The Alexander Technique (AT) is a method of optimizing use. This
refers to the way we use ourselves in everyday activities, as well as in
performance of special activities such as sports, music and acting. It
helps to reduce stress and tension and economize effort. 
It is not a
therapy: its practitioners do not regard themselves as
‘therapists’ treating ‘patients’ but as
teachers who educate their students and instil good use.
However, many aches and pains and other dysfunctions are due, at least in
part, to bad use; so by improving use the AT is able to remove or attenuate
the causes of these conditions and so contribute to well-being.
To find out more about the AT, go to the website of the Society of Teachers of the AT (STAT) by clicking on the STAT logo. An interesting article on the AT can also be read online in the Wikipedia (the Web’s Free Encyclopedia). Publications on the AT are available from AlexanderBooks.
I trained for three years with Misha Magidov at his North London Teacher Training Course, qualifying as an AT teacher in 1984. From 1986 to 2003 I was an assistant at the NLTTC, training students to become AT teachers. Since January 2004, I am Head of Training of the Alexander Technique School, Queen’s Park; for details, click on on ‘AT Training’ in the Navigation bar.
I run a private practice from my home in Queen’s Park, London. I am known locally and have had many students from my neighbourhood. I am on good terms with my local NHS clinic, and the GPs at this clinic occasionally refer to me some of their patients.
My students come from all walks of life, including many actors and musicians. Since 1984, when an AT department was established at the Royal Academy of Music, I have been a teacher in this department.
I have a special interest in applying the AT to pregnancy and childbirth. To find out more about this, click on ‘Eutokia’ in the Navigation bar.
I am also a qualified teacher of Medau Rhythmic Movement.
If you wish to contact me to book an AT lesson, click on ‘Contact’ in the Navigation bar.