Are Dr. Farias' method and protocols complementary to my current medical treatment?

Yes, neurologists and physical therapists worldwide recommend Dr. Farias' protocols and exercises as a complement to conventional medical treatments. While Dr. Farias' method offers an alternative, non-invasive approach, it is important to note that it is not a medical treatment. The Dystonia Recovery Online Program is designed to work alongside your current medical care or as a natural option for those seeking to reduce their dystonic symptoms and enhance their quality of life. Please consult with your neurologist before starting any exercise or training routine. It is essential to be under the care of a neurologist for patients affected by dystonia.

What protocols are currently available for specific conditions?

The subscription includes protocols for Cervical Dystonia, Hand Dystonia, Leg Dystonia, Blepharospasm, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Oromandibular Dystonia, Facial Dystonia, and Musicians' Focal Dystonia (Guitar, Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone), all under a single subscription.

Is Dr. Farias' Dystonia Online Recovery Program only available in English?

For now, all the courses and classes on the platform are only available in English, French, and Spanish. In the coming months the platform will be available in Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

How do I select the language to use on the platform?

In order to select the language, please click on the flag in the top right corner of the page. All videos are subtitled in Spanish, iIalian, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Once you select your language by clicking the flag, the platform will remember your choice and automatically provide subtitles for all videos in that language.

If you speak multiple languages and prefer to switch, you can easily do so at any time using the flag icon or within individual videos by clicking the CC option in the lower right corner.

How can I Sign Up?

The process is very simple, click on “Sign up/login” then, Click on "log in with email". Enter your email address and a password, fill in your payment details, and start playing the videos!

Is this platform compatible with my device?

This platform is fully compatible with Desktop, iOS and Android. You can have access to this program through your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

Will I have access to the content all at once?

No. The training starts with simpler exercises and progressively advances to more complex movements according to Dr. Farias' protocol. This design ensures that your practice is safe and your training is properly structured. The platform follows a training schedule, with new classes and content released weekly. The content on our platform is not all accessible immediately. Instead, it is delivered gradually to coincide with each stage of the training.

To move on to the next video in a playlist, you just need to watch the current video. This action triggers the release of the next video, which will appear in your queue a week later.

You can personalize your learning experience by choosing which playlists to activate. If you find a playlist that suits your needs, simply watch the videos it offers to continue that path. If a playlist does not interest you, you can choose not to activate it by not playing the videos; it will remain frozen, and no additional content from that playlist will be shown unless you decide to activate it later.

We continually develop new content to expand and enhance the platform, adding fresh material as it becomes available. This process ensures that the platform evolves and remains aligned with the latest recovery techniques and practices.

This structured, progressive content delivery method is designed to optimise your recovery journey, ensuring that you have access to the right exercises at the right time.

Can I download the videos to my computer?

No, the videos are streamed online you need an internet connection to play them.

Which kind of payments do you accept for the subscription?

You can pay through credit card, Visa Mastercard, AMEX. Payments are done through an independent company called Stripe. We do not have access to or store any of your credit card information.

What are the payment options and terms for subscribing to the service?

When you subscribe to our service, we set up an automatic monthly payment of $35 USD, which you can cancel at any time. If you prefer, you can choose to pay annually and receive a 10% discount, paying $378 USD for the year. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year, depending on your chosen plan, unless you cancel before your renewal date.

How can I cancel my subscription to Dr. Farias' Dystonia Recovery Program?

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Simply click on "Manage Account" and then select "Cancel" to terminate your subscription. If you prefer, we can also handle the cancellation for you; just send an email to training@fariastechnique.com, and we will process your request on the same day.

To ensure a smooth cancellation process, please initiate the cancellation before the last day of your current billing cycle. This helps avoid any unnecessary requests for a refund of your last payment.

If someone is diagnosed with Cervical Dystonia, Spasmodic Torticollis, Laterocollis, Retrocollis or Anterocollis what program would be the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for all forms of Cervical dystonia. You can find the exercises for this condition in the Neck Dystonia exercises class.

If someone is diagnosed with Hand dystonia, Writer's cramp or a Musician's hand dystonia what program would be the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Fingers-Hand-Arm-Shoulder dystonia. You can find the exercises for this condition in the Hand Dystonia exercise class. No matter if your diagnosis is task-specific hand dystonia, Focal hand dystonia, Writer's cramp , secondary hand dystonia or reverse writers' cramp dystonia the exercises on the program apply to you. Hand dystonia has many different diagnostic keywords but the core of the recovery process is exactly the same. Musicians' affected by hand dystonia or task-specific focal dystonia will find the exercise program very helpful. In the case of musicians, due to how specific playing different instruments is, the general exercises provided on the platform will need to be complemented by a group seminar to analyse how the perform the task or play and implement ways to exercise on the tool-instrument and re-educate inefficient movements produced by dystonia. At this point, the platform contains also the full protocol of exercises for guitar players, Clarinet and Saxophone players, and violin players affected by dystonia. We aim to include the exercises in all instruments gradually in the future. This program is not designed for tremors or essential tremors but can in some cases reduce its symptoms. Not all forms of tremors are reactive to exercise, some need to be treated with medication please consult your doctor.

If someone is diagnosed with Leg dystonia, Ankle dystonia, Toe dystonia or Runners' dystonia, what program would be the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Toes-Ankle-Knee-Hip dystonia. You can find the exercises for this condition in the Leg Dystonia exercise class.

If someone is diagnosed with generalized dystonia, what program would be the best to follow?

The Dystonia Recovery Program includes access to all of its dystonia courses under one subscription. This will be useful for patients diagnosed with generalized dystonia.

If someone is diagnosed with Blepharospasm, what program is the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Blepharospasm. You can find the exercises for this condition in the eyelid and eye exercise classes.

If someone is diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia, what program is the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Spasmodic Dysphonia. You can find the exercises for this condition in the Voice exercise class.

If someone is diagnosed an Oromandibular dystonia or Facial dystonia (Meige), what program is the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Oromandibular dystonia and Facial dystonia (Meige). You can find the exercises for these conditions in the Oromandibular and Facial exercises class.

Most of patients affected by Oromandibular dystonia or Meige Syndrome have a cervical component, on the other hand, most of patients affected by Cervical dystonia have an oromandibular component or facial spams.

In Dr. Farias' understanding these conditions are connected. That is why he recommends patients affected by Oromandibular dystonia and Facial dystonia (Meige) to follow the dystonia program, the specific exercises for Oromandibular and Facial dystonia should be combined with cervical exercises, you have to recover the mobility in your entire spine and diaphragm first and then you have more possibilities to work successfully on your dystonia. In a nutshell, all Oromandibular and Facial dystonia patients should do neck exercises and all cervical dystonia patients should do oromandibular and facial exercises to optimise their training.

If someone is diagnosed a truncal dystonia, what program is the best to follow?

The Dystonia program includes the protocol for Cervical dystonia. The cervical dystonia includes exercises to gently mobilise the entire spine. If the truncal dystonia is severe you may need to do the exercises lying down, or make some adaptations. With the help of a physical therapist most of the exercises can be adapted to truncal dystonia.

If I am affected by Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or any other condition not on the list of programs on this page, which program should I follow?

Please note that this platform has been created to help patients affected by primary dystonia such as Cervical Dystonia, Leg Dystonia, Hand Dystonia/Writer’s Cramp, Blepharospasm, Oromandibular Dystonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia to improve their quality of life through exercise, proper nutrition and meditation. If you are affected by Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Essential Tremor or any other condition, you are welcome to join and explore whether any of the classes offered can help you; but please be aware that your symptoms and condition are out of the scope of research that supports the interventions and knowledge shared on this platform. Please also be aware that we can only provide moderation and responses for questions related to primary dystonia.
This platform was created for the use of people with primary dystonia. We advise you to consult with your doctor before beginning this program, and encourage you to continue to work with your physician while on the program.

Can this program help those who have had DBS for their dystonia?

Yes, This platform contains the general program, that is applicable to primary and secondary dystonia. Depending on the kind of secondary dystonia, accommodations may be required for some exercises. People who have had DBS, may have some restrictions performing specific movements, please consult your physician prior to start any new training routine.

What is the difference between the online training and the in-person training at workshops?

The online training and the in-person workshop training are two different learning experiences. The content taught in the two formats is different and both are important and can help you enormously in your recovery process.

The in-person workshops are a way to tailor your training, as you work directly with Dr. Farias on improving your dystonia. During the in-person workshops, Dr. Farias designs the best specific exercises for you to follow when you return home, taking into consideration how affected you are, the kind of dystonia you are dealing with, your age, physicality etc. The in-person training is intense (12 hours of training over 3 days), and may not be the best option for people who are ill or exhausted, have learning disabilities, have mobility issues or cannot travel to attend the venue.

The online training platform contains all the general exercises, the nutrition program for dystonia, the dance program for dystonia, suggestions for your physical therapist, the meditation and relaxation tools, etc. The online training is a collaborative education and training project, where experts worldwide work to provide the best care possible for patients affected by dystonia.

The online platform provides access to a big community of patients who are following Dr. Farias' training, allowing you to interact and learn from people who are more advanced in the recovery journey.

With the online training platform you can learn and train at your own pace and follow long term training routines, while being kept up to date about new exercises and tools that Dr. Farias and his team of collaborators develop.

The online platform is ideal for former clients who attended the in-person training with Dr. Farias to maintain contact, motivate themselves to continue exercising, and learn many new variations of the core training protocols taught at the workshops.

Ideally, people would attend one in-person training and then follow the training online. However, it is also possible to start online, get familiar with the concepts and exercises and then attend the in-person training to optimize your training routines.

For people who cannot travel to attend the in-person training, the online training makes it possible for them to be in contact with Dr. Farias' work. They can start using this wonderful body of knowledge and exercises to improve their quality of life and recover from the dystonias that affect them. The online program has been designed to be complete in itself, and for a percentage of patients it maybe sufficient. Results may depend on how well you are able to train alone, how affected you are, how easy it is for your nervous system to adapt and rewire and your social support network. This in combination with multiple other factors, can determine the results that you can achieve.

Is it necessary to attend a workshop in addition to doing the online training?

We strongly recommend that you attend the workshops at least once during the program in order to get optimal results in your recovery process. In person training is a perfect opportunity to work directly with Dr. Farias. In the workshops Dr. Farias analyzes your specific case and provides tailored exercises, based on your personal needs, to help you resolve your dystonia. Our team will also improve the way you exercise by optimizing your training routines.

I attended Dr. Farias' in person training in the past. Should I continue doing my original exercises, in addition to the platform exercises?

Yes, you will see that both protocols dovetail perfectly. Continue practicing the exercises that Dr. Farias' recommended specifically for you and add the exercises and dance choreographies on the platform to your tool box to manage your dystonia symptoms.