Low back and hip pain can hold you back from fully participating in the life you want. If you feel stuck in pain or feel that you’ve run out of options, my Wise Moves holistic movement therapy can help you jump back into your life.
I’m Allison Wilmes, and with simple, targeted movements, we can eliminate or significantly reduce your pain and keep you out of pain for good. Try the small, gentle movements in this video, and then sign up for a free, 30 minute Break Out of Back Pain exploratory session to go over your needs and goals, and learn how you can feel great again!
Free Chair Movement Therapy
January 15, February 12 and March 11 2-3 pm
Algonquin Public Library, Eastgate Branch Library
Workshops
Wise Moves for Grandparents
Are you a new grandparent or have a grandchild on the way? Lifting and carrying grandchildren can create a lot of back pain when done incorrectly. Learn what you need to do now to be ready, not only for that cute little 7 pound bundle, but also the 30 pound 9-month old he grows into.
February 5 11:00-12:00 pm, or
February 12 7:00-8:00 pm
Libertyville Centre Club
Call the front desk at 847-990-5750 to register
Free to members; $15 for non-members
Pain-free Movement for Active Seniors
Learn how to do common, everyday movements in a way that creates moments of healing throughout your day. Whether you’re lifting and carrying grandchildren or groceries, or would like to get back to the golf course this spring, these movements will help you avoid or get out of back pain and back to what you love.
March 4 1:45-12:45 pm
Gurnee Centre Club
Call the front desk at 847-625-4750 to register
Free to members; $15 for non-members
SomaYoga: Infusing Somatics into Yoga
Somatics retrains your brain and muscles to work together for smoother, more efficient and pain-free movement. Infusing somatics with yoga creates a slower practice that allows you to go more deeply into postures without forcing.
March 7 2:00-3:30 pm
Evolution Yoga, Glenview
$30 pre-registered, $35 at the door
Mini-Retreats
Proactive Back Care for Healthy, Active Aging
March 27 10:00-4:00 at a private residence in Riverwoods
80% of all adults in the country will experience back pain at some point in their life. 25% experience it at any given moment. You can choose to be in the 20% whose lives are not limited by back pain.
Your investment in creating a pain-free future is only $150 and includes all instruction, lunch and snacks, a practice sheet of movements, and lots of poetry, camaraderie, and inspiration. The mini-retreats are limited to just 10 participants. Reserve your spot now!
Testimonials
“Allison taught me simple, non-aggressive actions done in a mindful way that began adjusting my spine in the very first session. After completing her program, I found that not only did I have considerable relief in my back, but noticed that my knees and neck also felt a release of tension. Allison is a lovely teacher as well; kind and compassionate, funny, serious, and thorough.“
“Because of instability in my low back and SI joint my practice has been restricted to the floor for the past 2 years. Working with Allison has allowed me to move from the floor to standing poses without pain in a very short time. I finally feel like I have tools to stabilize and strengthen safely while enjoying traditional yoga poses. Thanks Allison!“
“The progress I made with one of Allison’s programs has been simply remarkable. I had 50+ years of sacroiliac discomfort and 20+ years of bulging and herniated discs, many doctors, therapists, pharmaceutical regimes, etc. and none have come close to providing and sustaining the relief that I’ve had after 10 short weeks. If you have the discipline to follow her recommended approach, she’s truly a miracle worker.“
“After suffering intense back pain, I had back surgery to repair a ruptured herniated disc. A few months later, I herniated another disc and knew that I needed to do something different. Allison gave me personalized attention to get at the root of the problem. This is the most helpful and hopeful long-term solution I’ve found for my back. I’m now able to do things that I didn’t think I would be able to do anymore like running again. I am so grateful and happy that I came to see Allison!“
Is back pain holding you back from the life you want to live? Schedule your free,
30 minute Break Out of Back Pain session to discover how you can easily move out of pain
with simple, functional movements designed just for you.
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