Φ Body®

A movement-based way of understanding how the body organizes itself.

Φ Body® is a movement-education framework developed by Dr. Tony Peters, DC to explore how force, perception, and coordination move through the human body during everyday life and activity.

At its core, Φ Body looks at how the body stays organized under load — standing, walking, training, or simply moving through the world — without relying on excessive tension, bracing, or compensation.

Rather than focusing on isolated parts, the system pays attention to:

how the feet interact with the ground
how force spirals upward through the body
how awareness helps prevent breakdown before pain appears

Φ Body Language

The Φ Body framework includes original terminology and internal models such as:

FTZ — Foot Torque Zone™

Focal Point™

G.R.O.U.N.D.™

H.E.L.I.X.™

S.P.I.R.A.L.S.™

P.A.L.M.S.™

P.R.E.S.S.™

These terms are part of a proprietary movement-education framework and are not presented as methods of diagnoses or treatment.

How This Is Used

Φ Body is used internally to guide movement education, observation, and decision-making in hands-on and movement-based work.

It is not presented as a stand-alone therapy, diagnostic system, or replacement for medical care.

Some people may experience these ideas simply as:

movement feeling easier
less recurring strain
better movement awareness

Access & Use

Materials related to Φ Body are not publicly distributed.

They are shared selectively and by permission only.

Ownership

Φ Body®, Foot Torque Zone™, and Focal Point™ G.R.O.U.N.D.™, H.E.L.I.X.™, S.P.I.R.A.L.S.™, P.A.L.M.S.™, P.R.E.S.S.™ are original concepts and terminology developed by Dr. Tony Peters.

Unauthorized teaching, reproduction, or commercial use is prohibited.