What Clients Say

What is Alexander Technique? That’s exactly what I asked when someone first mentioned it to me.

For me, the continuous search for the Holy Grail (someone to magically ‘fix’ my neck issues for me) was something I was growing more and more disillusioned with, as nothing seemed to work long term. Trust me, I tried everything; chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, sports massages, the lot!

Intrigued and slightly bewildered, off I went for my initial introduction to this Alexander thingy. Chris immediately made me feel at ease and in the very first lesson managed to spark a strong desire to start my journey into the magical world of self-discovery.

I can only explain what Alexander Technique (ITM) means to me; how I see it, otherwise I could be here all day.

Before I started my journey, I barely gave a thought (at least not consciously) to how I use my body in everyday situations. I just did what I did, the end.

The ITM made me stop and think. Probably for the first time ever, about how the way I conduct my movements can affect so many aspects of my life. It made me re-evaluate all the (bad) habits I have picked up through the course of my life, stripping them down and thinking anew.

Chris was an absolutely amazing teacher, her guidance and continuing support has changed my life (no exaggeration). I have gained so much more than just an improvement in my neck issues. I have been given the tools to enable me to use my body more efficiently and effectively for the rest of my life, which to me is priceless.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely.

LJ. Project Coordinator, Utility Partnership Limited

 

I'm glad that I have the opportunity to thank you for the fascinating session you gave. The background was really useful, to put it in the context of someone devising this to help himself and then sharing it with the rest of us makes it all seem so much more achievable really. I was so impressed with how much you were able to do in such a short time as well. It really did look and feel as if you were barely touching us or doing anything at all, but the effect of such tiny amounts of guidance were incredible!

GM, Information Services Team, Cardiff University

 

Now, in pregnancy, I certainly find myself thinking about the relationship of my head to the rest of my body and trying to remember that I don't have to use all my muscles (especially my shoulders to do everything)! I'm particularly keen to give baby as much space as possible to grow as I think about lengthening everything in my spine! I even found myself chopping tomatoes today with tight shoulders and remembered to turn off a few muscles to make it easier!

DL, Methodist Minister