Hello, my name is Janka Ryf.
Many of us maintain the same position at work, day after day. Using the body in the same way over long periods of time can cause physical pain. In serious cases such as Repetitive Strain Injury and Musculoskeletal Disorders, people might have to stop working altogether.
I began by working with musicians who had developed physical pain through long hours spent playing and performing. I have worked with musicians who perform with the top orchestras throughout Europe, from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra to the London Symphony Orchestra.
I now also work with professionals from other fields, such as doctors, managers, teachers, scientists, designers and others who use their bodies in the same way on a daily basis.
It was my own experience many years ago of developing shoulder pain whilst working as a professional musician that inspired me to develop ways of helping others in similar circumstances.
What I offer...
Help for musicians experiencing playing related physical pain. Whether you have a few aches and pains or have developed more serious long lasting pain, I can help you. Working together can not only enable you to overcome pain and learn new, healthier ways of using the body, but can also improve your sound and performance. Workshops are available for institutions training those in the performing arts.
Help for professionals who experience physical pain brought on by activities such as working at the computer or desk for long hours. We will work together not only to overcome the pain, but to learn new, healthier ways of using the body. This is important to provide a long term solution, so that the pain does not return.
Workshops for professionals working in the office environment to prevent back, shoulder and neck pain developed through day to day activities. As well as preventing physical pain, workshops can also stop more serious problems, such as Repetitive Strain Injury, from developing.
What have people said about our work together?
"I arrived barely able to lift my arm and left an hour or so later virtually free of pain and easily able to lift my arm right above my head. It was a wonderful experience and a great relief that the pain has not returned.
It is a great pleasure to recommend Janka in the highest terms."
Sandra Tancibudek, Violinist, Berlin |
“As a haematologist (Blood specialist) I work long hours at the computer and the microscope. Consequently I developed shoulder pain that has been bothering me for almost two years. So I was sceptical at first when Janka told me that she could help me with my shoulder problems. But I was quite surprised to feel a definitive improvement already after two sessions. Janka also gave me clear instructions how to work in a much more relaxed and physiological way. Her approach is based on work with musicians but I think it is applicable to non musicians as well who have similar problems.
I can highly recommend her. “
Dr. Andreas Himmelmann, Zürich |
"Not only within one session had the pain and discomfort disappeared, but Janka also helped me to reconsider my approach to my own body with regards to my work and also my everyday life.
I can't recommend her highly enough."
Emma Schied, Oboist, Mahler Chamber Orchestra |
Contact...
I offer everyone a free telephone consultation to discuss how working together can help you....
Simply fill out the form below and I`ll be in touch as soon as possible.
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