4 YEAR PROGRAM WILL BEGIN:
● April 2026
● With two 4 week segments per year:
- One in April
- One in August/September
- Each year through 2029
The program follows international guidelines and is accredited by the North American Training and Accreditation Board (NATAB) and approved by the Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA).
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible for certification and membership in the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America, and other Feldenkrais Guilds worldwide.
● After completing the first two years of the program you will be eligible to receive authorization to teach Awareness Through Movement® lessons as long as you are enrolled in the program….
● Upon successful graduation from the full course you will be eligible to become certified to teach individual Functional Integration® lessons.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION*
The Feldenkrais® Professional Training in Santa Fe follows accreditation policies set up through the North American Training Accreditation Board (NATAB), European Training Accreditation Board (EUROTAB) and the Australian Training Accreditation Board (AUSTAB)*.
Policies dictate the number of hours of training (800 hours over 4 years), student teacher ratios, who can teach (accredited Trainers and Assistant Trainers), content, evaluation procedures and graduation requirements. Graduates from professional trainings are able to practice in all countries recognizing these professional standards.
*Accredited by Feldenkrais Guild® of North America ("FGNA"): http://www.feldenkrais.com/intern-training-guideline
*In certain states or countries, professional practice may be subject to laws limiting their professional practice unless the graduate has (a) certain license(s). Neither Awareness Through Movement® nor Functional Integration® may be practiced professionally before graduation from an accredited training program. Interim authorization as a Trainee Awareness Through Movement teacher is a student teaching position.
STATE LICENSING AND AUTHORIZATION
Feldenkrais in Santa Fe LLC has been deemed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) to meet the standards for State Authorization under the Post-Secondary Educational Institution Act (Section 21-23 et seq. NMSA 1978) and the rule for Licensure 5.100.7 NMAC.
Click here to see the New Mexico Higher Education Department Private Post-Secondary Schools Procedure for Resolution of Student Complaints.
This program is not accredited by a United States department of education recognized accreditor.
SCHEDULE / PROGRAM DATES AND FEES*
The training will meet Monday through Thursdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, for twenty-six hours of instruction per week.
We expect to be able to adhere to this schedule, but there may be changes due to the availability of facilities. Whenever possible, trainees will be notified 45 days in advance.
* Training programs are subject to cancellation with 30 days advance notice due to insufficient enrollment, teacher availability, and/or location availability.
YEAR 1 - 2026
SEGMENT 1
March 30th-April 24th, 2026
March 30th-April 10th, 2026
Trainer: Alan Questel
April 13th-24th, 2026
Trainer: Kathy James
SEGMENT 2
August 17th-Sept 11th, 2026
August 17th-28th, 2026
Trainer: Alan Questel
August 31st-September 11th, 2026
Trainer: Candy Conino
YEAR 3 - 2028
SEGMENT 5
March 27nd-April 21st, 2028
March 27th-April 7th, 2028
Trainer: Alan Questel
April 10th-21st, 2028
Trainer: Deborah Bowes
SEGMENT 6
August 14th-Sept 8th, 2028
August 14th-25th, 2028
Trainer: Alan Questel
August 28th-September 8th, 2028
Trainer: Alan Questel
FEES
APPLICATION FEE:
There is a non-refundable application fee of $100.00, which will be applied towards your tuition upon acceptance.
DEPOSIT:
There is a $500.00 deposit upon acceptance to hold your place in the training.
TUITION FEES:
The tuition fee is $6,500.00 per year to be paid in two installments per year. Payment plan options will be available if needed through a mutually agreed upon payment plan.
REFUND POLICY
The Feldenkrais in Santa Fe Feldenkrais Professional Training Program shall refund to any student, all tuition payments for any full-day training sessions of the program which the student has not yet attended (at $162.50 per day) whether they leave on their own or are asked to leave by the Educational Director.
YEAR 2 - 2027
SEGMENT 3
March 29th-April 23rd, 2027
March 29th-April 9th, 2027
Trainer: Alan Questel
April 12th-23rd, 2027
Trainer: Yvo Mentens
SEGMENT 4
August 16th-Sept 10th, 2027
August 16th-27th, 2027
Trainer: Deborah Bowes
August 30th-Sept 10th, 2027
Trainer: Alan Questel
YEAR 4 - 2029
SEGMENT 7
March 26th-April 23rd, 2029
March 26th-April 9th, 2029
Trainer: Alan Questel
April 12th-23rd, 2029
Trainer: Arlyn Zones
SEGMENT 8
August 13th-Sept 7th, 2029
August 13th-24th, 2029
Trainer: Deborah Bowes
August 27th-September 7th, 2029
Trainer: Alan Questel
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Application fee and deposit payments can be made through Paypal or credit card.
(you do not need a Paypal account to do this)
Later payments to be made via bank transfer or by check, made out to:
Feldenkrais in Santa Fe LLC
and send it to:
Feldenkrais in Santa Fe LLC
13 Reno Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of school closure or if the training is cancelled by the decision of Feldeknrais in Santa, LLC you will receive a pro-rated refund of $162.50 per day.
LOCATION & HOUSING
Santa Fe
A city of diversity and possibilities known for its history and galleries and one of the most visited places in the southwest. For more info go to: http://santafe.org/
The Venue
SANTA FE FRIENDS MEETING
505 Camino de Los Marquez
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Housing
Since Santa Fe is the destination for so many there are plenty of different housing options available. While we will not provide housing we will do all we can to help you find something appropriate for you and your needs.
Markets nearby the training
Trader Joes
Whole Foods
Restaurants nearby the training
Santa Fe Baking Co & Cafe
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
Marisco’s La Playa
Pyramid Café
Saigon Cafe