Meet Dr. Frank Wildman
For more than 40 years, Dr. Frank Wildman has helped people improve mobility, reduce pain, restore balance, and move with greater ease through his pioneering work in movement education and Physical Intelligence training.
Grounded in movement science, somatic psychology, neuroscience, and neuroplasticity, his work helps people develop greater coordination, confidence, and freedom in everyday movement.
His work combines movement science, somatic learning, neuroscience, and neuroplasticity to help people move with greater ease, efficiency, and confidence. Through workshops, professional trainings, books, audio programs, and private practice, Dr. Wildman continues to advance the field of awareness-based movement education worldwide.
By studying the movement patterns of animals and children, I discovered deep connections between psychology and motion. This insight became the foundation of my career and led to innovations in somatic movement for pain relief, used internationally by hospitals, physical and occupational therapists, and somatic psychologists.
I hold undergraduate degrees in biology and dance, and a doctorate in somatic psychology. My fascination with evolutionary movement, motor learning, and brain-body coordination continues to inform every aspect of my work.
The Intelligent Body®: Movement Backed by Science
The Intelligent Body® method is rooted in neuroscience and inspired by pioneers like Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. My work reframes their contributions through the lens of neuroplasticity and nervous system rewiring, helping clients rediscover movement as a source of grace, coordination, and ease.
In my private practice in Berkeley, California, I’ve worked with people of all ages and abilities — from retired athletes to doctors and dancers — helping them reduce pain, restore agility, and move more intelligently.
Over the last 40 years, I’ve led professional trainings and workshops across 15 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, England, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. As Founder and Educational Director of the Movement Studies Institute, I’ve designed programs that blend science and practice, including:
The Evolution of Motion
Your Brain as the Core of Strength and Stability
Reconstructing Dance Technique
These programs support individuals seeking peak performance, healthy aging, and graceful movement through awareness-based training.
Author. Innovator. Collaborator.
I’ve authored three books and created The Intelligent Body® audio and video series, widely used in the medical community for pain relief, postural retraining, and agility enhancement.
From back care programs taught across the University of California system to consulting with the Australian Olympic Team, my work has helped thousands move more freely and live without pain.
Influences & Collaborations
Dr. Wildman's work has been influenced by pioneers including:
• Moshe Feldenkrais
• Anna Halprin
• Stanley Keleman
• Gene Gendlin
• Will Schutz
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