Bob Chapra is a highly-esteemed Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner with the longest-running private practice of Feldenkrais Method in Philadelphia. Bob has been facilitating Feldenkrais work since 1977, and in 1981 he received advanced training directly from the founder of the method, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, becoming one of the first Americans to do so. Moreover, Carola H Speads - one of Elsa Gindler's most senior assistants - worked closely with Bob, choosing him to promote her work.

With a passion for the integrative benefits of Feldenkrais, Bob has worked with clients suffering from chronic back pain, tmj, thoracic outlet syndrome, stroke, balance difficulties, breathing problems, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, and other somatic complaints. While no cures exist in Feldenkrais Method, the technique awakens an intelligent connection to movement, effectively aiding healing potential.

In addition to his clinical work, Bob enjoys teaching Feldenkrais Method®. Some of the esteemed learning institutions where he has lectured and taught include the State University of New York at Purchase, Villanova University, the Wilma Theater, the George Morrison Acting Studio, the Sportsaaschule in Köln, Germany, the University of Sao Paulo, and the New York Open Center. Bob has also co-taught voice and movement workshops with Chuck Jones - author of Make Your Voice Heard - and with actor Richard Fancy. Students in these workshops have included renowned actors like Stanley Tucci and opera singers like Juan Diego Flores.

Bob's commitment to the Feldenkrais Method also includes instructing for Curtis Institute of Music's Opera and Voice Department from 1994-2008 and presenting an impressive eight times for the Voice Foundation’s Annual International Symposium.

Not only does Bob offer Feldenkrais Method support to the public, but he has also conducted professional development programs for in-service courses at significant medical facilities. Institutions that benefited from his training sessions include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Albert Einstein Medical Center, and Moss Rehab.

One of Bob's core values is helping clients attain optimal health and well-being. Karen Lautzenheiser, one of his many satisfied clients, said, "Putting myself in Bob’s hands is one of the best things I have done." Another client, Julie H Linden, PhD, attests to Bob's high level of interpretational skill: "the Feldenkrais technique as practiced by Bob, helped to heal my herniated disc and restore ease of movement, with no residual pain! I continue to refer clients of all ages to him for his sensitive and expert handling of a vast array of somatic complaints."

Clyde M. Vinson, the late New York voice coach for Derek Jacobi and the Royal Shakespeare Company, also spoke highly of Bob's work, stating, "Working with Bob Chapra is one of the best things a body can do. It has been a privilege and a delight to work with him.”

Clark Kellogg, professor of design, UC Berkeley “Bob Chapra helped me develop a healthy,  pain free back in a much shorter time than I thought possible.  And,  in the process I gained real insight into my movements,  my body and  a new spatial awareness I enjoy each day.”.
In conclusion, Bob's wealth of experience and qualifications make him an incredibly valuable resource for anyone seeking transformative Feldenkrais support in Philadelphia. He offers private sessions in Center City Philadelphia, Master Classes, and in-service courses to interested parties.