Doreen Giles

Doreen Giles

Contact:

Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 608 244 2446

Teaches in:

English

Location:

Madison, WI

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Meet Doreen

Since 1996, Doreen has been an acupuncturist and NeuroModulation practitioner, helping people improve their health and quality of life. The Gokhale Method immediately captivated her.  "It's such a simple, practical way to help us feel at home again in our bodies," she says. "Instead of ignoring the body until it starts to hurt, now we can relearn our natural posture and stay active for years to come, preventing pain and injury."

Doreen provides a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere in her classes, fitting the lessons to the students’ needs.  By learning to use healthy posture in everything they do, students can enjoy lifelong benefits.

A part of the Madison community for over 30 years, Doreen is an avid student of the healing arts, dance and yoga, as well as a member of the local Threshold Choir chapter.
  • Marian Fredal

    Each time I consult with Doreen regarding neck pain/ upper back pain I learn something new. As I work to develop new habits about posture, Doreen excels at concrete help as well as encouragement. Thank you Doreen!

  • Nancy Ross

    It has been a wonderful experience working individually and with one or two other people at a time. My posture has improved and I have had no sciatica pain since I started with the Gohkale method. I’m very thankful. A special shoutout to my instructor, Doreen.

  • Amy Alpine

    I want to share my experience with others who might be weighing the pros and cons of private online vs. group or private in-person classes. I knew I wanted a hands-on experience but was hesitant to make the commitment— an intensive weekend class with Doreen Giles would require a three-hour drive from my home plus a two-night hotel stay. COVID concerns made us both shy away from a group class.  

    My private in-person session with Doreen was a transformative experience. Not only did I receive expert guidance in the Gokhale Elements tailored to my understanding and needs, but I was able to ask

  • Sigrun Franzen; Piano Instructor; Madison, WI

    The Gokhale Method teaches good skeletal postural alignment in a very practical, immediately applicable way.  In my explorations of various bodywork methods, I was frustrated by not knowing how to apply them successfully to my movements.  The Gokhale Method teaches exactly what to do.  It's great!

    I have had lower back pain for two years. In the Foundations Course, I experienced gentle and direct techniques that relieve the pain. It's been easy to practice and apply what I've learned, and I am having pain-free days.

    Doreen provides lots of compassionate individual attention and insight to the

  • Ann Marie Waterhouse; Madison, WI

    Because of some life-saving abdominal surgery when I was 17, I have had a persistent pain behind my right shoulder blade whenever I stand for longer than 10-15 minutes at a time, like when I'm cooking, for example. With the Gokhale Method, I learned how to use my "Inner Corset" to strengthen those abdominal muscles and hold myself upright. I lost the pain I've had for 53 years. The Gokhale Method truly is a way to become pain-free!

  • Danette Knickmeier 

    While the Gokhale book is a great way to learn about the method and the research behind it, I found the Foundations Course to be the perfect next step for taking my education to a higher level. Not only did my teacher Doreen review the lessons with me and walk through them in great detail, she also added many other tips and tricks to help improve my form and my understanding of the concepts. Having a knowledgeable teacher who believes in the method and cares about your well-being is the key to finding your way. I highly recommend this course to anyone that is serious about improving their

  • Rose, Milwaukee WI

     

    I am so thankful for this course!  It has truly been life-changing.  I used to think good posture was strenuous and difficult to maintain, but now I can comfortably sit with good posture for as long as I want to!  Additionally, there is a noticeable improvement in my sense of well-being.  The benefits involve the entire body, not just the back, and it is mentally very uplifting.  My posture and gait were affected after a foot surgery. Even after a lot of physical therapy, my body still wasn’t functioning as “one unit.”  Now I have learned the importance of a proper, natural gait, which

  • Betty Kareen; Madison, WI

    Not only was my persistent nine-month-long pain from a pinched nerve relieved after my two-month practice of the Gokhale Foundations Course with Doreen, but my chiropractor noticed that my degenerated disc in the lumbar region showed increased height on comparative x-rays!  So great to see the effect and feel better.  And I love Stretchlying!

Doreen’s in-person offerings

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Gokhale® Consultation

Doreen Giles

Madison, WI

A 40 minute online initial consultation is a good place to begin your posture journey, especially if you have a complex history of musculoskeletal or health problems. 
You will receive a comprehensive evaluation of your current posture and how it relates to problems you may be having, a projection of what structural changes are possible, and some key ideas and practices to help you improve your structure immediately and long-term.

Using modern technology allows a two-way online video/audio communication. 
Our students have found this to be a surprisingly effective way of getting started 
or refining their understanding of the Gokhale Method techniques.

Our Online Initial Consultation is the best place to start. You'll work one-on-one with a qualified Gokhale Method teacher to pinpoint your specific posture concerns and begin with personalized coaching. Select a teacher from the menu below to view availability and book your Online Initial Consultation today!

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Gokhale® Foundations

Learn in a small group or one-on-one with personalized hands-on help from an expert in the Gokhale Method.

If you’re looking to learn the Gokhale Method in-person, our 6-lesson Foundations course is designed for beginners and can change your posture habits efficiently and profoundly. Taught by a qualified Gokhale Method teacher, it covers all the techniques described in Esther Gokhale’s book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, and more.

Students receive personalized hands-on instruction, visual cues, and verbal explanations. All our teachers are experts in giving immediate feedback and gentle guidance to ensure you master the techniques correctly.

Learn one-on-one (6x45 minutes) to suit your schedule. Or choose an intensive or weekly small group class (6x90 minutes, capped at 8). Either way, you will receive individualized attention, learn deeply, leading to a life-changing transformation.

Choose a group course  or contact your instructor for private options below.
 

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ALUMNI SERVICES

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Continuing Education Courses

Spend time with your fellow Gokhale Method graduates refining, honing, and advancing your J-spine.

Our small group in-person alumni classes provide individualized hands-on instruction and access to your teachers’ store of expert postural knowledge. The small class sizes allow your teacher to entertain special requests.

Practicing in groups of no more than 8 students also allows you to share your experience and learn from others. You will find our teachers offering classes on a wide variety of topics, ranging from general refresher, glide-walking and exercise.

Group classes can be one, two or four hours. Private classes are also available.

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Continuing Ed - Refresher - Madison - WI - Jan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM Jan 21 | 10 : 00 am - 11 : 00 am Madison,Wisconsin,United States English Learn moreOnly 1 spots left!
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Gokhale Consultation for Alumni

Our Gokhale Method Teachers are here to give you undivided, personalized attention and share their expertise.

Individual coaching will help you fully reclaim your J-spine and the delicious comfort that comes with it.

You can choose to:

  • Brush up on techniques learned long ago and half-forgotten
  • Advance your posture skills to a new level
  • Adapt your posture knowledge to a specific activity
  • Troubleshoot a persistent ache or pain
     
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Doreen’s online offerings

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Gokhale® Consultation

Get guidance and a personalized posture and movement analysis from a Gokhale Method expert. Learn how the way you’re positioning your body may contribute to your pain, and how you can transform your posture—permanently.

The journey to healthy posture and pain-free movement begins with a deep understanding of your health history and everyday movement habits so we can help you unravel your unique posture–pain puzzle.

Your teacher will walk you through a comprehensive evaluation of your current posture, identifying how it may relate to any problems you may be experiencing. Together, you will discuss the sequence of techniques you need to learn, receive a projection of what structural changes you can expect, and explore some key ideas to help you improve your posture immediately and long-term.

You can ask any questions you have about our techniques and your specific situation.

Whether you seek relief from pain or wish for better function and vitality, the Gokhale Consultation will give you fresh insights, well-founded optimism, and specific techniques to make the changes you need.

Doreen Giles

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Gokhale® Elements

Learn and integrate the Gokhale Method into your everyday movements through 18 short, live, interactive, one-on-one online lessons with one of our qualified Gokhale Method Teachers.

Gokhale Elements offers live, private, online lessons, where you work one-on-one with a Gokhale Method teacher in real time. The course consists of 18 face-to-face 13 minute lessons, scheduled at your convenience.

Start your journey to pain-free movement with Gokhale Elements today and learn the basics of healthy movement to alleviate pain while sitting, standing, lying, bending, walking, and more.

Key Features:

  • Tailored Instruction: Personalized coaching in one-on-one online lessons foster improved, lasting posture habits, while learning the basics of healthy movement.
  • One Element at a Time: Each of the short lessons focuses on a specific Element, progressively building on previous lessons. This is a proven effective method for behavior change.
  • Convenience: Learn in the comfort of your own space, incorporating your own chairs, bed, and other furniture into your lessons and practice.
  • Flexible Scheduling: With online teachers worldwide, we offer highly flexible scheduling, and your lessons can begin immediately.

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ALUMNI SERVICES

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Advanced Glidewalking

Explore the mechanics of walking as you are meant to

Glidewalking is the most complex technique taught in our beginner courses. After learning the basics, many students feel that they have not quite “got it” and ask for help in refining their technique.

This course is a deep-dive offering individual coaching, guidance, and feedback. Each of the six lessons builds on what you learned previously, focusing on nuanced adjustments to perfect your gait. Students get individual feedback and coaching, based on video submissions.

Explore the mechanics of glidewalking in detail, including the role of major muscles in the hips, legs, and feet.

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Advanced Glidewalking Mon, Feb 3 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Online English Learn moreOnly 0 spots left!
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Gokhale Consultation for Alumni

Our Gokhale Method Teachers are here to give you undivided, personalized attention and share their expertise.

Individual coaching will help you fully reclaim your J-spine and the delicious comfort that comes with it.

You can choose to:

  • Brush up on techniques learned long ago and half-forgotten
  • Advance your posture skills to a new level
  • Adapt your posture knowledge to a specific activity
  • Troubleshoot a persistent ache or pain
     
Doreen Giles

If the suggested appointment times don't work for you, please contact the teacher directly to check if they have additional availability not displayed online.

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REQUEST A GOKHALE CONSULTATION!