Alexander Technique in Manchester, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Stockport.

Do you find watching TV, driving, sitting at work, or just using your phone or computer uncomfortable and painful? You can learn the Alexander Technique to manage your body better, which means you can drive your car with less aches and pains, sit at a computer with significantly less neck, shoulder and back pain, control RSI, and use your phone, tablet or laptop without slumping or aching. Musicians, actors, and sporty types can also benefit from increased skill and poise.
  • Leg pains gone. Greatly reduced back pains. Moving a lot more freely.

    — Sandy, Stockport

  • It's hugely improved my quality of life, physically and psychologically, at home and at work.

    — Sam, Stockport

  • I seriously can not believe what I am writing... From Friday I have had NO PAIN in my hips!!!

    — June, Cheshire

  • In addition to the huge benefits received from the lessons, they are relaxed and fun.

    — Elaine, Macclesfield

  • My stiff neck disappeared after the first lesson!

    — Jan, Levenshulme

  • I thought the course you ran at UoM was really good and I'm grateful for the skills you taught me.

    — Sam from Manchester University

Latest Articles

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What’s it like?

I liked this video about people’s experiences of the Alexander Technique. I have to admit, often when I’m asked “what is the Alexander Technique”, the answer I give depends on the situation at hand, and the person asking the question. This video shows a sequence of people’s experiences, and starts with a quote from Mary [...]

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Surgeons benefit

Yesterday it hit the news that American surgeons are benefiting  from learning the Alexander Technique, as reported in Urotoday. They reported that All of the subjects reported a subjective improvement in their overall posture following the AT training session. And that The subjects also demonstrated improved ergonomics and improved ability to complete the skill sets [...]

5 P's of Alexander Technique

The 5 P’s of Alexander Technique

I spent some time thinking about this and came up with 5 P’s. Over the weekend I received a comment from Ever-Eloquent-Hawaii-Based-Franis (from the Big Island), who had looked at my website and noted the benefits of Alexander Technique. It was a real pleasure to read through but somehow didn’t show up as a comment [...]

Benefits of the Alexander Technique

  • Stress Anxiety and the Alexander Technique

    Stress and Anxiety

    Stress!!! We’re all suffering from it to one degree or another. For many of us, life’s too full of problems with not enough time to sort it all out. Wake up… Work or look after the kids… Or both… TV… Sleep… Repeat… You might have tried to get help with hypnotherapy, or massage, or a [...]

  • Fabulous Over 50 with the Alexander Technique

    Fab and Over 50

    I was over the moon to see Good Housekeeping’s top Fabulous & Over 50 List. Did you know all these women made it to the Fabulous and Over 50 list and they practise the Alexander Technique? Just check out how many fabulous Alexander-Technique-toting superstars made the list. Fabulous & Over 50… #2 Joanna Lumley #3 [...]

  • Neck and Back Pain

    Neck and Back Pain

    Getting rid of back and neck pain just got easier. Will back and neck pain stop you from enjoying the rest of your life? Are you struggling to find an answer, or frustrated and unable to overcome this frankly horrid problem? What would it feel like to wake up with no more pain, able to [...]

  • Alexander Technique for RSI

    RSI

    Is RSI (repetitive strain injury) spoiling your work and home life? If it is, no doubt you’re still struggling to find a solution. Perhaps you’ve tried many of the recommended forms of exercise or had osteopathy or chiropractic sessions, or tried meditation or yoga, and not found an answer. Or maybe they work for you [...]

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    Posture

    Is your posture getting you down? Does your bad posture cause you pain? Has someone has been nagging you? Maybe you stoop because of your height? Or you have a dowager’s hump that only seems to be getting worse? Is it making you look less attractive? You can improve your posture with the Alexander Technique. [...]

  • Alexander Technique Singing

    Singing / Presenting

    Improve your Voice and Appearance with the Alexander Technique. Learn how your posture has a massive effect on your vocal quality. Reduce nerves and remain poised, cool and confident – ditch the stage fright! Stand tall and look your best with wide open shoulders, a beautiful long neck, and a full, resonant voice. Great for [...]

  • Alexander Technique for Pain Relief

    Dealing with Pain

    If you’re suffering from pain, learning the Alexander Technique is a great way to manage or remove many problems. It works by teaching you how to go about everything you do with less tension and effort. My clients are often delighted to find out just how easy it can be. By moving with less effort, [...]