Very Exciting News!  The British Medical Journal reports about a Randomized controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for cost effective/long term results with chronic and recurrent back pain  Read about the research here and/or view the video above.

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What is the Alexander Technique?

The Alexander Technique is human fuel efficiency at its best.  It is a method for improving your freedom of movement, balance, coordination, and support.  Humans are designed to move with grace and ease whether you work at a computer, cut vegetables at a counter, dance, drive, run, sing, golf or garden. 

Over time because of habits, injuries and repetitive movements, tension and fatigue compromise the natural balance you were born with.  Through the Alexander Technique you will learn to release unnecessary tension patterns which often lead to neck, shoulder and back pain, postural problems, repetitive strain injuries, TMJ and even migraines. 

“The Alexander Technique is the conservation of energy for human beings.” 

 - Marjorie Barstow

Who was Alexander?

F.M. Alexander was a Shakespearean actor with voice loss problems.  He decided to explore why.  In his exploration he discovered he had a common habit of pulling his head back and down, tightening the neck muscles, gasping for breath and shortening the back. His process of learning how to undo this habit has become known as The Alexander Technique. F.M. Alexander's principles have evolved into a significant body of knowledge that is taught to students by certified Alexander Technique Teachers around the world.
 

What is a typical lesson?

Each lesson is customized to your needs.  Alexander Teachers work with you to help you discover your unique patterns of thinking and moving in relationship to all that you do. Through verbal instruction, observation, and gentle hands-on guidance, your natural kinesthetic sense becomes more informed with each lesson.  You notice what habits may be causing you tension and pain, or interfering with your performance.  By identifying patterns that affect how you move, you can change how you respond to your environment.

With your new choices in movement, you may experience a sense of lightness that you may not have experienced since childhood.  The effects include a centered, more confident ability to move that is fluid and efficient.  You will gain greater ability to manage physical and mental stress. 

Lessons are $75 per hour and the information lasts a lifetime!