The questions everyone asks.
If you have a question that isn't here, write to us or start with an Amari Assessment. Garrett will tell you straight whether a fuller practice fits your body.
The method
What it is, and how it differs from what you've tried.
How is the Amari Method different from yoga or Pilates?
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Yoga and Pilates can be excellent practices. Amari is one-on-one and hands-on: Garrett builds the session around the specific way your body is moving that day, rather than a shared class or prescribed sequence.
How is this different from physical therapy?
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Amari is not physical therapy and does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. It is private, hands-on guided movement for people who want to change how their body moves and feels. It can sit alongside care from licensed clinicians when appropriate.
I'm not flexible. Can I still do this?
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Yes. You do not need flexibility or prior movement experience. The work begins with the body and capacity you have that day.
I've tried everything. Why would this be different?
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You do not have to believe in a theory before you come in. The Assessment gives you a concrete way to find out whether this particular kind of guided movement changes something for you.
A yoga block and a foam roller. That's it?
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The tools are simple because the value is in the setup: where you are positioned, what you are asked to engage, where breath goes, and the real-time guidance around it.
Do I have to do something at home?
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Not to begin. If you continue, Garrett may suggest ways to revisit work between sessions. Living Practice is also available as a one-year, self-guided purchase for people who want a home practice.
Your Amari Assessment
What to expect the first time you come in.
How long is the Assessment, and what does it cost?
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Fifty minutes, $29. It is a private, in-person visit in San Francisco where Garrett sees how you move, works with you directly, and helps you decide on a useful next step.
Can I do the Assessment virtually?
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The Assessment is in person in San Francisco. If virtual follow-ups make sense after you have begun the practice, Garrett can talk that through with you.
What should I wear?
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Comfortable clothes you can move in easily. Stretchy pants or shorts and a t-shirt or athletic top. Pants without belt loops if you can help it. No special equipment needed, we provide everything.
I've had surgery or have a serious diagnosis. Is this safe?
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Tell us before you book. Some situations need medical guidance or clearance first, and Amari is not a replacement for medical evaluation or treatment. Garrett can help determine whether an Assessment is an appropriate next step.
What if I need to reschedule?
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If you miss an appointment, the session is considered used. We understand emergencies happen and review rescheduling requests case by case. To reschedule, we ask for 24 hours notice.
What happens after the Assessment
You are not asked to select a package before Garrett has met you.
What happens if Garrett recommends a fuller practice?
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He will explain what he is recommending, why it fits what you want back in your life, how the practice is structured, and what it includes. You can ask questions before you decide.
Do I have to commit to anything at the Assessment?
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No. The $29 Assessment is the only thing you book online. If Garrett believes a practice is a fit, he will make a clear recommendation; the decision is yours.
Why not choose a number of sessions online?
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Because a practice should be recommended after Garrett has seen how you move and you have experienced the work directly. The Assessment creates that conversation first.
What if I need to travel or take time away?
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Bring that up during the Assessment or when Garrett makes a recommendation. The schedule should fit real life, including travel and the commitments you already have.
Do you accept insurance?
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We do not bill insurance directly. We can provide a superbill on request for you to submit to your plan if that is useful for you.
What if the method doesn't work for me?
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The Assessment lets you experience the work firsthand. You and Garrett will notice what changes, what does not, and what may be useful next.
Ready to explore the work in person? Start with the Assessment.
Book a $29 Assessment