I support children and adults in regulating their nervous system, reducing pain, and promoting their long-term development through movement and perception.

Vanessa Keel offers individual movement coaching, NeuroHorizons®, NeuroScanBalance®, Franklin Method® & neuroathletics training by Lars Lienhard in Zurich

About me

My name is Vanessa Keel. Sports and physical activity, including at the competitive level, have played a significant role in my life since I was a child.

A Turning Point: From Accident to Chronic Pain

In 2013, I suffered a severe concussion following a snowboarding accident, which set me back for several months. After my slow recovery, severe back pain began to dominate my daily life. Over the course of several years, I consulted various doctors and tried numerous therapies, without lasting success.

The Decision to Help Ourselves

In 2018, I was rushed to the hospital and stayed there for several days. Since my condition didn’t improve, I decided to be discharged after a candid doctor told me that she didn’t know what was causing my pain or how she could help me. Looking back, I’m grateful to her for her honesty.

Back home, I lay down on the floor, let the pain wash over me, and decided, “Okay, let’s embark on this journey together.” I took control of my own health.

A fascination with the human body and functional anatomy

I have always been fascinated by the wonder of our bodies and their capabilities. As a designer and developer, I admire the “creator” of our bodies: the complexity of our organism is fascinating—everything, down to the smallest detail, is thoughtfully designed. This fascination led me to embark on a journey of self-discovery, and so I began pursuing specialized training.

My Journey to Applied Neurology: Franklin Method®, NeuroHorizons®/NeuroScanBalance® & Neuroathletics

Using the Franklin Method®, I learned to visualize anatomy and physiology through the power of imagination. This form of mental training had an enormous impact on my well-being and sparked my interest in the functional anatomy of the human body.

A supposed "coincidence" led me to the methods NeuroHorizons® and NeuroScanBalance®. Through these gentle, body-oriented approaches, I learned to refine my body awareness (proprioception) and to consciously perceive the quality of my movements. I experienced firsthand how my body reorganized itself: movements became more efficient because energy was no longer lost due to muscular imbalances but flowed directly into the movement, and my perspective on how I reacted to situations also changed.

The Neuroathletics according to Lars Lienhard finally provided me with the scientific framework of applied neurology. I came to understand the central control unit: the brain. For the brain to enable optimal motor output (strength, mobility, and freedom from pain), it requires high-quality sensory input from our senses (visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems). This also influences how we perceive the world and how we react to it.

Today I understand that our bodies have all the tools they need to regenerate. My training programs have been so successful because they all have one thing in common: they speak the language of the brain.

NeuroHorizons®, NeuroScanBalance®, Franklin Method® & neuroathletics training by Lars Lienhard for children & adults. Disabled & athletes

"An organized body uses the available energy for the desired movement and not to compensate for an imbalance."

Vanessa Keel

Franklin Method®, embodiment of anatomy, neuroplasticity
Mindful touch and movement. Focuses on neuroplasticity and stimulation of the nervous system to harmonize the movement system. It is particularly effective for tense muscles and pain, as it improves the perception of movement.
Gentle mobilization for the back and pelvis
Franklin Method®, This method uses visualized movements and breathing to correct posture and calm the nervous system. For example, you can promote the "flow of energy" in the body and gently activate the muscles without straining them.

I support children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, perceptual and motor abnormalities, as well as adults with pain, exhaustion, or neurological challenges in their movement and perception development.

Languages

  • German

  • Spanish

  • English

Trainings

  • Movement teacher in the Franklin Method® L1 Joints/Bones (2019 - 2020)

  • Experiential Movement Practitioner NeuroHorizons® (2020 - 2021)

  • Fine motor skills trainer NeuroScanBalance® basic training (2020 - 2022)

  • Fine motor skills trainer NeuroScanBalance® children's training (2021 - 2022)

  • Movement teacher in the Franklin Method® L2 Muscles/Fascia (2022 - 2023)

  • Neuroathletics trainer with Lars Lienhard

    • Basic module 1 (2024) : Sensory & afferent aspects of the peripheral nervous system.

    • Basic module 2 (2024) : Improvement of efferent motor output, i.e. improvement of movement with all its components.

    • Special module (2024) : Strength & Agility

    • Special module (2024) : Speed

    • Special module (2025) : Stamina

Courses & further training

  • The liberated back: With Eric Franklin (2019)

  • Workshop- Supporting learning and new possibilities for children: By Nancy Aberle & Mark Keogh (2022)

  • Cranialetics Workshop (2025): In-depth understanding of the brainstem and its vegetative functions, to promote regulation, safety and balance in the nervous system.

  • NeuroHorizons® further training (2025): Promoting mobility in the spine, thorax and pelvis.

Association memberships

  • BGB Switzerland: Professional Association for Health and Exercise Switzerland

  • A worldwide list of certified professionals who care for children with special needs can be found at www.NeuroConnect.world.

Google reviews of my work

  • I have signed my son up for seven days of lessons with Vanessa in Bulgaria. No matter what I say - it won't be enough. I am simply fascinated and thrilled.

    My son Bozhidar is two years old and has an undefined cerebral palsy and retinopathy. This was the first time he had received lessons using this method, having previously undergone many different forms of rehabilitation - each of which was more stressful than helpful for him and me.

    But this time ... this time there was no crying, no nervousness - just smiles. For me, Vanessa achieved something incredible with him: after the second lesson, he began to fall asleep at 9:30 pm and sleep through to 8:00 am (previously there had never been a night when he fell asleep before 1:30 am and woke up after 6:00 am).

    He became more communicative, seeking attention, contact and touch. He now allows his head to be stroked and even his nails to be trimmed. He has become calmer and his balance has improved (even if he still can't sit on his own for long - he used to categorically refuse to sit, but now he tries of his own accord).

    He is starting to use his right hand almost as much as his left (previously he only used it very rarely). His toes have straightened up and he can now stand up on his own from his knees.

    After a week's break, he tried crawling for the first time last night. I am deeply impressed by Vanessa's work!

    Kristina N., September 2025

  • Mrs. Keel has provided excellent treatment for my 11 year old hyperactive son. She has proven to be very knowledgeable and I have noticed significant improvements in my son after treatment. Her ability to make patients feel comfortable contributed positively to the overall experience. I can recommend Vanessa Keel to anyone looking for a professional and alternative approach to managing hyperactivity.

    Natailia G., January 2024

  • We have now been with Mrs. Keel for over half a year with our one-year-old son and in a nutshell: Neuroscanbalance is absolutely the BEST! Our son had a severe cerebral hemorrhage at birth and now has a hemiplegia. We do all kinds of therapies: Physio according to Vojta, Ergo, Hippo, Craniosacral etc. Everything helps a little. But nothing helps like Neuroscanbalance. Our son can do something new after EVERY treatment. It's hard to grasp when you follow the therapy session, but the success speaks for itself. Ms. Keel is empathetic and responds to our son at all times. We can recommend this form of therapy 100%. At this point: THANK YOU Mrs. Keel!

    Daina K., January 2024

  • Mrs. Keel's gentle treatment worked wonders for me: I got rid of my shoulder pain the next day. Thank you very much!

    Ana Maira B., March 2024

  • I had an SI joint blockage on Friday and was allowed to come in three hours later as an emergency and Vanessa treated me gently. She then showed me an exercise for the discomfort, which I kept doing at home. Two days later, I had another treatment with Vanessa. She then showed me how to activate the part of the body around the blockage by tapping. I had taken exactly one pain tablet during the acute period to release the blockage pain. After a total of 5 days I was already feeling much better and amazingly only about 5% of the pain was left after a total of 10 days. Fantastic help and thank you very much!

    Simone B., June 2024

  • I am really pleasantly surprised. We work via video calls and Vanessa is helping me discover a connection to the core of my body in a way I've never experienced before. I feel much more flexible and continue to improve. Vanessa guides me with the perfect steps that are tailored to my exact needs. I can also turn to her between sessions if I need advice. I can really recommend Vanessa - she is incredibly attentive and really focused.

    Volker B., April 2025

  • I highly recommend her! Do you want to feel completely at ease in your body and understand how your body works? Do you want to release known or hidden blockages and limitations? Then I recommend Vanessa Keel. After just two sessions, I felt an intense positive change in my breathing, in the well-healed fracture site of my fibula—which apparently still needed some attention—and in my lower abdomen. Vanessa has an intuitive sense of your body, deep expertise, and explains everything so clearly that you’ll be just as enthusiastic as I am. Thank you for your calling, which you are now sharing with the world.
    All the best, Andrea H., October 2024