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THE FOCAL DYSTONIA METHOD

INTENSIVE PROGRAM

One-to-one attention. The depth of a group. Twelve places only.
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You have been doing the program.

You are committed. And you are ready to go deeper.

The Focal Dystonia Method Intensive is a twelve-month live program for a small group of Focal Dystonia Method subscribers who want to accelerate their recovery, or who feel they need extra one-to-one support — with direct, personal access to Ruth in a way that has never been offered before.

Places are limited to 12.

This is the founding cohort. Ruth will only work with one cohort per year.

What the program includes

Once a month, you will spend a full day — six therapeutic hours — live online with Ruth and the group. Each session has two elements.

Your personal group consultancy

Ruth will check in with each member of the group individually: where you are, what is shifting, what is not yet moving, and what your next steps need to be. This is personal guidance — specific to you, your nervous system, your process — held within the safety of the group.

A live neurosomatic processing session

Each month, three members of the group go deeper in a live session with Ruth, witnessed by everyone present. This is where something profound happens: the witnessing is not passive. When you watch someone else move through their process, your own nervous system moves with them. You receive healing in every session — whether or not it is your turn. When it is your turn, you receive exactly what a private client receives in a one-to-one session with Ruth — the full depth of her attention, on you, on your process, for 60 minutes in real time.
Every member of the group has their own live session at least once every four months. 
But in practice, you receive the depth of three healing sessions every single month.
Between sessions, you will have access to a dedicated community space on the platform — 
to share, to ask questions, and to stay connected to the group and to your process.

What this is, and what it is not

This is not a group course. There is no curriculum. No new material to absorb.

What you will receive is Ruth’s full attention on your individual recovery — held within a group that amplifies everything. Twelve people, all deeply committed, all working with the same method, all witnesses to each other’s healing.

Through decades of working with focal dystonia, Ruth has found that this quality of witnessed, personalized, sustained support produces a depth of recovery that goes beyond what is possible alone. The nervous system heals faster when it feels truly seen — and the group creates conditions for this that one-to-one sessions cannot.

Who this is for

  • You are already subscribed to the Focal Dystonia Method program.
  • You are doing the work.
  • You desire a level of support that goes beyond what the program alone provides.
You do not need to be at a particular stage of the program to apply. You need to be genuinely committed to your recovery — and ready to show up fully, every month, for twelve months.

Founding Cohort

This is the first time Ruth has offered this program.

The twelve people who join in September 2026 are the founding cohort.
That means something. You will be part of shaping what this becomes. You will have Ruth’s attention at a moment when this work is being brought into a new form. That cannot be repeated.

Session Dates and Times

Sessions are held on Saturdays, 9am–4pm Eastern time (with two short breaks and one hour for lunch).

Time zone reference

New York (EST/EDT)
9am – 4pm
Los Angeles (PST/PDT)
6am – 1pm
London (GMT/BST)
2pm – 9pm
Madrid (CET/CEST)
3pm – 10pm

2026–2027 session dates:

  • 19 September 2026
  • 17 October 2026
  • 14 November 2026
  • 12 December 2026
  • 16 January 2027
  • 20 February 2027
  • 20 March 2027
  • 17 April 2027
  • 15 May 2027
  • 19 June 2027
  • 17 July 2027

WHO THIS IS FOR

You're New to This Method

You want to understand focal dystonia and experience Ruth's approach before committing to the full programme. This course gives you the foundation you need.
 

You Want Real Answers

You've seen doctors and therapists but no one has explained what's actually happening in your nervous system. You're ready for clarity — and a different conversation entirely.

You're Ready to Start Small

You prefer to learn at your own pace without overwhelming commitment. This is your starting point — with the option to apply it toward the full programme later.
 

Your 5-Day Curriculum

Day 1:
Welcome & What Focal Dystonia Really Is
(12 min)
Day 2:
Who You Are — and What It Cost You
(9 min)
Day 3:
The Focal Dystonia Method: How Recovery Happens
(8 min)
Day 4:
Feel It for Yourself — A Live Experiential Practice
(13 min)
Day 5:
Your Next Step & Your Questions Answered
(8 min)
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Bonus: Voices of Recovery
Eight clients share their experiences of the Focal Dystonia Method — in their own words. Available after you complete Day 5.

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When people first come to me, they’re confused and exhausted. They’ve tried so much, but no one has ever explained what’s really happening in their nervous system. That’s what this course does. I designed it to give you the same clarity my private clients get in our first sessions — so you can understand you’re not broken, and recovery is actually possible. That’s the foundation everything else is built on. I’m here to help you every step of the way.

— Ruth

QUICK START DEEP-DIVE COURSE

Your first step toward understanding and recovery

Everything you get:

  • 7 focused video lessons — clear, practical, science-backed
  • A live experiential practice in Day 5 — feel the method working in your own body
  • Bonus: 8 Voices of Recovery client videos
  • Lifetime access — no deadlines, no pressure
  • Applies as credit if you join the full programme afterwards
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Need Help Getting Started?

If you have questions about the Focal Dystonia Method, the program, or how to begin your recovery journey, feel free to reach out.

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