Michelle Ball

Michelle Ball

Contact:

Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 403 339 849

Teaches in:

English

Location:

Melbourne, Australia

Sydney, Australia

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Meet Michelle

Michelle Ball has always sought ways to maintain her own health and wellbeing through athletic endeavours and movement. Having studied physiology and taught fitness classes, she saw what focused movement could do for her students.

She is a massage therapist and body worker devoted to helping people relieve pain and tension in their bodies. However, in seeing clients lose the ability to move freely and perform the activities they loved, she wanted to help self-empower them more on a daily basis. In her search, Michelle discovered the book "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back." The Gokhale Method® was a revelation and a solution. It offered a practical, complementary way to help her clients restore their mobility and natural alignment while doing everyday tasks. This is what led Michelle to train with Esther Gokhale in California. 

Michelle is a qualified Gokhale Method® Teacher offering regular private and group lessons in North Queensland. She also regularly travel teaches on the Mainland in AUS.  If you can put a group of 8 people together, she will come to you. Smaller groups will be considered if you travel to North Qld, where Michelle is located.
  • James Clayden's testimonial about Michelle Ball

    I was hesitant to do the course, as I’m not good in class situations and such. But I found Michelle went about it in a very clear way. Lots of different things came up for me during the course, physically and otherwise. I feel it has been a help in improving my posture and easing any back problems I had.

  • Bec Thexton; ME Bank

    The two days with Michelle were full of rich information, practical lessons and a hands-on approach to improving our posture. Two weeks later and my neck pain is minimal and I'm enjoying practising my new stance. Walking seems more natural and I fondly think of Michelle's voice when I walk. She was gentle, fun and informative. Worth the time and investment to ensure our lifestyles aren't having a negative impact on our bodies. Thank you!

  • Dr. Rhonda Anderson, exercise physiologist, QLD, Australia; Author of "Life After Menopause: 5 Key Habits of Healthy, Vital Older Women"

    I’m an exercise physiologist and I’ve been studying exercise and movement for a long time. This is one of the most (if not the most) useful and simple, yet profound programs I’ve encountered. I Loved it!

  • Keith Britton, Mount Eliza

    These are excellent value for money as they guide one through the exercises and
    techniques outlined in the “8 steps to improve your back" book under the supervision of a
    trained and  experienced teacher.  Mistakes in technique are corrected on the spot,
    reducing the chance of developing bad habits when doing the exercises later .  

    I was one of a class of eight which is an ideal size as it allows for both group dynamics
    and personal attention by the trainer.  

    Michelle Ball, who conducted my class, had an excellent grasp of her subject and is a
    natural teacher/ trainer.  I believe this course with

  • Dr. Christopher Oh, GP, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    One of the most difficult things all healthcare practitioners have to grapple with is the modern 1st world epidemic of chronic back and neck pain. We now realize patients have been over-prescribed strong opioid painkillers as a ‘ last gasp quick fix’ instead of trying other things first. Esther Gokhale’s postural guidelines, which act in effect as a daily mindful ‘manual traction/posture optimisation’ approach to chronic back pain, are nothing short of a revelation. More importantly, her teachings are based on sound biomechanical, anthropological, and clinical observations that just make total sense. Whilst Esther’s book and YouTube videos are a great introduction/primer to her techniques, the weekend ‘Foundation Course’ for those with chronic pain is strongly recommended/needed if you want to gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts. Esther’s work in back pain is well known in the United States, with many doctors routinely directing patients to learn her teachings, but it is time her posture principles were much more widely known in Australia as something to encourage chronic back pain patients to learn. I highly recommend attending Michelle Ball’s weekend ‘foundation course’ in Esther’s posture principles for anyone trying to manage chronic musculoskeletal back pain issues.
  • Dr Kate Collister
    After a few years of lower back pain I discovered the Gokhale Method. It has absolutely changed my life. I am no longer limiting my activities and am no longer in pain every day! The Foundations course was fantastic; it taught me everything I need to know about posture enabling me to now lead a pain free life. I would recommend to anyone with back/neck or knee pain and now recommend it to a lot of my patients.
  • Natasha Lynch, Carer / Support Worker
    Recently I had the pleasure of working with Michelle Ball as she taught me the Gokhale Method. Several months ago I had to resign from my job due to chronic back pain, this saddened me as I was only 39 & I thought this was the way my life was going to be. After finishing this new posture method I now have a new pain free life and the confidence to return back to work.

Michelle’s in-person offerings

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Gokhale® Consultation

Michelle Ball

Melbourne, Australia

Sydney, Australia

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.

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ALUMNI SERVICES

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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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