Clients & Testimonials
A partial list of Marjorie Brook's clients include:
NY Chiropractic College, Equinox Fitness Clubs, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the NY Knicks City Dancers.
Don't take our word for it - here's what our mentors, colleagues, students and clients have to say about Brook Seminars and Marjorie Brook...
Few people are able to make a difference in correcting problems as Marjorie Brook. Her warm personality, caring attitude and unusual ability place her high among the best Active Isolated practitioners in the world.
Having been a teacher for over 35 years I have had some very talented teachers that made learning enjoyable. Being associated with Marjorie, I've observed an unusual teacher, that students across the nation rate as exceptional.
Marjorie is a well-educated, talented teacher. She is highly motivated and consistently brings out the best in the students she teaches. She is always well prepared and displays great patience with individuals having difficulty learning concepts or skills.
Possessing a bright smile she is often quoted as "someone who really cares". Her boundless energy enables her to pursue her teaching passion to a level most never approach. She is a well-prepared educator and isn't easily upset if everything that happens isn't as perfect as expected. Her material is well prepared, containing good humor with numerous examples that help one concentrate and learn in a relaxed atmosphere.
It is my opinion that Marjorie E. Brook is a "cutting edge" teacher that all may learn from her greatest potential yet to be fulfilled."
Aaron Mattes, MS, RKT, LMT
Pioneer Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method
"Marjorie is an exceptionally well trained and accomplished therapist who can share her knowledge clearly and in a way that supports and empowers her students. I would highly recommend her classes to everyone."
Ralph R. Stephens, LMT, National Lecturer
Author of Therapeutic Chair Massage
"Marjorie Brook's workshops are true to the Mattes Method. She makes the complex simple, and she provides the patience and one-on-one necessary to master the technique. But her true gift to us all is her specificity as a therapist and her dedication as a healer!"
Dr. Josephine M. Centore, Chiropractor, North Bellmore, New York
"Marjorie Brook is one of those people who becomes essential to your well-being. She transcends the term "practitioner," and becomes teacher and guide as well. Marjorie is at the forefront of making AIS what it should be, accessible, understandable, and effective for every human being from infant to athlete, special needs to spectacular performer."
Eric Chessen, Founder, www.autismfitness.com
"Marjorie is an inspiration. She is dedicated to serving her clients and students with both integrity and excellence. The only thing that exceeds her knowledge is her desire and ability to communicate to help her students learn."
Sarah Young, M.S., Massage Therapist, Detroit, Michigan
"Much like other therapies, AIS has some therapists who need more practice, some who are very good at what they do, and some who are way over the top. I can honestly say that Marjorie Brook is the best of the best, both in her role as a therapist and as an instructor. Marjorie has the ability to teach at whatever level is required to ensure her students fully understand the AIS techniques and leave the seminar with the confidence they need to incorporate their new skills into their own businesses. Marjorie brings a great deal of knowledge to her seminars as well as the ability to explain things clearly and encourage her students to be the best therapists they can be. Marjorie is definitely my choice for an AIS therapist and an AIS teacher. "
Jen Frosst, AIS Therapist, London, Ontario, Canada, www.fitnessforlife.ca
"I found Marjorie to be one of the sharpest and quickest Bodywork teachers I've met. She seems intuitively to be right on, critiquing techniques being learned, and can answer the questions of why and what fors. I greatly admire her knowledge and skill and hope to have more opportunities to learn from her!"
Tamera Snelling Massage Therapist, Beaverton, Oregon
"Marjorie Brook is an inspirational and knowledgeable therapist. I thoroughly enjoyed her excellent courses in Active Isolated Stretching and Scar tissue release.
I have been using the scar tissue release technique on my clients and it has been very effective in reduction of pain and discomfort. Plus increasing my client's freedom of movement immediately after treatment.
I have studied and used various stretching methods on myself and my clients over the years. Active Isolated stretching has provided me with the tools to plan a more detailed stretching program for my clients and myself. I can recommend that it is very effective method in post exercise and rehabilitation."
Lynne Mollison Remedial Massage Therapist, Edinburgh, Scottland
"Marjorie is AMAZING!! I'm usually nervous about new techniques but I was not at all during the class. Her energy and confidence is contagious and I now feel that I can practice AIS with no hesitations. Thank you Marjorie!"
A.J. Golden, Massage Therapist, Woodbridge, New Jersey
"I recently attended Marjorie's AIS seminar and found it very useful. Marjorie is an excellent teacher with an amazing technique. I found the entire experience extremely valuable."
Thomas Dickert, NY Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, New York
"Marjorie Brook has an exceptional gift for movement awareness. She is not only a great therapist, she has the ability to teach others AIS in a fun and interactive way. Marjorie gave me the confidence and the tools to be a successful AIS practitioner".
Sheehan McBride NSCA-CPT CSEP-CPT, Montreal, Canada
"Marjorie is an inspirational instructor in the field of AIS. Clear in her directions on how to perform the stretch as well as your touch. Her teaching methods are direct and bring out the best in you as a therapist & student."
Connie Swartzendruber, Massage Therapist, Owner of Sports Therapy, Libby, Montana
"This course was outstanding!!! It was wonderful to experience the positive effects that I know my patients/clients will be experiencing and bring balance to them structurally! Marjorie was out of this world!!"
Colin Meyer, Massage Therapist, Moscow, Idaho
"I have been in regular contact with Marjorie Brook over the past 10 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist in NY and FL, Client, and friend. Working with Marjorie now, as she has been an AIS educator for our Massage Therapists and Personal Trainers at Equinox Fitness Clubs, has given me an even higher level of respect for her personally as well as professionally. Her method of teaching encourages quick and deep learning as she engages her students in a fun, interactive manner leading to maximum understanding and immediate application. Her passion and commitment to Active Isolated Stretching, massage therapy, body work, personal training, health, wellness, and the martial arts is apparent and addictive. Marjorie is an out-standing presenter and instructor. She has a true thirst for understanding the human body and a real dedication to health and wellness for herself and for others. Having had the honor of attending Aaron Mattes' workshops in the past, I imagine he is very proud of Marjorie's instruction, commitment, and dedication to his work. I recently took her class at our Woodbury,NY Equinox location and our personal trainers and massage therapists began using the techniques learned on their clients and on their selves the next day. Thank you, Marjorie!
Cynthia Portner, LMT, Area Spa Manager, Equinox www.equinoxfitness.com
"Your seminar had breathtaking breadth and depth; it was wonderful taking part. As a student with a couple of months to go before graduating, I am zeroing in on my direction and modalities of interest, and am noticing that those with immediate, measurable, observable results are what draw my attention. AIS is definitely one, and I leave feeling that I've learned from an expert! "
Greg Wood, Massage Therap Student, CCMT, Connecticut
"Thank you Marjorie for your Scar Tissue Course held in Falkirk. It was fun, well presented and very informative. You certainly know your subject and I would thoroughly recommend your courses to everyone. I look forward with eager anticipation to your 3 day Active Isolated Stretching Course early next year. Thanks again Marjorie!"
Martin Henck Advanced Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist, Scotland
"I attended a 2 days intensive seminar on Active Isolated Stretching with Marjorie Brook. The teaching was very clear, knowledgeable , inspired and inspiring. The material we came away with was very good and easy to use, so that now I can incorporate some of the stretches into my treatments.To any one out there who has any doubts in joining Marjorie's workshops I would say to go for it as they will not be disappointed."
Benedetta Gaetani Massage Therapist, Edinburgh, Scotland