Dr Arthur, Creator of Stick Stretching
Dr. Arthur Faygenholtz is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a former marathoner, and the creator of Stick Fitness.
[In his own words]
I have been researching and teaching exercise, fitness, health, anatomy, and kinesiology for the past 40 years in my chiropractic practice, classes, and seminars. I have recently added neuroscience/brain fitness into my present studies and teaching as I now recognize both its importance, and the role this technique can play in keeping our brains and bodies youthful!
In Stick Fitness®, we learn to apply a flexible pole or stick to improve body mechanics and movement efficiency. This innovative application enhances functional kinesiology with greater ease and specificity than other props and techniques I have seen. It's both a creative and precise stretching method, with specific routines for each area of the upper and lower body. It's adaptable for every physical condition (including in a wheelchair, where the idea came from originally).
From Playing Stick ball to Wheelchair ParaOlympians
I remember first practicing ‘Stick Yoga®’ as a young boy in Brooklyn during the 60′s while playing stick ball in the school yard. Learning to swing the stick (bat) with precision incorporating dynamic rotation. Using hand / eye coordination in hitting the ball, strength to hit further, and proper stance with awareness, mindful breathing, relaxed, ready, and strong.
While attending Sonoma State University, as a Physical Education Major, I worked with wheelchair Olympic athletes who were very strong, fit, yet needed more flexibility. My college experience was life changing when I discovered that using leverage with a 6 foot Stick enhanced performance as well as improved flexibility and range of motion.
Teaching Background
I have instructional experience in a variety of disciplines including: anatomy, physical conditioning, Hatha Yoga, sports, rehabilitation training, and Special Olympics. For the past 8 years I have been teaching professional seminars under the California State Board of Examiners for Continuing Education. I also developed Teacher Training Certification for those professionals interested in learning more for themselves and to teach others. I have had a great response from the community with many doctors and other health professionals benefiting from the experiential education. Most attendees have been using the information in both their practice and their personal fitness.
Why I teach
My passion has been teaching health, personal fitness, exercise, and brain fitness through bi-lateral coordination, and personal transformation.
I've seen profound benefits to myself and others I've shared this with, on physical, mental, and spiritual realms. I am blessed to have chosen this way of life, as it continues to transform me into my true state of being.
Dr. Arthur offers workshops in Capitola & elsewhere. He's the best!
I have been researching and teaching exercise, fitness, health, anatomy, and kinesiology for the past 40 years in my chiropractic practice, classes, and seminars. I have recently added neuroscience/brain fitness into my present studies and teaching as I now recognize both its importance, and the role this technique can play in keeping our brains and bodies youthful!
In Stick Fitness®, we learn to apply a flexible pole or stick to improve body mechanics and movement efficiency. This innovative application enhances functional kinesiology with greater ease and specificity than other props and techniques I have seen. It's both a creative and precise stretching method, with specific routines for each area of the upper and lower body. It's adaptable for every physical condition (including in a wheelchair, where the idea came from originally).
From Playing Stick ball to Wheelchair ParaOlympians
I remember first practicing ‘Stick Yoga®’ as a young boy in Brooklyn during the 60′s while playing stick ball in the school yard. Learning to swing the stick (bat) with precision incorporating dynamic rotation. Using hand / eye coordination in hitting the ball, strength to hit further, and proper stance with awareness, mindful breathing, relaxed, ready, and strong.
While attending Sonoma State University, as a Physical Education Major, I worked with wheelchair Olympic athletes who were very strong, fit, yet needed more flexibility. My college experience was life changing when I discovered that using leverage with a 6 foot Stick enhanced performance as well as improved flexibility and range of motion.
Teaching Background
I have instructional experience in a variety of disciplines including: anatomy, physical conditioning, Hatha Yoga, sports, rehabilitation training, and Special Olympics. For the past 8 years I have been teaching professional seminars under the California State Board of Examiners for Continuing Education. I also developed Teacher Training Certification for those professionals interested in learning more for themselves and to teach others. I have had a great response from the community with many doctors and other health professionals benefiting from the experiential education. Most attendees have been using the information in both their practice and their personal fitness.
Why I teach
My passion has been teaching health, personal fitness, exercise, and brain fitness through bi-lateral coordination, and personal transformation.
I've seen profound benefits to myself and others I've shared this with, on physical, mental, and spiritual realms. I am blessed to have chosen this way of life, as it continues to transform me into my true state of being.
Dr. Arthur offers workshops in Capitola & elsewhere. He's the best!
Evan Specter, Master of Self-Care
What I CAN'T provide
I’m NOT a physician, surgeon or a physical therapist. So I don't diagnose or treat.
What I CAN provide
If you are looking to avoid, or delay having a joint replacement surgery, I can empower you to do that. If ever the time comes, you'll already have the tools and competence to recover rapidly and completely from it.
I'll provide you with a toolkit of practices to allow you to become more agile and fit as you age: the best complementary and alternative therapies for the hipster or kneester.
Decades of training and experience
When I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of both hips (at age 47),
I brought to bear everything I had already learned, but also acquired a whole new toolkit for addressing discomfort, inflammation, mobility and recovery. I spared no expense, tried a dozen tactics, and have distilled all of this into an accessible protocol which is time- and resource-efficient, and somehow finds a way to make it a journey of self-discovery as well.
I’m NOT a physician, surgeon or a physical therapist. So I don't diagnose or treat.
What I CAN provide
If you are looking to avoid, or delay having a joint replacement surgery, I can empower you to do that. If ever the time comes, you'll already have the tools and competence to recover rapidly and completely from it.
I'll provide you with a toolkit of practices to allow you to become more agile and fit as you age: the best complementary and alternative therapies for the hipster or kneester.
Decades of training and experience
- Certified Instructor of Stick Stretching, 2017.
- Certificate from Cornell online in the why & how of a whole food, plant-based diet, 2017.
- Practitioner/Instructor of Craniosacral Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy since 1996.
- Certified Instructor of Breema, Exercises for Harmonious Life, since 1993
- Apprenticeship and graduate study in chinese herbology and acupuncture and other modalities.
When I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of both hips (at age 47),
I brought to bear everything I had already learned, but also acquired a whole new toolkit for addressing discomfort, inflammation, mobility and recovery. I spared no expense, tried a dozen tactics, and have distilled all of this into an accessible protocol which is time- and resource-efficient, and somehow finds a way to make it a journey of self-discovery as well.