Functional Analysis, developed by Will and Lilly Davis, is a form of body psychotherapy that offers a gentle pathway toward deep healing and the restoration of inner balance.
Grounded in the understanding that mind and body are inseparably connected, this approach recognizes that early experiences and emotional wounds leave lasting imprints—on our feelings, our thoughts, and our bodies.
Using the gentle methods of Functional Analysis, these old patterns can be gradually softened and reshaped through a mindful process, allowing new possibilities for balance and vitality to emerge.

A central aim of this work is to connect with the Endoself—the intact, healthy core that exists within each person. Through mindful touch (Points & Position), the awareness of inner movements (Instroke—moving inward, Outstroke—moving outward), and sensitive therapeutic guidance, a supportive space is created in which you can experience yourself in new ways.

Functional Analysis is gentle, non-invasive, and resource-oriented. It is particularly suitable for those seeking a deeper connection with their inner self and a compassionate approach to working through early wounds.

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Points & Positions is a form of manual bodywork that specifically addresses the connective tissue—a network that permeates almost the entire body, linking all structures, organs, and cells.

Connective tissue not only provides support and form, but also functions as a subtle sensory and communication system. Through its fluids, fibers, and sensory receptors, it maintains a continuous exchange with all physiological and emotional processes.

Through mindful touch, we gain access to the deeper layers of the body. On this level, we reach the protoplasm—the living substance of every cell and the foundation of all biological life. The protoplasm carries a universal life energy, which expresses itself through rhythmic movements, vibrations, and flows  (as described by Wilhelm Reich).

The aim of Points & Positions is not to manipulate, but to support the body in rediscovering its natural bioenergetic pulsation and reactivating its self-regulatory capacity.

This gentle technique was developed from 1984 onward by Will Davis, inspired by the positional release techniques of osteopath Lawrence Jones.