Your questions, answered honestly.

A movement based approach to learning that helps the brain improve how it organises movement, thinking and feeling. It was developed by Anat Baniel. How it works.

Many approaches work on the body directly, through exercises, stretching or repetition. ABM NeuroMovement works with the brain first, using gentle movement and attention to help the nervous system notice differences and reorganise. Improvements often appear spontaneously, rather than being drilled.

Anat Baniel studied with Dr Moshe Feldenkrais and worked closely with him. ABM NeuroMovement builds on his work, adding decades of experience with children and adults, and insights from brain research.

Rather than trying to correct what appears wrong, the practitioner connects with what is already present and working, and builds from there. This shift supports learning, confidence and wellbeing at any age.

Research in neuroplasticity supports the principles behind the approach, and a growing number of studies look at ABM NeuroMovement directly, including a peer reviewed paper in Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience (2025). Read the paper.

It has helped children and adults with a wide range of neurological, developmental and physical challenges, from a few days old to over ninety. Who we help. Tell us about your situation and we will give you an honest view.

No. The brain keeps its capacity to learn throughout life. Early lessons can be powerful, and it is never too late.

During an intensive we usually recommend pausing other therapies, so the brain has space to take in what it is learning and you can see clearly what is helping. For some, especially autistic children, we may suggest focusing on ABM alone for longer. Anything medical should always continue.

Yes. Every practitioner brings a different way of sensing and responding, which gives the brain fresh variation to learn from.

Up to 45 minutes. The practitioner ends the lesson when the person has learned what they can in that moment, so lessons follow learning rather than the clock.

We recommend intensives: 6 to 10 lessons over three to five days, ideally repeated monthly at the start. Intensives and prices.

Many people notice a difference within their first few lessons: more ease, more calm, more alertness. Others see changes in the days or weeks after an intensive, as the brain takes in what it has learned. We cannot promise specific outcomes, and we will always be straight with you about what we see.

Usually, yes. We encourage parents to watch, so they can bring what they see into everyday life. Occasionally a child learns more easily when the parent steps back, and the practitioner will talk this through with you.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring water and snacks. Rest after lessons matters, because that is when the brain takes in what it has learned, so try not to over schedule the week.

Some of our UK practitioners offer home visits in parts of London. Visiting practitioners work from our Roehampton centre.

We price in packages. Intensives with our visiting international practitioners are £870 for 6 lessons or £1,450 for 10, and your first intensive is £810 for 6 lessons. Intensives with our UK practitioners start from £450. Full prices.

Lessons are privately funded. Some families plan ahead using Disability Living Allowance, and some have received help from charities such as Tree of Hope or the Boparan Charitable Trust. Lessons can also be funded through a case manager or deputy.

Anyone with a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting should be free of symptoms for 48 hours before a lesson. For intensives with visiting practitioners, refunds are possible with at least 21 days' notice; with less notice, only if the place is rebooked.

Every practitioner completes the ABM NeuroMovement professional training, a year and a half of study certified by Anat Baniel International, and many go on to one or more of the three Mastery programmes: working with children, high performance, and vitality and anti aging. Many also bring years of experience in other movement and therapy disciplines, for example physical therapy, osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, Rolfing and Feldenkrais, among many others.

Our main centre is at 18 Roehampton High Street, London SW15 4HJ. Lessons also take place in Manchester, Coventry, Eltham and Woking, with home visits in parts of London and online coaching for parents.