Gentle Somatic Support for Neurodivergent Adults, Complex Chronic Illness, & Musicians

Feel Safe in Your Body Again — Without Effort-ing, Explaining, or Pushing Through

Somatics: 1) relating to the body; 2) a field of body-mind and movement studies focused on sensing and experiencing your body from the inside out

Blue Feldenkrais Method® logo with a yellow human figure in movement.

I support sensitive & neurodivergent adults, people living with complex chronic illness, and musicians & performing artists — using gentle, non-verbal somatic movement so you can feel what’s happening as it’s happening and make choices that actually work for you.

You don’t need to try harder.

You don’t need better words.

You don’t need to fix yourself.

An easier way is possible.

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Online and in-person near Asheville, NC

Specialties

Late-Identified Autistic & ADHD Adults

Burnout, delayed interoception, alexithymia, unmasking — support that doesn't rely on talking, willpower, or pushing through.

Explore Neurodivergent Support

Complex Chronic Illness

Long Covid, POTS, ME/CFS, EDS, fibromyalgia — support that works with your energy envelope, not against it.

Explore Chronic Illness Support

Musicians & Performing Artists

Pain, tension, performance anxiety — play with ease, perform with confidence, expand your sound.

Explore Musician & Performance Support
Alex Toenniges, Guild Certified Feldenkrais practitioner, smiling outdoors in Western North Carolina

Hi, I’m Alex.

I’m a queer, autistic-ADHD (AuDHD) Feldenkrais® Practitioner with a background in classical music and lived experience of burnout, ARFID, long covid, POTS, asthma, mast cell activation, and late identification.

I created this work because I needed it — and because too many people are asked to explain themselves instead of given proper support.

I don’t diagnose, treat, or fix.
I create conditions for safety, curiosity, and learning — so your nervous system can do what it already knows how to do.

Learn More About Alex

  • I was amazed by the simple and accessible approach Alex took in her Feldenkrais sessions. I have been healing rheumatoid arthritis for 18.5 years and was amazed to find more comfort and ease in my body after working with Alex. I felt celebrated to come as I was and felt very met in that place, and always looked forward to the next session!

    —Alegra-Ray, Farmer, Dancer, & Death Doula

  • I'm deeply grateful to have experienced both large group and private lessons led by Alex. As a group facilitator, Alex brings an inspiring level of clarity, curiosity, inclusivity and invitation. With skill and humility, she holds compassionate space for all bodies. One-on-one Alex made me feel comfortable to share vulnerably about my body's conditions and my own inquiries. I was able to relax on a profound level and gained new perspectives about my body and personal story. Alex is overflowing with cultivated gifts, and she applies those gifts skillfully to serve whoever she is working with - I can't wait to work with her again.

    —Kasey, Experimental Performer, Community Organizer, and Activist

  • I have been attending this class since the beginning & it has changed my back pain to no pain. This is a wonderful program! Thank you.

    —Robin

  • This class has improved my bodily & mental awareness! The small movements have a relaxing and restorative effect. Alex is skilled with the process and makes it interesting and fun. She also provides outside reading and resources on Feldenkrais which is so helpful! I wish everyone knew about this practice.

    — Jennifer Alm, University Librarian


Support options, without pressure

All options are:

  • Trauma-informed

  • LGBTQIA2S+ affirming

  • Adaptable for chronic illness, hypermobility, and fluctuating energy

  • Designed to reduce masking, not require it

You can explore details at your own pace.

Support is available in three different formats, depending on your energy, needs, and preferences.

3 formats to choose from:

  • One-to-one somatic movement sessions

  • Group somatic movement classes

  • An online lesson library for self-paced learning

Explore ways to work together

You can try a lesson to see what it feels like:

You can try just a few minutes and revisit it any time you like. More recordings are available on my Patreon.

I’m here to support you, if and when it feels right

There’s no rush.
No obligation.
No sales pressure.

You’re welcome to explore, read, or reach out — only if and when it feels supportive.

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