TESTIMONIALS

“I have always been a person who has struggled with anxiety and worries. When I moved away from home and started studying at university, it became too much and I lost control of it all. I couldn't handle all the new things that came with 'adult life.' It was difficult to fulfil all the expectations and demands placed on me by others, but primarily by myself. This caused me to slide behind in my studies, which didn't make the situation any better. I was constantly stressed, sleeping poorly, and had muscle tensions throughout my body. My self-confidence had never been this low before.

Eva taught me to work with thought, feeling, and body. With Eva, I learned different body awarenes exercises to improve my posture and mobility. In connection with the exercises, we also had a lot of guiding conversations. With Eva, there is a very clear connection between the body and soul. There's no one else I've been to or heard of who uses the same method as Eva. This method worked really well for me. I still use some of the exercises today. My confidence is back, and I recognize myself again. I have also started studying again and hopefully passing my finals in a year. I highly recommend Eva!"

- Vera, 23 years old

"I am a middle-aged woman who has lived my whole life in various forms of codependency. It started when I was a child. My father was an alcoholic and subjected me to both physical and psychological abuse and sexual assault. I thought there was something wrong with me, that I wasn't worthy of love. It has continued with me letting other people take me for granted, in romantic relationships, with other relatives, friends, and coworkers. I have spoken up when they have gone too far, but eventually I have let it all start over again.

Thanks to Eva Moberg's treatment with conversations and exercises, I have now learned to love myself, give myself respect, and set boundaries. I have also gained a much more positive mindset and do not blame myself for letting it all happen. Instead, I have learned from the past and I am very determined to never put myself in similar situations again. I also avoid negative people who often speak ill of others. This has given me a happier life and a lot of positive energy."

- Wild Flower

"I have been in and out of the healthcare system for almost 5 years and had almost lost hope of getting rid of my pain in my neck and shoulders. I don't know how many times I've been told by doctors that I have to learn to live with my pain. It's not fun, I'm 28 years old and surely I should be able to get some help. 8 months ago I found Eva's website and thought why not give it a try. I felt I had nothing to lose but maybe I did not have too high hopes either.

When Eva began to explain what could be the causes for my pain, it felt like she knew what she was talking about and I felt a renewed hope. I saw Eva for 6 months and now I have almost no pain at all. The pain can come back sometimes, if I push myself too hard, but then I have exercises that I can use to help. I also have Eva's exercises from her book to reduce tension and improve sleep, which I use from time to time. They help me to relax. I am writing this because I really want others who have ended up in my situation, to know that there actually are methods that help. And it also feels good to have regained my self-confidence!"

— Minna

“I’ve always had trouble with my back and on and off pain in my shoulders too. It got worse during a stressful period at work and a coworker advised me to contact physiotherapist Eva Moberg. At first, I wondered where it would all lead to, but then I had a great experience during a Feldenkrais exercise. It was like I realized there was another way I could move without pain. It’s a little hard to explain in words, but it helped and now I don’t have the same problems anymore. I saw her seven or eight times and now I know what to do if it acts up again.”

— Lars

— Jerker

“I’ve had trouble with my neck for many years, especially during stressful periods at work and in various events in my personal life. After retiring, almost burnt out, I had problems with dizziness and loosing my balance. My physical therapist advised me to consult with Eva Moberg. Eva’s concept of working with different body awareness therapies and her calm, friendly personality has helped me so much that the dizziness disappeared pretty soon.My balance is now much better, and if I end up in stressful situations, I have my ‘tools’ to use. I always feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic meeting with Eva.”

— Enya

“It is difficult to avoid losing track of one's own needs when dealing with days in a stressful life. It is even difficult to remember how to feel good. One feels chased when trying to live up to all external and internal expectations and demands, both others' but mostly their own. That's how it was for me anyway. When I came to Eva, I had lost my self-confidence. I had various symptoms, pains and tension, poor sleep, stress, and a feeling of being like a hunted animal. I felt I was about to lose control completely. I went to many specialists but they lacked a holistic view. With Eva's help, I found my way back to a balanced life. I realized that I actually had a choice! Eva also helped me discover a creativity that I didn't even know I had. Her thoughtful way of working with a combination of methods for both thought, feeling, and body, finally gave me back the power over my own life. I have understood that it takes time to learn to live in a more conscious way, The best investment you can make, Eva usually says, is to invest in yourself. I agree, because it is an investment that is never lost, that does not deflate, and that grows as time goes on. I also recommend her book to my friends when I see that they are struggeling with similar symptoms that I had."

— Göran

"I struggled with my studies and had a lot of pain in my neck, shoulders, and back, and eventually had trouble sleeping. My doctor at the health center recommended that I contact Eva Moberg. I have been seeing her for 4 months now and working with a combination of Feldenkrais exercises and guiding conversations. I feel a clear improvement even though I still sometimes have pain. But then I can also see that it is because I have pushed myself too much. I have started to understand that I have some performance anxiety. I have also started to regain my self-confidence and find it easier to focus on what I can do instead of getting hung up on things I cannot succeed in. Although at first I was skeptical that such small movements could be beneficial. Now I am happy to show some of the exercises to my classmates so that they can feel less nervous before the exams!"

— Maria

"More than 10 years ago, I started having problems. It hurt to turn my neck. A movement that is essential, for example when driving a car, became a torment. This problem motivated me to start training at a gym. It didn't help, not even after two years. Instead, after a while, another ailment appeared. My left arm started going numb, at first only for a few minutes at a time. Extensive tests at a neurophysiologist confirmed a suspicion that the symptoms were to be considered psychosomatic stress symptoms. This continued to a state of exhaustion induced depression (almost three years ago) when I could only get a few hours of sleep per week. There is of course much more about the causes and my life situation that I leave out here. With the help of antidepressant medication, I was able to start sleeping again and continue working. But the medication didn't affect my neck or the numb arm much, and after a while (six months) I started seeing Eva Moberg.

With Eva, I have done various exercises (for example rotation exercises). We have usually done one exercise per visit and then continued with it a few more times (typically 3-5). They clearly affect my posture and mobility after a 45-minute session. More importantly, there is a long-term positive effect and a clear understanding of the relationship between "body and soul." In the exercises, I have gained many reference points on what I can do now that I couldn't do not so long ago. Another reference point is in the car, where I am happy that I can now easily turn to the blind spots. I can highly recommend Eva Moberg as a physiotherapist. She has supported me in trying other forms of treatment, such as acupuncture and yoga as a form of self-treatment. I have learned that it takes effort to regain and maintain your health, and if I were to have symptoms again, I know that there is help that works.I also have the program in her book to revert to if needed"

— Ulf

"I have always had a tendency to worry. About six months ago, I started to have increasing muscle pain, and eventually it got so bad that I could hardly sleep at all. I also felt dizzy at times and had trouble concentrating during lectures at school. The doctors at the medical center couldn't find anything specific wrong with me, but they thought my symptoms were related to stress.

I was recommended to contact Eva Moberg. I was able to tell her about myself and my symptoms, and she examined me thoroughly. Based on the examination, she was able to explain why I was in so much pain, and then she came up with a treatment plan that made sense to me. I have been seeing her for a couple of months now, and I have learned to use my body in a less strenuous way than before. I was able to sleep better after just a few weeks, and then the pain started to ease. Now I only go for a check-up every now and then, and I continue to work on my own with some of the exercises in her book. I don't feel dizzy anymore, and it's easier to concentrate again. The funny thing was that I also got an exercise to increase my creativity, which I actually think helped me in my project work."

— Helena

"... exhausted after years of stress, high blood pressure and breast cancer, I was recommended to contact Eva Moberg. She helped me become whole again, body, mind, and spirit. Through breathing and body exercises combined with guiding conversations, I was able to see the connection between cause and effect. Now life is heading in a positive direction, generating new positive challenges.
Thank you, Eva!

— Annette

"After a long period of stress in my life, I hit a breaking point. I met a good and understanding doctor who put me on sick leave and recommended that I seek help from a physiotherapist and a psychotherapist. A friend advised me to go to Eva Moberg because she works with a combination of both therapies. I have been seeing her for 10 weeks now and I feel ready to start working part-time again. But now I will be better with setting boundaries and not taking on too much."

— Josefin

“My treatment with Eva Moberg began when I went to her after suffering from burnout depression and general pain issues. My psychiatrist had suggested that I seek help through body awareness therapy because, according to her assessment, I intellectualized my well-being and therefore had difficulties moving forward.

The time with Eva is spent on analytical and supportive conversations, often with my recorded dreams as a starting point, as well as practical exercises where I work under Eva's guidance to help the nervous system find new and healthier pathways. Breathing, small gentle movements, and relaxation are central here.

For me, the time with Eva has primarily meant that I have learned to look at myself and my needs in a more respectful way. This in turn makes it significantly easier for me to know what is good/bad for my well-being and to be able to put my foot down and say no when needed, without feeling guilty. My increased body awareness means that my sensitivity to my body's needs is significantly greater and more powerful. This gives me guidance when I am about to cross the line of what I can handle. Increased self-esteem and self-respect also mean that I have a completely different ability to sort out what is less important in life and see what is worth fighting for. A strong focus on the positive and valuable things that life offers!

When I came to Eva I was on fulltime sick leave, today I work steadily 50%. My work capacity is reduced, perhaps permanently, due to my illness. At the same time, I have become a much more whole, content, and stronger person during the journey with Eva. It is a fantastic privilege to get help from such a knowledgeable and genuinely committed person as Eva Moberg to move forward in life. I highly recommend both her treatment methods and her as a person! "

— Ingrid

"I have been seeing Eva during two different periods in my life. The first time I contacted her was a few years after my divorce when I felt I needed help to move on in life and focus on myself. I realized that I needed other techniques than just talking to 'reach' myself, and with Eva, I met myself through psychodynamic body therapy mixed with Feldenkrais exercises and follow-up conversations. It was a necessary journey lasting a few years which helped me stand up for myself in an adult way. I contacted Eva again, about a year ago because I felt I needed 'coaching' in my life. Now it's more about daring, taking the step, being braver, challenging myself in new roles in my work. I do this with Eva, using different Feldenkrais exercises and guiding conversations.

Eva's concept of working with different body awareness therapies and follow-up conversations has worked for me and it has helped me grow and develop as a person. Her calm, friendly personality makes me always feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic meeting."

— Margareta

"Eva has the important combination for me of professional expertise and a personal warm approach. With a holistic view and effective methods, she has helped me believe in my own inner resources and taught me to carry my body in a completely new and restful way. In addition, there has been room for wonderfully liberating laughter."

— Lisa

"I have been working on myself in different types of therapy for over ten years. In the treatment method offered by Eva Moberg, I feel that I am finally achieving a sense of wholeness: body, soul, and mind are united, and it has helped me come a long way in understanding myself. I understand and experience that everything that is happening to me is interconnected, and that I can influence my life situation because I am now aware of my body, soul, and thoughts in a deeper and truer way than before.

When I first came into contact with Eva Moberg, I was broken down by pain in my joints and suffering from depression. My body was strongly reacting to an unhealthy life situation. I have been helped to understand this, and I have learned how the body functions and interacts with my thoughts and my soul. I have become aware of how I use my body and that my body pattern, and thus my behavior pattern, can be influenced. Thanks to physical exercises and therapeutic conversations, I have become aware of how I function as a person. I feel stronger today than ever before in my life. I don't suffer from joint pain, I am not depressed, I have gained a stronger self-esteem and self-awareness that allows me to choose different paths in life. A destructive life pattern is broken."

— T

"I faced many difficult challenges in life, and my doctor sent me to a psychologist because she felt I needed to process what had happened. I asked my psychologist why I had so many different physical symptoms, and he said it was due to stress. While that may have been true, it didn't give me a satisfactory explanation of why it happens. It was obvious to me that it couldn't be just in my head, because my symptoms were real, but I couldn't understand the mechanisms and I wanted to know.

By chance, I went with a friend to a lecture on Women and Stress given by Eva Moberg. It was a turning point for me. The diaphragmatic model and other bio-mechanical explanatory models gave me an overview of how the cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects of us actually interact. I then sought out Eva and underwent treatment with her for three months. It gave me the platform I needed to move forward on my own. I have some functional strategies and physical exercises that I can use when needed, and I also regularly use Eva's exercises on how we can improve our sleep with. I highly recommend her book to anyone who has trouble sleeping and is looking for alternatives to various medications."

— Britta

“The path to the brain goes through the body.
“Never did I believe that physical exercises could pave the way to an expanded awareness in the mind.
But it takes time and repetition is needed over and over again to reach an inner liberation. At first, you think you're just working with the body, but after a while, you start to become aware in an unconscious way that something has also happened in the mind. The journey there can be difficult with both pain and strong emotional reaction, with sudden memories of things that may have been repressed for a long time, and you are completely exhausted after the group treatment. In the beginning, I did the movements with too much force and felt awkward without contact with the body, I wanted to perform.

It is under Eva's guidance with encouragement to gradually make the movements a little smaller and always make it comfortable for oneself that eventually relaxes and does it at their own pace. The self-demand disappears and only then does a fantastic journey begin that leads to progress. Slowly, one step at a time, I became familiar with my own wholeness. You grow from within through the movements. Gradually getting it right and discovering that the more you do it with the help of just the mind, the greater the impact. In the forgotten muscles, there is new strength. Today, when I am out walking, my whole self is walking instead of just existing in a cluttered mind without a body.

In the conversations with cognitive orientation, I have received help to see my own situation and become aware of where I should go, but in some way, even if you see the goal, hands and feet have been tied, figuratively speaking. It is BK and Feldenkrais exercises that have released these bonds so that I have been able to start "moving" forward on the path. In everyday life, the body itself begins to demand small movements controlled by the mind that insist. Imagine being able to stand in a bus queue seemingly still while, through the learned technique in the mind, it is possible to sway back and forth on the sidewalk in an energy wave movement that makes it bubble happily inside. It is freedom that gives growing integrity.

Today, I almost only need to think about the exercises for the body to calibrate and the breathing to calm down. I have found my favorites that suit my body and when the starfish synchronizes with the breathing, the expression "to turn inside out" suddenly takes on a new and very positive meaning.

Awareness has allowed me to start setting boundaries and in a good way, embrace my own needs. It is only now that I have "awakened" and can see how far I have come. Of course, there are ups and downs, that's life, but now I am no longer stuck in myself but can move forward. I am not yet there, but that's okay, then I have the opportunity to learn more on this journey and above all choose which path feels right…”

— Ann

"I have always been the one that everyone could rely on, who was there for everyone. I never really thought about why that was, I just saw it as natural. Now I understand that I pushed myself more and more until I was living more for others than for myself. It's no wonder it turned out the way it did. I hit a wall and didn't really know who I was anymore. I had a lot of muscle tension and it hurt as soon as I tried to move even a little. My doctor said it would take time to get better, but I didn't really believe it would take that long. After a year, I hadn't received any other treatment than being offered antidepressant medication that I didn't tolerate well and the advice to go for short walks. I started to feel desperate and it was in pure desperation that I started looking online for other treatment options. Eva's website popped up and I found what was written there to be hopeful.

I saw Eva regularly for almost a year and a half, at first once a week and then less frequently. When Eva, after several weeks of treatment, had heard me talking about what my husband, my children, and the whole family and all my friends needed help with, she asked the question that became a turning point for me: 'What do you want to do, Noemi?' I was completely taken aback. I simply didn't know. I was so used to putting everything and everyone first that I didn't even know what I would want to do for myself. With the help of exercises and concrete strategies to be able to say no when people asked if I could help out, things started to turn around for me and I began to regain my energy. The muscle tension gradually eased and I started sleeping better again. But I would be lying if I said it was easy. I was afraid of what people would say if I said I couldn't help out. Not because I was sick, but because I just wanted to do something for myself. At first, I felt anxious and had a terrible guilty conscience, but I gradually realized that it wasn't just my right but also my responsibility to have my own time and to say no when I didn't feel like it or needed to rest. I simply had to train myself to be responsibly lazy. Now I'm okay again and looking back, I'm actually glad that things turned out the way they did so that I had this opportunity to make life simpler and more enjoyable for myself. Of course, it took time for everyone around me to get used to my new way of being. But now my body language speaks for itself and matches what I convey verbally so my friends understand right away and don't take offense.I have also given Eva´s book to family and friends to inspire them to look into their own life situations"

— Noemi

"I was tired of hearing that 'it's only stress.' It didn't make things any better for me, and I didn’t get any real help. Then a friend told me about Eva’s treatments, and I was lucky enough to get in touch with her. She knew what she was talking about! I simply don't understand why you can't get this kind of information about how things are connected, from your regular doctor right away. Then I could have addressed it earlier. Is everyone so specialized that they don't understand it's about having a holistic view on health?

Of course, it's been hard to change some things—teaching an old dog new tricks, as they say—but at least Ican see that something is happening and that it’s going in the right direction, and that has in itself contributed to reducing my stress."

— Oskar

TESTIMONIALS

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