Testimonials

I first began working with Amanda Farasat in October 2006. She is a very skillful, perceptive, and responsive Aston-Patterning® practitioner. She carefully observes and listens to her clients and their particular needs and concerns. She has given me specific suggestions for my particular physical condition that have made me much more comfortable walking, sitting, standing, driving, singing, and playing piano. I have found her to be very knowledgeable about anatomy and movement, as well as how different kinds of musicians make use of their bodies during practice and performance.
Over the years, I have tried virtually every kind of bodywork there is in order to relieve my pain, and to improve my posture and movement in daily activities, including my musical activities. These have included Rolfing, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, Somatics, and Bowen Technique. While each of these techniques have provided some limited relief, Aston-Patterning has had the most profound change both in my posture and movement. Aston-Patterning’s use of momentum in action, along with hands-on bodywork, make it truly unique and effective.
   -Alison Carlson, Falls Church, VA

  Several years ago I had a pain in my right arm. My trainer, Mary, told me about Amanda Farasat, who did a type of massage called Aston Patterning. Mary felt that perhaps Amanda could figure out what was wrong with me.
  This was the beginning of a new experience for me. Amanda looked at my entire body (clothes on) and saw things I had never seen. I was standing crooked. One side was higher than the other and as a result, one shoulder was higher than the other. Through her skills she knew how to work on my body to help straighten me out. For the first time I liked getting a massage! Before and after the massage Amanda stood me in front of a mirror and I could actually see what the problems were and the difference after the massage. She gave me little exercises to practice at home to help. Now I know how to correct my imbalances- and my arm doesn't hurt!
  -Janet Penn, Baltimore, MD