Fariya Doctor – Founder of Feldenkrais Niagara & Certified Movement Specialist

Meet Fariya Doctor of Feldenkrais Niagara, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner™, RMT, and Buteyko instructor helping clients overcome chronic pain through intelligent movement and personalized care.

Fariya Doctor is the founder of Feldenkrais Niagara and a respected voice in the world of injury rehabilitation, intelligent movement, and pain-free living. Her journey into healing began after a life-changing back injury more than two decades ago—an experience that traditional models of care couldn’t resolve.

Professional Journey:

After passing out from sudden lower back pain, Fariya knew something needed to change. Her search for long-term recovery led her to massage therapy and ultimately to the Feldenkrais Method®—a breakthrough that not only eliminated her chronic pain but reshaped her approach to healing. Today, she refers to herself as a “movement detective,” helping others discover that their bodies aren't broken—they're just confused.

Fariya became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner™ in 2004 and has since worked with clients across the Golden Horseshoe and beyond, offering both in-person and online services. With more than 30 years of experience in bodywork, she helps clients retrain postural patterns, address chronic joint issues, and restore efficient breathing through the Buteyko method.

Areas of Expertise:

Chronic Pain & Injury Rehab

Joint Mobility & Postural Re-education

Breathing & Respiratory Function

Feldenkrais Method® & Buteyko Breathing

Online and In-Person Movement Therapy

Why Fariya Joined EmpowHER:
Fariya joined EmpowHer Niagara to connect with other women who are not only growing businesses but also making a real impact in their communities. Her mission is to empower others with the tools and awareness to move smarter, live longer, and feel better every day.

Commitment to Client Empowerment:
Fariya is deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, and educational environment for every client she works with. She takes the time to truly understand each individual’s unique challenges and goals, tailoring her approach to meet them where they are—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Her goal is not just to alleviate pain, but to empower her clients with the knowledge, awareness, and tools to move with confidence, ease, and longevity. For Fariya, healing is not a quick fix—it’s a partnership built on trust, compassion, and long-term results.

Fariya’s belief is simple: when you move better, breathe better, and become aware of your breath, you live better. She takes pride in helping people realize their own strength—not through force, but through awareness and intelligent movement.