and sciatica., neurological conditions to include CVA's, CP, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, Dupytrons Contractures, Paediatrics, Musculo Sclerosis and many other conditions.
Kim is well known for her success in helping others learn to overcome pain and/or disability where so many other 'therapies' have failed in the long term.
"What makes me shine above the rest? I have completed a few Ph.D's my way; I have experienced a couple of serious spinal injuries myself and I walk my talk; I am a survivor.." Kim said.
No novice to this science and/or art; after experiencing the first serious spinal injury in a motor cycle accident when Kim was 20; suffering 8 fractures of the lumbar-sacral spine Dr's said she could possibly spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair without bladder or bowel control if she did not have surgery - 5 operations!) Surgeons were sharpening their knives but Kim said NO. After all Kim was in her final year of a BSc (Anatomy Major) at the time of the accident. She then spent the next nine years wearing a steel spinal brace (Boston Brace) and did not stop seeking help from many health professionals including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists- all to no avail in the long term; Kim was slowly becoming more disabled while dealing with insufferable pain.
While contemplating suicide Kim discovered Feldenkrais in 1983 through a close friend and then later in 1987 began attending the 4yr Professional Feldenkrais Practitioner Training Program through La Trobe University in Melbourne until 1990, 16 years after her accident. She graduated literally doing back flips from headstands. Kim smiles and says the Moral of the Story is; "You don't have to break your back in eight places to be that flexible!!!!
37 years later Kim does not suffer from that old pain that seriously disabled her for nearly 10 years of her life. Kim continues to run a farm with beef cattle, rides horses and drives a tractor with a front end loader without back pain.
"Healing myself was a huge learning curve. The experience turned into a positive for Kim which has resulted in sharing the learning with thousands of others of how to overcome pain and disability. To be able to experience the freedom and safety to move without pain, and to become exceptionally functional after serious disability feels like living a miracle every day. "The impossible becomes possible, the possible easy and the easy graceful", said Dr Moshe Feldenkrais". " Kim knows it!!"
"I am passionate about my work, my learning and my life." Kim said. I am always learning more and more ways to empower individuals to change and learn through a simple and enjoyable process which engages the nervous system - all to learn the path to health and happiness. Whatever you do or whatever sport you play, whatever dance you dance you can improve how you do what you do; from musicians to elite athletes to those with brain injury or crippled with pain or disability.
RECENT QUALIFICATION;
I was introduced to The Bones For Life Program by Ruthy Alon from Israel (A Feldenkrais Practitioner of over 50 yrs intoducing an amazing extension of Dr Moshe Feldenkrais's work.) and I fortunately and subsequently completed the training only this year. Receiving the qualification of Bones Fot Life Practitioner/Teacher. GO TO www.bonesfor life.com.au www.bonesforlife.com )
Registered Provider for all Health Funds, Worker's Compensation, Third Party Injury & Veteran Affairs
Classes: 10am Monday's at Kim's Private Practise in Upper Orara
6pm Wednesdays at Community Village, 22 Earl St Coffs Harbour
Contacti Kim! The wisest move you could make when only the best will do.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- 1975 - Bachelor of Science (Anatomy Major) - UNSW Sydney
- 1976 - Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy - CCHS Sydney
- 1990 - Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner - La Trode Uni. and LIHS - Melbourne
- 2009 / 2010 - Bones For Life Cert 1, 2, 3 and Train the Trainer
Advanced Trainings
Attended extensive advanced trainings and workshops over the years, too many to list.
Recently:
- 2009 - Professor Mary Galea's on Neuroplasticity - Gold Coast University www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/researcher/person13408.html
- 2009 - Scoliosis - Paul Newton (USA)
- 2009 / 2010 - Bones For Life 1, 2, 3 and TT-Train the Trainer with Ruthy Alon (Israel) see www.bonesforlife.com "The Movement Intelligence of Bone Strength and Weight-Bearing Posture. Based on Dr. Feldenkrais’ approach to somatic learning. Intelligent Fitness • Quality , Osteoporosis Prevention, Personal Ergonomics, The Body Language of Leadership." by Ruthy Alon
- 2010 - Masterclass with Ruth Alon (Israel) www.bonesforlife.com
- 2011 - Jerry Karzen "Feldenkrais is about awareness, how to take effective action in the world and ultimately how "turbocharge" your own self-development." Jerry. www.feldenkraishawaii.com/bio_jerry.php?id=4
Kim's work experience includes:
Employment
- 1977 - Rehabilitation, Intensive Care & Ward Physiotherpist at St Vincents Hospital Lismore
- 1978 - Sole Paediatric Physiotherapist for the Central Coast Region :- included three early intervention clinics, three schools for physically and developmentally delayed children and one school for only physically handicapped children who were integrated into mainstream education.
- 1978 - 1982 - Travelling Consultant Physiotherapist to intellectually and physically handicapped school aged children in State of NSW.
- 1980 - 1982 - Member of Management Committee of Early Intervention (EI) Physiotherapist experts to establish Advanced Trainings for Physiotherapists working in Early Intervention.
- 1982 -1983 - Development of physiotherapy assessmentrs and programs while assisting in the establishment of 'Minimbah' in Epping NSW. First Activity Therapy Centre for profoundly physically and mentally disabled young adults. (Many became employed!)
- 1983 - 1986 - EI Physiotherapist - Coffs Harbour
- 1987 - 1994 - Director/Owner/Principal of 'The Wise Health and Fitness Education Centre' in Coffs Harbour. (8 staff)
- 1994 - 2010 - Semi-retired private practise in Upper Orara.
- 2002 - 2005 - Consultant Physiotherapist to Mid North Coast Region of NSW for Dpt. of Aged, Home Care & Disability, for school aged children with an intellectual handicap or significant physical handicap - to include running Improving Breathing Awareness Through Movement Classes - in mainstream education schools in the Mid- North Coast Region of NSW. A pilot study revealed the program improved breathing to include a remarkable and significant improvement of total lung capacity. Teachers and parents reported improvement also in children's ability to pay attention, concentration, learning, posture, gross motor and fine motor skills. Program = 1hr/wk for 6wks.
- 2005 - Presentation at Sydney Conference for Paediatric Physiotherapists/Feldenkrais Practitioners and School Teachers - Introducing Feldenkrais Breathing programs for children in primary schools. Kim has extensive paediatric knowlege and experience in cerebral palsy, ADHD, ADD, spina bifida, rhetts syndrome, scoliosis, head & brain injury, multi-level orthopaedic surgery, and general orthopaedics, learning difficulties and autism.
- 2006 - 2009 - Weekly Back Care Classes in Coffs Harbour
- 2007 - 2010 - Consultant Physiotherapist and Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner for the elderly at 'Strathlea' now known as 'Ken Thompsen Lodge'. Benchmark study showed the best improvement and maintenance of functional mobility and range of movement results out of 130 facilities for the elderly in NSW for two years.
- 1990 - 2010 - Feldenkrais with Horses & Riders - (Teaching at Mel Flemings Workshop in Upper Orara in 2007)
- 2008 - Private practise and movement classes one day per week in Macksville for horse riders
- 2008 - Presentation of ATM to Ability Inc Advocacy Service Conference
- 2009 - Winter Back Pain Classes in Coffs Harbour
- 2009 - Bones for Life One with Jenny Groves
- 2009 - Bones for Life Train The Trainer with Ruthy Alon (Israel) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthy_Alon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=igpJeOkgfzw
- 2009 - Presentation to 'Go Girls' Coffs Harbour followed by 6 wk ATM classes
- 2009 - Accreditation granted by Gov for Feldenkrais services at Aged Care Facility in Armidale (Kim attained best Rehab results for Elderly in Aged Care Facilities in NSW- study done by Agewell Physiotherapy Sydney)
- 2009 - Wrote the 2009 Australian Feldenkrais Guild Inc Health Submission (see on this website)
- 1994 - to Present Private Practise in Upper Orara near Coffs Harbour.
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