Owner, The Feldenkrais Center of Houston and Health, Wellness and Fitness Consultant
Houston, Texas Area
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- Coordinator, Houston Training at Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE)
- Owner at The Feldenkrais Center of Houston (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- practitioner at Feldenkrais Guild of North America
- Assistant Professor at Texas State University School of Music
- Independent Professional at Smith Voice Studio (Self-employed)
- Education
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- Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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MaryBeth Smith’s Summary
With over 20 years experience teaching in university, community, and business settings, MaryBeth Smith now uses the Feldenkrais Method to help people improve their self-image, function, and enjoyment in movement and in life.
MaryBeth Smith’s Specialties:
Chronic pain and stress management; insomnia; performance improvement in arts, sports and business; body dismorphia (including anorexia); and change management/embodiment experiences for the gay and transgender community.
As a classically trained singer, she continues to perform and work with singers and speakers on the improvement of vocal quality, health, and presentation skills.
MaryBeth Smith’s Experience
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Coordinator, Houston Training
Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE)
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2008 — Present (4 months)
ISSE conducts Trainings for Feldenkrais Teacher/Practitioner Certification in San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Basel, Switzerland; and Turin, Italy. A new, four-year training program will be held in Houston, TX, USA, beginning May 2010. Paul Rubin and Julie Casson Rubin are the Educational Directors of the training; MaryBeth Smith, of the Feldenkrais Center of Houston, is the Coordinator. For more information about the training, contact Paul Rubin at paulrubin@feldnet.com, or MaryBeth Smith at training@houfeldenkrais.com.
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Owner
The Feldenkrais Center of Houston (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2002 — Present (6 years)
Movement educator in private practice, specializing in human potential and performance improvement. Areas of expertise include work with singers (Voice coach), actors, dancers; injury recovery and prevention; chronic pain management; neurological disorders; and transgender/transsexual issues.
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practitioner
Feldenkrais Guild of North America
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2004 — 2008 (4 years)
professional association of Guild Certified Feldenkrais Pracitioners
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Assistant Professor
Texas State University School of Music
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
1991 — 2002 (11 years)
Voice faculty member and coordinator; opera director 1996-2000.
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Independent Professional
Smith Voice Studio (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Performing Arts industry)
1989 — 1991 (2 years)
free-lance voice instructor and coach in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and San Marcos, Texas, 1989-1991.
MaryBeth Smith’s Education
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Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE)
GCFP, Feldenkrais Method Teacher/Practitioner Certification, 2001 — 2004
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
MM, Vocal Performance Pedagogy, 1987 — 1991
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1973 — 1977
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MaryBeth Smith’s Interests:
creativity, innovation, and human potential; performing arts
MaryBeth Smith’s Groups:
Feldenkrais Guild of North America, Mastery of Learning Book Salon
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HARO--Help A Reporter Out member
MaryBeth Smith’s Contact Settings
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