I would suggest that the perspectives and practices of Reich and Feldenkrais have converged in recent years with the formulation of an integrative model of physical and mental health treatment. Called the Biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of human ills (Satterfield, 2013), we suspect that both Reich and Feldenkrais would have smiled at the alignment of this approach with their own views. They might even have gently (in the case of Feldenkrais) or more vociferously (in the case of Reich) taken some credit for the formulation of this approach – and with some justification. Most importantly, they would have found that this integrative approach might guide effective treatment of tin men and women of our mid-21^st Century world.  Perhaps these restricted and self-wounding clients could now begin to move freely –and their heart could be healing.

We thank all members of our treatment team for the wisdom they offer and the hope they engender in treating rusted armor and encased hearts.

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