Retraining Specialists
Here you can find a list of current focal dystonia retraining specialists and institutions, their instrumental focus, and their contact details. This is by no means a complete list and we will gladly include your contact details/web addresses upon request.
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Dr. Joaquin Farias www.fariastechnique.com
Multi-instrumental specialism - neuroplastic retraining program + online programs.
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Dr. Anna Detari www.musicians-focal-dystonia.com
Embouchure Dystonia specialist /multi-instrumental - Holistic approaches/tailored exercise programs/qualified Timani specialist.
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David Leisner https://davidleisner.com
Guitar/ String instruments. Exercises focusing on retraining the large muscles of the armpit and shoulder.
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David Gardner https://www.musiciansdystonia.net
Bowed string specialist - Neuroplasticity / tailored exercise programs.
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Bronwen Ackermann bronwen.ackermann@sydney.edu.au
Multi-instrumental specialism - Tailored physiotherapeutic exercises
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Institute of Music Psychology and Musicians' Health www.immm.hmtm-hannover.de/en/
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Ruth Chiles www.bspuk.co.uk
Multi-instrumental specialist - Brainspotting/psychologically focused retraining
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Oliver Yatsugafu violinoliver@hotmail.com
Violin Specialist - Neuroplasticity /tailored exercise programs
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The Mindful Pianist https://www.themindfulpianist.com/
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Dr. Alexandre Ferreira amesf2@academico.ufpb.br
Trombone specialist - Neuroplasticity /tailored exercise programs
Barbara Lister-Sink https://www.lister-sinkinstitute.org/
Katherine Butler https://www.londonhandtherapy.co.uk/
Penelope Roskell www.peneloperoskell.co.uk
Hara Trouli hara.trouli@ucl.ac.uk
Rae de Lisle https://www.raedelisle.com/
Monica Chen https://dystoniainmusicians.com/en/contact/
Multi-instrumental specialism - neuroplastic retraining program + online program.
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British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) https://www.bapam.org.uk/
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