The Power and the Grace

International movement expert Joanne Elphinston is a high performance consultant for professional dancers, musicians and elite athletes at Olympic level; a consultant physiotherapist specializing in chronic and persistent neuromusculoskeletal conditions; a former coach and fitness instructor and the author of several popular books in the field of movement. Joanne has been teaching her unique JEMS® approach for over twenty years, training rehabilitation, health and fitness professionals around the world to explore, inspire and optimize movement in people of all ages and walks of life. Her work is the subject of current research into management for hypermobility related pain, falls prevention, stroke rehabilitation and sports performance, and her programs are used in such diverse fields as child development, chronic pain management, and athletic training. Joanne has a passion for communicating complex concepts in simple, elegant ways that bridge the gap between professionals and their clients, allowing them to work holistically yet functionally, supported by science, and balancing knowledge with skill and humanity.

Introduction

Chapter 1 The movement kaleidoscope

Chapter 2 Moving the brain

Chapter 3 Dancing with Forces

Chapter 4 Myofascial magic

Chapter 5 Vibrant self carriage

Chapter 6 Locks and keys

Chapter 7 The living spine

Chapter 8 Control through ease

Chapter 9 Base notes

Chapter 10 Ups and downs: mastering the vertical

Chapter 11 A leg to stand on

Chapter 12 Elegant, effective gait

Chapter 13 A shoulder to lean on

Chapter 14 Winning our wings

Chapter 15 Speaking the brain’s language

Chapter 16 Reflections