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Fear & Stress Maintain Most Chronic Back Pain

I read an article last week published in Harvard Health Publications that caught my attention.  Recent studies have been fine that most chronic back pain is not associated with injury or disease, but more closely associated with our thoughts, emotions, … Continue reading

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You are Sitting Too Much and It’s Killing You

On average, most of us are sitting about 9.3 hours a day.  Unfortunately, sitting this much has many negative side effects.  I often tell my Alexander Technique clients that these bodies we live in are not built for sitting in … Continue reading

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Is Aging Affecting your Walk? Walk like you are young again

Recenlty, a study was published in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies that compared older Alexander Technique practitioners to other age-matched adults.   In summary, “The Alexander Technique (AT) seeks to eliminate harmful patterns of tension that interfere with … Continue reading

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Posture Talks – Corporate Wellness Trainings for Your Employees

You want to protect your most important asset, YOUR EMPLOYEES! What is Back Pain & Stress Costing Your Company? However, research shows that companies are losing millions of dollars due to absenteeism caused by stress and back pain. Companies in … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique Relieves Neck Pain & Helps You Unwind

Two major health media outlets have recently published articles about the health benefits of Alexander Technique. In the Annals of Internal Medicine, a study was published demonstrating that Alexander Technique and Acupuncture both led to significant reductions in neck pain … Continue reading

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NBC News Airs Segment on Alexander Technique in San Diego

If you have wondered about Alexander Technique, how it works, or how it can help you with pain, strain, and stress, this segment on NBC San Diego interviewing my colleague Eileen Troberman is fantastic!   So many people put up … Continue reading

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How to Sit at a Computer

So many of my clients, whether they are actors, speakers, doctors, or editors, have to sit at a computer for their business.  Almost everyone has a website or a social media presence which requires them to sit at a computer. … Continue reading

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Not Happy with Your Body?

Not happy with your Body? When I first took Alexander Technique lessons, 15 years ago, I had excruciating hip and low back pain on the left side. Little did I know that this “pain crisis” would lead to my career … Continue reading

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Easiest Way to Calm Nerves in front of an Audience

I love public speaking AND being in front of an audience.  The opportunity to connect with a large group of people all at once gives me a thrill. Since I was a little girl, I wanted to put on big … Continue reading

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Why Do We Hate Our Bellies?

When I work with my clients, one of my first intentions is for them to FEEL their bodies, in other words, for them to have body awareness.  Inevitably, every person whether man or woman, when I ask them what do … Continue reading

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