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What is Alexander Technique?

Alexander Technique looks at the root cause or contributory cause of many back, neck, joint or stress problems, which can usually be traced to postural problems. With the help of an Alexander Technique teacher the pupil/student can both 'unlearn' the habitual misuse and 're-learn' the original balanced and effortless posture and good use of the body with which we were all born.   read more...

How can it help me?

Although it isn't appropriate for everyone, the Alexander Technique can help people with a wide range of physical and stress-related problems, not just bad backs. The site includes personal experiences from many of Gail's students of how A.T. has helped them in various ways, often completely transforming their lives.   read more...

Is it effective?

BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL REPORT ON BACK-PAIN TREATMENTS AUGUST 2008

Recent clinical trials by Portsmouth and Bristol Universities looked at the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique and were published in the British Medical Journal(BMJ 2008;337:a884). The research covered 579 patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain in England, and looked into the comparative long-term effectiveness of a number of back-pain treatments over a timespan of 12 months.

Treatments tested were:

  • normal NHS care (painkillers, physiotherapy, etc)
  • massage
  • Alexander Technique
  • prescription for exercise from a doctor with nurse delivered behavioural counselling.

According to the results published in the BMJ and widely reported in the news, the group who had undertaken Alexander Technique sessions was by far the most successful group in terms of eliminating/extensively reducing their back pain and had by far the the best record for KEEPING the pain at bay once sessions had finished. They concluded:

"One to one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain...and quality of life improved significantly."

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This is what John, owner of a small business, says about his experience learning Alexander Technique from Gail:
 After several injuries to my knees and ankles, I had to give up work and was told nothing could be done and I was to curtail my life according to my disabilities... I was close to becoming disabled for life.

Now after Alexander Technique, my life is back to normal!... I felt I was written off but now I feel I have a new lease of life.

Read more testimonials from some of the hundreds of people Gail has helped through the Alexander Technique.

How can I learn the Technique?

Gail offers individual Alexander Technique sessions at her practices in Aberystwyth and in New Quay, Ceredigion. From time to time there are also public courses for small groups, and workplace sessions can also be arranged.   read more...

Want to learn more?

Please telephone Gail on 01545 560963 if you would like to discuss how she may be able to help you.