Fariya Doctor’s Feldenkrais Practice:
Where Movement and Healing Meet
Your Movement Detective
Meet Fariya
At the heart of my practice is a deep passion for solving movement puzzles. As a dedicated Feldenkrais Practitioner, I help clients restore balance, resolve long-standing physical issues, and reclaim a sense of well-being. With a strong foundation in biology, massage therapy, and the Feldenkrais methodology, I have the expertise and heart to support you on your journey to healing and empowerment.
Why I Became a Feldenkrais Practitioner
After years of working as a Massage Therapist, I grew frustrated with offering temporary relief instead of truly resolving the root causes of pain and discomfort. I wanted to help people get to the heart of their issues. I didn't want to provide more bandaids, just real solutions. The most satisfying part of my work is helping people feel whole, balanced, and free in their bodies. That’s why I became a Feldenkrais Practitioner: to offer lasting change, not just a quick fix.
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A Different Approach to Healing and Movement
I often think of the body as a puzzle, with each piece needing to fit together to create harmony. When parts of the body don’t work as they should, it can feel like pieces of a puzzle are scattered, leaving you feeling incomplete. My goal is to help you put those pieces back together, restoring your body’s natural ability to move freely and with ease.
In my practice, I take a gentle, respectful approach, meeting you where you are in your journey. Healing isn’t always instant - it’s a process. But through patience, understanding, and careful movement techniques, I help you move closer to feeling whole again. Whether it’s alleviating chronic pain or helping you get back to activities you love, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing you empowered and confident in your body once more.
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (1986-1990)
Registered Massage Therapist
Sutherland-Chan Massage School, Toronto, Ontario (1991-1993)
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (GCFP)
Feldenkrais Teacher Training, Toronto (2000-2004)
Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor (CertBBM)
Buteyko Clinic International, 2020
Let's Start Your Journey Together
Whether you’re dealing with long-term physical issues or just want to improve your overall movement and health, I am here to help. Together, we’ll work toward finding lasting solutions to the challenges you’re facing. I invite you to take the first step toward feeling better, moving more freely, and regaining the joy that comes with a balanced, healthy body.
Empowerment Through Understanding
It’s not just about fixing problems. It’s about helping you understand how to prevent them from reoccurring. I believe in empowering my clients with the tools and knowledge to take control of their own movement and health. Through the Feldenkrais Method and my work as a Buteyko Breathing Instructor, I offer a unique, personalized approach to help you get to the root cause of your discomfort and keep it from coming back.
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The following are service marks or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America: Feldenkrais®, Feldenkrais Method™, Functional Integration®, Awareness Through Movement®, ATM™, FI™, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher™ , and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner™.