As an Alexander Technique teacher, I work with people from all walks of life. Many come to me experiencing back, shoulder or neck pain, often linked to poor posture or habitual patterns of movement. Others are musicians, dancers, or performers who feel their ability could be enhanced through greater ease, coordination, and awareness in how they move.
A common thread is that many have already tried other treatments or exercise programmes, only to find the results short-lived.
My expertise has been developed over thousands of hours of hands-on work with clients. I take time to understand each individual, helping them recognise and gently release patterns of unnecessary tension. This process supports a return to natural balance, ease, and poise.
Through gentle hands on guidance I will help you:
Release unnecessary tension: Discover where you're holding tension in your body and learn how to let it go.
Improve coordination and balance: Re-establish your natural poise and move with greater fluidity.
Enhance breathing and vocal freedom: Experience more expansive and effortless breathing.
Reduce pain and discomfort: Learn skills for long-term relief from chronic conditions.
Boost confidence and presence: Carry yourself with greater ease and self-assurance.
Back Pain Relief: Evidence-Based Results
The effectiveness of the Alexander Technique for chronic back pain is supported by robust scientific research. A landmark study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2008 demonstrated significant long-term benefits for individuals suffering from chronic low back pain.
The study, a randomized controlled trial involving 579 patients, found that:
24 Alexander Technique lessons led to an average 86% reduction in days of pain per month even 12 months after lessons were completed, compared to a control group.
Even six lessons led to an average 50% reduction in days of pain.
Participants experienced significant improvements in their ability to carry out daily activities without being limited by back pain, alongside an enhanced quality of life.
No adverse events were reported, highlighting the safety of the Alexander Technique.
This pioneering research provides strong evidence that Alexander Technique lessons offer a safe and highly effective approach to managing chronic back pain, empowering individuals with practical self-care skills for lasting relief.
A Scientific Model of how the Alexander Technique works
Benefits of the Alexander Technique:
Overcome back pain, neck and shoulder pain
Overcome repetitive strain injuries
Improve poise & posture
Improve balance and coordination
Reduce headaches and migraines
Reduce stress
Easier breathing
Can lower blood pressure
