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Location

13260 N. 94th Drive, Suite 420
Medical Center III
Peoria, Arizona 85381

Contact Us

To Make an Appointment:

Phone: 602.909.2565
E-mail: [email protected]

For Other Questions

E-mail: [email protected]

Intensives

 

Movement Lesson™ is traveling around the world. In 2025, we will be in Texas, Italy, and the Czech Republic. 

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In our Peoria, AZ Clinic

Michelle Turner

Founder/Practitioner

I created Movement Lesson™ in 2009, after trying a variety of therapies and getting no results. My son had over 20 surgeries, and the Doctor's weren't giving me any hope. Since then, my son has gone from a non-verbal 4-year-old with a plethora of diagnoses (Autism, Cortical Visual Impairment, and more) to a student at Arizona State University. Because of him, I have had the opportunity to work with almost every diagnosis out there, as well as the elderly and high-end professionals. Today,  Movement Lesson™ continues to help babies, children like my son, and adults have optimal movement abilities. Here parents, caregivers, and professionals like myself, discouraged and hopeless, find solutions on how to be proactive and have hope for the future!

Felipe Perez

Certified ML™Practitioner

I became a Movement Lesson™ Practitioner in 2017 when I saw the power of ML, not just for children but adults. I was a professional baseball player and had injured my arm. Days before having a shoulder surgery I decided to come to Michelle. It amazed me how after one session, gentle touch is what took my pain away. Of course I had to learn all about it, and here I am today.

Claudia Carmack

Certified ML™ Practitioner

I brought my son to Movement Lesson in 2013, and have been practicing ever since. Three years ago I became a certified practitioner and have been working and learning from Michelle. As a result, my son has done what many doctors said he wouldn't be able to do and it's all thanks to Movement Lesson.   

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Vanessa Landego

Certified ML™Practitioner

My passion for helping others began with a personal mission—to support my son in learning to move better. He has CACNAIA, PHKAI, WNTIOA, and Autism which in combination have given him a variety of challenges like hypotonia, esotropia (astigmatism), hyperopia, anisicoria, anisometropia, ocular motor apraxia, oral motor dysfunction, coxa valga, hind foot various, tarsus abductus, failure to thrive, and global developmental delay. 
 
I was always intrigued by the intricate ways physics and the laws of gravity influence our movements. This fascination led me to the groundbreaking methodology of Movement Lesson, where I found a perfect blend of science and compassion. The idea that gentle, targeted movements could harness these natural forces to enhance physical development was both revolutionary and inspiring.
 
As I delved deeper into this modality, I witnessed incredible changes in my son's ability to move and interact with the world around him. The joy of seeing his progress fueled my determination to share this transformative approach with other families. Every child's journey is unique, and I'm dedicated to helping each one reach their fullest potential through personalized, empathetic care.
 
Movement Lesson has given me the tools to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. It is my mission to ensure that every parent can experience the same success in improving their child's development as I have for my son.

Erin Fulks

Certified ML™Practitioner

I found Movement Lesson™ in 2017. I was in the hospital with my second baby and had tapped out of medical and therapy services. There was nothing more they could do to help my daughter live. I found Michelle and asked if there was anything she could do. She showed me some exercises to help my daughter breathe, which I thought was interesting since I was told that was impossible without her cognitive input. Amazingly, my daughter could breathe after 30 minutes of trying the exercise Michelle showed me. I was hooked.

After getting my daughter breathing, I just wanted to help her move because she didn't move at all.She couldn't even lift a bandaid or move her fingers. I had no hope that she would milestone and Michelle said I could help my baby have milestone experiences without performances. Instead, because of those experiences, my daughter would optimize, and her greatest movement and independence potential would be unlocked, and I was all for that!

Since that day, I have learned everything I can about movement and how to give it to my 8 children, four of which are special needs (Spinal Muscular Atrohpy, RHOBTB2, and Downs Syndrome).

I want to help parents, caregivers, and professionals learn Movement Lesson as fast as possible and have what I call "Michelle Exerperiences" every day. This means you get the results Michelle gets as if she worked on your child personally!

Location

13260 N. 94th Drive, Suite 420
Medical Center III
Peoria, Arizona 85381

Contact Us

To Make an Appointment:

Phone: 602.909.2565
E-mail: [email protected]

For Other Questions

E-mail: [email protected]

Intensives

 

Movement Lesson™ is traveling around the world. In 2025, we will be in Texas, Italy, and the Czech Republic. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

About Movement Lesson™

Our Why

Our purpose is to teach proactive parents, caregivers, professionals how to erdicate special needs by optimizing development through Movement Lesson. 
 
Michelle Turner's Movement Lesson represents a paradigm shift in how we perceive child development, emphasizing movement as a fundamental aspect of growth. Her story, from a mother's desperation to a global movement, not only offers hope but also practical solutions for enhancing child development worldwide. Through Movement Lesson, Turner has not only helped countless children but also reshaped our understanding of how movement can unlock human potential.
 

Michelle Turner: Pioneering Movement Lesson for Optimal Child Development

In the realm of child development, Michelle Turner stands out as an innovator with her creation, Movement Lesson™, a method designed to unlock the potential of movement in children, from newborns to those with special needs. Turner's journey into this field was not by choice but by necessity, driven by the challenges her son faced.
 

The Genesis of Movement Lesson

Michelle Turner's path to becoming a movement development expert began when traditional therapies failed her son, who, despite numerous surgeries, showed little progress. This led Turner to develop Movement Lesson in 2009, a therapy method that focuses on using gentle touch and purposeful movement to enhance development through principles of counterbalance and rotation. This approach not only helped her son transition from a non-verbal state to becoming a member of the National Honor Society but also laid the foundation for a global movement in child development.
 

The Philosophy Behind Movement Lesson

At its core, Movement Lesson believes that movement is the key to cognitive development. Turner's method isn't just about achieving milestones; it's about understanding and enhancing the quality of movement. By assessing and stimulating movement patterns, particularly through rotational movements in gravity, Movement Lesson aims to create a robust foundation for physical and cognitive growth. This approach has been presented at prestigious institutions like Oxford University and Harvard Medical School, underscoring its scientific and academic recognition.
 

Practical Applications and Benefits

Movement Lesson isn't confined to clinical settings. Turner's work has evolved into a comprehensive educational platform, offering courses like the "Newborn Movement Assessment" and various milestone-specific courses. These resources empower parents and professionals to apply Movement Lesson techniques at home, fostering continuous development. The method has shown benefits across a spectrum, from typical development to aiding children with developmental delays or special needs, by enhancing their movement abilities, thus impacting their cognitive and emotional development positively.
 

Global Impact and Community

Turner's influence extends beyond individual therapy sessions. Through social media and international workshops, she's built a community of followers and practitioners worldwide. Her approach, which combines scientific understanding with practical application, has been embraced for its holistic view on development, where movement isn't just physical but a gateway to cognitive and emotional growth.
 

The Future of Movement Lesson

As of 2024, Michelle Turner continues to refine and expand Movement Lesson, with new theories on biological gravity and its impact on movement. Her ongoing work, including webinars like the "5-step Optimal Movement Process," aims to demystify child development for worried parents, offering them tools to understand and support their child's journey towards optimal development.