Marilupe Campero

Marilupe Campero, the first person to bring Feldenkrais to Mexico, completed her initial studies in 1987 in San Rafael, California, training with some of Moshe’s most esteemed assistants: Chava Shelhav, Gaby Yaron, Miriam Pfeffer and Yochanan Rywerant, among others.
With a master’s degree in human development a degree in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and a focus on neuromotor development and neurological issues, she was deeply captivated by the possibilities the Feldenkrais method offers. This passion inspired her to dedicate herself to bringing the method first to Mexico and eventually to the world.

Known for her soothing voice and nurturing presence, Marilupe blends qualities that may seem contradictory. On one hand, she is a grounded and compassionate practitioner who has worked for 30 years in Colima with children with neuromotor disabilities and their families, serving at the Centro de Atención Múltiple (School for Students with Disabilities). This institution now bears her name – Centro de Atención Múltiple Marilupe Campero – as a tribute to her dedication and knowledge.

On the other hand, Marilupe steadily pursued her expansive vision of making the tools of Feldenkrais accessible to the world. As a pioneer of the method in Mexico, along with other colleagues from abroad, spent years teaching countless workshops to build awareness. This groundwork eventually allowed her to establish the first professional training program in 1998. Since then, she has served as the general coordinator of six professional Feldenkrais training programs at the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad de Colima (1998 – 2023). She is now directing the first Feldenkrais Training in Querétaro, Mexico.

Additionally, she is the co-director of CEAM, the Centre for Learning and Movement in Colima, where she runs her private practice.

Building on her pioneering work in Mexico, Marilupe went on to teach workshops throughout Latin America. From there, she was invited to teach in training programs in Japan, the United States, Europe and Argentina, where she serves as co-director of the training. Her next step is to direct a training program in collaboration with Instituto Feldenkrais in Chile.

Her passion for the method is fueled not only by her fascination with the learning process that empowers students to expand their possibilities, focus on what is working and improve their quality of life, but also by her work with a very diverse range of individuals. From people facing neurological challenges to high-performance athletes, elderly individuals, performing artists and yoga teachers, Marilupe finds her work with such varied communities deeply enriching. Since 2015, she has also been part of the faculty in Geriatric Care, where she teaches professionals pursuing a diploma in Geriatric Caregiving.

How can a person achieve so much, one may wonder? Besides her professional skills, Marilupe’s superpower lies in her ability to make people feel seen, heard, and understood. She creates a safe and supportive space that fosters learning and helps people create meaningful change in their lives.