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Emilie Conrad Obituary

June 14, 1934 - April 14, 2014 The founder of Continuum, somatic pioneer, visionary mentor and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Encino CA surrounded by her caring healing team and loved ones. She was born and raised in New York City where she studied ballet and Afro-Haitian dance. In 1963 she moved to Los Angeles where she began teaching at the Actors Studio. In 1974, she pioneered a protocol for spinal cord injury. From 1974 to 1979, she was a Movement Specialist in a research study conducted by Dr. Valerie Hunt at UCLA. Emilie's capacity for innovation became an inspiration and continues to inform the fields of Somatics, movement education, and physical fitness worldwide. She authored "Life on Land", published by North Atlantic Press.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 27, 2014.

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Cheryl Haley

April 2, 2024

Oh, Emilie!
Wherever you are now, in that great undulation of the ever-evolving Lifeforce, I hope you know how deeply loved and appreciated you are!

From such traumatic beginnings, you carved out a process, not only for your own salvation, but to assist so many others with theirs.

You opened yourself to explore the mysteries of life and to let it teach you how to follow it into the great mystery of the wonder of healing.

What a beautiful student and teacher you are! And what a magnificent dance you have created with the wisdom of life´s powerful healing force!

Thank you for sharing it all with us-and always continue to carry with you all the love and respect and appreciation that you have garnered.
We thank you!!
Love, Cheryl

diane crummett

April 16, 2019

a deep teacher and mover. thank you. love

sally williams

May 9, 2014

words like visionary and somatic pioneer seem inadequate when considering the life and awareness that Emilie Conrad brought. Her sense and sensibilities have reached so many. An expansion and deepening will continue, please may it, as we evolve. Sending warmest thoughts and respect to her family and friends. Sally Allison Williams

rev dyana crummett

April 28, 2014

loving you emilie - you are such a blessing in my life. your important work will go on forever!!

Sydney/Sangeeta Levy-Jensen

April 27, 2014

Em, dear friend, we shared cellular awareness. You were the One to point the way for me in your first studio on Seventh Street. Shalom, Emilie

DL

April 26, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Conrad family. May you find comfort in knowing that when God restores Paradise, he will undo all causes of suffering. (Ps 37:11) Then our tears of sorrow will become tears of great joy. May your memories continue to provide you comfort at this time of great sorrow.

April 26, 2014

Sincere condolences to the family, May the peace of God be in your hearts to help you to cope during this very difficult time of your dear loss (Philip 4:6&7, Psalm 147:3)

Patty Kennedy

April 25, 2014

I met Emilie so many years ago there at the Continuum Studio. I so loved her and being in her classes. She made the world a better place. I have and will always smile thinking of her. I know she is still moving and dancing. Blessings to her and all who knew and loved her.

April 25, 2014

Condolences to the family and friends. Please take comfort in God's words at Romans 8 : 35-39.

Lauren Robins

April 24, 2014

Her brilliance lights my cells.

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