Niek Brouw Method
Since 1971, Niek Brouw (MD) has dedicated himself to learning about the posture and movement patterns of the human body. Based on the findings of his comparative research, and his profound empathic perception, he developed a unique Psychomotor Therapy, focused on preventing and minimising physical pain and discomfort. These exercises are designed for all age groups, from new-borns to adults.
His approach has proven to be highly effective in locating and treating the cause of physical pain and other types of discomfort.
Posture is a particular interplay of muscles, joints, bones and the psyche. Each person is unique and therefore has a unique posture. There is no such thing as a standard posture or standard set of motoric skills. In each phase of our development (baby, infant, toddler, child, adolescent and adult), different muscles become active. So, we gain new experiences and learn new skills as we grow. Under safe conditions, this process occurs naturally.
Origin and treatment of symptoms
If you have experienced a particular phase of your life as threatening or unsafe due to, for example, a divorce, death of a loved one, terminal illness or bullying, then this will have had an impact on the development of your posture and/or movement.
Your body reacts to difficult situations by taking on another posture, often unconsciously, in order to protect yourself. At a certain point, the adopted posture begins to feel normal, although it is not actually your own. This causes all kinds of physical symptoms and psychological unrest. It limits you in expressing who you really are.
The treatment is focused on restoring your original and vital posture from the inside out.
Through the postural and movement exercises of the Niek Brouw Method, you can safely complete these development phases, allowing your body to reduce or release physical symptoms and psychological unrest.
Books
Stem en Lichaam – The effect of posture on the voice. This is a scientific publication that resulted from the research done by Niek Brouw on behalf of the Ministry of Welfare, Public Health and Culture.
Love Aggression Depression – In other words: Energy is everywhere. Everyone knows about the law of resilience: the mast of a sail boat moves in the wind and, therefore, does not break; reeds are supple, so, they withstand the force of the storm, while a tree that stands rigid will fall. This law also applies to the human spirit. People who know how to respond with resilience to the rules, laws and expectations of others, are better equipped to stand strong against the storms that sometimes rage through our society. It is from this train of thought that Niek Brouw came up with a new way of approaching the human body, in times of sickness and health, in its function and its dysfunction.
This book is available in English, German, Greek, Czech and Polish translations.
Verbergen doet alleen een dief – The secrets of an unborn baby and the unconscious child. In this publication, Niek Brouw discusses the importance of the fetal development stages and the disruptions that could occur in the fetal period.
The books and translations can be ordered via the Vitaal.nl administration office. Please contact us if you would like more information or would like to order a copy of one of the books.
Niek Brouw Method Research Foundation
The Foundation, established in 2015, finds the ideas developed by Niek Brouw to be of great importance. Their aim is to raise awareness about this method, so that it may find new channels of communication to reach new audiences.
You can find more information about this on the website: niekbrouw.nl
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